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Below are further details about some of the Clubs and Societies in Theydon Bois with information on their events and activities. Contact details for membership secretaries and meetings can also be be obtained from the Club or Societies Listing page.

Over 55? We are extending an open invitation to anyone in Theydon Bois to come along and join in our weekly Over 55 Club.
We meet at the Village Hall, Coppice Row every Tuesday at 2.00 pm finishing about 3.45 PM You will get a cup of tea, biscuits and on special event days sandwiches and cake.
Entertainment includes guest bands, singers, magicians, sing along's and bingo. You will receive a warm welcome, meet friends and make new friends.
If you need to know more then give me a call - Wendy Walker 01992 814795

The Epping Forest Group is a friendly local group of the national Alpine Garden Society and is for all those with an interest in alpine plants, whether in the wild or growing at home in the garden, frame or greenhouse.

The Group meets every month from September to May, usually on the second Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall. Meetings take the form of an illustrated lecture or a demonstration, followed by refreshments.

Meetings of the Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society, 8.00 pm in Theydon Bois Village Hall. Non-members are welcome. For further information please contact Keith Ballard, 01992 813231 or go to their New Website.

Programme 2010-11

Tuesday 9 March

Goteborg Botanic Garden - Ray Drew

Tuesday 13 April

Cultivation - Robin Alabaster

Tuesday 11 May

New Zealand - David Haselgrove

June - August: Group visits to be arranged

Tuesday 14 September

Eastern Turkey & Lake Van – Bob Charman

Tuesday 12 October

Iran – Arthur Nicholls

Tuesday 9 November

Kaleidoscopic Crocus – Tony Goode

Wednesday 15 December

Around the Pyrenees – Jolyon Lea

Tuesday 11 January

Aroids – Kit Strange

Tuesday 8 February

Annual General Meeting, followed by members’ slides

Come and play Badminton at your own pace. Monday evenings in the Village Hall from 8.00pm - 10.00pm.
New members of any standard always welcome. For further information contact: Mr. S. Golding Tel. No. 01992 813697.

This club meets in the Village Hall on Monday afternoons from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sorry no absolute beginners but otherwise all standards welcome.
Contact: Doreen Snell. Tel. No. 01992 812645.

Copped Hall, you will have seen the building from either the M25 or the Epping New Road.

So why not join the Friends of Copped Hall Trust and support this important heritage project.

It is rare to turn the tables on developers but Copped Hall Trust have done this and have saved Copped hall by purchasing it and it's gardens for educational and community use.

Copped Hall is strictly private; access is only possible by arrangement. However, the hall, gardens, stables, conservatory and greenhouses are gradually being restored by the Trust's own efforts and you can, as a Friend, assist in this by joining the working parties and enjoying good companionship, tours, lectures, visits, art shows, home cooked delicacies, theatrical performances, seasonal garden produce and discounts on purchases.

For further information visit the Copped Hall Web Site or e-mail us.
Tel: Membership, 0208 989 0599
Tel: Callminder, 01992 571657

Major developments have taken place at Copped Hall over the last year with work progressing to inside the building. This has included the laying of flooring in the hall in the style of the old hall.

The tours cover the whole of the gardens, part of the mansion, the cellars and the stables. They are on the third Sunday of every month starting at 10.00 a.m. and take approximately 2.5 hours. Admission is £7.00 per person. Children under 14 and Members of 'Friends' of Copped Hall free. Refreshments are available. Dates Feb. 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th, Dec. 9th (Dec. is 2nd Sunday).

OPEN DAYS & Apple Day 2007
Sundays May 27th and August 26th 11am - 4.30pm.
Apple Day Sunday 7th October 10am - 4.00pm.
£3.50 per person. Children under 14 and Members of 'Friends' of Copped Hall free.

Theatre & Concerts
Sunday 17th June 3.00pm - Henry V. Tickets £10.00
Sunday 5th May 7.30pm - Double Divas - Concert. Tickets £15.00
Sunday 30th June 7.30pm - Baroque Music for a Summers Evening. Tickets £12.50
Sunday 14th July 5.00pm - Robin Hood Retold. Tickets £10.00 or £25 Family ticket.
Saturday 8th September 7.00pm - Hugh Rainey Trad Jazz Band. Tickets £10.00
Saturday 20th October 7.00pm - Octoberfest. Tickets £12.50 includes food.

2007 Autumn Season
Oct. 7th 8.00pm - 'Epping Forest & Copped Hall Park' by Mat Roberts.
November 18th 8.00pm - 'The Galapagos Islands' by Marilyn Taylor

Refreshments available. Tickets £5.00 per lecture. Tickets available from Francis Dennett, 7 Highfield Green, Epping, CM16 5HB. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and a cheque payable to Copped Hall Trust, (or by telephone on 01992 610713).

The Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS) meets on Thursday evenings between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. in the Scout Hall, off Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois, Essex (next to the Cricket Club). We welcome anyone interested in astronomy, cosmology, stars, planets or the universe around them. If you are serious about astronomy, want to learn, want someone to talk to your club about astronomy or would just like to look through one of our telescopes then why not come along and see us.

Astrokyds is the junior section of the LAS. It is open to young observers between 6 and 14 years of age. We meet between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.in St. Mary's Church Hall, Theydon Bois on the second Friday of the month, except in April and August when we take a break. Please bring a parent or guardian with you (they may actually enjoy it as well).

President: LDHS Members were very saddened to hear of the death of their President, Rt Hon Lord Murray of Epping Forest, on 20 May 2004. He was an active President, always encouraging members in their research and publications, and chaired the Society's AGM less than a week before his death. He will be much missed.
Chairman: Dr Chris Pond,OBE, Forest Villa, Staples Road, Loughton IG10 1HP (020 8508 2361)
Secretary: Richard Morris,OBE, 6 High Gables, Loughton IG10 4EZ
(020 8508 4974)
Treasurer: Mrs Eve Lockington, 19 Spring Grove, Loughton IG10 4QB
(020 8508 4995)
Membership Secretary: Ian Strugnell, 22 Hatfields, Loughton IG10 1TJ Newsletter Editor: Ted Martin, 34 Hornbeam Road, Theydon Bois CM16 7JX (01992 814445)

PROGRAMME FOR 2009/10 Season
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE METHODIST CHURCH, LOUGHTON HIGH ROAD, FROM 8PM ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

2009
September: Thursday 10th
The Centenary of British Flight &
The LeaValley Story
LINDSAY COLLIER
In July 1909, A V Roe made the first British Flight in an all-British built aeroplane with a British engine on Walthamstow Marshes.

October: Thursday 8th
The History and Restoration of Hylands House
NICK WICKENDEN
Hylands House, near Chelmsford, is a Grade II* House built in c1730, but radically altered by both Humphry Repton and in the early Victorian period.

November: Thursday 12th
DAVID WILKINSON MEMORIAL LECTURE
Jacob Epstein: Sculptor, avant-garde outsider, rebel and local hero.
An illustrated talk which puts Epstein in his artistic and local context, coinciding with a Royal Academy exhibition.

December: Thursday 10th
The Victorian & Edwardian
Sunday School
CHRIS POND
Sunday schools were a cogent factor in social life a 100 years ago, and posed architects many problems. (With the usual free tea, coffee and mince pies).

2010
January: Thursday 14th
The River Lea – From Luton to Leyton
RICHARD THOMAS
A journey from its source to Old Ford Lock, illustrated with modern and old photographs.

February: Thursday 11th
The History of Chigwell
JOHN REDFERN
The history of the village, its people and buildings from early times to the 20th century.

March: Thursday 11th
Crime & Punishment in Essex
1700–1900
JANE PEARSON
From the mid-18th century the legal system in England and the brutal punishment of criminals began to change.

April: Thursday 8th
The Home Front in Essex 1914–1918
WILLIAM TYLER
How the shadow of the Great War fell upon every aspect of life in the county, from shortages and blackouts to air raids.

May: Thursday 13th
Annual General Meeting followed by
Who actually saved Epping Forest?
RICHARD MORRIS
A debate debunking some of the myths.

GUEST VISITORS ARE WELCOME AT ALL MEETINGS ON PAYMENT OF A DONATION OF £1.50

Public transport: Most local buses stop close to the Methodist Church.
Car parking: There is limited car parking behind the Church but as clamping takes place outside of this area, it is advisable to use the Traps Hill car park which is free at the time of our meetings.
Refreshments: Tea and coffee are served at a modest cost at all meetings. Guest visitors: Visitors are welcome at all meetings on payment of a donation of £1.50.

We have vacancies for new members and if you are free for a couple of hours on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of months October to June then why not join us. We meet at the Theydon Bois Baptist Church (Rear Halls), The Green, at about 10.15 am and finish at 12 noon. Our meetings start with a cup of coffee and a chat with other members and we then enjoy a selected and enjoyable talk given by an invited guest and all this takes place in a very friendly atmosphere.

If you would like to know more about the Forum please telephone either Vic Dowsett on 01992 814740 or Harry Memory 01992 812696 and we will send you the programme of our speakers for the forthcoming season.

Every Monday Mrs. Eleanor Spencer, a certified Tai Chi Instructor, holds classes in the Village Hall. The beginners classes start at 1.30pm. and the regulars start at 3pm. and ends at 5pm. The first two classes are free then there is an £8 enrollment fee for the unwaged and an £8 monthly membership fee to pay for the hire of the hall.
The exercises are slow and consist of standing movements designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.

The class is affiliated to the The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain which is a UK registered charity providing weekly beginner and regular classes throughout Great Britain. The Society also offers workshops and intensives at regular times throughout the year.

The Society is run by volunteers and is a non-profit charitable organization bringing Taoist Tai Chi and other health promoting Taoist arts to the public. The Society is the largest non-profit Tai Chi organization in the world, offering classes at over 700 locations in 24 countries on five continents.

Theydon Bois Drama Society was founded in 1925, and although there was a short suspension during the war years, such continuity in a small community is remarkable.

Over the years the Society has presented a wide range of comedies and tragedies, thrillers, music halls, variety shows and revues, pantomimes and musicals and many people, in their time, have played many parts on stage and back-stage. Our venue has progressed from one of the old Retreats, to the old Army Hut in Loughton Lane, to the Village Hall in Coppice Row and now to the magnificent Village Hall of which the village is so proud.

In the early days membership consisted entirely of local people and more particularly of family groups, but now our membership is drawn from a wider area and we are always keen to welcome new members from Theydon Bois and beyond.

At all times and in all circumstances the Society has set itself the highest standards of acting and presentation, and is justifiably proud of the good reputation that it has long enjoyed and strives constantly to preserve. During the last few years the Society has received recognition from the National Operatic & Dramatic Association for a number of productions.

Theydon Bois Drama Society is keen to welcome new members in both an acting and non-acting capacity, be it lighting and sound, costumes, props or scene painting. In articles like this they always say, 'Come and join our friendly Society', but in this case it's true.

If you are interested in joining the Society in any capacity or would like any further information please ring Martin Oliver on 01992 812042 or via email enquiries@theydondrama.org.

Please note that the society's production of Deathtrap in March last year was awarded a coveted National Operatic & Dramatic Association award for drama, as reported in the local press. Directed by Angei Beckett-Franks.

Drama Society Productions for 2010

January 14t - 16th:- 'Aladdin' – by Stuart Ardern
March 18th - 20th: - Time of My Life - by Alan Ayckbourn
June 10 - 12: - Love's a Luxury - Guy Paxton farcical comedy
October 28 - 30: - Murder Mistaken - comedy thriller.

Shows start at 8.00 p.m. Tickets £6.50 available from Carol & Graham James
Tel: 01992 812250

The Theydon Bois Folk Dance Club latest season starts on 15th September 2009 at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall and runs on Tuesdays until 22nd June 2010. At the moment the club is flourishing....strictly come dancing has inspired a lot of interest! Also the gentle activity is good for your health.
We've expanded our repertoire as the dancers have become more proficient, but it's easy to learn and new comers would be very welcome. You don't even need a partner, just a sense of humour.

2009:
Sept. 16th Club night - Dance
Sept. 22nd Club night - Dance
Sept. 29th Club night - Dance
Oct. 6th Club night - Dance
Oct. 13th Club night - Dance
Oct. 20th Club night - Dance
Nov. 3rd Club night - Dance
Nov. 10th Club night - Dance
Nov. 17th Club night - Dance
Nov. 24th Club night - Dance
Dec. 1st Club night - Dance
Dec. 8th Club night - Dance

2010:
Jan 19th Club night - Dance
Jan 26th Club night - Dance
Feb. 2nd Club night - Dance
Feb. 9th Club night - Dance
Feb. 16th Club night - Dance
Feb. 23rd Club night - Dance
Mar. 2nd Club night - Dance
Mar. 9th Club night - Dance
Mar. 23rd Club night - Dance
Mar. 30th Club night - Dance
April 6th Club night - Dance
April 13th Club night - Dance
April 20th Club night - Dance
April 27th Club night - Dance
May 4th Club night - Dance
May 11th Club night - Dance
May 18th Club night - Dance
May 25th Club night - Dance
June 15th Club night - Dance
June 22nd Club night - Dance

Enjoy the Summer break. We will be back with an Autumn Program starting on 14th September.

On 15th May 1899 “it was resolved to form a Horticultural Society for the Parish of Theydon Bois”. Mr Gerald Buxton was elected President (copy of first minutes enclosed)
Initially Subscribers (no fixed amount) to the Society financed the Horticultural Shows and there were donations by local firms. Schedules became booklet form in 1930 in order to bring in advertising to help finance the Shows.
There were two sections in the first show. One for “Cottagers and Allotment Holders” and one for “Professionals, Amateurs and others residing within two miles of Theydon Church”. Prizes for the “Best Kept and cropped Allotment/Cottage Garden, usefulness to be the chief merit” were First 10/-, Second 7/6d, Third 5/- which would have been very valuable in 1899.

The first shows were held at Birch Hall in conjunction with the Donkey Shows when tents were hired, tables, seating and catering equipment were hired or borrowed. For many years bands were engaged and it was thought necessary for four constables to be present. “Copted Hall” loaned palms and ferns for decoration.
For a long time there were two shows a year which included Chrysanthemum and Dahlias, a Floral Section and exhibits from the W.I. The Chrysanthemum and Dahlia and Floral Section became clubs in their own right both unfortunately now discontinued. The Floral Club was one of the earliest and first in this area.

In July 1900 there was scarlet fever in the village. The show wasn’t postponed “but only the exhibitors were allowed in the tent when bringing their exhibits”.
During the First World War there were no shows or recorded meetings; in 1907 the show had low receipts due to wet weather but in 1921 there was no show because of the drought. From 1940 there were no shows until they started again in 1945 although the allotments and gardens were still judged and in 1951 “the Society ceased to function until a new secretary was found” so there was no show that year. This accounts for it being our 110th year but only our 100th Show.

Shows have gone on whatever the weather more recently although dry years have been difficult. Support for the Senior Citizens handicraft and floral entries have lapsed but with the new headmistress at the local Primary school more interest has been shown once again in our efforts to keep the show going as a village event.
Over the years we have organised poster colouring competitions (with the children designing for their age groups), helped with a gardening club – supplying tools, gloves and a hose with trolley, liaised with the headmistress to keep in touch with modern trends in handicraft etc. and sponsored an “Inset Day” at RHS Wisley for a teacher.

Outings are organised two or three times a year and we endeavour to have some interesting talks. Speakers have included Peter Seabrook, Adrian and Jason Bloom, Dr Stefan Buczacki, Anne Swithinbank, Pippa Greenwood, Bob Flowerdew and Nigel Colborn – all rather too expensive these days.
In 1981 Gardeners Question Time was recorded in the Village Hall as was Classic FM Gardening Forum in 1995.

For the Parish Council we judge the Best Front Gardens and also plant up and maintain the planters in the shopping area.

Unfortunately, many horticultural societies in our area have closed or no longer hold shows and although we have to cease trading from our hut (due to lack of demand) we are pleased to see more show entries from an increased number of allotment holders who also enter our Pumpkin Completion held in October.

The Society welcomes all to any of its events, although it it gives priority to members on its coach outings. Membership is open to anyone living within the Parish of Theydon Bois and the membership fee is normally only £1.00 per annumn.

The Horticultural Society’s 101st Show is on 24th July 2010 .
Last year’s scarecrow competition was a great success and our thanks to all who made it so. This year we are having a Family Homemade Kite Competition (for display only).
Our photographic titles for 2010 are:
�� Family Fun �� Character Study
�� Patterns �� Snow Scene
�� “That shouldn’t have happened”
�� A little thing (close up)
�� A set of 3 photos – 3 aspects of a village church (any mount)

There is a discount for members going on the outings, so please make sure you pay your
subscription. (Our Year Book is at the printers and collectors will be around in the next month
or two).Our AGM is on 18th November along with a Quiz evening and refreshments.
Any queries: JANE TURNER 812652

Programme for 2010
Tuesday 16th March: Talk on Bridgend Gdns.
Saturday 17th April: Outing to Hampton Court Palace.
Friday 9th July 8.00pm: Talk on Sheffield Park.
Saturday 10th July: Outing to Audley End and Bridgend Gardens
Friday 1st Oct: Talk on Myddelton House Gardens – History and Restoration
Saturday 16th Oct: Outing to Sheffield Park
Thursday 18th November: AGM along with a Quiz evening and refreshments.

The Theydon Bois Music Society is the society for lovers of good music in the village and surrounding area.

Programme for 2009 - 2010

2009
Sept. 10th Duo - Violin & Piano.
Oct. 8th Rob Hunter - Piano & Ingelise Parsons - Soprano.
Nov. 12th Amici Trio: Miriam Kramer - Violin, David Silkoff - Piano & Susan Cooper - Cello.
Dec. 10th Rachel & Ken Bartles. Harp & Flute.
2010
Jan. 23rd Coffee Morning
Feb. No Concert this year.
Mar. 11th Backman Trio: Marcus Andrews - Piano with Violin & Cello.
April 15th Stankov Ensemble: Violin, Piano & Soprano.
May 13th Richard Shaw - Piano & Hannah Marcinowich - Winds.
June 17th TBA.
July 8th A.G.M.

Mrs Doreen Argent, together with a group of like-minded friends started the Music Society to enable people locally to listen to classical music. They wished to encourage young students to play before an audience and invited them to visit the society in order to gain this experience. Doreen had a “piano fund” and eventually purchased an upright piano. After many years spent in arranging these events, Doreen retired as president. Mrs Joyce Eynon, formerly secretary to the society, took up the reins and for ten years organised these monthly concerts. The present Chairperson is Barbara O'Conner and each year she and the committee invite a variety of musicians - string quartets, brass ensembles, solo voices, and pianists to perform at these events.

The Music Society meets regularly during the winter and spring usually at 8.00o’clock in the Village Hall, Coppice Row, on the second Thursday of each month. We now hold our meetings in the New Village Hall and the acoustics have proved to be very good and the much improved facilities have proved popular with concert goers and artists alike. This seasons program will see the return of some old friends plus some excellent new young performers.

The Annual Subscription of the Music Society costs £45.00 (All 8 Concerts and other meetings). All are welcome to join; visitors are especially welcome and may pay at the door (£8.00). If you would like further information please contact the Secretary, Doreen Snell.
Tel: 01992 812645.

The Society meets on the first Friday of the month from September through to April. The Society meets in the Church Hall and the meetings commence with sherry followed by a four course meal and coffee. The members then take it in turn to present a paper which is then discussed by the members and voted on at the end of the evening.

The subjects debated over the years have been, for example, in 1925 "That Germany in the natural ally of the British Empire". In 1929 "That from the British point of view the construction of the Channel Tunnel is desirable". This was followed in 1975 with a motion "If the French agree to build the Tunnel it is the worst reason for accepting it". The subjects have varied from building battleships in 1921 to vertical take off aircraft in 1987 and more recently "That this house believes in ghosts and modern art".

There are no subjects that the Society will not tackle, but we try to avoid politics and religion.

Membership is by invitation and is (at the current time) a men only society. Initially please make contact with Martin Boyle Tel: 01992 813132

Theydon Bois has a flourishing Women's Institute with a membership of over 90 ladies. 2009 is our 90th Year and we will be having a special Anniversary Tea on 17th June with with many invited guests and songs from Martyn Harrison.The current President is Mrs Kay Rush who was re-elected after a very successful first year in office. During 2008 the institute has progressed from strength to strength with a programme comprising a variety of excellent speakers and subjects. Other activities have included sherry mornings, pancake day events, strawberry teas, outings to places of special interest and entertainment. Proceeds will be in aid of WI funds. The institute has a Bridge section who meet on Friday afternoons in the Village Hall. As part of a national organisation our aims are to improve the quality of life for our members and for society in general. New members are always welcome. Please contact our secretary, Mrs Doreen Snell for further information. Tel: 01992 812645.

Theydon Bois WI meets on the third Wednesday afternoon of the month at 2.00pm in the Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row. New members and visitors are always welcome.
2010 Programme:
January 20th - "Flowers, Felines and Feathered Friends" By Mrs. Margaret Rogers
Competition: Ornament of an animal.
February 17th - "All about recycling" by Mr Ian Almond.
Competition: Five line limerick on recycling.
March 17th -"The Buxtons - an old Essex family" by Mrs. Georgina Green.
Competition: Photo of a family from yesteryear.
April 21st -"My Stroke " by Mr Peter Parker
Competition: A Seaside Postcard.
May 19th - Resolutions Meeting
Competition; A Piece of Embroidery.
June 16th - "Meet Margery Thurston 1941" by Mrs Louise Reed.
Competition: A long stemmed rose.
July 21st - "Essex Hospitls before the NHS" by Dr. Jane Pearson.
Competition: A Fancy Pill Box.
August - to be arranged
September 15th - "Somethinf for the Weekend Sir! " by Mrs. Barbara Faulkner.
Competition:A pretty toilet bag.
October 20th - "Every Picture Tells a Story" by Mr. Bruce Ronaldson.
Competition:A Favourite Picture.
November 18th - Annual Meeting
Competition:None. Handicraft Exhibition.
December 8th - Members Christmas Meeting
Competition; Handmade Christmas Tree Decoration.

In the last thirty years or so the game of Petanque, or the French game of Boules as some people prefer to call it, has not only crossed the Channel, but become well established in this country – more and more people are taking to this highly sociable game which has an almost universal appeal.

One of the joys of the game is that it is fundamentally very simple and that it does not require expensive equipment or special clothes.

The Victorians Petanque Club was founded in 1995 and meets at the Queen Victoria Public House, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois (at the rear car park) on Saturday mornings from 11.30 am and on Wednesday evenings (summer league matches permitting) from 7.30 pm.

If you are interested in playing Petanque, why not come along and join in a few games with us before deciding whether to become a member - you will be made most welcome!

If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact Brenda Wilmot, Club Secretary, Tel No 020 8508 1987.

As far as we know these are the most up to date details. Please contact us to update or if you want to give further details or a link to your own Web Site.

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The Theydon Bois Music Society is the society for lovers of good music in the village and surrounding area.

Programme for 2009 - 2010