Bygone Events 2011
(April) Easter egg Appeal 2011
Our Funeral office at Waltham Abbey, The Abbey Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, have collected over 50 Easter eggs in aid of children whose lives are being affected by domestic violence.
These children and their mothers have had to leave their home and move to a refuge for protection, often with very few possessions and a long way from their friends, school and familiar surroundings.
We know how much the Easter eggs received from our clients and public will be appreciated by these children who are facing such disruption in their lives.
From experience we know how much the smallest gesture from others can mean to the Children and their mothers.
Funeral Director, Nicola Jarmaine, said: "We have been collecting Easter eggs from a number of clients and public in the
Waltham Abbey area, who have been very generous with their donations.
"Our aim at this time of year is to put a BIG SMILE of appreciation on a Childs face and we would like to thank everyone who kindly donated to our appeal".
Once again, thanks for your support.
(June) Fun in the Park, Barkingside - Saturday 11th Jun 2011
A fun day out for all ages was held at the Barkingside Recreation Ground
(‘Barkingside Rec'), Mossford Green, Barkingside, IG6 2BJ on Saturday 11th June
between 11am and 5pm.
It was a great family day out and everyone who attended enjoyed the stalls, puppets, music, bouncy castles, face painting and much more.
In 2010 the event was attended by around 7,000 people an increase of around 2,000 on the previous year.
The annual community event is organised by Holy Trinity Parish Church, Barkingside (Registered Charity No. 1128271).
More information about the church and Fun in the Park can be found on their website - http://eastlondonchurch.co.uk/
(June) Thanksgiving Service 2011
Our twelfth Annual Service was held at:
Holy Trinity Church
Mossford Green
Barkingside IG6 2BJ
on Wednesday 22nd June 2011 at 7.30pm.
The seating in Holy Trinity Church was full to capacity.
At the end of the service, everyone was handed a single red rose.
To download a copy of the Order of Service, please click the following link: OOS Thanksgiving Service - 22.06.11.pdf
Please click on the following link to read the messages of thanks received: Thank you messages - 22.06.11.pdf
For more information please contact our Head Office (H L Hawes & Son Ltd Funeral Directors) on 020 8550 4047.
(July) Race for Life - Wednesday 13th Jul 2011
Sponsored by Epping Forest District Council's Sports Development team,
Epping Forest Race for Life 2011 is taking place on Wednesday 13th July 2011 at 7pm and for the eighth year running is being held at North Weald Airfield, Hurricane Way, CM16 6AA.
Race For Life is a special event where women and girls complete a 5km or 10km course to raise vital funds towards finding cures for cancer and helping the thousands of people that develop the disease each year.
The race is one of around 280 races being held across the UK and will consist of a single lap of the historic airfield which will be lined by an exciting display of aircraft. As the route is mostly on concrete and completely flat it is suitable for wheelchair participants and offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fun evening out with family and friends.
Please ensure you arrive one hour before so that you can take part in the warm-up.
The race can be completed in whatever manner participants wish, from a slow walk (with stops if necessary) to a power walk, jog or run and is an ideal chance to meet new friends.
Cancer Research UK is entirely funded by the public and they need your support to continue to make progress and give hope to people affected by cancer.
So why not register today at http://www.raceforlife.org/ and join our Funeral Director Nicola Jarmaine and colleagues of
The Abbey Independent Funeral Directors Ltd and H L Hawes & Son Ltd Funeral Directors in Epping and walk, jog or run to help beat cancer.
Enjoy a great evening out, packed with inspiring memories and amazing moments to share with your family and friends.
(July) Help For Heroes Fun Day - Saturday 16th Jul 2011
With the support of community groups and businesses in the town, Lea Valley Church
have organised a family fun day on Saturday 16th July between 10am and 4pm in the
Abbey Gardens, Waltham Abbey to raise funds for Help For Heroes Charities.
The charities for injured servicemen and women received over £2,000 at last year's fun day.
This year's event will also include our Waltham Abbey Funeral Office,
The Abbey Independent Funeral Directors Ltd holding a charity abseil down Waltham Abbey Church Tower.
All money raised for the charity abseil will be split 50% to the participant's choice of charity that can include Help For Heroes, and 50% to Waltham Abbey Church.
The family fun day will include bouncy castles, slides and a helter skelter, as well as
a coconut shy and wet sponge stalls. There will be a 5-a-side football and face painting for youngsters.
Adults will be able to enjoy a variety of performers including majorettes and belly dancing and Sea and Air Force Cadets, Guides and vintage cars and motorbikes at the all-day event held between 11am-5pm.
For more information please contact Nicola Jarmaine on 01992 711892 during office hours or email nicola@theabbeyifd.co.uk
Alternatively, visit the Waltham Abbey Town Council Web Site - http://www.walthamabbey-tc.gov.uk/
(September) Celebration of New Methodist Minister - Friday 2nd Sept 2011
The PCC and parishioners of Barkingside, Gransthill and Grange Hill Churches warmly welcomed their new Methodist Minister, Revd Jan Atkins to the parish
on Friday 2nd September 2011.
Representatives from H L Hawes & Son Ltd Funeral Directors joined the celebration in welcoming Revd Atkins to the community.
Revd Atkins can be contacted on either 020 8550 3822 or mobile 07860457044.
(October) Charity Abseil - Saturday 1st Oct 2011
The Abbey Independent Funeral Directors Ltd held another Charity Abseil down Waltham Abbey Church Tower on Saturday 1st October 2011.
The event provided an opportunity for individuals and local groups to take up the exciting challenge of abseiling to raise money for a charity of their choice whilst helping to raise money for Waltham Abbey Church.
In 2009 the event raised around £11,000 which was split between Waltham Abbey Church and over 30 Charities chosen by the participants also benefited.
The ages of those who participated ranged from 11 to 79 years of age.
Funeral Director, Nicola Jarmaine said, "I would like to personally thank the 75 people who participated in this year's event to raise money for their chosen charity and also for the Waltham Abbey Church.
"A special thanks also to those who helped to organise and support the event on the day.
"Over the next few weeks I will be able to confirm the total amount raised. Once again, thank you for all your support".
In safe hands
Main Event Group Activities (MEGA) is established as a leading force in a wide range of Leisure and Event Management Consultancy Services. With more than a decade of growth behind them, they have the depth of knowledge and experience of expert instructors on their team, who also have the people skills developed over many years of instructing to help even the most apprehensive participant feel at ease.
The Waltham Abbey Church abseil will be managed and instructed by their own hand-picked instructors using their own equipment and adhering to the most thorough and stringent safety procedures.
In the past 15 years their team has been responsible for over 50,000 abseil descents at dozens of locations throughout the UK, benefiting hundreds of charities and good causes who have raised vast amounts of money as a result.
(November) Celebration of New Ministry - Wednesday 2nd Nov 2011
The PCC warmly invited everyone to the licensing of The Revd Kenneth Ashton as Priest in Charge
by the Rt Revd David Hawkins, Bishop of Barking and installation by the Ven. Elwin Cockett,
Archdeacon of West Ham at St. Paul's Church, Hainault on Wednesday 2nd Novmeber 2011 at 7.30pm.
Represenatives of H L Hawes & Son Ltd Funeral Directors attended the evening and were very pleased to meet ministry and parishioners.
Refreshments followed in the church hall.
For more information about the evening, please contact Mrs Jill James by email - jillbusybees@aol.com or you may telephone her on 07985476284.