The document provides information about events held over the weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of St. Paul's Church in Hadley Wood. It describes a talent show, fun run, dog show, and other activities. Proceeds will be used to build a new playground and maintain the church grounds. The weekend featured performances by local celebrities and was well-attended by the community.

1. INSIDE THIS MONTHS ISSUE
St Pauls Church Centenary weekend.
Hillary Mackay reports:
HADLEY WOOD NEWS
APRIL 2011 ISSUE
Fun Run, Talent Show, Dog contest
Photos by John Leatherdale and
Vanessa Northam
Playground news Hadley Wood’s Dad’s in action at the
Letters. St Paul’s Church Centenary Fun Run
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2. Church Moves into New Century
In March St. Paul’s Hadley Wood England Rugby Union scrum half and between the upkeep of the church
Celebrated it’s Centenary with a Celebrity winner of 2007 Dancing on Ice), Julia grounds and the building of a new
Talent Show, Fun Run, Classical Concert, Redburn (Hot Gossip and dancer), playground in Hadley Wood. There were
Centenary Service and ‘Howlers and Stacey Young (model and wife of Paul various prizes including the oldest
Growlers’ Young), Janet Mooney (well-known singer participant (Mary Forsyth, age 86), the
In the past, churches would put on recently appearing in “Love Never best fancy dress costume (Tania Hawkins
church fetes selling homemade jam and Dies”), Nick Staton (estate agent and in blond wig and dressing gown), and, of
chutney. During the weekend, 25-27th songwriter) and Paul Green (Director of course, the fastest runner who was Nick
March 2011, St. Paul’s Hadley Wood Hadley Green Garage). The event was Harvey running the mile in under eight
celebrated its 100th birthday with a sponsored by local businesses (Alan minutes. Proceeds from the Fun Run will
weekend of festivities for the whole Lawrence, Aqualona Quality Bathwares, be split between the development and
community. “We wanted to do something Aquavalet, Chris and Julia Redburn, building of a local playground near the
a bit different for our 100th birthday that Redburn Transport, Creme, Hadley Community Centre and the upkeep of the
shows we are still alive and well”, Green Garage, Hadley Wood Healthcare, Church grounds which form a park-like
remarked Rev. Rupert Mackay, “We were Hadley Wood School, Howard Marshall oasis in the middle of Hadley Wood from
overwhelmed with the amazing support Dentistry, Londis, One to One Fitness, which the whole community benefits.
and enthusiasm of everyone from local Panini’s, Paul Saunders, Royal Chace
celebrities to small local businesses to Hotel, Statons Estate Agents, Take 7
youngsters in the Talent Show.’ Drycleaners, Thai 18, The Little Flower
The Flower Festival
House). The winner of the under 12s was The church also hosted a Flower Festival
‘Hadley Wood’s Got Jack Kane who brought the house down during the day on Saturday under the
with his rendition of ‘Who’s Lovin’ You by artistic direction of Frances Alger and her
Talent’ the Jackson Five. The winner of the team. Many local groups contributed to
This contest was launched on Friday under 18s was Danny Lane, singing from the displays (including the HW Golf Club,
night with nearly 20 local acts. Paul ‘Les Miserables’, while the over 18s the Jewish Society, the Greek Cypriot
Young, award-winning singer was the category was captured by Tobi and Kris Community, St Paul’s Pre-School, Hadley
fantastic MC of the evening assisted by singing original material entitled ‘It’s the Wood School, The Royal Chase Hotel,
Zoe Karp, age 14, (who had previously Real Thing’ (and playing the ‘box’). The the WI, the HW Association, the HWA
presented on Good Morning ITV). They audience loved each act and many playgroup, and the Bridge groups as well
introduced each act from three commented they thought it was better as the Salmon and Maunder-Taylor
categories, under 12s, under 18s and than – ‘Britain’s Got Talent’! families. A beautiful floral decoration of
over 18s. Nearly 20 acts performed Saturday started with a Mile Fun Run the altar was given by the Banks family.)
including ‘Ivory Keys’ who appeared on around Hadley Wood. Graham Cole Photos and video footage of the past
X Factor, dancers, singers and a number (from ‘The Bill’) led the runners/walkers history of the church and of Hadley Wood
of teenage bands as well as Rose with around the area. Our local MP David, were shown and attracted many visitors.
Sam the Dog (who won over the Burrowes, was also there to participate On Saturday evening there was the
audience with his moves)! The talent and present the prizes. More than 100 Centenary Concert which featured Susan
show was judged by local luminaries people took part in the Fun Run raising Collier (who grew up in Hadley Wood and
including Kyren Bracken (Former more than £2500 which will be split is a well-known musician) and Friends.
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3. first Dog Show. Finally the ‘Growlers’
began and the Hog Roast was opened
up. Everyone danced the night away. It
was a wonderful way to end a weekend
of Centenary Celebrations that welcomed
in the entire community. The Church
family of St. Paul’s would like to thank the TAILORING AND REPAIRS BY EXPERTS
Hadley Wood community for supporting
us in so many ways to make this past
weekend such a memorable one for us
They entertained an audience of 180 all. St. Paul’s Church, Hadley Wood was
music lovers who particularly enjoyed founded in March 1911 and was built
Susan’s and her son Jacob’s superb thanks to the land donated by the local
singing and were touched by their developer (Hadley Wood itself only
harmony. The first half of the evening was started in the 1890s with the arrival of the
classical music while the second half was railway), and contributions from local
devoted to light jazz and Gershwin. In the EASTER SUNDAY families. St. Paul’s is unique in that it was
interval, champagne and canapés were Sunday 24th April built by contributions from the local
served making it a very special evening Join us for Sunday Lunch in the award winning Mary community and is owned and run by a
Beale Restaurant. A special Easter gift for all diners. 3
for everyone. course lunch with 5 choices in each course, coffee and
local trust, although it is within the Church
The Sunday morning Centenary chocolates. Easter egg hunt for children in the Arboretum. of England. “We wanted to host a
£37.00 per adult, children under 12 £26.00.
Service was attended by more than 250 weekend of celebration that gives thanks
Enjoy a stroll around the 35 acres of beautiful gardens and
people with the overflow in the marquee then relax between 3.30pm and 6.00pm with traditional to God for the past 100 years of Christian
watching via a live video link. Many Afternoon Tea - £19.95 per person. ministry in this place and also to welcome
3 sandwich fingers, 2 warm scones with clotted cream and
people who have lived in Hadley Wood in jam, 1 home-made fruit tart and 1 cup cake, Newby loose
in all members of the community our
the past attended as well as members of leaf tea or Café du Monde coffee. various events. We tried hard to put on
the present community. Andrew Wingfield or Champagne Afternoon Tea - £29.95 per person. something for everyone!” said local vicar
(as the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious glass
Digby, a previous vicar, preached a of Drappier Champagne)
Rupert Mackay,
sermon entitled ‘100 Years – Not Out’ a As space is very limited for lunch and afternoon tea Part of the money raised from the
cricket reference that many appreciated. this is payable in full in advance. weekend will go to the building of a local
This was followed by a birthday lunch playground near the Community Centre
complete with at St. Paul’s birthday cake. and the upkeep of the Church grounds
It was a wonderful time to see old friends WEST LODGE PARK which form a park-like oasis in the middle
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The Dog Show Brian is a vet and lecturer who
On the Sunday afternoon we were specialises in large animals and used to
blessed by beautiful sunny weather for work at the Royal Veterinary College.
the dog show in the grounds of St Rose is a local dog owner who trains
Paul’s. We were overwhelmed with 28 and competes successfully with her two
dogs entering, in addition to human and dogs. (She recently competed at Crufts
canine spectators. There were 12 in the Young Kennel Club Freestyle Hatha yoga classes
different classes to include every kind of
dog, ranging from ‘Waggiest Tail’ and
finals, finishing second, and also took
part in a display in the Crufts main
starting on 7th May!
‘Most appealing eyes’ to ‘Best Veteran’ arena). At St Paul’s she gave a short At the Hadley Wood Association Hall
(far end of tennis courts Crescent East)
and ‘Best Handler’. The ring was demonstration of how to train your
packed with entries for “Best pedigree” dog to do simple tricks. Many people Every Saturday from
but, perhaps as a reflection of Hadley stayed on with their dogs to have a
Wood, the “best Crossbreed” class was go themselves. We were absolutely 9:30 am to 11am
less well supported! Rupert kept the delighted that so many people came to Each class costs £10
show flowing as a wonderful compere, join in the fun with their dogs and the
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7. Letters to the Editor
Playground News
Dear Editor
Saturday 1st October Dinner Dance wonderful job and established a good
Fundraiser for HWCPR understanding of the outstanding
The Hadley Wood Community achievements at St Martha’s. As
Are now pleased to welcome to their team,
Playground Renovation project has always, the team provided us with
Dentists with specialist interests in:
been set up to give the current targets for going forward. It can be
Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy) playground a much needed facelift. quite a challenge for an inspection team
by Dr Marta Suarez The current playground has provided to get inside the culture and ethos of a
Orthodontics, including incognito braces families with young children a place to school, but the wonderful comments
by Dr Shahla Rahman play but has not been renovated for a made about the quality of our academic
long time. Hadley Wood residents now achievements, our girls personal
Periodontics feel it is time for a change to allow all development and the outstanding
(All treatments for gum health) children to have a safe environment to management reflect the hard work
by Dr Riccardo Zambon meet, play and socialise. Enfield that has gone into the last few years by
Please enquire at our practice Reception Council who own and manage the the dedicated team of professional at St
playground are very suppportive of this Martha’s. Both teaching and non-
16 Crescent West, Hadley Wood, initiative. teaching staff are very proud of our
Barnet, Herts, EN4 OEJ. To promote the renovation project success. I am sure that the founding
Tel: 02084410257 and raise funds for this worthwhile Sisters of St Martha’s must be very
cause there will be a Dinner & Dance proud of their school. I am equally sure
Fundraiser on Saturday 1st October at that our parents will read the reports
the Hadley Wood Golf Club. It will be a with pride and be gratified in the
black tie event including a Champagne knowledge that St Martha’s has been
reception, dinner, auction and dancing. confirmed as the right choice for their
So please keep Saturday 1st daughter.’
October free in your diary and show The reports are now available to
your support by coming to this event. download from the school website
Tickets are now on sale. For www.st-marthas.co.uk
enquiries please call 07949 073536 or
email hwcpr@yahoo.co.uk Dear Editor
The Hadley Wood Community I was wondering if you could help me?
Playground Committee. We live on Cockfosters Road and have
had a problem with foxes of late. We
Dear Editor have noticed three foxes that
Your readers might be interested to constantly keep wandering into our
hear that St Martha’s school received garden. They come right up to the
a standard ISI inspection and an back door of the house and look in
Ofsted Section 48 inspection recently. through the conservatory windows
As a Catholic school, James Sheridan, without fear. They are seen during the
Headmaster was particularly pleased day as well as the night. My concern
to achieve ‘outstanding’ in all ten is that I have three young children and
aspects of the section 48 inspection. ‘I one of the reasons for moving to this
do not know of any other school who area was so they could enjoy outside
has managed this with the mix of faith activities in the garden; I have spoken
backgrounds that we have at St with both a pest control company and
Martha’s. It is testimony to the excellent a experienced animal carer who have
community cohesion that pervades our independently told me that one reason
school. We are very proud of this.’ these foxes are staying in the area and
The ISI reflects the Section 48 report becoming increasingly less fearful of
and is a glowing testimony to the humans is because someone must be
outstanding work that is clearly going feeding them — specifically, the foxes
on at the school. The inspection team have got used to being fed by an
worked closely and in harmony with the individual from the back door of the
staff and management to reach their house, Is there any way that this issue
final conclusions which were equally could be highlighted in the Hadley
impressive. Mr Sheridan is delighted Wood News?
with the outcome. ‘I am very proud of Many thanks
our school. The inspectors did a Bita Manzouri
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