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 Events Stan Newens, talking about Arthur Morrison, by the author's grave in High Beach. Please note that many of the events below will be collecting for the 2010 Loughton Festival 'Good Causes', which are the Hydrotherapy Fund at Oak View School and Dream Factory, a charity that supports children who are seriously ill. To learn more about Dream Factory take a look at their website: http://www.yo31.co.uk/dream/contact_us.html Events organised by the Loughton Festival events are marked with a * You can find out more about these events by emailing info@loughtonfestival.org.uk For all other events, please only use the contact details supplied. Key:  Events for Children and their families. Events for creative writers and people who like books. Events for people who appreciate art.  Class, talk, quiz night or information event. Concert or musical event A walk or a running event Flower festival Booksale of new and second hand books, sponsored by The Bargain Bookshop, Station Road, North Chingford, E4 6AG 020 8524 9002 (answerphone), bev@bookservice.biz click on icon to go to the bookstore website.  Special Events LOUGHTON FESTIVAL EVENTS 13 MARCH - 3 MAY  Saturday 13 March 9.30 - 4.30 IG10 Art Group Exhibition at St Mary's Church. Free Admission. 10% of any sales will be donated to Haven House Children's Hospice. *Monday 15 March - 12 April Loughton Festival Display at Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton. Open everyday, during library opening hours Free Event. New Event: Quiz Night for Oak View School Friday 19 March at 7.00pm Oak View School Quiz Night and Raffle at Oak View School, Whitehills Road, Loughton. Book a table with friends or come alone or in a couple and we will place you at a table. Supper provided and you may bring your own drinks and glasses with you. Fundraising for the school hydrotherapy pool fund. 020 8508 4293 for more information or to book tickets. £10. Special Events for Children. Look out for icon:  Saturday 20 March LYTStop the Traffik! 'Happenings in the High Road' by 13 - 16s throughout the afternoon and 'The Dream Factory' by 9 - 12s at St Mary's Church. Retiring collection for the festival's 'good causes'. Information can be obtained only from Jen Smith 0770 285 2605 or communityartscoordinator@googlemail.com Saturday 20 March at 7.30 Youth Music Festival, Loughton Methodist Church, Loughton High Road, IG10 1RB. Guest of Honour will be Stuart McDonald, TV Director of shows including Top of the Pops, Gladiator and Parkinson. A Level music students will perform their examination pieces in a showcase of young talent. You are strongly advised to book for this event in advance, tickets either from the Church Office or by phoning 020 8502 3071 for ticket information.  Sunday 21 March, 11.00am - 3.00pm Lambourne Farm Open Day Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Manor Road, Lambourne End, Essex. RM4 1NB. A fantastic day for all the family. Come to meet the baby animals, have a ride on a the pony and card and have a fun day on the farm! Suitable for all ages. Small charges apply for refreshments and rides. 020 8500 3047. Entrance and parking are free! Friday 26 March & Saturday 27 March, 11am 'till late. Art Exhibition and sale of paintings by members of Loughton Art Group. The Volunteer, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 3QT, near Jewish Cemetery and M25 junction. Further information from Ann Harrison 020 8508 1933, annh56@sky.com  Sunday 28 March 1:30-4:30pm – The Great Loughton Treasure Hunt. Fun for all the family – an Easter themed treasure hunt around Loughton. Teams of 4-6 people (at least one needs to be over 18) will receive a series of clues leading them on a trail around the town. Find all the clues, solve the puzzle and you’ll get the combination to open the treasure chest! First team with the correct combination wins the contents of the chest but there will be an age appropriate goody bag for everyone that takes part, and refreshments will be available after the hunt. The event will start at St. Mary’s Church and is arranged by their Children's and Youth project ‘ignite’. Pre-registration is recommended to avoid disappointment (only a limited number of teams can take part) – it will cost only £3 per team to enter and at least half of this will go to the Festival charities. Call the ignite centre 02085086172 or register online at www.ignitekids.co.uk.   Tuesday 30 March & Wednesday 31 March 7.30. Motiv8 2010Youth Dance Showcase - an exciting evening of local dance groups from across the Epping Forest District. Epping Forest College, Boarders Lane Loughton IG10 3SA. Tickets only from Epping Forest Arts 01992 564226 £6, £3.50 Concessions (under 16's/Students/OAP). Early booking is recommended. Leaving collection for the Festival charities. Programmes, Ticket Sales and Book Stall   Sunday 4 April 9am - 1pm High Road, Loughton Farmers' Market Stall and Booksale of new and used books. Collect your programmes, buy event tickets. Stall is to be shared with the St Mary's Church Loughton.  *5 – 12 April at the Gardeners’ Arms, Loughton. From Epping to Tahiti, a modern art exhibition by local artist, John Markham. 020 8508 1945 Tuesday 6 - Friday 9 April, 10.00am - 3.00pm each day. The Ignite Centre, St Mary's Church. Oliver with a Twist: A Play in a Week for Young People School Years 1 - 4 and school years 5 - 9. Sharing of work at 3.00pm on the Friday with a retiring collection for the Loughton Festival's 'good causes'. Cost for the project is £10 per child. More information can be obtained only from Jen Smith 0770 285 2605 or communityartscoordinator@googlemail.com Tuesday 6 April, 1pm - 4pm Epping Forest Field Centre, Pond Dipping Drop In. Families are welcome to arrive at any time. Each family / group will be given guidance on how to pond dip safely and successfully, then allowed to dip at their leisure. There will be a member of staff available to help with pond dipping and identification of species. The course is aimed at 'families'; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please bring appropriate clothing/footwear in case the ground is muddy. Places must be reserved in advance. £4 per person. 020 8502 8500. Wednesday 7, Thursday 8, Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 April 10.00 - 12.00 & 2.00 - 4.00, Epping Forest Field Centre Safaris - Holiday Activities for Children. Safaris are two hour activities for children. Activities include Pond Dipping, Minibeast Hunting and Forest Survival, and are a great way for children to have fun while learning about and exploring the forest, under the leadership of experienced and enthusiastic Centre staff. Places must be booked in advance and parents are not required to stay with their children during the safari. £6 per session. Booking only: 020 8502 8500 Special Event for Readers and Writers Please note that there is a mistake on the printed programme. This event will take place on SATURDAY 10 April.   * 10 April, 2.00pm - 4pm Loughton Methodist Church. Writers Forum Published writers, including Katherine Budd, author of 'Faith, Hope and Love', (see Amazon for some excellent reviews) and Pam Ng Ig Ok, an Essex poet and author of 'The Secret Thoughts: Prose and Poems' talk about their books, and give some advice about how to be published. This will be followed by readings by local authors and creative writers, led by Ed Pond who is making a welcome return visit to the Loughton Festival. This is fast becoming a highly popular annual event and members of the audience are invited to join in by reading a short excerpt or poem that they have written. If you would like to participate, please phone 020 8508 2512 or email the Loughton Festival. There will be also be a new and used book stall. Day of Art and Crafts Events for adults and children.  Sunday 11 April, 11am - 1pm Epping Forest Visitor Centre, Drawing from the Wild A chance to draw a selection of animals from our museum collection. No booking required. This event will partner the Loughton Festival 'Sketch and Paint' event, from 1.00pm the same day. Corporation of London event.
* Sunday, 11 April 2.00 – 5.00pm The Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beach. The Loughton Festival 'Sketch and Paint' event, in association with the Loughton Art Group.
Bring your sketch pad and be inspired by the forest, talk to local artists and watch them work, ask questions and have a go at sketching yourself or bring your own painting materials. You can also learn about Arthur Morrison, a writer and collector of Japanese prints, who is buried in the Churchyard. Sketching materials available, so just drop in. £3 donation appreciated. Also, Art & Craft activities for children, £1 per activity, organised by the Church. Teas and Home made cakes also available. 020 8508 2512  Tuesday 13 April, 2pm - 4pm Epping Forest Field Centre, High Beach Spring Walk (a Family Event). Explore parts of Epping Forest, around High Beach, with a guide. Play games and activities, find out more about the history of the forest and the trees and animals found there. The course is aimed at 'families'; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please bring appropriate clothing / footwear in case the ground is muddy, and plenty of enthusiasm. Places must be reserved in advance. A free event, but donations towards the 'good causes' will be appreciated. To book: 020 8502 8500.  Keynote talk and performance, supported by the Loughton Town Council  * Saturday 17 April 3pm - 5pm 'The greatest place in the world': Dickens, Chigwell and Barnaby Rudgeat St Mary's Church, a talk by Dr Tony Williams, Associate Editor of The Dickensian, Honary Research Fellow in Humanities, University of Buckingham, Former Joint General Secretary of The International Dickens Fellowship.   The talk will be followed by a programme of readings of other Victorian writers who were associated with Loughton including Arthur Morrison, WW Jacobs and Hesba Stretton accompanied by 'Victorian and Edwardian Songs' Carl Murray (Baritone) and Martyn Heald (Piano). New and used. Free entrance to book sale in foyer. Programme of the Dicken's Talk and Readings / recital: £2 (£1) Under 16s free. Thanks to a grant from Loughton Town Council we have been able to reduce the price of this event.   Saturday 17 April at 7.00pm; An Evening Concert at the Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beach, with Philip Norman. £10.00 inclusive of a buffet supper with glass of wine/soft drink 0208 989 4975 (evenings) or on the door. After an early career in education, Philip became Kantor of Orkdal, in Norway. Like Bach (who was Cantor of Leipzig), Philip conducted municipal choirs, ensembles and the orchestra, and composed and arranged as required. He returned to London in 1991 and has since been the conductor of a number of choirs and ensembles. His Festival Choir has sung in many European countries and he occasionally tours abroad as an accompanist. Further information is available via this LINK Sunday 18 April 3pm - 4.30 Forest Hall Church, on the corner of High Beach Road and Loughton High Road. Open so you can view the amazing Norwegian craftsmanship. Built in 1899, the original Forest Hall Church was a chalet style building that was shipped over to Loughton from Norway in sections and erected on the present site, which in 1899 was right in the centre of the village. The building was officially opened for church use on Saturday 2 December 1899. The original ornamental building was well constructed. The floorboards are Norwegian Pine and are over one inch thick, tongue and grooved. The underside of the floor joists are boarded with tongue and groove at least a half inch thick. During the early 1950’s the exterior wooden walls were in need of replacement. The brick building, as it is today, was constructed under the original roof retaining much of the original interior pine. and the building was officially reopened on 12 September 1953 and remains in use today for church purposes.  All Day Loughton Festival Walk:  * Sunday 18 April 10.30 Fields and Forest, all day approx 9-mile guided walk, from Debden Station to Epping Station, via Abridge, Theydon Bois and Ambresbury Banks. Walkers have the option of leaving the walk at Theydon Bois, where the group will be able to purchase lunch. Wear appropriate clothes, because it could be muddy and please be aware that there are a few stiles to climb. No prior booking necessary. No dogs or young children. Just turn up. £5. 020 8508 2512  Sunday 18 April. The Mayor's Charity Fun Run, 10.30 - 12.00 noon. Raising money for Dream Factory. Contact Loughton Town Council for more details: 020 8508 4200 or click on http://www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/1aamcrun.pdf for an application form to enter. NEW Event: six week class in Loughton. * Tuesday 20 April for six weeks, 11am - 1pm CLASS Essex Buildings and Landscapes: Prehistoric to Plantagenet. St Mary's Church, Loughton High Road. A six week, two hour class (with a break) led by Alan Bayford. Delivered jointly by the Loughton Festival and the Herts & Essex Architectural Research Society. Pay on first day, but if you could book ahead that would be appreciated. Classes will be held on 20, 27, April, 4, 18, 25 May and 1 June. You may come to all or just some of them, but if you cannot come to the class on 20 May, please phone to confirm your intention to attend. The class will run subject to sufficient numbers attending. Phone 020 8508 2512 for more information. £35 or £7.50 for each class.   Wednesday 21 - Saturday 24 April My Fair Lady, Loughton Operatic Society at Lopping Hall, 189 Loughton High Road, IG10 4LF. Evening performances at 7.45, Saturday Matinee at 2.30. Advance tickets only from: Rowena on 01992 575 502 or email LOS@jollygoodshow.co.uk Collecting for the Festival charities on Wednesday 21 April BISF Houses, designed by Gibberd   * Friday 23 April at 8pm. HEARS Talk about Sir Frederick Gibberd, the designer of Harlow by John Graham, who was Gibberd’s partner. Gibberd also designed many of the houses on the Debden Estate. £1.50. Loughton Methodist Church, entrance via the car park at the rear of the church. 020 8508 2512 NEW EVENT: Information and Advice Event for people thinking about starting a small business or wanting to volunteer in their community. For all ages and abilities. .   * Saturday 24 April 1.30pm - 4.30pm Volunteering and Small Business Saturday at St Mary's Church. Come and meet local business and volunteer groups including Voluntary Action Epping Forest, Vinspired, the Federation of Small Businesses. This event is dedicated to all aspects of business and volunteering. Join us for talks and local examples of what volunteering has done and what you can do to help others. Also small business advice and new and used book sale. A free event, but donations towards our 'good causes' will be appreciated. Talks in High Beach:   * Sunday 25 April at 2pm talks in association with the City of London at the Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beach, including: Rabbit Tales - From Pillow Mounds to Rabbit Pies,A ‘virtual’ tour and talk around the Warren grounds and Pillow Mounds explaining the ‘rabbit history’ of Epping Forest from Forest Centres Officer, Sophie Lillington. 3.15. Sir Frank Baines of Loughton, Architect, Scientist, and Artist, and his Associates. Talk by Chris Pond. Baines, lived in Loughton and designed the MI5 building. He was also involved with conservation projects including Eltham Palace and Westminister Hall. £5.00 per talk or £6.00 for both talks. Tickets available on the door. Refreshments Charity Gala for Oak View School and Dream Factory. No need to dress up, just come along and enjoy the evening.   * Sunday 25 April at 7.30pm in Loughton Club. The Loughton Festival Charity Gala, Raffle and Auction in aid of Oak View School and Dream Factory, at the Loughton Club, Station Road (next door to Browns). Live entertainment from Sally Vinson, Blue Harbour, Reachback, Greg & Dean, Katie Eason and Alex Palmer, a freestyle event winner plus dancers, a raffle and a new and used booksale and bar. New books courtesy of the Bargain Bookshop in Chingford. Unfortunately, there isn't a restaurant, so if you want a meal, please eat before you arrive or bring your own nibbles. Adults: £6, Children £1, Family Ticket £10.  Friday 30 April at 7.30 De–Lovely – A Tribute to Cole Porter, The Claire Harper Jazz Trio. At The Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 3SB Tickets £7.50 Concessions £5.00. Singer/pianist Claire’s captivating vocals and creative piano style have earned critical acclaim, and with her talented band, she presents a show featuring the enchanting melodies and ingenious lyrics of Cole Porter. Advance Tickets only from: 020 8508 4200  1 – 3 May, The Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beach, Flower Festival. “Do not put all your flowers in one basket” 1 and 3 May: 10.00am-6pm; Sunday 2 May 2.00pm – 6.00pm; Saturday and Monday we will be serving tea/coffee/soft drink and biscuits between 10.00 and noon. Ploughman’s lunches between noon and 2.00 pm for £3.50. Tea/coffee/soft drinks and cake £2.00 from 2.00 to 6.00 pm. Sunday will be tea/coffee/soft drinks and cake £2.00. Each day there will be a home made cake stall. No need to book, just turn up.
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