Town Magazine

SPRING 2014

IVY CHIMNEYS
PLAY AREA TO
BE REVAMPED

In January the Town Council considered

plans to spend 40,000 of section 1 06

money awarded for improvements to the
playground from the redevelopment of
the Spotted Dog . The plans included
providing a roundabout, see-saw,
replacement toddler swings, a new team
or basket swing, a ball game, a new
tarmac path into the play area, safety
gates and some outdoor gym equipment
next to the basketball court.
After taking soundings from residents via
twitter, many people wanted better
surfacing at the playground to make it
usable all year round. Council dismissed
the outdoor gym equipment and decided
that it wanted to focus on the play area
and would invest more money from it's
Picture: Town Mayor Will Breare-Hall (centre) officially opens the refurbished toilets
own budgets and seek additional grant
Photo courtesy of Everything Epping Forest
funding from Essex County Council.
M ayor Will Breare-Hall cut a 'ribbon' welcomed by all those looking to
It was also decided to carry out more
spend a penny whilst shopping in
of toilet roll to officially open the
consultation with the neighbouring Ivy
Epping!"
refurbished public toilets in the
Chimneys School and local residents to
Hasan Akdogan, who was visiting the make sure what was provided met the
Bakers Lane car park, Epping.The
town from Newmarket, was the first needs of local people. A consultation
toilets are now the responsibility of
person to use the new facilities
Epping Town Council having
event will be held at the School. Details
following the official opening on
previously been in the hands of
will follow on the Council's website/
January 9. He said: "I'm impressed.
Epping Forest District Council. Mr
twitter and parents will receive an
I've never seen toilets like this. They're invitation via the School.
Breare-Hall said: After numerous

TOWN TOILETS REOPEN

AFTER REFURBISHMENT

meetings bogged down discussing

the refurbishment of these toilets
we're now flushed with success!
These fantastic new facilities are a
vast improvement on the old
conveniences and are sure to be

lovely and modern - beautiful".

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Mayors Diary | Christmas Round Up

Tour De France Info | Local organisations
Lucien Pissarro | Contact us| Diary Dates

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TOWN MAYOR'S DIARY

As I write this, in the middle of January, Christmas already seems a very
long time ago. However, two events I was pleased to be invited to attend
over the festive period remain prominent in my memory and represent, I
think, excellent examples of Eppings generous and supportive
community. The first was the Epping Senior Citizens' Association
Christmas Lunch on December 1 8th, where I was able to both help serve
the lunch and to have an opportunity to speak with the guests and
volunteers. It was clear that all those dining were enjoying the
delicious food and lively conversation, and that this was only possible
thanks to the hard work and dedication of a small team, led by Andrew and June O'Brien. On
Christmas Day I was delighted to attend the Churches Together in Epping and District luncheon,
organised by Mary Morgan, who was ably supported by another enthusiastic team of volunteers. This
lunch embodied the spirit of the day, bringing people together to share good food and good
company in a festive and friendly atmosphere. Naturally, these events represent just a fraction of the
volunteer work undertaken in the town, but they highlight how fortunate Epping is to have so many
people happy to give freely of their time to help others. Our community would be a poorer place
without them so Id like to take this opportunity to recognise all those who volunteer and help make
Epping a great place to live.

Will Breare-Hall, Town Mayor

LE TOUR DE FRANCE
IN EPPING
JULY 7th 2014
Le Tour will be coming to Essex for
stage 3 of the three-week race. The
first two stages will take place in
Yorkshire, starting from Leeds on
Saturday 5 July. The third stage sets
off from Cambridge, passing through
Essex before heading to London to
finish on The Mall in front of
Buckingham Palace. The route enters
Essex north of Saffron Walden, taking
in parts of Uttlesford, Braintree and
Chelmsford. For two likely
competitors the route through Essex
will feel very close to home Team
Skys Ian Stannard, who supported
2013 winner Chris Froome to the
yellow jersey and Movistars Alex
Dowsett, who won a stage of the
2013 Tour of Italy, are both from
Chelmsford.
Epping Forest District Councils Leader
Councillor Chris Whitbread is Epping

born and bred. He lives and works in

the town. He said confirmation of the
route is Brilliant news. I am
delighted. This is the biggest and best
sporting spectacle in this area since
the Lee Valley White Water Centre
hosted events at London 2012. It will
be an incredible opportunity to
showcase the district. There will be
thousands of spectators lining the
route and rekindling the feel-good
buzz of London 2012. The event
reaches a global TV audience of
around 3.5 billion people. I am not
sure even the Olympic Mountain Bike
events at Hadleigh Farm and the
White Water canoe events at
Waltham Abbey matched that kind of
coverage.
London 2012 provides many of the
organisational blueprints for
arrangements through Epping Forest.

Essex County Council will be working

with Epping Forest District Council
and other partners, including the
Town Council to make the day a
success. The route has been closely
inspected and road closures will be
kept to the absolute minimum to
avoid inconvenience to the travelling
public.
Town Mayor, Will Breare-Hall said "I
can't tell you how pleased I am that a
sporting event of such global
significance is coming to Epping. It's a
great opportunity for us to showcase
the Town." The Town Council will be
meeting with partners to find out
more about the arrangements for the
Tour's visit and will publish more
details on it's websites as they unfold.
For more information on the Tour de
France 2014s route through Essex
visit www.essex.gov.uk/Pages/Tourde-France.aspx. For more details on
Stage 3 of Le Tour visit
www.letour.2014stage3.com

EPPING CHRISTMAS MARKET

The event was centred around 55 market stalls made up of local

traders,organisations and charities. Entertainment was provided by
the school choirs of Ivy Chimneys Primary School, Epping Primary
School and Coopersale & Theydon C of E Primary School and
Coopersale Hall. The Roger Arnay Circus Company were on hand with
their stilt walkers, jugglers and strolling magicians. A Santas Grotto
was provided by Epping Fire Brigade. Some of the local shops and
businesses remained open throughout the evening, whilst St. Johns
Church hosted another fantastic Christmas Tree Festival.

THE 10th ST JOHNS TREE FESTIVAL

Another successful tree festival with a wonderful atmosphere. The Church

would like to say a big thank you to all who helped make our the Festival
such a great community occasion which brought pleasure to so many. It was
a brilliant effort. The results of the tree competition are: Local Community
Group or Society- Winner: Epping WI ,Runner up: Friends of Copped Hall
Trust. Church Group-Winner: Little Lambs, Runner up: Church Mice. Local
Business section Winner: The Hairdressers, Runner up: Tesco. Uniformed
Organisations- Winner: 4th Epping Cubs and Beavers Runner up: Epping
Brownies, Schools & Youth Organisations-Winner: Ivy Chimneys Primary
School, Runner up: Epping Primary School. Thank you to all who took part
All photos courtesy of Everything Epping Forest,
and who decorated the trees so imaginatively.
everythingeppingforest@googlemail.com

THE AUDREY ROSE MEMORIAL CUP 2014

Mr Smith's Hairdressers shop in Epping High Street has received The Audrey
Rose Cup from Epping Town Council for its festive window display. Many
businesses in the town decorated their windows for the festive season. Mr
Smith's owner, Dennis Smith was presented with the cup by town mayor Will
Breare-Hall at the Epping Christmas market on Friday (December 6).Will Breare
Hall said: "It was good to see so many Epping businesses doing their bit to bring
festive cheer to the High Street. It was a very difficult decision but Mr Smith's
won because of its effective and eye catching display". Runners-up were Piccola
and Haven House Hospice Shop.

CAROLS ON THE GREEN

The 1 0th Year of Carols on the Green took

place on Christmas Eve. The event which
was very well attended was organised by
the Rotary Club of Epping Forest and the
Rotary Club of Epping.The music was
provided by Epping St Johns School Band
conducted by music teacher, Rebecca
Harvey. The school chioir also sang. The
lorry was kindly provided by Jonan
Shipping of Coopersale.

Mince pies were provided courtesy of

Theydon Bois Bakery and mulled wine by
the Rotary Clubs. People generously
donated approximately 1 600 of which
1 00 goes to local primary schools and
the balance to St John's Music School.
Both Rotary Clubs would like to thank
their sponsors Nicholsons, Lathams
Home, Whiskers Solicitors, DJ Hunt
Property, and Gane Jackson Scott.

TAKING SANTA ROUND THE

STREETS OF EPPING

This event, organised by the Rotary

Club of Epping was again very
successfully supported raising
approximately 5600 for local
charities. The Epping Rotary club
would like to thank everyone for
their generous donations.

LUCIEN PISSARRO, EPPING'S

IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER

by Anthony O'Connor,
Epping Forest District
Museum

Lucien Pissarro was born in Paris in 1 863,

son of the more famous Camille Pissarro
and Julie Velay. Lucien was a skilled
painter, engraver and lithographer. By
1 886 Lucien was associated with his
father in the Impressionist movement and
after moving to England in 1 890 was
instrumental in the securing the
acceptance of Impressionism in England.
As an artist Lucien's work combined
elements of both French and English
traditions. He was a founder member of
the Camden group of artists. His
paintings record the landscapes of Dorset,
Westmorland, Essex, Surrey and Sussex.
Lucien's works are reflected in a number
of public collections including the Tate
and the Ashmolean.
Between 1 893 and 1 897 Lucien lived at 44
Hemnall Street, Epping, which he named
'Eragny House', the garden of the house
forms the setting for another painting by
Lucien 'Garden gate, Epping', which is in

Pictures: ' The Garden, Epping'. (left). A view from the garden of Pissarro's house at 44 Hemnall
Street; Le petit chaperon rouge (Little Red Riding Hood), produced by Lucien whilst in Epping
(above) Images courtesy of EFD Museum

the collections of the Ashmolean

Museum. 44 Hemnall Street still stands
today and is marked with a blue plaque
commemorating Lucien's occupancy.
After his marriage to Esther Ben Susan,
Lucien began the search for a home.
"We are getting up at 7.00am each day to
look for a cottage near London at a price
we can afford. We take sandwiches to
eat on the grass but the sky is covered
and grey and cool and I fear that it will
rain. Today we are at a place called
Loughton to the left of which the great
forest of Epping begins and to the right
the fields but not too crowded. That is to

"Epping resembles
Eragny a lot but the
views are vaster. There
are pretty cottages and
a great forest"
Lucien Pissarro, 1 893

say the hedges are not too high, one can

see the red houses in the trees. It is very
countryfied and one can set up ones
easel anywhere without problems"
By July 1 893 Lucien reported to Camille
that he had found a cottage in Epping:
"Epping resembles Eragny a lot but the
views are vaster. There are pretty
cottages and a great forest of which
some parts are very wild, although most
of the trees are such as willows, that is to
say a large trunk with the branches
growing at the top, this procedure
applies to the oaks and the ash and gives

a rather curious effect."

Hemnall Street at this time was much less
developed than today and 'Eragny House
looked out across open fields.
The Pissarros needed extra space due to
the birth of their daughter Orovida in
'Eragny House' in October 1 893. As
Orovida grew up the English she learnt at
the local school was a concern to her
mother: "Kiddy says nearly everything in
English with a horribly strong Essex
accent, which is a sort of exaggerated
singing cockney. Despite our efforts she
refuses to learn French."
Financially the Pissarros were dependent
on their relatives to make ends meet.
Esther's mother paid for furniture and
clothes, her aunt Orovida paid for a maid
and Camille provided an allowance for his
son and sent gifts of money from time to

time.
Camille was never to visit Lucien at Epping
despite a number of invitations; "I who
am here assure you it is very beautiful
especially from a painters point of view.
You will find motifs that suit you."
In February 1 894 Camille wrote;
"I am afraid to go to Epping where it
seems it is always windy. It would seem
the country has great beauty."
However two of Luciens brothers
Georges and Felix were both visitors to
Eragny House, along with many of
Lucien's artist friends.
During his first stay in Epping between
1 893 - 1 895 Lucien produced 23 oil
paintings of Epping and a number of
watercolours. These capture a variety of
scenes in the vicinity of Hemnall Street
and also settings such as Coopersale Hall.
There is a postscript to Lucien's years in
Epping as he returned for a short period
in June/July 1923. This time they rented a
cottage at Bell Common, now 61 Bell
Common (then 4 Vine Cottages). In this
period Lucien produced three oils and a
number of watercolours of the area,
including views of Sunnyside, Ivy
Chimneys and Bell Common.

EPPING SOCIETY

will be the AGM on Monday 3 March in

Epping Hall when our speaker will be Tony
O'Connor from Epping Forest Museum.
The Epping Society continues to develop
Members are invited to share a glass of
new ways to communicate with members
wine with us and to meet the old and
and the public. We recently attended a
new committees.
Copped Hall open day and met many
existing members and other visitors to our AUTUMN
new display material. That was followed WEATHER
(autumn covers the months of September,
by our stall at the Christmas Fair and at
both events we were pleased with interest October and November)
Autumn 2013 in Epping saw temperatures
from new membership enquiries and
and rainfall close to normal although it
more generally from the public. We
was the dullest autumn since sunshine
believe our Christmas lunch was the
recording began here in 2002. The mean
twenty fifth in a series where members
and guests again enjoyed good food and maximum temperature was 13.8C (-0.1
good company. Among the guests were below long term average), the mean
Epping Town Mayor Will Breare-Hall and minimum temperature 8.3C (+0.7) giving
an overall mean temperature of 11.1 C
Deputy Town Mayor Barbara Scruton.
(+0.3). The total rainfall was 217.5mm
Musical entertainment was provided by
(112% of long term average). Sunshine
Norman Lansdown-Davis and much
totalled 282.5 hours (83% of long term
appreciated by the guests.
average).Notable autumn days
On the last Sunday of each month the
Society shares a walk with The West Essex included.5th September - maximum
temperature of 28.9C, the highest
Ramblers. The walk starts from Epping
Station at 1 0.00am. The routes are circular September maximum on record
(recording began in 1979). 13th
and vary from month to month. The
September - 25.4 mm of rain, the wettest
finishing time back in Epping is usually
September day since 2009. 28th October around 2pm. An average distance is 1 0
Storm overnight 27th/28th with moderate
miles, covered at a brisk pace. There is
to heavy rain and wind gusting to 57mph
also a stop for drinks only at a public
(at 0720 GMT). Lowest pressure 977.3 mb
house. Boots or strong shoes are
"ALL CHANGE"
at 061 0 GMT. Much travel disruption
recommended. The leaders are
AT THE
locally together with power cuts. 20th
volunteers with experience of rambling.
EPPING - ONGAR
The walks planned for the coming months November - Hail and thunder at 1150GMT.
RAILWAY
George (and Eileen Booth who ran
are as follows:Lindsey Street and Stonards Hill Preschool
9 miles
Often it is passengers changing transport 23rd February Toot Hill
Playgroups in the 1990s) moved to
leader Mara
modes at much loved Epping Ongar
Loughton
1 0 miles Edinburgh in mid-December 2013 after 38
Railway, but in this occasion the new year 30th March
years living in Epping.The Epping Weather
leaders Hazel & George
is bringing a change of staffing. The
Station stopped full recording on the 1 st
General Manager of the award winning Further details at
December although I did manage to
www.westessexramblers.org.uk
longest heritage railway in Essex has
gather temperature and rainfall data for
decided to take up a new appointment at Towards the end of the year our website
the month as a whole. The Epping
was re-launched on a new technology
a railway on the south coast.
platform. There is a large amount of data Weather Site www.eppingweather.co.uk
Outgoing General Manager, Simon
will remain accessible for historic data and
on the site already but shortly we will
Hanney comments:
internet links but this will be the last
announce additional facilities for
Following serving as a volunteer since
seasonal summary. Many thanks to all
members and the public generally to
2006, I am delighted to have been the
those who have shown interest in these
upload photographs and other material
railways first General Manager from
to our online archive where it can also be reports and the website. George Booth
201 0 and the decision to take up a new
Jan 2014 george.j.booth@ntlworld.com
appointment has not been taken lightly, searched and studied. Our next meeting

DIARY DATES
Epping Hall
Monday, Epping Hall, Tai Chi ,
1 0.30am12.30pm
Wednesday, NCT, Stretch & Breathe classes, 79pm
Tuesday 1 8 February - "Who's been sitting in my
chair?" by the Freehand Theatre. A play with
puppets. For ages 3-7. Performances at11.30am
& 2.30pm. Tickets 6.00 adult 4.00 child.
Booking line 01992 564226 (Mon-Fri 1 0.00am 4pm)
Every Wednesday, 4-6 pm & 7.30-9 pm: Karate
classes
2nd Wednesday of month, 2 pm: Epping W.I
Alternate Thursdays, 1.30 pm: New Horizons
Tea Dance
Thursday 8-9pm Tae Kwon Do,
Friday 9.30-1 0.30 am: Weight Watchers

Jack Silley Pavilion

MondayTerm time. Jo Jingles, 9.15-11.45am
Every Tuesday 6 pm: Dog Training Classes
Tuesday. 1.30 4.30pm Voluntary action craft
group.
Tuesday, Pre School Dance classes, 12.45pm to
2.45pm
Thursdays, dog training. From 7pm
Friday from 1 0am, Messy Play activities
Friday 4.00m-6.30pm Childrens Dance Classes
Saturday (term time only) 9 am to 1.30 pm:
Childrens Dance Classes
Every Saturday and Monday at 1.30pm.
Petanque (Boules) at Stonards Hill. Light
exercise, fun and sociable. New players
welcome. Call Peter Lumb on 01992 571744

Other venues
Mondays 1 0-12 noon: Market day coffee at St
Johns Church
Monday.Yoga 6.-7.30pm, United Reformed
Church, Lindsey Street, Epping. Call Dorothy on
01992 574623
Mondays 7.45-9 pm : Epping Bell Ringers, St

West Essex Flower Club, 2nd Monday of the

month, meet in Thornwood Village Hall at
1.45. For details call 01992 577036
Monday 1 0-12noon Essex Savers Credit
Union at Epping Library
Every Tuesday afternoon, 1 pm, Thornwood
Village Hall, Spiritual Healing. Epping
Spiritualist Church, call Rev. R. Toms 01992
576677
2nd Tuesday of month 2-4 pm: Epping Stroke
Club, United Reformed Church Hall, Lindsey St,
Epping
2nd Tuesday of month 7.30-9 pm: Autism &
Aspergers Syndrome Awareness Support
Group at HCVS, 3 Wych Elm, Hamstel Rd,
Harlow (opp Princess Alexandra Hosp) Call
01279 315830 or 07815 792113
Every Tuesday, 7.30pm, Rotary Club of Epping
Forest, The Garnon Bushes, Coopersale. New
members welcome, please call 020 8505 5881
to join us for a friendly meeting
2nd Wednesday of month, 8 p.m. - Art
Appreciation Talks, Epping Art Society, Pelly
Court, Hemnall Street, Epping
4th Wednesday of month: Royal British Legion
Womens Section, Pelly Court, Hemnall Street,
details 01992 572677.
Every Wednesday 11 am-3pm, Parkinson
Disease Society Harlow & District. David
Livingstone House, Potter Street. CM17 9AE.
New members welcome call Corinne Hall on
07982 094194
Every Wednesday 6pm-7.30pm, Theydon
Garnon Beaver Scouts, The Scout
Headquarters, Fluxs Lane, Epping, CM1 6 7PE.
New members welcome, Contact Luke Worrall
at www.theydongarnonbeavers@yahoo.co.uk,
Thursday (during term time), 1.30-3 pm:
Parent & Toddler Group, Epping Methodist
Church
Conversational French, United Reform Church,
1 0am 12noon, Call Isabelle Walpole on 01992
764025 or 07947 728849
Every Thursday afternoon, 2-4pm, Pelly Court,
Hemnalll Street, Evergreen Club. New
members welcome contact June OBrien on
01992 573385

First Friday monthly - Practical Artists evening 7.30 - 1 0 p.m. - Methodist Church Hall
Saturday, 1 0-12 noon: Coffee mornings, Epping
Methodist Church Hall
Every 3rd Sunday, 1 0-11 am: Copped Hall
Guided Tours.
Monthly: Probus Club of Epping, at Lindsey St
Community Assoc, Frampton Rd, Epping Call
Club Secretary Peter Francis 01992 5731 88
Monthly every 2nd Sunday, Conservation Day,
Friends of Swaines Green. 1 0.30am the
Recreation ground, Lower Swaines
ProActive holds regular meetings at St
Margarets Hospital, please phone 07747
374692 or see www.proactive.me.uk for details
Epping Railway Circle club layout operates once
each month at Theydon Bois Village Hall, for
details please ring 020 8508 1764 or see
www.eppingrailwaycircle.com
The Ikebana Study Group (hands on flower
arranging) meet Thursdays 1 0am to 1 pm, in
Epping, contact Martine Gracey 01992 571 839
for details.

LOCAL
ORGANISATIONS
Coopersale Horticutural Society

Spring show on Saturday 5th April at the

Village Hall, Institute Road
On the third Monday of alternate months,
starting on 17th March at 8pm.
Coopersale Horticultural Society's
Speakers night, Coopersale Village Hall,
Institiute Road

PROBUS CLUB OF EPPING

Fifty members were present at the

January meeting. The Club welcomed two
new members Charles Geddes and
Graham Pribul and presented them with
their Probus Badges. The speaker, Colin
Street, who was making a welcome return
to Epping Probus.Colins subject was
Chaps and Chavs, typical terms often
used which are not always used properly.
A Chap is an abbreviation for
Chapman an itinerant traveller accepted
to be a good fellow. A Chav is a person
of low class, in Roman society, and could
today be an uncouth youth. Our

American cousins often have particular

trouble with our usage; the loo (toilet)
is often misunderstood as being the
Louvre Parisian art gallery, and one lady
thought it wrong to have cats eyes in
our roads. In WW2, the American
authorities published a special book of
English definitions for use by American
servicemen in the UK to avoid upsetting
British residents, especially women.Pre
999 was the era of Old English based on
Celtic, Scandinavian and Anglo Saxon
origins; Alfred the Great would have
spoken Old English. But the Norman
conquest of 1 066 was a great disaster
when English was replaced generally by
French. Changes after 1380 were probably
due to religious revivalists including the
Lollards, also known as the Mumblers.
After 1 611 the King James translation of
the Bible had a profound affect on
English as did also the works of William
Shakespeare, the latter resulting in
Shakespearean English. However his plays
were not written in everyday language
and Shakespearean actors would often
rewrite and even shorten his scripts for
the benefit of audiences. From 1961
onwards Modern English has been spoken
but the English language continues to
change. Today, in 2014, Cornish is
reappearing in infant nurseries in
Cornwall and a new dialect and language
known as Multinational London English is
emerging with such variations as fink
for think and innit for isnt it, plus other
terms as used by immigrants.Retired or
semi retired men who are interested in
joining Epping Probus should contact the
Club Secretary Peter Francis on 01992
5731 88.

Parkinsons UK Harlow and District

Branch
Our quiz night in November was a great
success, raising 394 for the club. Well
done to all who attended. The most
recent speaker was a retired Fireman,
who explained about safety in the home
and the important need for fire and

In December, 54 members went to

Cannons Brook Golf Club and enjoyed
Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings
and a male voice choir to enable us to join
with all the songs. The following week we
had a members Christmas Party at Potter
Street Club. This involved a buffet meal
and a magician to entertain us. February
5th will be our Annual General Meeting.
The speaker wil be giving information on
a Careline Pendant. This could be most
useful for living alone and need elp.
Finally, we are arranging a Group holiday
to Warners on the Isle of Wight. This will
be Monday - Friday in April.This is always a
good tuime for both members and cares
ti unjoy. Our numbers are increasing and
new members are always welcome. We
meet every Wednesday 11 -3pm.Wether
you play cards, scrabble, like jig saws.
pool/snooker or just want to chat, you
will receive a warm welcome. Contact
Corinne Hall, secretry on 07982 094194 email Corinne.hall@sky.com or Doreen
Pamphilon , Vice Chair on 01992 575703.

A FOREST KEEPER'S VIEW

Winter is now upon us. Although the
leaves have hung onto their trees well,
they have finally given in and dropped.
2013 was a very fruitful year with plenty
of berries and other wild foods. Wildlife
should have an easier winter in contrast to
last year which was long, wet and cold
with very little food. Last years harsh
winter had a highly visible impact on the
numbers of birds and animals surviving.
The Forest deer were down to eating dry
leaves and what they could reach on the
holly bushes. Squirrels have felt the
impact the most as numbers have
plummeted, but with a fruitful winter this
year and hopefully a spring that arrives on
time, numbers of wild animals should pick
up again.
It is also very important to remember at
this time of year that our rush hour traffic
now fall in line with dusk and dawn the

time that the Forest Deer are most

active. So please take care on the
roads and keep your eyes peeled.

Although there is plenty of food out there

for wild birds, it always helps to offer a
little extra on the garden feeder. As our
winter migrants arrive that wild food
source will soon diminish and the birds
will return to your tables, you never know
you may see something special.
Remember to wash your feeders with a
suitable bird friendly disinfect as it is so
easy to spread disease by not doing so.
The strong winds have left their mark on
the Forest and we still have a lot of work
to do clearing paths and making safe the
damaged trees. Please bear with us as we
will get to those trees, but it will not hurt
to keep an eye open and keep safe. Do
not walk under trees that have hanging
branches that are broken, as they give no
warning when they fall. If you spot
anything damaged or that appear
dangerous whilst out in the Forest, please
call the City of London Epping Forest to
report it on 020 8532 1 01 0 (24 hour). Our
new events leaflets will be here soon,
filled with lots of fun activities to do in the
Forest. The Forest floor is very muddy, so
stout boots or wellingtons are best, wrap
up warm and dry. So get out there and
enjoy the Forest, its flora and fauna in all
their winter glory.
Forest Keeper Brian Gillam

In the UK the Red Cross provides a

number of services to support those
suffering a crisis following illness or injury.
This includes providing temporary loan of
medical equipment such as wheelchairs,
commodes, high back chairs and toilet
frames in communities up and down the
country. The Loughton depot is currently
open 4 days a week 1 0.30 to 12.30 at
Lincoln Hall, 125 High Road, Loughton.
To find out more about the Red Cross
medical equipment service, please contact
us on 020850821 62 or
BHEequipment@redcross.org.uk.

EPPING TOWN
COUNCIL

Your Town Councillors

Town Mayor
Cllr W Breare-Hall 01992 575843
Deputy Town Mayor
Cllr Mrs B Scruton 01992 572333
Members - Hemnall Ward
Cllr K Avey
01992 572841
Cllr Mrs J Hedges 01992 613153
Cllr W Breare-Hall 01992 575843
Cllr Mrs L Hughes eppinglynn@live.com
Cllr Mrs B Scruton 01992 572333
Cllr J Whitehouse 01992 561 875
Members - St Johns Ward
Cllr L Burrows
01992 572003
Cllr A Church
01992 572235
Cllr H Pegrum
01992 572173
Cllr JA Smith
01992 5771 68
Cllr M Wright
07768 521 084
Cllr N Avey
nigel.avey@
btinternet.com

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN

MEETING
FRIDAY 30th MAY 2014
The Annual Town Meeting is separate
to meetings of the Town Council and
is to be held between 1 st March and
1 st June each year. The Annual Town
Meeting is to be held at Epping Hall
on Friday 30th May at 8pm. The
Annual Town Meeting is an Electors
meeting at which any matter of
relevance to the town of Epping may
be discussed in open forum. A register
is made of those in attendance and
the Chairman will request the identity
of anyone wishing to speak.

Forthcoming Meetings

All meetings take place in the

Conference Room, Epping Hall, St
John's Road and are open to the
public.

February 11 , Planning ,7.30pm. Council

8.15pm
February 25 , Planning , 7.30pm
Corporate Governance Committee,
8.15pm
March 11 , Planning , 7.30pm. Council
8.15pm
March 25 , Planning , 7.30pm
Epping/Eppingen Advisory, 8.15pm
April 8, Planning , 7.30pm. Council at
8.15pm
April 22 , Planning , 7.30pm
May 13 , Council - Annual Meeting,
7.30pm
Planning 8.30pm
May 27, Planning , 7.30pm
May 30, Annual Town Meeting, 8.00pm
Other Local Representatives
EFDC Cllr Chris Whitbread (01992 573557)
chris.whitbread@btinternet.com
EFDC Cllr A Church (01992 57991 6)
EFDC Cllr Ken Avey (01992 572841 )
EFDC Cllr Will Breare-Hall (01992 575843)
wsbh@hotmail.co.uk

EPPING EPPINGEN TWINNING

ASSOCIATION
We are looking for people who are
interested in knowing more about
modern Germany.
We have a group of people who are
coming to learn English in Epping
from June 19-June 26 and we are
looking for hosts. The visitors have a
full programme of events organised
but they really appreciate the
opportunity to stay with English
people. There are also social
opportunities to meet our German
visitors if you cannot offer
accommodation. If you are interested

Invitations for the Mayor

If you are organising an event which
you would like the Mayor or a
representative of the Town Council to
attend, please contact: Mrs. Doreen
Kennedy.Tel: 01992 579444 or email
on
dkennedy@eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk
Talk About Epping Deadline Dates
Articles for the next edition of Talk
About Epping must be submitted
before 30th May 2014
Submissions should be sent to: Epping
Town Council, Epping Hall, St Johns
Road, Epping, Essex, CM1 6 5JU, or
sent via email to:
info@eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk.
Clearly marked Talk About Epping

EFDC & ECC Cllr Jon Whitehouse (01992

561 875) jon@jonwhitehouse.org.uk
EFDC Cllr Janet Whitehouse (01992
812503) epping.libdem@btinternet.com
Mrs. Eleanor Laing MP (020 8508 6608)
Eleanor.laing.mp@parliament.uk

Coat of Arms of
Eppingen

in knowing more please contact Lis

Goodwin E mail:
lisgoodwin@btinternet.com. You can
find out more about our activities on
our
Website: www.eppingeppingen.co.uk.

Talk About Epping is published by EPPING TOWN COUNCIL, Epping Hall, St John's Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JU
Tel: 01992 579444 Fax: 01992 579446 email: info@eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk