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INSIDE THIS MONTHS ISSUE

      Helping Heroes. Bill Morris’s story
      Hadley’s RNLI Guild. Pushing the boat out.
      Hadley Highstone. Wedding knees- up.
      Hadley’s white gates. Face lifts.
      Safe Neighbourhood team. New cop on
      the block.
                                                                  HADLEY WOOD NEWS




      Golf Club’s new Captain. Off the(book)shelf.
                                                                                     MAY 2011 ISSUE




      Letters to the Editor
      Traffic and parking in Hadley Wood. Robert
      Ridgewell rebels.
      Subsidence and flood plains. That sinking
      feeling?

DESIGNED & PRINTED BY KALL KWIK BARNET TELEPHONE: 020 8441 4482
Editorial                                                                              received by the Friends but there is
              Spring came along, lambs                                                              still a shortfall. For those of you
              appeared in the fields                                                                wishing to help with this local
              beside Waggon road and                                                                restoration project please send
              April came to an agreeable                                                            donations to Chris Feldman, Hon
conclusion with the Royal Wedding.                                                                  Treasurer, Friends of Hadley
Hadley Wood’s residents watched it at                                                               Common, 66 Hadley Road, New
home, at friends or managed to get to the                                                           Barnet, Herts EN5 5QS by cheque
Mall. Hadley Highstone had a great party                                                            made payable to ‘Friends of Hadley
at the Memorial Hall. Meanwhile the                                                                 Common’. As usual a Gift Aid
Friends of Hadley Common started an                                                                 declaration will increase the value of
appeal to renovate the historic white gates                                                         the gift.
at the top of Hadley Road and The             gates marking the entrances to Monken
Crescent. Charitable works by residents       Hadley Common to be renovated. The            Hadley Highstone’s
continued with the local RNLI support         gates will be repaired by Barnes joinery a
group putting on a superb Fashion Show        local firm. Barnet Council are improving      street party
and Bill Morris writing in this issue about   the road access near the gates to avoid       Well actually the A1000 does not really
his fundraising Ben Nevis climb on behalf     further damage. With professional fees        lend itself to parties. Instead it was
of Help for Heroes. Road works continued      and VAT the repairs will cost £73000. Fifty   decided to hold the celebration in the
to cause tempers to fray. Skanska’s           percent of this sum will be borne by          Memorial Hall where Lin Castang and her
temporary traffic lights helped, though       English Heritage and The Friends of           organising team (Christine and Derek
sadly ignored by a few. The Playground        Hadley Common are appealing for help          Sagar, Ian and Evelyn Butcher, Janet
committee continued to work on the            with the remainder. It is noteworthy that     Friend, Angela Ratcliffe and Colette
welcome possibility of an improved            Theresa Villiers Conservative MP for          Brideson) got the project underway. The
playground.      Police Sergeant David        Chipping Barnet recently toured the           committee made Coronation Chicken
Walker retired having successfully lead       Common following the approval of a new        and everyone who came brought a dish
our Safe Neighbourhood team for some          five year plan to conserve and
years and Sergeant Peter Moxham took          improve the grounds. She has
over. Finally to everyone’s dismay the        always been a strong supporter
much loved Head teacher at the Hadley         of this historic area and
Wood Primary school Mrs Louiza Loizides       complimented the Friends ‘for
announced her intention to retire.            doing an outstanding job of
                                              looking after the Common and
                                              ensuring that an important
Hadley’s white gates.                         feature of our local history is
Residents will know that the historic         preserved for residents and
Grade 2 listed white gates at the top of      future generations to enjoy’.
Hadley Road and at the end of The             Interesting details of her tour are
Crescent have been in a poor condition        on her website.
for some time. They are now to be rebuilt.       Donations to renovate the
These are the last two of the five oak        gates have already been


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delicious lunch, belted out ‘Katy Katy give
                                           me your answer do’, played games, had
                                           a Royal quiz, drank a glass of
                                           Champagne for the loyal toast and sang
                                           the National Anthem. It was a great day
                                           for all. Finally the magnificent wedding
                                           cakes were cut by the oldest (Joan                                              TAILORING AND REPAIRS BY EXPERTS
                                           Holmes) and youngest (Charles Wood)
                                           participants and commemorative mugs
                                           were given to all the children.
                                             Well done Hadley Highstone.




                                            SUMMER JAZZ EVENING
                                                                   Friday 10th June
                                                 Sparkling wine and canapé reception at 7.30pm.
                                                 4 course dinner and live jazz during dinner with
                                                Clark Doidge (saxophone) and his rhythm section.
                                                    £49.95 per person. Payment with booking.

such as rice salad, tomato salad etc. to      FATHER’S DAY LUNCH
complete the menu. Ben Hillson and Bill                            Sunday 19th June
Foster set up the projection and screen       Treat your father 3 course lunch, coffee and chocolates
                                                (with a little surprise gift for dad), £37.00 per adult,
(4 metres by 3), Jan Hulme knitted the            children under 12 £26.00. Payable on booking.
wedding cake toppers (whatever they           Afternoon Tea is also available from £19.95 per person
are) and help with the cost was provided
by the Hadley Residents Association and
the Memorial Hall Management
                                                                  WEST LODGE PARK
Committee. Watching the wedding on the                            YO U R C O U N T RY R E T R E AT                        Frances Musker formally a lecturer at
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big screen the party goers had a             Email: wlpreception@bealeshotels.co.uk Web: www.bealeshotels.co.uk           the design department of the Victoria and
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                                                                                                                          Albert Museum. The gowns and fashions
                                                                                                                          ranging from 1740-1940, were displayed
                                           Hadley’s Lifeboat Guild                                                        by six stunning models. The photos
                                           The Ladies of the Hadley Lifeboat Guild                                        below taken by John Leatherdale are a)
                                           under the indefatigable leadership of Ann                                      Frances adjusting the sleeve of a dress
                                           Phillips and her committee pushed the                                          from 1830 b) A seaside dress from 1890
                                           boat out on April 14th.with a champagne                                        (note the umbrella), and c) the catwalk at
                                           and canapes reception at the Hadley                                            the end of the show. Altogether £1539
    Hatha yoga classes                     Memorial Hall.                                                                 was raised for the RNLI. The committee
    starting on 7th May!                     This was followed by a spectacular
                                           vintage fashion show compered by
                                                                                                                          want to thank everybody for their
                                                                                                                          continuing support. The next event is a
  At the Hadley Wood Association Hall
(far end of tennis courts Crescent East)

     Every Saturday from
      9:30 am to 11am
        Each class costs £10
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coffee morning at the hall during May with
the sale of antiques, plants and jewellery
etc. as usual in aid of the R.N.L.I.
  It is worth mentioning that these Hadley
women raise about £3000 a year for the
RNLI and have been doing so for many
years. They deserve our congratulations
and respect. With groups like these
operating all over the country those in
peril on the sea look like being a great
deal safer.


New Cops on the block.
Had to go to the Police station today.
Taken into a small room. Interviewed by
four police officers. Well actually I was
there to meet the new Police Sergeant
who has taken over from Dave Walker.
Sergeant Peter Moxham. Reassuringly
large, Peter Moxham was born in Enfield
and has been in the police force for          which includes representatives of            Sergeant Moxham’s team includes
twenty years. More recently he was            the Council, local schools, businesses    from left to right in the photo PCSO Steve
working with and subsequently training        and members of the public. It is from     Douglas, Constable Michael Bradley
the section responsible for Public order.     this group that the Police team get to    (who comes from a background of
He now runs our Safe Neighbourhood            know about the public’s perception of     aviation security and counter terrorism),
team which patrols the Cockfosters ward.      crime issues in the area. Our local       PCSO Kelvin Jones and Police Sergeant
That includes us. Hadley Wood. You lot.       representative on this committee is Mrs   Peter Moxham.
  Their off street responsibilities include   Simone Strauss (who can be contacted         At regular intervals this team decide on
regularly attending a public liaison group    via the Hadley Wood Association).         their main prevention targets. At the
                                                                                        moment these are ATM crime (common
                                                                                        in Cockfosters), sexual offences (usually
               St Paul’s Pre-School                                                     exposure episodes around the local
                                                                                        schools) and drug busts. But they also
                  Warmly invite you to join us for our                                  respond to any form of local crime from
                                                                                        traffic violations, antisocial behaviour and
                        OPEN MORNING                                                    prostitution to burglary.
                                                                                            I asked Sergeant Moxham about his
                        Wednesday 18th May 2011                                         plans, ‘First of all’ he said ‘ I want to pay
                                                                                        tribute to my predecessor Dave Walker
                              9.45am-11.45am                                            who set up the team and did such a great
                              Everyone Welcome                                          job looking after this area. We are
                                 Ofsted approved                                        continuing with the same strategy. We
                                                                                        want to be seen as your local coppers. On
        St Paul’s Church Hall, Crescent East, Hadley Wood, Herts, EN4 0EN               our bikes. On your streets. So please
           Tel: 020 8447 0448 E-mail: stpaulspreschool@btinternet.com                   come and talk to us if you are worried
                                                                                        about any crime issues’. He went on to




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say that in the event of an emergency it     contemplation of my life to date. Whether     qualities that are invariably found in
was 999 which must be telephoned first.      this minor epiphany was prompted by           members of the armed forces. It is no
However the SNT are around and               the fear of entering the 50th year of my      surprise therefore that the majority of our
available from 0800 to 2200 hrs each day     life, or whether it was a result of an        riggers are ex service NCO’s. One
based in Southgate. So it is always worth    unfortunate combination of food, I am         evening after a particularly tough day on
ringing them as well… though remember        really not sure. What I was certain of        one of my locations two of this hardy
they are on their bikes. After about 10pm    however, was that I wanted to achieve a       breed were discussing ‘Help for Heroes’
any messages will not be answered until      personal goal that would make a positive      and how without this charity, with little or
next morning. They liase and have a good     difference to someone. A task that would      no government support our injured
relationship with our local security firm.   push me to the limit of my endurance,         service personnel would be left high and
   I took a few photos and left for home     both physically and mentally, whilst          dry. As the evening drew on they decided
struck by the efforts this team is making    raising an appreciable sum of money for       to put a team together to walk 106 miles
to get to know locals and help them. So      a deserving charity.                          from Glasgow to the summit of Ben Nevis
if you see them pedalling up Camlet Way         I come from a military family and from     in winter!
or any other of our streets give them        an early age I was immersed in service           The next day these two ex-Sergeants
a wave.                                      life. My Great Grandfather fought in the      called me and asked me to come on
   Their key telephone number is 0208        Zulu campaign, going to the relief of
721 2688. Messages are automatically         Rorkes Drift. My father Alan and his
transferred to the team via their mobiles.   brothers saw action in all three services,
Or email them on: Cockfosters.SNT            serving their country in the Second
@met.police.uk                               World War and my father in law and his
Rod Armstrong                                brother also served during the same
                                             conflict. My wife Katie’s Great Uncle
Hadley Wood Women’s                          was a chaplain in the trenches of the
                                             western front during the First World War,
Institute                                    witnessing the most terrible carnage and
At the April meeting the members             suffering, his ministry is documented in      board to help with the fundraising and by
enjoyed an illustrated talk by Ms. Sue       a very moving autobiography and his           the way, ‘there is a place free on the team
Morgan on the colourful and long life of     field communion set, used at the front is     if you’re interested?’
George Bernard Shaw and his home             treasured by our family. This affinity for       Three months later and two stone
Shaw’s Corner. The house now belongs         the services and close bond has grown         lighter, 15 of us met at the start point in
to the National Trust. Another successful    over the years and although choosing a        Glasgow on November 28th the coldest
group meeting was on 11th April where        career in Television over one in the Royal    day recorded in the region since 1962,
the speaker was Eliza McClelland on “A       Marines (a story for another occasion!) I     The weather forecast had been
woman for all seasons”. A most               have always supported charities that in       deteriorating every day leading up to our
entertaining and amusing speaker.            turn have helped service personnel and        start time. Our fears had now been
  Hadley Wood W.I. meet every second         their families.                               confirmed with exceptionally heavy snow
Tuesday of the month in St. Paul’s Church       The Lord moves in mysterious ways,         and unusually low temperatures forecast
Hall. New members are always very            and I did not have to wait long for an        for the duration of our scheduled one
welcome.                                     opportunity to fulfil both my desire for an   week trek. By midday we were trudging
 Hilary Nunn                                 adventure and the opportunity to support      through two foot drifts in 60mph blizzard
                                             at the same time. Riggers are the infantry    conditions. By 15:00 we were 2 hours
To the Highlands for                         of my industry; they drive our Outside        behind schedule and approaching the
                                             Broadcast Vehicles and lay the many           summit of Conic Hill. It was minus10
Heroes                                       hundreds of Kilometres of cable that          degrees centigrade a complete blizzard
In the fading days of summer last year I     every television production requires. The     whiteout and I was in the lead navigating!
found myself unconsciously led into a        job requires both strength and discipline,    Pushing through thigh deep snow with




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trouble and it was only day one. For a       1970’s the path was sheet ice with a thin    observatory and beyond the summit
moment there was a break in the cloud        covering of powder snow….lethal and          cairn on its ice clad plinth. Photos were
and through the blizzard I saw the line of   exhausting. We then climbed 2000 feet,       brief, we had very limited daylight and no
crew stretched out behind me, At the rear    trudging through two foot deep drifting      time to explore. The wind chill was brutal
I could just make out Sergeant Kerr. He      snow in complete white out conditions.       and the driving snow was pricking our
was striding with purpose and seemingly      The final 1500ft was only completed due      skin like needles.
impossible speed through the drifts. He      to one of our team member’s ability to           Only one other team of three climbers
covered the half a mile to my position in    navigate using compass bearings only.        had ventured onto the mountain that day,
less than 10 minutes shouting something      There were no discernable features in        about an hour behind our team. Having
inaudible and certainly unrepeatable at      the almost vertical snowfield and the        descended to our hostel in Glen Nevis by
each team member as he passed them.          bitter wind and driving snow obliterated     the light of our head torches, we watched
On reaching me at the front he offered       our tracks within a matter of minutes.       as an RAF search and rescue Helicopter
some technical advice; ‘’stop *******        We half walked and half crawled up the       lifted these three climbers off the
about and hurry up!’’                        summit plateau from cairn to cairn. The      mountainside, a salient reminder that
   We were safely at camp within the hour.   snow was very deep and by this time the      mountains must always be respected!
   The rest of the week was a battle         temperature had fallen to minus 20c.             Needless to say, celebrations ran late
against the elements; Scotland had           Suddenly there was a break in the cloud      into the night, but the most important
closed down, locked into frozen              and we glimpsed the ruins of the old         toast was from all of us to all of you for
paralysis by the worst weather for thirty
years. No traffic on the roads, no people
out of doors, just deep snow, howling         New Captain for Hadley Wood Golf Club
winds and biting bitter cold. Our walking      NOT SURPRISINGLY for one of the nation’s leading booksellers, Sam Husain
schedules were out of the window, days         signalled that his captain’s year would be an open book.
that were to take 8 hours were taking 12.                                                      Speaking at his drive-in lunch,
We had some casualties, mostly knees                                                        after taking part in the traditional
and feet, but by 13:00 on Sunday 6th                                                        pantomime sketch and undergoing
December ten of us had made it to the                                                       the ordeal of hitting a drive from the
Summit of Ben Nevis. The Ascent had                                                         12th tee in front of a substantial
been treacherous, exhausting and at                                                         crowd of onlookers, Sam said he
one point frightening. We were carrying                                                     intended his year to be inclusive of
the heaviest packs of the walk so far                                                       all sections of the club. Sam – who
having added ice axes, crampons and                                                         is chief executive of bookselling
survival kit to our standard loads. The                                                     giant Foyles – said he would listen
initial climb was over two miles of                                                         to members’ suggestions before
                                                                                            making final decisions on his
                                                                                            programme of golf and social
                                                                                            events.
                                                                                               He was supported at the lunch by
                                                                                            a large number of friends and
                                                                                            family, including his niece, BBC
                                                                                            news presenter Mishal Husain.
                                                                                               The winner of the sweepstake to
                                                                                            guess the distance of Sam’s drive
                                                                                            was outgoing President Don Bailey.
                                                                                            David Howorth. Extracted from the
                                                                                            HWGC Greenside Gazette with kind
                                                                                            permission.


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Dear Editor
                                                  Further to the letter from Sandra O’Brart (March issue. Hadley Wood and
                                                  flooding)), I have recently had a similar experience trying to obtain a quote for
                                                  Building and Contents insurance from Marks and Spencer’s Money. Despite the
                                                  fact that I have previously been insured with them, they refused to quote because,
                                                  they claimed, Hadley Wood was in an area of high subsidence. This was stated
                                                  on the website. I telephoned to point out it was a ludicrous mistake, but they
   Are now pleased to welcome to their team,      maintained their stance and refused a quotation. Very puzzling!
       Dentists with specialist interests in:     Yours sincerely
                                                  Christine M. Nickson (Mrs)
     Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)
            by Dr Marta Suarez                    John Leatherdale our local expert is heavily involved in discussions with other
 Orthodontics, including incognito braces         experts regarding whether or not Hadley Wood is on a flood plain. He will be
           by Dr Shahla Rahman                    reporting on his findings in next months issue.
                                                  Ed.
                 Periodontics
       (All treatments for gum health)
             by Dr Riccardo Zambon              Crescent East is becoming a car park              1, Ask the council to make Crescent
    Please enquire at our practice Reception    with cars parked on both sides of the           East and Crescent West a 20 mph area. I
                                                road. Crescent West is nearly as bad as         personally don’t think it will do any good
       16 Crescent West, Hadley Wood,           is the first 150 yds of Lancaster Avenue        as people in the area seldom take notice
           Barnet, Herts, EN4 OEJ.                 I realise this is due mainly to              of speed limits eg Camlet Way and
             Tel: 02084410257                   commuters from outside the area who             Beech Hill.
                                                park there from early morning until at            2. Suggest to the Council that they
your incredible support. Help for Heroes        least 6pm. I also realise that if this were a   make Crescent West and Crescent East
will be able to make a significant              metered area it would stop the all day          one way with the entry at Crescent West
difference to many young servicemen             parking which in turn could mean Hadley         and the exit at Crescent East,( I realise
and women with the £24,000 you so               Wood station being adversely affected.          that this may cause our Editor a problem
generously donated.                                 My concern is that there could well be      when he visits the Golf Club but I am sure
  Thank you to every fellow resident of         an accident particularly caused by the          in the cause of safety he will not object to
Hadley Wood who so generously donated.          speed and thoughtlessness of drivers.           adding a minute or two to his journey)
Bill Morris                                     Particularly drivers of 4 x 4’s (who                I am sure your readers may disagree
www.bmycharity.com/highlands4heroes             incidentally should realise they don’t own      with me but they may offer alternative
                                                the roads around Hadley Wood) who               ideas and comments.
                                                should be more considerate of other road          Yours
 Letters to the Editor.                         users and pedestrians. Specifically by not      Robert Ridgwell
                                                hogging the centre of the road travelling
To The Editor of the                            at great speed very often on the
                                                telephone and expecting everyone else
Hadley Wood News                                to get out of their way!!! (I must not
Following the complaints made in the HW         complain too much about 4 x 4’s as my
News from time to time re the traffic. I        son has one but he lives in Wandsworth).
would like to raise another point about the     However I believe and hope he is more
problem, at the same time offering two          considerate. I have two possible
possible solutions. My concern is that          solutions,



  Gardening Corner.
  It is the time of year to sort out the lawn. Now the ground has warmed up, you can
  attack moss using either lawn sand or a good multipurpose weed and feed
  fertiliser. Do not forget to water in if there has been no rain for three days. When
  the moss has blackened you can either power scarify or rake the lawn with a good
  spring tine rake to remove dead moss and thatch. If weather permits, it is also a
  good time to reseed the bare patches of lawn caused by moss or wear and tear..
  Remember to apply a good soil base for seed and turf to give the roots the best
  possible chance for germination and growth. It is a good time to trim and shape
  your alpines. To stop them spreading too far, remove weeds and top up with
  gravel mulch ie horticultural grit. Stake hardy perennials ready for summer ie
  Campanulas, lupins, penstemon and delphiniums as their growing season
  approaches.
  darrensmithgardens@yahoo.co.uk


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HADLEY COMMON                                                                      ALDENHAM                                                                      HADLEY WOOD
                                                           £4,500,000                                                                         £2,950,000                                                                    £2,295,000
                                                           Freehold                                                                           Freehold                                                                      Freehold
                                                           Sole Agents                                                                        Sole Agents                                                                   Sole Agents



                                                           020 8449 3383                                                                      01923 604321                                                                  020 8440 9797
   Elegant early 18th century Grade II listed imposing character detached Georgian      A rare and secluded landmark family home set in approximately 2 acres of land-   A very well presented detached 6 bedroom family residence constructed
   residence dating back to circa 1720, set within a delightful walled garden with      scaped gardens with an timber built swimming pool and spa complex, ample off     approximately 5 years. Also with NHBC warranty remaining and benefiting
   an additional detached cottage. Located within one of the areas most sought          street parking and 2 garages. Set behind a private gated entrance & approached   from a southerly aspect rear garden abutting Hadley woods. 3 reception
   after settings with many original features, Victorian additions, stunning recently   by a long elegant drive. 7 Receptions, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms.                  rooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suites), garage.
   erected glass conservatory, 5 receptions, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and swim-
   ming pool.



                                                            HADLEY WOOD                                                                       WHETSTONE                                                                     HADLEY WOOD
                                                            £1,850,000                                                                        £1,395,000                                                                    £995,000
                                                            Freehold                                                                          Freehold                                                                      Freehold
                                                            Sole Agents                                                                       Sole Agents



                                                            020 8440 9797                                                                     020 8445 3694                                                                 020 8440 9797

   A well presented 5 bedroom detached family residence, one of only 4 homes            A beautifully presented 5 bed detached home in this highly sought after          A beautifully presented detached family home with spacious and well
   in the private gated close off Beech Hill built by Messrs. Oliver and Saunders,      residential location offering convenient access to Oakleigh Park Rail Station    planned accommodation comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite),
   in the heart of Hadley Wood within easy reach of local shops, primary school         and the wide choice of amenities available on Whetstone High Road.               drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and
   and mainline station. 4 Reception rooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suites), rear                                                                                              guest cloakroom. The rear garden has a southerly aspect and extension to
   garden, double garage.                                                                                                                                                approx 80 feet as its maximum.




                                                           HADLEY WOOD                                                                        BROOKMANS                                                                     COCKFOSTERS
                                                           £975,000                                                                           PARK                                                                          £549,950
                                                           Leasehold                                                                          £875,000                                                                      Share of Freehold
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                                                           020 8440 9797                                                                      01707 661144                                                                  020 8440 9797
   A beautifully presented detached family residence, constructed to provide            A highly individual, meticulously planned and beautifully presented 3            A very well presented and spacious 3 double bedroom, 3 bathroom (2
   4 bedrooms but now arranged with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and                      bedroom detached single storey residence set within secluded grounds, yet        en suites) duplex apartment in this development by Fairview Homes. The
   benefiting from a secluded southerly aspect rear garden.                              within easy access of the village’s amenities. Lounge, dining hall, superb       apartment benefits from a modern fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces
                                                                                        kitchen/breakfast room, 2 utility rooms, 2 en suites, family bathroom and        and lounge/diner. There is a balcony and also allocated parking.
                                                                                        double garage.




                                                  The Hadley Wood Association
                                      7 Crescent East Hadley Wood Herts EN4 0EL 8449 7193
                                    hadley.woodassoc@btconnect.com www.hadleywood.org.uk
                                 Chairman Graham Sharp 020 8449 2133 sharpie14@btinternet.com
                            Editor Publisher Rod Armstrong 020 8449 5924 rodarmstrong@btinternet.com
                  Advertising and Centre Manager Lisa Winston 020 8449 7193 hadley.woodassoc@btconnect.com
                                Advertising Manager Betty Brough 020 8441 6859 bbr1934@aol.com
                                          Hall Bookings Karen Fernandes 07831 753 268
                         Security Task Force Membership secretary/Admin Caroline Berlyn 020 8441 8020
                    Safe Neighbourhood Team Police Sergeant Peter Moxham 020 8721 2688 or 07920 233 775


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Hadley Wood News May 2011

  • 1. INSIDE THIS MONTHS ISSUE Helping Heroes. Bill Morris’s story Hadley’s RNLI Guild. Pushing the boat out. Hadley Highstone. Wedding knees- up. Hadley’s white gates. Face lifts. Safe Neighbourhood team. New cop on the block. HADLEY WOOD NEWS Golf Club’s new Captain. Off the(book)shelf. MAY 2011 ISSUE Letters to the Editor Traffic and parking in Hadley Wood. Robert Ridgewell rebels. Subsidence and flood plains. That sinking feeling? DESIGNED & PRINTED BY KALL KWIK BARNET TELEPHONE: 020 8441 4482
  • 2. Editorial received by the Friends but there is Spring came along, lambs still a shortfall. For those of you appeared in the fields wishing to help with this local beside Waggon road and restoration project please send April came to an agreeable donations to Chris Feldman, Hon conclusion with the Royal Wedding. Treasurer, Friends of Hadley Hadley Wood’s residents watched it at Common, 66 Hadley Road, New home, at friends or managed to get to the Barnet, Herts EN5 5QS by cheque Mall. Hadley Highstone had a great party made payable to ‘Friends of Hadley at the Memorial Hall. Meanwhile the Common’. As usual a Gift Aid Friends of Hadley Common started an declaration will increase the value of appeal to renovate the historic white gates the gift. at the top of Hadley Road and The gates marking the entrances to Monken Crescent. Charitable works by residents Hadley Common to be renovated. The Hadley Highstone’s continued with the local RNLI support gates will be repaired by Barnes joinery a group putting on a superb Fashion Show local firm. Barnet Council are improving street party and Bill Morris writing in this issue about the road access near the gates to avoid Well actually the A1000 does not really his fundraising Ben Nevis climb on behalf further damage. With professional fees lend itself to parties. Instead it was of Help for Heroes. Road works continued and VAT the repairs will cost £73000. Fifty decided to hold the celebration in the to cause tempers to fray. Skanska’s percent of this sum will be borne by Memorial Hall where Lin Castang and her temporary traffic lights helped, though English Heritage and The Friends of organising team (Christine and Derek sadly ignored by a few. The Playground Hadley Common are appealing for help Sagar, Ian and Evelyn Butcher, Janet committee continued to work on the with the remainder. It is noteworthy that Friend, Angela Ratcliffe and Colette welcome possibility of an improved Theresa Villiers Conservative MP for Brideson) got the project underway. The playground. Police Sergeant David Chipping Barnet recently toured the committee made Coronation Chicken Walker retired having successfully lead Common following the approval of a new and everyone who came brought a dish our Safe Neighbourhood team for some five year plan to conserve and years and Sergeant Peter Moxham took improve the grounds. She has over. Finally to everyone’s dismay the always been a strong supporter much loved Head teacher at the Hadley of this historic area and Wood Primary school Mrs Louiza Loizides complimented the Friends ‘for announced her intention to retire. doing an outstanding job of looking after the Common and ensuring that an important Hadley’s white gates. feature of our local history is Residents will know that the historic preserved for residents and Grade 2 listed white gates at the top of future generations to enjoy’. Hadley Road and at the end of The Interesting details of her tour are Crescent have been in a poor condition on her website. for some time. They are now to be rebuilt. Donations to renovate the These are the last two of the five oak gates have already been The PARK VETERINARY PARK VETERINARY VETERI ARY ARY PRACTICE P Cockfosters Cockfosters foste Clean • Spacious • Air-conditioned pacious ned The only local practice to p Fully Equipped. • Operating theatre • Xrays • Dental Workshop eatre Woorkshop A be FSA approved for • Laboratory • Ultrasound • Endoscopy ory copy insurrance insurance claims. • Advanced Anaesthetic Monitoring ed ing • Puppy Parties • Geriatric care y e Call for details on how to Register ster 020 8275 0330 (24 hrs) 275 or visit www.theparkvets.com ww ww.theparkvets.co om Fr i e n d l y, Friendly, Compassionate e The Place for Puppy g & Caring Professionals. Parties! 2
  • 3. delicious lunch, belted out ‘Katy Katy give me your answer do’, played games, had a Royal quiz, drank a glass of Champagne for the loyal toast and sang the National Anthem. It was a great day for all. Finally the magnificent wedding cakes were cut by the oldest (Joan TAILORING AND REPAIRS BY EXPERTS Holmes) and youngest (Charles Wood) participants and commemorative mugs were given to all the children. Well done Hadley Highstone. SUMMER JAZZ EVENING Friday 10th June Sparkling wine and canapé reception at 7.30pm. 4 course dinner and live jazz during dinner with Clark Doidge (saxophone) and his rhythm section. £49.95 per person. Payment with booking. such as rice salad, tomato salad etc. to FATHER’S DAY LUNCH complete the menu. Ben Hillson and Bill Sunday 19th June Foster set up the projection and screen Treat your father 3 course lunch, coffee and chocolates (with a little surprise gift for dad), £37.00 per adult, (4 metres by 3), Jan Hulme knitted the children under 12 £26.00. Payable on booking. wedding cake toppers (whatever they Afternoon Tea is also available from £19.95 per person are) and help with the cost was provided by the Hadley Residents Association and the Memorial Hall Management WEST LODGE PARK Committee. Watching the wedding on the YO U R C O U N T RY R E T R E AT Frances Musker formally a lecturer at Cockfosters Road, Hadley Wood, Herts, EN4 0PY. T: 020 8216 3900 HWN50 big screen the party goers had a Email: wlpreception@bealeshotels.co.uk Web: www.bealeshotels.co.uk the design department of the Victoria and H Albert Museum. The gowns and fashions ranging from 1740-1940, were displayed Hadley’s Lifeboat Guild by six stunning models. The photos The Ladies of the Hadley Lifeboat Guild below taken by John Leatherdale are a) under the indefatigable leadership of Ann Frances adjusting the sleeve of a dress Phillips and her committee pushed the from 1830 b) A seaside dress from 1890 boat out on April 14th.with a champagne (note the umbrella), and c) the catwalk at and canapes reception at the Hadley the end of the show. Altogether £1539 Hatha yoga classes Memorial Hall. was raised for the RNLI. The committee starting on 7th May! This was followed by a spectacular vintage fashion show compered by want to thank everybody for their continuing support. The next event is a At the Hadley Wood Association Hall (far end of tennis courts Crescent East) Every Saturday from 9:30 am to 11am Each class costs £10 NO BOOKING REQUIRED For further information contact Alex on 07881820051 or email: aless1978@breathe.com 3
  • 4. coffee morning at the hall during May with the sale of antiques, plants and jewellery etc. as usual in aid of the R.N.L.I. It is worth mentioning that these Hadley women raise about £3000 a year for the RNLI and have been doing so for many years. They deserve our congratulations and respect. With groups like these operating all over the country those in peril on the sea look like being a great deal safer. New Cops on the block. Had to go to the Police station today. Taken into a small room. Interviewed by four police officers. Well actually I was there to meet the new Police Sergeant who has taken over from Dave Walker. Sergeant Peter Moxham. Reassuringly large, Peter Moxham was born in Enfield and has been in the police force for which includes representatives of Sergeant Moxham’s team includes twenty years. More recently he was the Council, local schools, businesses from left to right in the photo PCSO Steve working with and subsequently training and members of the public. It is from Douglas, Constable Michael Bradley the section responsible for Public order. this group that the Police team get to (who comes from a background of He now runs our Safe Neighbourhood know about the public’s perception of aviation security and counter terrorism), team which patrols the Cockfosters ward. crime issues in the area. Our local PCSO Kelvin Jones and Police Sergeant That includes us. Hadley Wood. You lot. representative on this committee is Mrs Peter Moxham. Their off street responsibilities include Simone Strauss (who can be contacted At regular intervals this team decide on regularly attending a public liaison group via the Hadley Wood Association). their main prevention targets. At the moment these are ATM crime (common in Cockfosters), sexual offences (usually St Paul’s Pre-School exposure episodes around the local schools) and drug busts. But they also Warmly invite you to join us for our respond to any form of local crime from traffic violations, antisocial behaviour and OPEN MORNING prostitution to burglary. I asked Sergeant Moxham about his Wednesday 18th May 2011 plans, ‘First of all’ he said ‘ I want to pay tribute to my predecessor Dave Walker 9.45am-11.45am who set up the team and did such a great Everyone Welcome job looking after this area. We are Ofsted approved continuing with the same strategy. We want to be seen as your local coppers. On St Paul’s Church Hall, Crescent East, Hadley Wood, Herts, EN4 0EN our bikes. On your streets. So please Tel: 020 8447 0448 E-mail: stpaulspreschool@btinternet.com come and talk to us if you are worried about any crime issues’. He went on to 4
  • 5. say that in the event of an emergency it contemplation of my life to date. Whether qualities that are invariably found in was 999 which must be telephoned first. this minor epiphany was prompted by members of the armed forces. It is no However the SNT are around and the fear of entering the 50th year of my surprise therefore that the majority of our available from 0800 to 2200 hrs each day life, or whether it was a result of an riggers are ex service NCO’s. One based in Southgate. So it is always worth unfortunate combination of food, I am evening after a particularly tough day on ringing them as well… though remember really not sure. What I was certain of one of my locations two of this hardy they are on their bikes. After about 10pm however, was that I wanted to achieve a breed were discussing ‘Help for Heroes’ any messages will not be answered until personal goal that would make a positive and how without this charity, with little or next morning. They liase and have a good difference to someone. A task that would no government support our injured relationship with our local security firm. push me to the limit of my endurance, service personnel would be left high and I took a few photos and left for home both physically and mentally, whilst dry. As the evening drew on they decided struck by the efforts this team is making raising an appreciable sum of money for to put a team together to walk 106 miles to get to know locals and help them. So a deserving charity. from Glasgow to the summit of Ben Nevis if you see them pedalling up Camlet Way I come from a military family and from in winter! or any other of our streets give them an early age I was immersed in service The next day these two ex-Sergeants a wave. life. My Great Grandfather fought in the called me and asked me to come on Their key telephone number is 0208 Zulu campaign, going to the relief of 721 2688. Messages are automatically Rorkes Drift. My father Alan and his transferred to the team via their mobiles. brothers saw action in all three services, Or email them on: Cockfosters.SNT serving their country in the Second @met.police.uk World War and my father in law and his Rod Armstrong brother also served during the same conflict. My wife Katie’s Great Uncle Hadley Wood Women’s was a chaplain in the trenches of the western front during the First World War, Institute witnessing the most terrible carnage and At the April meeting the members suffering, his ministry is documented in board to help with the fundraising and by enjoyed an illustrated talk by Ms. Sue a very moving autobiography and his the way, ‘there is a place free on the team Morgan on the colourful and long life of field communion set, used at the front is if you’re interested?’ George Bernard Shaw and his home treasured by our family. This affinity for Three months later and two stone Shaw’s Corner. The house now belongs the services and close bond has grown lighter, 15 of us met at the start point in to the National Trust. Another successful over the years and although choosing a Glasgow on November 28th the coldest group meeting was on 11th April where career in Television over one in the Royal day recorded in the region since 1962, the speaker was Eliza McClelland on “A Marines (a story for another occasion!) I The weather forecast had been woman for all seasons”. A most have always supported charities that in deteriorating every day leading up to our entertaining and amusing speaker. turn have helped service personnel and start time. Our fears had now been Hadley Wood W.I. meet every second their families. confirmed with exceptionally heavy snow Tuesday of the month in St. Paul’s Church The Lord moves in mysterious ways, and unusually low temperatures forecast Hall. New members are always very and I did not have to wait long for an for the duration of our scheduled one welcome. opportunity to fulfil both my desire for an week trek. By midday we were trudging Hilary Nunn adventure and the opportunity to support through two foot drifts in 60mph blizzard at the same time. Riggers are the infantry conditions. By 15:00 we were 2 hours To the Highlands for of my industry; they drive our Outside behind schedule and approaching the Broadcast Vehicles and lay the many summit of Conic Hill. It was minus10 Heroes hundreds of Kilometres of cable that degrees centigrade a complete blizzard In the fading days of summer last year I every television production requires. The whiteout and I was in the lead navigating! found myself unconsciously led into a job requires both strength and discipline, Pushing through thigh deep snow with 5
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  • 7. Dear Editor Further to the letter from Sandra O’Brart (March issue. Hadley Wood and flooding)), I have recently had a similar experience trying to obtain a quote for Building and Contents insurance from Marks and Spencer’s Money. Despite the fact that I have previously been insured with them, they refused to quote because, they claimed, Hadley Wood was in an area of high subsidence. This was stated on the website. I telephoned to point out it was a ludicrous mistake, but they Are now pleased to welcome to their team, maintained their stance and refused a quotation. Very puzzling! Dentists with specialist interests in: Yours sincerely Christine M. Nickson (Mrs) Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy) by Dr Marta Suarez John Leatherdale our local expert is heavily involved in discussions with other Orthodontics, including incognito braces experts regarding whether or not Hadley Wood is on a flood plain. He will be by Dr Shahla Rahman reporting on his findings in next months issue. Ed. Periodontics (All treatments for gum health) by Dr Riccardo Zambon Crescent East is becoming a car park 1, Ask the council to make Crescent Please enquire at our practice Reception with cars parked on both sides of the East and Crescent West a 20 mph area. I road. Crescent West is nearly as bad as personally don’t think it will do any good 16 Crescent West, Hadley Wood, is the first 150 yds of Lancaster Avenue as people in the area seldom take notice Barnet, Herts, EN4 OEJ. I realise this is due mainly to of speed limits eg Camlet Way and Tel: 02084410257 commuters from outside the area who Beech Hill. park there from early morning until at 2. Suggest to the Council that they your incredible support. Help for Heroes least 6pm. I also realise that if this were a make Crescent West and Crescent East will be able to make a significant metered area it would stop the all day one way with the entry at Crescent West difference to many young servicemen parking which in turn could mean Hadley and the exit at Crescent East,( I realise and women with the £24,000 you so Wood station being adversely affected. that this may cause our Editor a problem generously donated. My concern is that there could well be when he visits the Golf Club but I am sure Thank you to every fellow resident of an accident particularly caused by the in the cause of safety he will not object to Hadley Wood who so generously donated. speed and thoughtlessness of drivers. adding a minute or two to his journey) Bill Morris Particularly drivers of 4 x 4’s (who I am sure your readers may disagree www.bmycharity.com/highlands4heroes incidentally should realise they don’t own with me but they may offer alternative the roads around Hadley Wood) who ideas and comments. should be more considerate of other road Yours Letters to the Editor. users and pedestrians. Specifically by not Robert Ridgwell hogging the centre of the road travelling To The Editor of the at great speed very often on the telephone and expecting everyone else Hadley Wood News to get out of their way!!! (I must not Following the complaints made in the HW complain too much about 4 x 4’s as my News from time to time re the traffic. I son has one but he lives in Wandsworth). would like to raise another point about the However I believe and hope he is more problem, at the same time offering two considerate. I have two possible possible solutions. My concern is that solutions, Gardening Corner. It is the time of year to sort out the lawn. Now the ground has warmed up, you can attack moss using either lawn sand or a good multipurpose weed and feed fertiliser. Do not forget to water in if there has been no rain for three days. When the moss has blackened you can either power scarify or rake the lawn with a good spring tine rake to remove dead moss and thatch. If weather permits, it is also a good time to reseed the bare patches of lawn caused by moss or wear and tear.. Remember to apply a good soil base for seed and turf to give the roots the best possible chance for germination and growth. It is a good time to trim and shape your alpines. To stop them spreading too far, remove weeds and top up with gravel mulch ie horticultural grit. Stake hardy perennials ready for summer ie Campanulas, lupins, penstemon and delphiniums as their growing season approaches. darrensmithgardens@yahoo.co.uk 7
  • 8. HADLEY COMMON ALDENHAM HADLEY WOOD £4,500,000 £2,950,000 £2,295,000 Freehold Freehold Freehold Sole Agents Sole Agents Sole Agents 020 8449 3383 01923 604321 020 8440 9797 Elegant early 18th century Grade II listed imposing character detached Georgian A rare and secluded landmark family home set in approximately 2 acres of land- A very well presented detached 6 bedroom family residence constructed residence dating back to circa 1720, set within a delightful walled garden with scaped gardens with an timber built swimming pool and spa complex, ample off approximately 5 years. Also with NHBC warranty remaining and benefiting an additional detached cottage. Located within one of the areas most sought street parking and 2 garages. Set behind a private gated entrance & approached from a southerly aspect rear garden abutting Hadley woods. 3 reception after settings with many original features, Victorian additions, stunning recently by a long elegant drive. 7 Receptions, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. rooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suites), garage. erected glass conservatory, 5 receptions, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and swim- ming pool. HADLEY WOOD WHETSTONE HADLEY WOOD £1,850,000 £1,395,000 £995,000 Freehold Freehold Freehold Sole Agents Sole Agents 020 8440 9797 020 8445 3694 020 8440 9797 A well presented 5 bedroom detached family residence, one of only 4 homes A beautifully presented 5 bed detached home in this highly sought after A beautifully presented detached family home with spacious and well in the private gated close off Beech Hill built by Messrs. Oliver and Saunders, residential location offering convenient access to Oakleigh Park Rail Station planned accommodation comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), in the heart of Hadley Wood within easy reach of local shops, primary school and the wide choice of amenities available on Whetstone High Road. drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and and mainline station. 4 Reception rooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suites), rear guest cloakroom. The rear garden has a southerly aspect and extension to garden, double garage. approx 80 feet as its maximum. HADLEY WOOD BROOKMANS COCKFOSTERS £975,000 PARK £549,950 Leasehold £875,000 Share of Freehold Sole Agents Freehold Sole Agents 020 8440 9797 01707 661144 020 8440 9797 A beautifully presented detached family residence, constructed to provide A highly individual, meticulously planned and beautifully presented 3 A very well presented and spacious 3 double bedroom, 3 bathroom (2 4 bedrooms but now arranged with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and bedroom detached single storey residence set within secluded grounds, yet en suites) duplex apartment in this development by Fairview Homes. The benefiting from a secluded southerly aspect rear garden. within easy access of the village’s amenities. Lounge, dining hall, superb apartment benefits from a modern fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces kitchen/breakfast room, 2 utility rooms, 2 en suites, family bathroom and and lounge/diner. There is a balcony and also allocated parking. double garage. 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