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Film Society Launch
Fancy a night at the flicks? Then why not join us at the Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane, on Friday 9 July 2010, to see the Oscar nominated film “An Education” starring Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan and Emma Thompson. Set in 1961 London, the film follows a teenager whose traditional education is replaced by something slightly more sinister when an older, more worldly suitor sweeps her off her feet while placing her future in jeopardy.
We are pleased that cinema finally returns to Loughton after a gap of almost half a century when the newly-formed Loughton Film Society (LFS) presents its first screening at the Murray Hall.
Loughton’s original cinema, which first opened in 1928, stood in the High Road (close to the present-day Last Post). Designed by local architect Theodore Legg, it originally seated 847 and showed only silent films until 1930. The cinema boasted its own car park and resident ladies’ orchestra. In 1952 the owners sold it to Granada, and the refurbished building was renamed the Century. Sadly, audiences steadily dwindled during the 1950s and on 25 May 1963 following a screening of Cool Mikado (starring Frankie Howerd and Lionel Blair) it closed for ever. It was demolished shortly afterwards and a parade of shops built on the site.
LFS is looking for members to join, and help bring back film screenings locally. Tea and coffee will be served after the film with an opportunity to find out about taking the film society forward.
Doors open at 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, £3.50 each, can be purchased in advance from the town council on 020 8508 4200 (all major credit/debit cards accepted). Everyone’s welcome, so come along and be a part of new history in the making!
Running time: 96 mins. UK Certificate: 12 (contains moderate sex references). Please note that the responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to see the film lies with the accompanying adult.
Councillor's Resignation
A vacancy exists in the St Mary’s ward following the resignation of Cllr Rodney Barrett on 22 April 2010. Cllr Barrett, who remains a district councillor, joined the town council in 2006 after the death of its former chairman, Mike Wardle.
Notice of Casual Vacancy
Notice is hereby given that by reason of the resignation of Cllr R Barrett a vacancy has occurred among the members of the Town Council in the St Mary’s Ward.
Any person willing to fill this vacancy should apply to the Clerk in writing on or before Monday 21 June 2010.
The applicant's name must appear on the current register of the Voters List or the applicant should during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date resided in or within three miles of the parish or the applicant’s only place of work during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date is in the parish. The applicant must not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.
Public elections cannot be held until the year 2012 but for the interim period election to the aforesaid Council will be voted for by the present sitting number of Councillors.
Enid K Walsh, Town Clerk
1 Buckingham Court, Rectory Lane, Loughton. IG10 2QZ
18 May 2010
Loughton Festival 2010
The theme of this year’s festival is Creativity and Epping Forest and will include all of the talks, walks, concerts and other events that Loughton’s residents have now come to expect from this annual celebration, running from March to May. With the main programme of events organised for April, as in past years events will help show how famous artists and authors were inspired by Epping Forest. There will be readings, an art exhibition and a drop-in workshop facilitated by the Loughton Art Group in association with the City of London Corporation for anyone wanting to have a go at writing or sketching themselves.
Last year the Festival successfully raised around £2,000 for local charities. In 2010, the recipients will be the pupils of Oak View Special School and Dream Factory, a charity that makes dreams come true for children who are seriously ill.
As part of the Loughton Festival, the Town Council in partnership with Essex on Tour is pleased to present 'De-lovely' – A Tribute to Cole Porter. The Claire Harper Jazz Trio will perform at the Murray Hall on 30 April 2010 at 8pm providing an evening of live music, enchanting melodies and the ingenious lyrics of Cole Porter. This concert is now sold out - returns only.
An evening of great professional entertainment taking place at your local community centre.
Tea Dances
Just before Christmas, over 60 residents braved the snowy weather to attend the town council’s first tea dance in the Murray Hall and hailed it a success. The council is delighted that a local couple have come forward to run regular monthly dances at the hall. For more details contact Terry on 020 8508 4200.
Salt & Grit Bins
In the snowy and icy weather in December and January, the town council’s grit bins in some of the hilly parts of the town were much used and appreciated. The council does not have to provide salt and grit bins (you will find few or none in most adjacent towns!) but has done so because we know life is made much easier on hills when they are there. The bins are refilled by Essex County Council, the Highway Authority, who had two teams constantly replenishing them during the freezes.
Councillor Allowances
The annual Parish Basic Allowance, which councillors can claim to help offset some of the costs of office, will remain unchanged at £108 per annum for the coming financial year.
Green Routes
Look out for new signage in the town following the town council’s successful partnership with Essex County Council and the City of London. These signs will show pedestrian routes from the stations to the Roding Valley Recreation Ground and a new cycle by pass route from the High Road to Goldings Hill, skirting the Forest and avoiding the congested town centre.
Light up a Life
The Town Council, in conjunction with St. Clare Hospice, again held a successful Light up a life ceremony at Kings Green on Saturday 28th November 2009. It was the tenth year the ceremony had been held and the event went smoothly and was well attended.
We would like to thank the Police Community Support Officers who attended to direct traffic as they followed the torchlit procession from the Loughton Methodist Church to Kings Green with the Davenant Community Choir leading the singing of carols.
At Kings Green the Town Mayor, Councillor Ken Angold-Stephens, gave an address and switched on the lights. Revd Gill Anderson on behalf of Churches Together in Loughton led the prayers and Michael Chapman, Chairman of the Trustees at St Clare Hospice also addressed the gathering. After the ceremony everyone was invited back to the Methodist Church for coffee and mince pies. The mince pies were kindly donated by Morrisons Supermarket.
The Town Council is delighted once again to be partnering St. Clare in this event, the tenth annual “Light up a Life” in Loughton. The scheme is run at Christmas time by hospices all over the country. Donations are made to the hospice to dedicate a symbolic light in memory of a loved one, a friend or relative or someone who is special to you. All the names are recorded in a Book of Remembrance kept at the hospice.
St Clare Hospice sends a huge thank you to everyone for their efforts that made last November’s Light Up A Life appeal such a great success raising over £22,500 for the hospice. If you are interested in taking part in other fundraising events there’s a 10k charity run in Hastingwood, where St Clare Hospice is based, on 28 March (01279 773750) and a China trek in September 2010 (01303 862996 / stclarechinatrek@googlemail.com).
The Town Council looks after Kings Green and the lights on the tree and is pleased to be able to provide the focal point of the illuminated tree as a contribution to “Light up a Life” in Loughton during the Christmas period.
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