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HARTFORD HUNDRED WEST
PARISH MAGAZINE
April 2017 50p
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.
Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
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ST ANDREW'’S - LITTLE BERKHAMSTED
CHURCHWARDEN Sandie Ash, Hall Cottage, 7 Church Road Little Berkhamsted , SG13 8LY 01707 875221 PCC SECRETARY Ian Bailey, Tower House, Stockings Lane, Little Berkhamsted. SG13 8LW 01707 875791 TREASURER Mr C Nunn, Trewinnard House, Little Berkhamsted, SG13 8LS 01707 874299
ORGANIST
ST MARY - BAYFORD and HOLY CROSS & ST ALBAN – BRICKENDON
CHURCHWARDENS
Mr G Gay, Blackbird Cottage, 6 Wormley West End Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 7QN 01992 465304 Mr C Taylor, Baybury House,41 Ashendene Road, Bayford, Hertford, SG13 8PX 01992 511041
PCC SECRETARY Tina Wilkinson, c/o Hartford Hundred Rectory
TREASURER Mrs E Gay, Blackbird Cottage, 6 Wormley West End, Broxboume, EN10 7QN 01992 465304
ORGANIST Mrs V Haryott, Wellpond Cottage, Brickendon, SG13 8NU 01992 511575
ST MARY THE VIRGIN - ESSENDON & WOODHILL
CHURCHWARDENS Mrs A Mitcheson, Farmleigh, Berkhamsted Lane, Essendon, AL9 6JS 01707 658057
Mr P Wombwell, 27 Rectory Close, Essendon, AL9 6HG 01707 273729 PCC SECRETARY Mrs J Thomson, Adelaide Cottage, 8 High Road, Essendon, AL9 6HW 01707 271626
TREASURER Mr D Mitchell, Essenwell Cottage, Cucumber Lane, Essendon, AL9 6JB 01707 659243
ORGANIST
ST MARY - PONSBOURNE
CHURCHWARDEN Mr T M Sutcliffe, School Cottages, Newgate Street, SG13 8RA 01707 874388
PCC SECRETARY Tina Wilkinson c/o Hartford Hundred Rectory
TREASURER Mr T M Sutcliffe, School Cottages, Newgate Street, SG13 8RA 01707 874388
ORGANIST Mr P Minchinton, 14 Byfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7AL 01707 323742
PARISH MAGAZINE EDITOR Dr M E Wainwright 12 Church Road, Little Berkhamsted, SG13 8LY. 01707 875970
DIOCESE OF ST. ALBANS
BISHOP: The Rt. Revd. Dr. Alan Smith ARCHDEACON: The Venerable Janet Mackenzie .
RURAL DEAN: The Revd. Canon Jo Loveridge, Assistant Rural Dean, The Revd. Mark Dunstan
THE PARISHES OF BAYFORD & BRICKENDON, LITTLE BERKHAMSTED, ESSENDON & WOODHlLL, PONSBOURNE:
RECTOR: The Revd. Canon Pauline Higham, Hartford Hundred Rectory, 1 Little Berkhamsted Lane, Little Berkhamsted, SG13 8LU.
Telephone: 01707 875940 email - [email protected] READER: Rod Higham, Hartford Hundred Rectory as above.
Communion to the sick, Notice of Banns and of Marriage by arrangement with the Ministers. Please advise them of any cases of sickness so that prayers may be offered or where they may be of any
assistance
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‘Creating Memorials that stand as a lasting act of remembrance’
MAGAZINE TEAM
REVEREND CANON PAULINE HIGHAM
Editorial and Commercial Advertising Michael Wainwright, 12 Church Road, Little Berkhamsted, Hertford. SG13 8LY 01707 875 970 email:- [email protected] Graphics All photographs M E Wainwright Treasurer Melvyn Byrne, Rose Cottage, Little Berkhamsted Lane, Little Berkhamsted, Hertford. SG13 8LU 01707 876 674 Gardening Royal Horticultural Society General Distributors Gill & Mike Sutcliffe, School Cottages, Ponsbourne 01707 874 388 Parish Distributors BAYFORD: Jane Honeyman, 22 Well Row 01992 511 391 BRICKENDON: Virginia Haryott, Wellpond Cottage 01992 511 575 ESSENDON: Shirley Christison, 24 Rectory Close 01707 261 437 WILD HILL: Sue Horner, Butlers Mead, 3 Hornbeam Lane 01707 643 260 LITTLE BERKHAMSTED: Janet Byrne, Rose Cottage 01707 876 674 NEWGATE STREET: Angela Bryant, 29 Newgate Street Village 01707 874 805 WOODHILL: Anne Mitcheson, Farmleigh, Berkhamsted Lane 01707 658 057
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D ear Friends, I wonder what you think of this tragic story which I read
in “The UCB Word for Today” Bible notes written by Bob and Debby Gass for Good Friday 2016?
Two Questions. “Is it nothing to you all you that pass by?” Lamentations 1 verse 12 John Griffin who controlled a railway drawbridge over the Mississippi River took his young son to work with him one day. After putting the massive drawbridge up, Griffin was eating his lunch when suddenly he heard the whistle of the Memphis Express roaring towards the crossing. Leaping up from the observation deck, he ran to throw the control switch. Glancing down, his heart stopped! His son had fallen into the gears trapping his leg in the cogs. Desperately he tried to devise a rescue plan, but there was no time. His son was down there – but there were four hundred passengers on the train! Griffin knew what he had to do. Burying his face in his arm, he pushed the master switch just in time to lower the bridge into place as the train thundered across. Then raising his head he looked into the passing windows with tear-filled eyes. There were businessmen casually reading the newspaper, ladies sipping coffee and children eating ice cream. Nobody even looked at the control house or glanced down at the great gearbox. In agony Griffin cried out, “I sacrificed my son for you people. Don’t you care?” But as the train rushed by nobody heard the anguished father’s words. On this Good Friday as we consider the cross where God sacrificed His Son for each of us,
He’s asking: “Is it nothing to you all you who pass by?” The question then becomes: “What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” [Mathew 27, 22]. There is only one right answer to that question: “Today, I accept You as my Saviour and my Lord.” *
It made the “hairs stand up on the back of my neck” and the thought of it gave me much anguish and yet Good Friday is the day when we remember God the Father giving His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for us all on the Cross. Each time we sin in thought, word or deed or by omitting to do what we should do, we cause a break up in our relationship with God who is all holy. However, He loves us so much that only Jesus’ great sacrifice could and can reinstate us in that special relationship with God. Jesus never committed any sin, so He was the only one who could possibly do that great task. This is what we need to stop and think about each time we’re tempted to sin and disobey God. God’s wonderful gift of new life extends even further to include not just His particular help and guidance in this life, but the promise of new life in His everlasting Kingdom. The events of that first Easter Day ensure that. In rising from death, Jesus showed once and for all that nothing, not even death can separate us from God’s love and we need to hang on to this tremendous hope, because it does keep us going especially when days ahead may look bleak at first. “The story is told of a nine year old boy named Philip who suffered with Down’s syndrome. In Sunday school the other
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children made fun of him because he was different. The Sunday before Easter, the teacher gave each of the children a plastic egg and asked them to look for symbols of new life, like seeds and leaves and then place them inside the egg. The idea was to open their eggs on Easter Sunday and discuss what they had found. When the children had gathered, they had collected all sorts of things like flowers, butterflies and rocks. But when the teacher opened Philip’s egg it was empty. One child said, “That’s not fair, he didn’t do it right!” But Philip tugged at the teacher’s sleeve and said. “I did do it right. It’s empty because the tomb is empty. That’s why we have new life.” The class gasped – and from then on Philip rose to a new level of respect and became part of the group.” *
As we move forward through the final days of Lent towards Holy Week and the events of that last journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, events which happened so long ago and yet are utterly relevant to today, we listen again to the words, the music and the prayers and we examine different aspects of those families and stories. Something we have never considered before or something which strikes us suddenly may spring to mind. Just why did the disciples fall asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane? Why did Judas betray Jesus? Why were the religious leaders so very worried about Jesus and the influence he might be having on people? How would we feel if Jesus washed our feet? Could those same events happen
today if Jesus were physically on this earth now? The questions are endless.
Another way of enabling ourselves to understand the significance of all the events, is to imagine a particular scene and then to picture ourselves as part of it – feelings, emotions and thoughts. Perhaps we imagine ourselves at the Last Supper or waiting with Peter in the courtyard outside while Jesus is questioned. Maybe we experience the darkness as Jesus dies or the desolation of the women as they approach the tomb early on that first Easter morning and then as they see the stone rolled away! Are we doubting like Thomas because we had missed seeing Jesus with the other disciples or thrilled like Peter to have been forgiven for denying his Lord and Master? Hopefully, the services on offer will help us to journey through events and to celebrate the Risen Christ on Easter Day. Events are planned for children, too. Everyone is welcome. All our churches will change from being quiet and sombre for Holy Week to being bathed with bright Easter flowers to welcome the Risen Christ. Please join us.
“Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; here the love of Christ shall end divisions.
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Chorus: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.”**
Rod and I wish everyone a happy and blessed Easter.
Yours
Saturday 1st April 9.30 am Prayer Share St. Mary’s Room, Essendon * Sunday 2nd April 5th Sunday of Lent 9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION [Sunday Club] ESSENDON 9.30 am FAMILY SERVICE PONSBOURNE 11.00 am PARISH COMMUNION BRICKENDON 5.00-5.30 pm TEA SERVICE LT. BERKHAMSTED Monday 3rd April 10.00-12 noon Holiday Club Essendon School Tuesday 4th April 10.00-12 noon Holiday Club Essendon School Wednesday 5th April 9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON 10.00-12 noon Holiday Club Essendon School Thursday 6th April 10.00-12 noon Holiday Club Essendon School Friday 7th April 10.00-12 noon Holiday Club Essendon School Saturday 8th April 10.00-12 noon Coffee Morning Lt. Berkhamsted Church * Sunday 9th April Palm Sunday 9.30 am FAMILY COMMUNION BAYFORD 9.30 am FAMILY SERVICE ESSENDON 11.00 am MATINS LT. BERKHAMSTED Wednesday 12th April 9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON Thursday 13th April Maundy Thursday 8.00 pm Holy Communion BAYFORD
APRIL CALENDAR
* The UCB Word for Today: United Christian Broadcasters, Westport Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4JF from whom free issues of the daily devotional Bible readings are available. **Marty Haugen b 1952 © 1994 GIA Publications Inc.
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Friday 14th April Good Friday 9.30-11.30 pm Easter Garden Building BAYFORD 10.00-12 noon Easter Garden Building Plus ESSENDON 12 noon An Hour before the Cross LT. BERKHAMSTED 6.30 pm Evening Service for Good Friday ESSENDON Saturday 15th April 7.30 pm Service of Easter Light PONSBOURNE * Sunday 16th April Easter Sunday 9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION PONSBOURNE 9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION ESSENDON 9.30 am FAMILY COMMUNION BAYFORD 11.15 am PARISH COMMUNION LT. BERKHAMSTED 11.15 am FAMILY SERVICE & Holy Communion BRICKENDON Monday 17th April 1.00 pm Easter Monday Pilgrimage St Albans Abbey Wednesday 19th April 9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON 7.30 pm Bayford PCC APCM Brickendon Saturday 22nd April Archdeaconry Study Day St. John’s Hall, Hertford * Sunday 23rd April 2nd Sunday of Easter 9.30 am FAMILY COMMUNION LT. BERKHAMSTED 9.30 am FAMILY SERVICE ESSENDON 11.00 am FAMILY SERVICE BAYFORD Monday 24th April 9.00 am Ponsbourne School Open Assembly PONSBOURNE 11.00-12noon Tiny Tots LT. BERKHAMSTED 7.30 pm Ponsbourne PCC APCM Ponsbourne Tuesday 25th April 7.30 pm Lt. Berkhamsted PCC APCM Lt. Berkhamsted Wednesday 26th April 9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON Thursday 27th April 7.30 pm Essendon PCC APCM St. Mary’s Room, Essendon *
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Hertford Hundred Group Woodyard
Many of you will know, I deliver logs to people in our Group of Parishes and this year has been bumper leaving the wood yard empty.
If anyone knows anyone who would like some old, laying trees cleared or odd lumps of wood lying around they cannot use, please let me know and I will clear them out for processing during the Summer. Ideally, any lying wood you can't use, I can use. If anyone knows a local forest that needs some tidying up, please call me! Thanks to everyone who supports the Church in this way. Colin. 01707 261 258.
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Newgate Street Village Ponsbourne St. Mary’s Church CHURCH CLEANING
April 1st. Mrs Bryant and Mrs Kingston April 15th, Mrs Pryke May 6th. Mrs Bryant and Mrs Kingston
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS
The arrangements to book Newgate Street Village Hall have changed and all bookings have now to be made through the Village website www.newgatestreet.org and follow the link to Hall Rental and Book the Hall .
Newgate Street
Coffee Mornings
Monday April 3rd from 10.00am until noon for coffee, tea, biscuits and a chat. Please do come .
Still I’ll rise.
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? 'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise. Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders falling down like teardrops. Weakened by my soulful cries.
Maya Angelou
EASTER LILIES
If you would like do donate an Easter lily in memory of a loved one, we will be collecting as usual this year. Lilies cost approximately £2 each, and any money left over from buying the Easter flowers will be added to the church flower fund to be used throughout the year. Please give me the name of the person/s to be remembered, together with your donation, so that the names can be displayed at the back of the church for our private prayers. Gill Sutcliffe.(874388)
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Sunday 30th April 3rd Sunday of Easter 10.15 am GROUP COMMUNION PONSBOURNE
MAY CALENDAR
Monday 1st May 11.30 – 2.00 pm Churchyard Stall Lt. Berkhamsted Wednesday 3rd May 9.30 am Holy Communion ESSENDON Saturday 6th May 9.30 am Prayer Share St. Mary’s Room, Essendon * Sunday 7th May 4th Sunday of Easter 9.30 am PARISH COMMUNION [Sunday Club] ESSENDON 9.30 am FAMILY SERVICE PONSBOURNE 11.00 am PARISH COMMUNION BRICKENDON 5.00-5.30 pm TEA SERVICE LT. BERKHAMSTED Monday 8th May 9.00 am Ponsbourne School Open Assembly PONSBOURNE 11.00-12noon Tiny Tots LT. BERKHAMSTED 7.30 pm Group Council St. Mary’s Room, Essendon
Prayer Share.
G od of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
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PARISH REGISTER
Holy Baptism 5th March Alice Rose Flaherty-Hare Lt. Berkhamsted Deaths 16th January John William Frederick Bacon (aged 85) Brickendon 25th February Bridget Margaret Mary Bacon “Paddy” Brickendon (aged 91) Interment of Ashes 4th March Heather Maud McPherson ne e Christian Brickendon (aged 81) R.I.P. 5/3/16
April Gardening
There is still time for Snowdrops to be moved ‘in the green’. Dig up a clump, gently ease the bulbs apart returning some to the original area and the others to new ground. Aconites can also be moved in the same way. Early and second early potatoes should be going in . Plant main crop potatoes by the end of the month. Finish planting Shallot and Onion sets. Keep an eye on your Dahlia tubers for signs of a shoot. Take cuttings and carefully pot them up. In the case of very big tubers, you can often take a sharp knife and get several separate cuttings with part of the tuber attached. Protect from late frosts and, when you finally put them out, from slugs who love them! Remove faded Daffodil and Tulip flowers as they go over but don’t cut off the leaves – just leave them to die back. Germander Speedwell
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Our PCC has decided that the Mission Action Plan should look like this: -
Redecoration of the inside of the Church, to start as soon as practicable. Reorganise the Lady Chapel to make it more accessible and usable. Open the Church regularly at weekends. Coffee Mornings. If you have any ideas that we may consider then please let us know. Chris Hare, PCC Team Member.
Little Berkhamsted
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Leon Haxby Bmus (Hons)
is a composer and music tutor and is currently offering lessons in Composition, Music Theory, Bassoon and Piano.
“My philosophy in Music Tuition is to improve technique through exercises and pieces which you enjoy. I believe in a holistic approach and seek to grow your passion for music which will increase your motivation for practice and improvement.”
Composition £30/hr (Beginner – Expert) Music Theory £30/hr (Beginner – Grade 8) Bassoon £25/hr (Beginner – Grade 6) Piano £25/hr (Beginner – Grade 4) Available to teach from home, or travel to you (no extra fee for journeys under half an hour) . [email protected] (preferred contact) 07894 512896 www.leonhaxby.com www.firsttutors.com/uk/music
OUR VILLAGE HALLS
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BAYFORD 01992 511247
BRICKENDON 01992 511551
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Bayford St. Mary’s Church
ALTAR FLOWERS.
CHURCH CLEANING
April 8th and 22nd, Penny Sherriff, Barbara Gibbs
May 9th, Tuesday, ALL—Annual spring clean.
BAYFORD PARISH COUNCIL.
Diversiongate. You will be aware of the problems caused by the diversion of all traffic up Bayford Lane due to the closure of Brickendon Lane, to facilitate repairs to the retaining wall of the brook. There were several accidents and several parishioner were abused. Contacting anyone at Herts Highways who could put a stop to this, took more than a week and involved listening to several hours of awful music whilst ‘holding on’. It seems that the diversion was authorised without anyone looking at Bayford Lane! I admit, there is no suitable alternative to Brickendon Lane. This, together with the fact that the duration was about six weeks, should have effected how the roadworks were carried out. The water ‘leak’ across the road behind the Baker Arms has been taken up by Ringway (the contractors to Herts Highways) and I am hopeful that something will at last be done about this. James Vine at Ringway was very helpful. Thanks to Cllr. Ken Crofton for putting me in touch. Ken has also contacted Herts Highways with a view to assessing the viability of 40mph zones in the Parish. I will take the opportunity to ask about signs to deter HGVs from using Buck’s Alley as well as the state of this road. Weight Restriction Zones. My next mission will be to try to get someone to enforce the ‘7.5 tonnes weight limit access only’ rules. At present these are disregarded by many (all?) lorry drivers and enforced by no one.
As we begin a new Parish Council year, I would like to thank all councillors for their work throughout this year, and also The Clerk, Maggie who fortunately reminds us of what we should be doing and assembles all the planning and financial information for our consideration. Thanks are also due to Bill Brace, David Sitwell and Neal and Elaine and to all parishioners who have given their time this year to keep Bayford the special place it is.
Parish Council meetings are held on Mondays at 8pm in the Memorial Hall. Next meetings: 5th June, 3rd July, 4th September, 20th November. Michael Wainwright (Dr), Chairman, Bayford Parish Council. [email protected], 01707 875970.
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PILATES
MONDAY Little Berkamsted Village Hall, 7pm–8pm Intermediate class.
THURSDAY Essendon Village Hall 9.10am–10.05 HEALTHY BONES (Weight bearing and balance). 10.15am – 11.15am Pilates on the ball Intermediate
To book please call Keti 0771 838 6195
Or email [email protected]
One to One training & equipment Pila-tes also available in my studio
Improve your posture, balance, core strength, coordination and flexibility
Mission Action Plan
A Mission Action Plan has been described as a bit like a map. When we set out on a journey to somewhere unfamiliar, it is helpful to have an idea of how we might get there. Our Church as all Churches, has been asked to set out a mission action plan to make choices to set out a clear vision of the way forward.
A few of the ideas discussed with particular focus on making our Church more welcoming to our community. Making more of special occasions during our regular services. Mothering Sunday Inviting the tiny tots (held every Monday morning) to come to Church
with their mums to help us make the service a little bit more special. Anniversaries Those who have been Married or Christened in our Church perhaps
would like to come to a service on the first anniversary of their special day.
Coffee Mornings Open the Church and all would be welcome but perhaps focus on asking
those in the village who cannot get out much so would and enjoy some company over a coffee (or tea).
Regular Opening of the Church. We have lots of walkers for instance who pass by and try to see if the Church is open.
Little Berkhamsted
Continued on the next page.
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Little Berkhamsted, Howe Green & Epping Green St. Andrew’s Church
CHURCH CLEANING 8
th April Sarah Barrett and Sue Wainwright
22nd
April Margery Bailey
Parish Council
Community website www.littleberkhamsted.org.uk
Chairman, Ellis Downes 01707 873450 at [email protected]
Parish Clerk, [email protected]
WHAT’S ON AT LITTLE BERKHAMSTED VILLAGE HALL
MONDAYS Pilates 7.00pm contact Keti Snee 07718 386195
THURSDAYS Table Tennis. Evening. Book on 01707 875221
SATURDAYS Master Art Classes 10am to 4pm Contact Angie 01707 872554 or Joan 01707 874086
Little Berkhamsted
Little Berkhamsted Recreation Committee.
Quiz night .Thank you everyone who supported our Quiz night it was great fun and Fish & Chips were lovely. We raised £268.00.
Sunday 16th April Egg Rolling, Breach Lane 2pm. Bring along your painted eggs. Prizes and tea in the Village Hall afterwards.
Saturday 8th July 2017, 1pm. Village Fete. ‘Food and Music Festival’ Dog Show, Stalls, BBQ and more, lots for the children, and Live Music all afternoon. If you would like to run a stall or help in anyway PLEASE contact Sandie. Planning Meeting: Thursday 6th April Village Hall, Sandie Ash 01707 875221
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WHAT’S ON AT BAYFORD MEMORIAL HALL
PRE-SCHOOL: Mon 9am - 12noon, Tue 9am—1pm, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am-3pm. Morning and Afternoon sessions available. All enquiries: 01992 511474 [email protected]
BRIDGE CLUB: MONDAYS 2.00 pm all enquiries: Mr. or Mrs. Quayle 01992 589660.
DOG TRAINING SESSIONS: TUESDAYS at 7.00 pm all enquiries: 01992 511247
JUDO CLUB: WEDNESDAYS, Juniors - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm, Seniors 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm all enquiries: Andy Cowler 01992 511397
JAZZ CLUB: fourth FRIDAY. 8.15pm-10.45pm enquiries: Beverly Softley 01992 511254. 21st April.
JKA Shotokan Karate. Ideal for self defence, fitness, flexibility and discipline. Thursday evenings during term time. Minimum age 8 years, 6pm to 7pm beginners, 7pm to 8:30pm orange belts and above. [email protected], www.bayfordkarate.com
Bayford
Just the Job Jazz.
John Softley’s jazz club meets every fourth Friday at Bayford Memorial Hall where you will hear a mixture of Traditional, Dixieland and Classic jazz with occasional Mainstream. 21st April, 19th May, 16th June, 14th July.
Top entertainment on your doorstep from acclaimed professional musicians Book now by telephone 01992 511254.
Take your own drinks and nibbles. Just £10 at the door.
Fully registered and insured hairdressing in the comfort of your home.
0780 9446786
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Hertford Bypass Gets Go Ahead.
Several Villages, Including Bayford, Will Be Effected. From our Transport Correspondent, Aprilia Uno.
T he Hertford bypass, so long talked about, is set to go ahead, with work starting in April of
2018. Several villages on the south and west side of Hertford will be effected. A spokesman for Herts Highways insisted the scheme will be sustainable, reduce pollution and create many jobs in the area. The press release stated; ‘There will be a gift shop, a visitor centre and new children’s playground. We will have a grand opening when there will be a Flanagan and Alan singing competition on the village green.’
T he Revd. Red Cheshire, vicar of All Saints’ Church, Hertford, stated: 'The construction of
Gascoigne Way involved the removal of a number of graves from the churchyard and ever since that time,
parishioners have seen apparitions wandering about on Gascoigne Way, looking for their former resting places'. We hope the graveyard will now be restored to it’s former tranquillity.
D r Michael Wainwright, who has been Chairman of Bayford Parish Council for over a 100
years, and an all round good chap, commented ‘We will, of course, oppose this application. This is after all a conservation area. You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.' Neal Austin, local resident, is enthusiastically in favour. He had the roof blown off his house in the recent gales. ‘Now I won’t have to repair the roof, as my house will be under the viaduct.’
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Local Bridge Tuition
Small group lessons, Hertford. Established over 15 years.
Friendly afternoon Chicago +
Duplicate Bridge also on Mondays. Next Beginner class: Oct. 2017
01992 589660
Paul or Pat Quayle www.easybridgehertford.org.uk
JK Computer Repairs
Local Hertford Man 20 Years Experience
Repairs/Upgrades
New Builds
Virus Problems
Home Networking
Call John on Mob: 07811 937813
Phone: 01992 589150
Fast & Friendly Service - No Fix No Fee
In The Gutter
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs Blocked Gutters,
Soffit & Facia Board Cleaning, Roof Tile repairs
01992 730242 07891 967217 [email protected]
In-thegutter.com
PILATES
Monday 7.00pm, Little Berkhamsted Village Hall Thursday 9.10am, Pilates for Bone Health
Thursday 10.15am Essendon Village Hall Pilates with the ball.
Tuesday 9.15am Northaw Village Hall
Call Keti 01707 875103 or 07718 386195
One to One training also available including reformer (studio equipment)
Improve your core stability, balance, posture, coordination, strength and flexibility.
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Essendon
Essendon WI Update.
December 2016 was our Annual Christmas Party and we were all entertained by the singing duo 'Two's Company' before we all partook of a wonderful tasty buffet and Christmas gifts were distributed.
January 2017 - the speakers were members of 'Blue Watch' from Welwyn Garden City Fire Station - it was a very interesting talk ranging from women in the fire brigade to the training time to become a fire officer - information was also given regarding the home visits that the fire brigade undertake to check our fire safety - they can be contacted for this free service on 01707 345500
February 2017 - our speaker was Linda Rutherford who gave a very interesting talk on the craft of Needle Felting - this is a reasonably cheap hobby to learn and the members were amazed at the animals and human figures that could be made using sheep’s wool
The March 2017 The speaker was Alex Coles who gave a talk on 'The Silk Route'
April 2017 meeting will be held on 19th April in the Village Hall at 7.45 for 8pm and the speaker will be Richard Bull from Highfield Park trust in St Albans who will be explaining the work of the trust Kathryn Gray
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO LISTEN TO CHILDREN READ IN LOCAL PRIMARY
SCHOOLS
Can you spare an hour or two a week to listen to children read in a local primary school? Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers in Hertfordshire and Essex to carry out this important role. Reading time for many children at home and at school is often insufficient and one in four children are now leaving primary school unable to read to the required standard. This can have a lifelong consequence. No qualifications are necessary, just a good command of spoken and written English.
Schoolreaders is flexible and will match your availability to an appropriate, local school. Our volunteers find the scheme incredibly rewarding, knowing that a few hours helping a child learn to read each week can have such a great impact on their life chances. Please visit the website www.schoolreaders.org to join or call 01234 924111 for further information.
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Dog Lovers Wanted! Would you like the company of a dog, but can’t commit to full time ownership? If you’re at home during the day, have a secure garden, and no dog of your own (or one friendly dog), you could join us as a carer and earn some additional income, looking after dogs in your home while their owners are away. Previous experience of dog ownership required.
For more information, call Kevin on 01438 798484, visit www.waggingtailsuk.co.uk/al/carers or email [email protected]
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
My Linchpin understands the pressures of running a small business and
are here to help with flexible cost effective support. Help with year end admin duties Preparation of VAT returns Invoice and debtor management General secretarial and admin support
Temporary Cover, Holiday Relief and Volume Overflow
Email: [email protected] www.linchpin.co.uk Telephone: 07948 503768
With over 25 years experience we offer our knowledge and expertise to provide a complete gardening service.
Please call Mark for advice or a free quotation office: 01920 460957 mobile: 07774 612183
email: [email protected] www.edgarlandscapes.com
Hall House, Bakers End, Wareside, Herts SG127SH
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BROWNIES, CUBS, BEAVERS AND SCOUTS
Beaver Colony - Thursday 5.30pm - 6.45pm Cub Pack - Thursday 7.00pm - 8.30pm Scout Troop - Monday 8.00pm—9:30pm
1st Birch Green Brownies - Monday 6.30pm - 7.45pm
Meetings are held at Cowper Hall, Hertingfordbury Cowper Junior School, Birch Green, SG14 2LR
Website: www.1stlettygreen.org.uk
Repairs to Fine Antiques And Contemporary Furniture
Re-upholstery Leather Lining
Caning and Rushwork Repairs to Metal Artefacts
Carving and Turning French Polishing
All work guaranteed to the
highest standards
David T Oakes 01992 511251 / 07860 954977
Great Wood Children’s Centre School Lane, Essendon, AL9 6HD 01707 269671
Mon-Thurs 9am-1pm email: [email protected] www.greatwoodchildrenscentre.org.uk
Children’s Centres provide a contact point for families with children under five. To find out about the activities and services on offer to support you in your local area - just look up the website - there are always a large variety of activities and practical advice on offer. The centre is based in a purpose built building on the school site.
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CARE FOR NAILS
Enjoy manicures and pedicures in a relaxing cottage salon, and let me help you care for your nails. Treatments include:
Neal’s Yard RemediesTM Organic
essie ejuvenateTM and spaTM for natural nails
OPI
ShellacTM Gels
Artistic Colour GlossTM Gels Parties, pamper evenings, weddings and other special occasions.
Michèle Bennett BA (Hons) Independent Consultant NYR Organic, The Cottage Salon, 3 Edgell Cottages, Holwell Lane, Nr Essendon, Herts. AL9 5RF
01707 261271 or 07747 622711 [email protected] www.carefornails.com
EPW PHOTOGRAPHY
Experienced wedding photographer based in Little Berkhamsted specialising
in 1 and 2 hour packages.
01707 875 950 – 07981 517 159
www.epwphotography.co.uk
COURTYARD ARTS & COMMUNITY CENTRE, HERTFORD
Fine Art Gallery - Refreshments – Gift shop – Classes for adults and children –
Painting - Ceramics - Life classes - Children’s parties - Corporate away days.
March 7 – April 1 Just Glass Clone: The Art in Replication
April 13 – May 6 12th Courtyard Open, Call for Entries, see website
Opening hours 10 – 4 Tuesdays to Saturdays, free admission
Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AA, Tel 01992 509596
www.courtyardarts.org.uk [email protected]
reg charity no 1044469
Opening hours 10am – 4pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, free admission
Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AA, Tel 01992 509596
www.courtyardarts.org.uk [email protected]
registered charity no 1044469
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Essendon Carpet Bowls
Bowls has been running for 30 years in the Village Hall every Tuesday 8pm to 10pm. £1 per week, including tea and biscuits. Enquiries - 01707 273445. Keith - Angela
Essendon
TREE SERVICES
Serving Herts, Beds, Essex and the South of England.
We provide a professional& reliable service in all aspects of Tree Surgery,
including: Reducing, Pruning, Thinning, Crown raising, Hedge Trimming, Topping, Pollarding,. Felling and Stump
grinding,
Fully Insured and certified.
Office 0208 8785 2856 Freddie: 07834 550 841 Ross: 07895 907 629
HERTFORD AERIAL SERVICE
Proprietor F McDermott
TV & FM STEREO AERIALS
Storm Damage & Insurance Work Boosters, Multi Points, Video Playback
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Independent Sky Digital Installer
01992 589164 MOBILE PHONE
07836 298204
Heating installation & repairs. General plumbing.
Boilers installed & serviced. Oil boiler specialist.
24hr emergency service. Bathrooms/Showers fitted.
All Work Guaranteed
Phone: 07956 369588 [email protected]
Heating / Plumbing
Welcome Club.
Our March meeting was held at Primrose Cottage the home of Eli Graham. Once again we were very lucky to have a lovely sunny afternoon so that we were able to enjoy the views across the field before Eli gave us a delicious afternoon tea. Rev Pauline and Rod were able to join us for part of the afternoon.
Many thanks to Eli for a lovely afternoon.
WANTED ART STUDIO.
Somewhere quiet, with electricity, water, and some natural light. Any kind of place/building, considered. Reliable 62 year old. Please text/leave a message on 07788945501.
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MEADOW VIEW SELF CATERING ACCOMODATION AT
WYNDHAM COTTAGE ESSENDON
Holiday lets or short term lets available all year.
Self contained annex to let . Consisting of Ground floor kitchen/dining room fully equipped. Shower room and private patio, with share of garden. Upstairs bedsitting room consisting of a double bed and a single divan bed. Large plasma TV Lots of
storage space and beautiful views across the meadow. Minimum 3 day let . Phone no. 01707 664886
email: [email protected]
website http://www.wyndhamcottage.com/
ANTIQUES RESTORATION AND MODERN
40 years experience All Repairs, Polishing, Fully Insured, Free Estimates
Peter Worby Tel: 01920 821973 e.mail [email protected] (NO VAT)
Graveside Maintenance
www.gravesidemaintenace.co.uk
A specialist grave and memorial tending service based in Hertford and
covering the surrounding area/counties
Services: Cleaning the headstone
Cutting the grass Weeding, watering, pruning and
removal of debris Laying fresh or quality silk flowers
Telephone – 07908 196 200 or e-mail
AQUASOFT HERTS Professional Plumbing
Services All aspects of plumbing from small repairs to full installations
Bathroom design and installation
Ceramic wall and floor tiling
Water Softeners serviced and installed
Drain clearance and CCTV surveys
365 days a year References supplied on request
01582 794762 / 07733 308999 [email protected]
www.aquasoftherts.com
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Jenny’s Pet Care Services
Whatever your reasons, from going on holiday or just plain busy, we provide a service that will give you peace of mind whenever you're away from your pets including: Dog sitting/walking, Cat sitting, Horse care, House visits inc. Cat feeding, Small animal care (hamsters, rabbits, fish) and some domestic services - general cleaning /garden watering Based in the Essendon area we provide a
friendly and reliable service.
For Rates and any Queries Please Call
07920 099429
BigBlackHen.com
The beautifully simple way to sell your home.
Thinking of selling your home?
I offer local expertise (I grew up in “Little B”), innovative marketing and personal
“service” all for a low fixed fee.
Call Nigel Adams on:
01992 878580
BigBlackHen.com
ERIC & ROY FRITH DOMESTIC APPLIANCE SALES, SPARES & REPAIRS
FREE ESTIMATES ON WASHING MACHINE, ELECTRIC COOKER, TUMBLE DRIER & VACUUM CLEANER REPAIRS
FOR OUR MOBILE/HOUSE CALL REPAIR SERVICE TELEPHONE ERIC FRITH (01992) 550409
AND FOR ALL OTHER ENQUIRIES INCLUDING SALES, SPARES & VACUUM CLEANER REPAIRS TELEPHONE ROY FRITH (01992) 503991
FULLY GUARANTEED RECONDITIONED WASHING MACHINES AVAILABLE, INC. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
13 TALBOT STREET HERTFORD SG13 7BX
THESE PAWS ARE MADE FOR WALKING
Dog Walking: Dog/Cat Pet Day Care Reliable: Friendly: Experienced: Fully Insured
Dog Home Boarding,: Pet to Vet Service Holiday Care for Dogs, Cats, and Small Pets
<> Julie Merrell 01992 448458 / 0752-3860210
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SUNDAY CLUB St Mary’s Essendon
Term-time Sundays 9:30am – 10:30am
Bible stories; art and craft; songs; drama; games; cooking and fun.
For children of all ages in the Hartford Hundred Group.
PILATES. THURSDAY Essendon Village Hall
9.10am–10.05 HEALTHY BONES (Weight bearing and balance) 10.15am – 11.15am Pilates on the ball Intermediate
To book please call Keti 0771 8386195 Or email [email protected]
Essendon
Jams and Chutneys
Previously for sale in The Lychgate, will now be sold outside my front door, 7 Church Cottages. Please put any payment through my letterbox, loose coins are fine. I will leave a note in the Lychgate to let you know what is for sale. Sorry for any inconvenience but this change has proved necessary. Belinda Kent-Lemon
ESSENDON VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS
The number to call for bookings has changed - 07442 499601
Essendon School Association
May Fayre
Essendon C of E Primary School May Fayre
Sunday 21st May
11.30am - 3.30pm. Fun for all the family. Attractions,
stalls, food, bar and more.
Nicola Thompson Essendon School Association Events
Team.
Easter Lillies
As usual we will be decorating St Mary's Church with Lillies. If you would like to contribute to the cost of the lillies in memory of a loved one Please contact Sue Mitchell 01707 659243
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Essendon CE Primary
School
The Happy Apple Play and Stay Group
meets every Thursday in term time in
the School Hall. 9:30—11am. Price £1
per session. 01707 261209
Essendon and Woodhill, Wild Hill and Woodside St. Mary the Virgin
CHURCH CLEANING
Dr. and Mrs Thomson, Mrs Rennie, Mr Barry Yeoman. Members of the Essendon WI. Polishing of the brass: Lynn Hughes and Linda Bembrick
FLOWER ROTA No flowers during Lent.
Essendon Tennis Club
Why not join Essendon
Tennis Club?
Membership provides you with free
access to the Tennis Court. Tennis
Club subscriptions are due annually.
Family membership only £25;
Individual membership £15;
Junior membership £6.
Cheques payable to “Essendon Tennis
Club” to Vanessa Spragg at the Old
Rectory, Essendon Hill, Essendon,
Herts AL9 6AH (01707 261375).
Essendon
Essendon Parish Council
Meetings will be held at 7.00pm on Mondays. (Note new time). Meeting Dates for 2017: Annual Parish Meeting 10th April Annual General Meeting 8th May
HAPPY HOUNDS HERTS. Dog Walking
(Solo & Group Walks) 121 training/Behaviour consultations
Small animal feeding Pop ins/ Puppy visits
Fully insured Friendly reliable services
Please contact Paul 07581416933 Find us on Facebook - Happy Hounds
Herts www.happyhoundsherts.com
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All About Me. Sam’s Beauty
Price Guide: Semi Perm Cluster Lashes from £15. Threading from £8. Artistic Gel Nails from £15. Sienna x & Beach
Bum Spray Tan from £15-£17.
Shrinking Violet - it’s a wrap Lipolysis.
Body By Vi Challenge: lose weight, get fit and build muscle. 90 day money back guarantee.
Many treatments can be carried out in your own home or at my home salon. Wedding packages on request.
Please phone: 07544 521 577 www.allaboutmesamsbeauty.co.uk
www.samsbeauty.bodybyvi.com
A.J .S PLANT Mini-digger Hire & Groundwork
Tel: 07810 565706 Office: 01707 261521/ 01438 715035
www.ajsplant.co.uk
Plant of all sizes can be supplied to suit every job, whether its a small extension or garden project or a large new build development. Ranging from Micro Diggers only 800mm wide up to 13 tonne excavators. Dumpers, rollers, hydraulic breakers & post hole borers, laser levels, grinders, cable detectors etc. All aggregate, muck away and materials can also be arranged. (we do not hire any equipment for self drive.) skilled operators have 10+ years experience and are fully qualified & insured. working alongside many established Building and Landscaping companies we offer an efficient and competitive service. "Anybody can hire a Digger, It's the operator which makes the difference!"
A. Standbrook, Ashfield Farm, Howe Green, Nr Hertford, Herts, SG13 8LJ
deadline ˈdɛdlʌɪn noun
The latest time or date by which something should be completed. historical A line drawn around a prison beyond which prisoners were liable to be shot.
C.J.A UPHOLSTERY
• New Designs To Your Own Specification
• Made To Measure Furniture
• Home Visits - Portfolio Available
• Have Your Old Furniture Re-Upholstered
Northam • 45 North Street
Nazeing • EN9 2NH
Guaranteed Quality Workman-ship
1000s of Fabrics 28 Years Experience at
Omega Furniture www.cjaupholstery.co.uk
T: 01992 893 964 M: 07904 359 333
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Brickendon Chapel of the Holy Cross & St. Alban.
ALTAR FLOWERS.
14th April Janet Burger – EASTER
21st and 28th Joyce Ashley
CHURCH CLEANING.
7th and 14th April Janet Burger
21st and 28th April Margaret Hills
Brickendon Liberty
Parish Council: Please send all correspondence for the council to: Brickendon Liberty Parish Council, Parish Clerk Mrs Laura Brooks-Payne 1a New Road, Woolmer Green Knebworth, Herts , SG3 6JX Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07803 906291
Chair: John Lambie 01992 511551 The council usually meets on the 4th Thursday of alternate months in Fanshaws Room. All meetings are open to the public . http://www.brickendon-liberty.org.uk/
Hertford Symphony Orchestra. This Sceptred Isle. Saturday 13th May 2017
Conductor: Tom Hammond, Hertford Theatre, 7:45pm
Vaughan Williams - Five Variants of “Dives and Lazarus” Walton - Viola Concerto, Soloist: Sarah-Jane Bradley
Elgar - Sospiri, Arnold - Symphony No.5
Celebrating Viennese Classics Saturday 1st July 2017 Guest Conductor: Jonathan Mann
Hertford Theatre, Hertford 7:45pm
Schubert - Symphony No.5 Brahms - Symphony No.2
Tickets: £17 adults, £14 concessions, £6 children/ students Hertford Theatre Box Office: 01992 531500; www.hertfordtheatre.com
https://sites.google.com/site/hertssymphony/ Katie Neilson
EASTER SUNDAY Family Service followed by a Said Communion at 11.15am
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edge
GARDENS
Your friendly local specialists for
Fencing [new & repairs]
Garden care
Landscaping
To talk about your requirements, or for a
free quote, call
Andrew or Nikki today
07808 168 462
0800 00 25 7 25
www.edgegardens.co.uk
AMV CHIMNEY SWEEPS
Traditional Chimney Sweep with brushes,
fireplace sealed and advance vacuum technology used
Inglenooks, Wood burning stoves,
Aga/solid fuel stoves. Gas fires, cowls fitted, smoke testing,
certificates issued. Tel:07815 502798.
email [email protected]
web www.amvchimneysweeps.co.uk
Certified member of the Institute of Chimney Sweeps
EssenceBeauty
Offering a wide range of treatments, including:
Swedish Massage Indian Head Massage Facial treatments Deep Tissue Massage
10% discounts for the first treatment!
15 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7DZ
Website: www.essencebeauty.co Telephone: 07740 497488
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April Trivia.
The origin of the name is generally thought to be from the Latin “aperire” to open, April being the opening of Spring. Other words derived from the same word include aperitif aperture; aperient.
April 1st All Fool’s Day, no known origin, but widely observed in many cultures.
1199 April 6th Richard the Lionheart died of wounds whilst besieging Chalus Castle, in France.
1739 April 7th Dick Turpin, the notorious highwayman hanged in York.
1896 April 9th Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born, The greatest of the 19th Century engineers. He designed bridges, tunnels, viaducts and ships.
1983 April 14th First cordless telephone on sale in Britain.
1838 April 22nd The “Sirius” arrived in New York. The first steamship to cross the Atlantic, it took 18 days.
1828 April 27th The Zoological Society of London, opened their gardens in Regents Park. A notice read: “Lady visitors are politely requested to refrain from poking the beasts through the bars of the cages.”
1884 April 29th Oxford University admitted female students to examinations. However they were not to be awarded degrees until 1920. It wasn’t until 1947, Cambridge University followed suit.
Last, but not least, April 23rd is the Feast Day of Saint George, it also saw the death of William Shakespeare in 1616. “Cry God for Harry, England and Saint George”. Henry V.
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Brickendon Activities.
For more information on clubs/activities contact the following or www.brickendon-liberty.org.uk.
Book Club (1st Thursday) – Beryl 01992 511617 Friendly Club (3rd Monday) – Beryl 01992 511617 Gardening Club(2nd Wednesday) – Janet 01992 511099 or Sue 01992 307693. [email protected] Petanque/Boules at The Farmer’s Boy PH (Tuesday evenings, Thursday and Sunday mornings) – John 01992 511551 Table Tennis (Tuesday evenings) – Marion 01992 511497 Whist Drive (3rd Thursday) – Jean 01992 511226 Pilates (Tuesday 9.30am-10.30am) In Fanshaws Rooms – Sam Fletcher 07827 440709 Parish Hall hire Brenda 511551 Tennis Court hire, from 1st April Sam Fletcher Pilates. Tuesday 9.30 am – 10.30 am, Starting 10th Jan. (see p18) Chair of Parish Council John Lambie 511551 Please send your news to Virginia Haryott – 01992 511575 or email
[email protected] by the 12th of each month.
JUST FEET Foot Health.
Nail cutting, Corns, Verrucas, Thickened Nails, Split Heals,
Athelete’s Foot, Warts, Hard Skin, Calluses
Mobile Foot Health Professional
Deborah McLoughlin, MCFHP
MAFHP Tel: 07973 872967
e-mail:
All aspects of tree surgery and
garden maintenance
Crown lifts and reductions, Thinning and dead wooding
Topping or felling, Garden waste disposal. Logs for sale/delivery.
Fully licensed CS39 Fully qualified and insured
Free quotations please call:
07594 250554 or
01707 275100
Brickendon Liberty
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Brickendon Liberty
Pilates Class Tuesday 9.30 am – 10.30 am Brickendon Village Hall,
Brickendon Lane. Tuesday 7.30pm – 8.30pm at St Joseph’s In The Park School,
St Mary’s Lane, Hertingfordbury Starting Tuesday 10th January 2017 All welcome – mixed ability class
Classes payable half termly. Private lessons also available.
To book your place, please contact Sam Fletcher on 07827 440709 or email me at [email protected]
Christian Aid Events.
Dear friends I need to update you on the activities already planned for Lent to replace the Lent Lunches. You will remember that the purpose is to foster fellowship between members of the different churches in Hertford and to raise money for Christian Aid. The activities already planned are: Thursday April 6th - Quakers
invite you to join them for half an hour's Quiet Time followed by soup and lunch.
If you are hoping to host an event please can you begin to firm it up so that we avoid clashes. Warm wishes, Katey Earle.
Whist Drives. 3rd Thursday in the month at 7.30pm. A few more players would be welcome, so if you are interested in a fun evening out, please contact Jean Retallick on 01992 511226
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ACHIEVEPHYSIO Brookman’s Park
Ian J. Johnston
BSc (Hons) MCSP, HCPC Registered
Chartered Physiotherapist
Clinic, home or workplace
Tel. 07702 871780 [email protected]
www.achievephysio.co.uk
KEVIN S IVES Maintenance Services
T r e e w o r k :
f e l l i n g , l o p p i n g , p r u n i n g ,
w o o d s t h i n n e d . P a v i n g .
F e n c i n g . T u r f i n g e t c .
F r e e e s t i m a t e s g i v e n
T e l : 0 7 7 2 0 2 8 7 2 1 5 0 7 9 3 0 3 5 0 0 2 9
0 1 9 9 2 4 2 8 8 9 3 (Home)
Fully insured against accident and damage
PHONE 07850 334003
TERRY TOLFTS MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
MOBILE SERVICING & REPAIRS TO MOST CARS & LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
DeVito’s Tiling & Decorating Specialist
Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting
Interior & Exterior Decorating
Wall and Floor Tiling
Tanking (Waterproofing)
Wood Flooring, Amtico & Karndean (supplied & fitted)
Under floor Heating
Fully Insured / Work Guaranteed
Phone Michael DeVito on 07789 861004 Email:[email protected]
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April 1st, Quiz Night in aid of Isabel Hospice 7:00 - 9:00 pm Memorial Hall, Station Road, Welham Green, AL9 7PG Sunday 21st May Isabel Hospice is holding it’s 8th Annual Bike ride, called On Your Bike. It takes place at Bishops Storford Rugby Club. ON YOUR BIKE will start at 9am at Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club with the three routes (25km, 50km & 100km) taking cyclists around surrounding villages. We are looking for volunteers to join our event crew, who will be able to marshal vital points on the route throughout the morning into the afternoon to direct and cheer our cyclists on! 22nd April Bishop’s Stortford Mayor’s Civic Dinner. This event is being held in aid of Isabel Hospice at Rhodes Art Centre in the town. Tickets are available from Bishop's Stortford Town Council. Contact 01279 715000. Sunday 16th July. Our BUBBLE RUSH 5K is a brand new event taking place on in Cheshunt! Bubble Rush is a fun run that features four 'bubble stations' around the course blasting runners with crazy colourful foamy bubbles October 2017! The Isabel Hospice Great Wall of China Challenge An opportunity to hike on and next to one of the most iconic structures of the world Event Date: 14th October 2017 - 22nd October 2017. Contact Megan Sparrey on 01707 382544 for more information about this exciting challenge!
CAXTON HILL MOTORS (HERTFORD) 24/25 CAXTON HILL (OFF WARE ROAD)
HERTFORD SG13 7NF www.caxtonhillmotors.co.uk
01992 536809 /07841701410 Professional, Friendly & Honest.
Family Run Business RMI approved "Trust My Garage" All your routine maintenance (qualified technician) CAR & VAN SERVICING (from £75.00) MOT (£39.95)
Free Collect & Return service available (pre arranged.)
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Holiday Club
From Monday 3rd to Friday 7th April 2017 inclusive
Essendon School 10.00am to 12.00 noon at
Good Friday 14th April making Easter gardens at
Bayford church Essendon church 9.30-11.30am 10.00am-12 noon
Annual Forum of Churches Together in Hertfordshire This will be held on 4th May 2017 at 7.30 p.m. It will be held at the Diocese of St Albans Diocesan Office: Holywell Lodge, 41 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1HE. The keynote speaker is to be the new Methodist District Chair, the Revd Dr David Chapman, who has a wealth of wide-ranging ecumenical experience. We look forward to seeing you there, Mrs P. Austin Administrative Assistant, Churches Together in Hertfordshire
What was it you wanted? Tell me again so I’ll know What’s happening in there What’s going on in your show What was it you wanted Could you say it again? I’ll be back in a minute You can get it together by then.
What was it you wanted? You can tell me, I’m back We can start it all over Get it back on the track You got my attention Go ahead, speak What was it you wanted When you were kissing my cheek?
Bob Dylan
Caravaggio. The Taking of Christ
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BK Marquee Hire
For all your special events. Free quotations and site visit.
Table and chair hire. Catering, BBQs Hog Roast Staging and Dance Floor.
01707 271054
Mobile: 0796 0842998 e-mail: [email protected] Web site: bkmarqueehire.co.uk facebook.com/bkmarqueehire.
DO YOU
NEED a strong pair of hands for those garden jobs?
NEED your vegetable garden rotavated?
NEED your grass cutting?
NEED Logs moving/splitting?
Please ring
Paul Curson 01707 875622 £7 per hour.
St. Elizabeth’s Centre. “Rooted in Christian, gospel values, St Elizabeth’s
exists to offer to vulnerable people individually
designed education, care and support services
that maximise their opportunities to live life to the full."
Events http://www.stelizabeths.org.uk/
We manage and run a School for 5-19 year olds, a College for 18-25 year olds (supported by a Domiciliary Care Agency) and a Residential Care Home with Nursing. We provide education, care and medical support for people of all ages who have epilepsy and other complex needs.
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Why not consider
Brickendon Church,
where complete wedding
packages are available, on a
simple or grand scale.
Contact us on:
01992 465304
Edward Oliver & Co
Alan Goldberg David Aumayer B.A.Hons.
Solicitors
Local Solicitors dealing with Residential and Commercial Conveyancing,
Wills, Probate, Divorce and Litigation
38/40 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN8 8JQ 01992 633491 (8 lines)
Fax: 01992 634004 DX 80804 Waltham Cross [email protected]
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