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Contents PUZZLES Sudoku 12 Fun Quiz 18 Crossword 26

HOME & GARDEN Beauty Feature: At-Home Manicure 20 Garden Feature: Your Plants Don’t Want a ‘Holiday’ 22 Health Feature: Feel great this Summer 27 Home and Interiors: Creating space 28 SJR: Do you know where to stop? 40

GENERAL Samos 8 Inventions 12 Motoring Feature: BMW M5 (2012) 16 Travel Feature: Gdansk on the Motlawa River 19 Technology Feature: Cool Kit For Hot Days 39 Crop Circle Season 45

REVIEWS Film Review 36 Book Review 42

COMMUNITY Community Events 32 Local Useful Numbers 44

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 46

Copy deadline date for all adverts (as well as for listings in the ‘Community Events’ section) is normally on the 15th of the month

prior to publication, but occasionally the date may have to be brought forward due to production and printing considerations.

The West Essex Directory Tel: 0845 519 4682

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products or services that appear in this magazine.

The West Essex Directory is published monthly by E4 Publishing. Our distribution covers most of Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill. We deliver to half of each area one month, and the other half of each area the following month (approximately 7,500 per month, or around 15,000 in a two month distribution).

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Editors letter

Copyright © 2012 E4 PUBLISHING All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the

prior written consent of the publisher.

Proprietor & Publisher: Peter Atkinson, E4 Publishing

Editor David Young

Features Editor Sue Lavery

Sales Manager Andy Green

David Young

W elcome to the August edition of The West Essex

Directory, your local commu-nity magazine and business Directory. Summer may or may not make an appearance, like an anxious guest afraid to put a

foot across the threshold. Diffident. That’s the word I’d use. It’s had a peep, and seen a load of floods and clouds and coldness, and isn’t quite sure whether it wants to make its entry after all. Those of you who pass along Rangers Road will have seen the development going on be-tween Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and the Royal Forest pub. Paths, landscaping, the refur-bishment of Butler’s Retreat, and now, after the Duke of Gloucester opened it in July, the new building, known as The View, is open to the public with masses of displays and information

about Epping Forest. So even if summer decides against putting in an appearance, there is still plenty to enjoy, includ-ing the view from The View, an open, accessible balcony looking over Epping Forest. If you’re lucky, you’ll see a hawk hovering overhead. If you’re really unlucky, you’ll see me working there, also hovering, but without so much grace.

FRONT COVER PHOTO: Baptist Church in Buckhurst Hill by Tony Cullinane, Chingford

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I like maths, me. Can’t get enough of it. I bet you’re the same. And, when it comes to planning the summer holiday,

you and I both try to go somewhere mathematical. And oh, the thrill of packing my calculator and my book of logarithms, and maybe some sun tan lotion.

The Greek island of Samos, in the Ae-gean sea, near the coast of Turkey, has a lot going for it. Sure, there is the sun and the sea, the ancient architecture, the coastal paths that run through olive groves to secluded bays, blossom in orchards, churches with white domes etched against a blue sea, quiet villages on hilltops, walks through forested valleys – yeah yeah yeah, that’s OK, but what most of us go there for is the maths, I’m sure.

For this is where Pythagoras was born, in about 570 BC. And he it was who came up with everybody’s favourite theorem. This wasn’t the only thing he did. He also analysed the relationship between music and maths, noting that the ringing of the blacksmiths’ hammers produced an effec-tive harmony when the ratio of the ham-mers’ sizes were half, or two-thirds, or any simple proportion.

He’s had a town named after him, Py-thagoreion, a quaint harbour on the coast, where fishing boats bob on the water and cats creep around, haunted by the smell of fish. It’s the main tourist resort on Samos.

There is also a town called Samos, a larger har-bour where ferries come from other islands and the

mainland. Back from the harbour, narrow lanes burrow between houses and criss cross squares, with, of course, the occasional cat. It’s busy here, but any small distance takes you along the coast to idyllic villages where bars line the waterfront, and more

boats bob and more cats creep. There are sandy beaches connected by coastal paths, and these wind through forest and olive groves before emerging again of a sudden at a small secluded sandy cove such as Megalo Seitani. Just to the west lies Kokkari, which is Greek for onion, set amidst pines and vineyards and surrounded by sandy beaches and cats. The interior of the island is lush and fertile, hilly towards the centre. The Valley of Nightingales is walking coun-try. It starts on the coast at Platanakia, then rises with wooded slopes amidst terraced fields of vine into the Ambelos mountains.

Samos or sums, sea and sand

Cat on harbour, Pithagorion

Beach at Megalo Seitani


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Elsewhere, orchards and meadows stretch across the island, grazed by goats and patrolled by mules. Or-nate churches and monaster-ies thrust out of the vegeta-tion at regular intervals, their domes and spires richly coloured and sculpted against the sky. The interior is home to an-other thousand or so cats. It really helps if you like your felines here.

Villages dot the hillsides. The soil is fertile and the villages are the heart of the agricultural economy, producing wine and olive oil.

At Ireon, or Heraion, on the south coast, are the remains of the Temple of Hera, the largest Greek temple ever built, which dates back to the 8th cen-tury BC. It was built originally on 115 pillars, but was used as a quarry in Byzantine times, which rather accelerated the process of decay, to leave a forest of pillars and plinths and remains scattered across a plain. I didn’t see any cats when I was there. But I

wasn’t really looking. I know this must sound awful, all this natural beauty. But despair not. For there is still plenty of science to enjoy. Aris-tarchus was born on Samos, the first person to propose that the earth travelled round the sun. I know

it’s not maths, but sometimes on holiday you just have to make do.

David Young

Church at Kosmadeo

Woman in alley, Vourliotes


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Peter Angel & Co Chartered Accountants

We are a small, very friendly practice, and pride ourselves on providing simple, straightforward advice, designed to minimize your tax, decrease your stress levels, and let you get on with doing what you do best, running your business.

Peter Angel is Chairman of the local Town Centre Partnership and Accountant to the Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce.

Peter is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and the practice is currently celebrating 25 years at 77 Queens Road.

We specialize in the preparation and submission of personal tax returns and the preparation of accounts for small businesses and limited Companies.

We provide monthly payroll services, preparation and submission of VAT returns and Limited Company Annual Returns, using our up-to-date soft-ware. We aim to provide an unparalleled service, saving you tax, and giving you peace of mind that all your tax affairs are up-to-date, and being looked after by a professional, reliable local Accountant. So for an informal chat or to arrange

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How to Play

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!

That's all there is to it.

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

It's fun. It's challenging. It's addictive!

Solution on page 30

Puzzles

Sudoku 5 3 2

4 1 7

6 4 5

1 3 2

3 2 8

4 8 3

1 6 4

7 9 1

9 8 3

Leon F. Jones


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P ooches on the Plains – Haven House’s bi-annual, 3-mile sponsored dog walk, took place July 1st on Chingford Plain, London E4.

The current Miss Essex; Chingford resident, Amber Zakrzewski, launched the event, which saw local dogs and their owners, complete a 3-mile course across Epping Forest, as well as a series of doggy events and competitions. Henry the Hound, the hospice’s 4-legged mascot, was also on hand to encourage his fellow dogs to do their bit for Haven House!

Mike Palfreman, Chief Executive of the Wood-ford Green children’s hospice said;

‘We are always looking at fun ways to get the

local community involved in fundraising for the hospice and this includes our local K9 population! The dog walk is a great event in the beautiful sur-roundings of Epping Forest and raises much needed funds for our work with life-limited and life-threatened children in the local area.’

The event was kindly sponsored by Goddard Vetinary Group and Forest Vetinary Centre.

Local pooches lead the way for Haven House

Top photo: Haven House Chief Executive Mike Palfreman with Miss Essex & Henry the Hound

For further information on Haven House visit www.havenhouse.org.uk


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O pen Air Thea-tre has once again returned

to Wanstead Park. The City of London Corpora-tion are presenting an exciting programme of outdoor theatre per-formances in The Tem-ple enclosure, Wanstead Park. Renowned out-door theatre production company, Illyria, have returned for a now traditional season at The Temple.

The season started with Henry V on 21 June and despite June’s poor attempt at summer weather, audiences greatly enjoyed the Shakespeare perform-ance.

All the family can enjoy the matinee performance on Tuesday 21 August of Roald Dahl’s The Twits. This promises to be a real summer holiday treat – a fantastic family afternoon of hilarious antics and fun stage effects as Mugglewump the Monkey

and Roly Poly Bird from Africa make sure the thoroughly nasty Mr and Mrs Twit get their come-uppance! Gates open at 2pm with the perform-ance starting at 3pm. Tickets are available from the Epping Forest Visitor Centre, 020 8508 0028, or from www.illyria.uk.com. Book-ing in advance is strongly advised as last year’s performances were sold out. Cost: Adult: £12.95. Children 16 years and under: £6.95. Infants 3 years and under: £1.95. T. 020 8508 0028 Superintendent of Epping Forest, Paul Thomson, said “We are delighted to welcome Illyria back to Epping Forest with an-other exciting season of Open Air Theatre in Wanstead Park. We hope

that the local community will support these events and enjoy entertainment in the historic and unique setting of The Temple.”

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(Solution on page 38)

Across 1. Harvest fruit, then return (8) 5. Dressmakers and drains (6) 9. Nasty files put out of order (8) 10. Rascal leading one to seafood (6) 12. Man with top-secret cuts (5) 13. Tod Carter is one who disparages (9) 14. Flasher one sees on-screen? (6) 16. Descended from town dog (3,4) 19. Nation rebuilt by a woman (7) 21. Female stranger giving food (6) 23. Tamil pair split without bias (9) 25. Comical party, per-haps (5) 26. Vigorous enough to change the ray (6) 27. One fighting fights, perhaps (8) 28. Switched sides with little time to stop (6) 29. Ceremonies that unite people (8)

Down 1. Unopened gift to be-grudge (6) 2. Car outing? It’s a battle! (9) 3. Mopes about producing rhymes (5) 4. Sad rune broken into pieces (7) 6. Dance, then become fascinated (9) 7. Insect which met me coming back (5) 8. Mixing things up is inspiring! (8) 11. Male deer starts reeling (4) 15. Assertion about for-eign misses (9) 17. Act performed in a theatre? (9) 18. Sinbad? He was somehow sent away (8) 20. Place in Texas Ian found (4) 21. Goa life form finding leaves (7) 22. Ways sure to twist? (6) 24. Ramps for little car-riages (5) 25. Tie round little lady unable to see (5)

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Copy deadline date for all adverts (as well as for listings in the ‘Community Events’ section) is normally on the 15th

of the month prior to publication, but occasionally the date may have to be

brought forward due to production and printing considerations.

Solution to page 12 Sudoku

5 8 1 7 6 3 9 2 4

9 4 2 8 1 5 3 6 7

3 7 6 4 2 9 5 1 8

8 1 5 6 3 7 4 9 2

7 6 3 2 9 4 8 5 1

4 2 9 1 5 8 7 3 6

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Not Listed?

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If you'd like your organisation to be listed here, please email

the details to: [email protected]

CREAM TEAS St Mary's Church, High Road, Chigwell Village will be serving Cream Teas on Sunday afternoons from 2.00 to 4.00 pm throughout the summer - until 9th September. Come and look round the Church, parts of which date back to the 12th century, and enjoy a deli-cious Cream Tea in the historic atmosphere. WEST ESSEX RAMBLERS 11th August, Sat., 9.30 a.m. Join this friendly walking group outside Chingford Station for this 5-6 m. ramble through Epping Forest. To see our full programme of 4 walks a week look at www.westessexramblers.org.uk or telephone 020 8502 1628. Sorry, no dogs. CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY All shows (of which there are four per year) take place in Mornington Hall, Chingford (opposite Ss Peter & Paul Parish Church). Entry is by member's ticket or 50p on the door. Doors open to the public at 2pm and we close at 4.45pm. There are light re-freshments available all after-noon. Plants are available at reasonable prices on the day (come early as there is usually a rush). We also hold an auc-

tion of produce at 4.30pm and a raffle thereafter. Raffle tick-ets are available all afternoon. If anyone wishes to become a member they can do so on the day of the show by speaking to the Membership Secretary(or go along to our stores in Lark-shall Road on a Sunday morn-ing between 9am and 12 noon). Show dates are 1st Septem-ber and 27th October. We also have a website for anyone wishing to view previ-ous shows or details of the Society; www.chinghortsoc.org.uk. AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society. Saturday, 8th Sep-tember 2pm - 5pm. The Cen-tenary Hall, St John's Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX. Includes fruit, vegetables, floral art, cookery and junior entries. Plus there will be sales of plants, spring flowering bulbs, garden sundries, teas and delicious homemade cakes. Entry: Non members £1, chil-dren free. (Tel: 020 8504 3238). WOODFORD CONCERT SOCIETY Sunday 23 September at 3.00pm at Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17 3PY. HELEN REID, piano. In a pro-

gramme of music by Faure, Brahms, Satie, Debussy and Beethoven. "..Reid's beautifully poised, tenderly imagined and finely focussed playing re-educated and refined the ear" Hilary Finch The Times. Tick-ets available by telephoning Michael on 020 8529 3571 or at the door. INDOOR ART & CRAFT FAIR on Sunday 7th October, 10.30-4.00pm at Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs Grange Farm, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DP 020 8500 6051. www.chigride.org.uk An opportunity to by quality art & crafts by local people. Free admission & parking. Light refreshments for sale. Every-one welcome!

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T he people who organise the British cinema release schedule certainly know their stuff. While the Olympics is dominating television, the cinema needed some great films just to compete. And indeed it does. The only problem is

there isn’t much after the Olympics ends. Enjoy!

Released: 1st August - Ted Mark Wahlberg plays John Bennett, a 35-year old middle class man with relation-ship problems. The only thing helping him through is his teddy bear, Ted, who came to life as the result of a childhood wish. So John has to choose between Ted the bear and his girlfriend. While the story is simple, the comedy is hilarious and Wahlberg is outstanding. The only drawback is the film is very rude and crude so be warned.

3rd August - Eames: The Architect & The Painter The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames were America's most influ-ential and important industrial designers. Named ‘The Most Influential Designers of the 20th Century’ by IDSA, they have risen to iconic status due to major contribu-tions to modern architecture, furniture, graphic design, fine art and film. This draws from a treasure trove of archi-val material to capture the personal story of Charles and Ray while placing them firmly in the context of their

fascinating times.

13th August - Brave Pixar’s first new (non-sequel) film for 3 years takes them back to their best. The plot centres on Princess Merida, who while determined to make her own path in life defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. The Princess must then rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo the beastly curse. The animation is simply stunning with a gripping, fairy tale-like story that makes this film almost perfect.

29th August - Total Recall This remake... sorry, Sony Pictures say this is “an original film based on a short story”, has the same plot as the 1990 film - A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, goes on an implanted virtual vacation; however, when the procedure goes wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Colin Farrell is good in the title role but there are far too many special effects and the more this attempts to be ‘Inception’ the more it puts you to sleep.

DVDs to please There is a large selection of DVDs and Blu-Rays released this month in various genres. Entire TV shows like the terrifying The Walking Dead, Series 2 (27th August DVD rrp: £39.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £49.99) and still hilari-ous Cheers, Series 8 - 9 (6th August DVD rrp: £19.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £24.99). Updated to HD classic Casino Royale (6th August on Blu-Ray rrp: £14.99). These make up for the feature films as the only big release is Battle-ship (20th August on DVD rrp: £19.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £24.99) which is one of the worst films ever made. Enjoy!

FILM REVIEW

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020 8505 6888

Family-run Italian restaurant Specialising in rustic Italian style cuisine ranging from Pizza, Pasta, Meat, Fish,

Desserts and much more.

Take away & delivery services are available. (1 mile radius & minimum £20 orders apply)

LOOKING FOR A VENUE TO HOLD A FUNCTION? Call us to arrange a meeting and see what we have to offer.


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1) Michael Phelps 2) Brazil 3) Cornwall 4) Norway 5) Adolf Hitler 6) Boris Johnson 7) Jamaica's 8) Afghanistan 9) Three 10) The decathlon

AFFORDABLE LOCAL ADVERTISING To find out how The Directory can help you and your business,

call Andy on 0845 519 4682

Support your local shops

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Sue Rowan

I was recently invited to attend a social meeting of a professional group to which I belong. I had mixed feelings about the event; it was in a town I

didn’t know at all, it was at the end of a very long day and at a time when I particularly like to be at home because it is the start of my weekend. That was the downside. The upside was that I really enjoy being with the people who were attending and I knew I would enjoy their company. I also felt that, wanting to be a good team member, it was important that I attend.

Mindful of the fact that I had made a commitment to attend the social event, I decided I would approach it in good spirit, despite the fact that as it came round to the time I had to leave, I was feeling very tired and unsociable. I drove to the general location, which I found without difficulty. When I tried to find the actual venue, however, it was a different story. I drove round and round, looking for the entrance to the car park – I could see the way out of the car park clearly, but no sign of a way in! Having no idea where I was, I drove round and round getting more tired and more cross as the minutes went by. After some 25 minutes of being completely lost, I thought enough was enough and decided to go home. I called a colleague, who was already at the venue, and told her my tale of woe. She started to give me directions to the entrance but, by then, I knew I was in no mood to go and socialise, so I apologised again and went home.

Once I got home I felt a tremendous sense of relief and spent what remained of the evening on the sofa, doing absolutely nothing.

On reflection, it is clear to me now that I was too tired and should have just given my apologies in the first place. I knew, on a deeper level, before I set off, that attending the event wasn’t the right thing for me just at that time, but neither did I want to let the team down by not going. What happened though was not only did I think I had “let everyone down” (which I clearly didn’t in reality, because they all had a great time) but that, apart from giving myself a horrible experience, I also imposed some of my distress on

Do you know where to stop? Sue Rowan is a Life Coach, living and practising in North Chingford. To contact her, email [email protected] or telephone 07988 848 939.

my team-mates by phoning in and saying I couldn’t find it and was not going to carry on looking.

This incident made me think about the concept of “duty”, and how that fits with self-interest. I think they can go well together and there have been many times when I’ve done something out of a sense of duty rather than choice, and it has been a great experience. On this occasion, though, I put my sense of duty way above any sense of what I might or might not be ready to accomplish.

Selfishness is not an attitude to be cultivated, in my opinion, but a sense of what is actually achievable is very useful indeed. Many of my clients come to me because they live their lives believing they are capable of a lot less than they really are; others go round taking on far too much without the time or the physical resources to do what they have said they will do. Neither way is going to contribute to living your life in the most fulfilling way that you can.

Know yourself, know your strengths, know when to say “yes” and when to say “no” (and if you have difficulty saying “no”, be sure to read next month’s column because I will be giving you some hints and tips on how to do just that!). Happy August...

ANGELS Domestic Services

A local family run business established 1997

Regular Cleaning Ironing Spring Cleans Gardening Maintenance Property Maintenance Shopping Dog Walking

Our cleaning ladies are experienced reliable, affordable and insured

Tel: 020 8523 7426 Mob: 07939 318 401


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MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS

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3 piece suites, firesides, dining chairs, repairs, springs & foams, refills

Large selection of fabrics

Discount for Senior Citizens

Domestic & commercial Boat & caravan interiors


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EMERGENCY SERVICES - Fire/Police/Ambulance - DIAL 999 (or 112)

Childline 0800 1111

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

Consumer Advice 08454 04 05 06

Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999

Citizens Advice Bureau 020 8502 0031

NHS Direct 0845 4647

Thames Water 0845 9 200 800

Age Concern 020 8478 2896

Samaritans 08457 90 90 90

RSPCA Cruelty Line 0300 1234 999

National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

Heathrow Airport 0870 000 0123

Gatwick Airport 0870 000 2468

Stansted Airport 0870 000 0303

Luton Airport 01582 405 100

London City Airport (020) 7646 0088

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS for friends and families of alcoholics. Al-Anon Family Groups offer understanding and support to anyone whose life is, or has been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, whether you are living with the alcoholic or not. You need not be alone. To speak to someone who understands and for details of an Al-Anon meeting near you, ring the confidential helpline on: 020 7403 0888 (10 am-10pm). w: www.al-anonuk.org.uk e: [email protected]. Family Groups Ltd., Registered Charity.

Useful telephone numbers - all in one place

For all the latest Community Events visit www.thewestessexdirectory.co.uk

Every Sunday & Bank Holiday afternoon from 2pm to 5:30pm during the summer (April until October) train rides are avail-able at 50p or £1 depending on the track (1000 foot long 5" raised level track and a 3000 foot long 7¼" ground level track).

During late July and August (school holidays), rides are also available on Wednesday after-noons 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Private hire events can also be arranged.

Bus: 179 from Ilford to Chingford then 215 or 97 to Ridgeway Park, ask for Green Man pub stop. or Buses 215 or 97 from Walthamstow Central station.

Car: Entrance to car park via Peel Close off Old Church Road, Chingford. E4 6XU. SatNav: E4 6XU

Miniature Steam Train Rides in Chingford's Ridgeway Park

For further information: see www.chingford-model-engineering.com

or Google CDMEC.


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The West Essex Directory Your direct access to local companies

and shops who want your custom!

Free space for local charities and

non-profit making organisations

If you'd like your organisation to be listed on our Community Events pages,

please email the details to: [email protected]

Accountants Peter Angel & Co 10

Aerial & Satellite Installations Mediacoms 31

Architect Nic Antony Architects Ltd 7

Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner Louise Woodcock 37

Beauty Therapy Tranquillity Beauty Therapy 35

Blinds Central Blinds Ltd 7

Building Services CP Building Contractors 43 Dendale Construction Ltd 5 L Finch 36 Woodville Building Services 47

Business Mentor Alison Tritschler 7

Care Agency Abbey Care Solutions 33

Carpet, Curtain, & Upholstery Cleaning M&K Cleaning Services 15

Chiropodist Dean Shulton 33

Cleaning Services Angels 40

Community Event City of London Corporation 25 WCRF 21

Community Service Buckhurst Hill Community Association 13 Chingford and District MEC 44

Computer Services Andy's Computer Repairs 30

Decorating Services AAB Decorating 9 Alisons Decorating Services 32 BC Painting and Decorating 32 D Mulqueen 43

Dental Clinic The Longwood Clinic 47

Driving Tuition 1-2-2 Driving Tuition 37 Cavendish Driving School 37

Electrical Services Ultra Electrics 18

Fitness - Misc Nordic Walking 35

Funeral Directors Harold Wood Funeral Services Ltd 3

Garage Conversions West Essex Garage Conversions 3

Garden & Interior Furniture P. J. Bridgman & Co. Ltd 11

Gardening Services Lofty Heights Tree Surgeons 41 MG Landscapes 23

Glass & Glazing MJ Glazing Repairs Ltd 43

Graphic Design Service Moo-Creative 6 Ty Joshua Design 13

Hair Salon Hair on the Green 21

Indoor Lighting Argus 29

Ironing Service Mayfair Ironing Service 2

Life Coach SJR Consultancy 41

Mobile Hairdresser Karen Edwards 21

Motor Car - Services Andrew H Young 13 Belgrave Motor Services 17 D. Ranger Motors 38 Dipstick's, Tyres and Exhausts 17 Paint Technik 5

Music Tuition London Music House 37

Oven Cleaning Services Oven Wizards Franchising Ltd 26

Personal Training Fitness Therapy 4 You 21 Matt Green 35

Pest Control AR Cook Pest Control 13

Pet Services Cosy Catz 35 Pet Chums 7

Plumbing/Heating Services Plumb-Go 15

Printing Service WD Print 30

Reflexology Lilian 35

Replacement Windows & Doors Eco Trade back cover

Restaurant Made in Italy 37

Roofing Services Diamond Roofing & Guttering Contractors 6

Snooker & American Pool Mile End American Pool & Snooker 43

Solicitor Sweetman, Burke & Sinker 9

Sports Club Crostyx HC 13

Sports Massage Fitness Therapy 4 You 21

Supplementary Education Kip McGrath Eastern 26

Upholsterery Collards Upholstery Limited 2 Leadale Upholstery 41

Waste Disposal Arbis 38

Web Design Swivel Creations 33

Weight Loss Programmes Matt Green 35

Yoga Classes Ian Burgess 34

Index of advertisers


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www.etwd.co.uk email: [email protected]

Come visit our showroom at 42 Station Way Buckhurst Hill

IG9 6LN


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