Deputy Head Retires From Great Baddow School

June 2013

Deputy head teacher Andy Green, 61, has retired after spending 40 years of his career at Great Baddow High School. He joined the school in 1973 after graduating from Loughborough University, starting as a PE teacher. Also starting on the same day was trainee home economics teacher, Sue, who later became Mr Green's wife.

Andy, who is president of Chelmsford Rugby Club, now plans to go to Australia to watch the British Lions tour. 

The Great Baddow Charity Races 2013

May 2013

 (Start of the race in Baddow Rec.)

The Great Baddow Charity Races are now in their 29th year. The races consist of a 10 mile race and a 2 mile fun run through Great Baddow and Galleywood.

The races are organised by The Rotary Club Of Chelmsford Mildmay. Proceeds from the event are used to support charities working for local people. This year's charities included the Chelmsford Starfish Project, the Alzheimer's Society, Riding For The Disabled and Hargrave House.

UKIP Push Tories Close In Great Baddow

May 2013

 (UKIP candidates on the campaign trail in Chelmsford. Great Baddow resident Jesse Pryke, UKIP's Central Essex Branch Chairman, is pictured centre. He came second in Stock.)

In the Essex County Council elections held this month UKIP came very close to defeating the Conservatives in Great Baddow. UKIP candidate Jeanette Howes lost by just 72 votes to Conservative winner Jenny Chandler. 

Voting for Great Baddow was as follows: Jenny Chandler (Con) 1440; Jeanette Howes (UKIP) 1368; Chris Rycroft (LD) 1191; Richard Hyland (Lab) 472; Darryl Newport (green) 152; Turnout 29.4%.

Great Baddow Man's Recipe Delights ITV Show

April 2013

Great Baddow resident Tony Appleton appeared on the ITV show ‘Food Glorious Food’ demonstrating his Bread and Butter Pudding recipe that has passed down through four generations of his family. The ex Navy man though, has added a boozy twist! One day he added rum to his mother’s mixture, a vital tweak that he has kept in his version of the dish ever since. The dish impressed judge Tom Parker Bowles who awarded Tony a rosette for his efforts.

Tony has been a Town Crier for 20 years. He also owns a care home in Baddow Road. Here’s the recipe for Tony’s Bread and Butter Pudding.
 

Serves: 4

Ingredients 

4 oz dried fruit
3 tbsp good quality dark rum e.g Pusser’s rum
butter
4-6 slices white sliced bread, crusts removed
marmalade
1 x orange, zest only
1 x lemon, zest only
3 oz brown sugar
3 x large eggs
1 pint milk

Method

1. Soak the fruit in a bowl with the rum for 1 hour.

2. Butter an ovenproof dish (8½ x 8½ x 2”). Drain the soaked fruit.

3. Butter the bread, then spread each slice with marmalade. Cut each slice into four triangles.
Place one layer of bread in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with a third of the zests, sugar and fruit.
Repeat this step twice more to give three layers in total.

4. Beat the eggs and add the milk. Pour this mixture over the bread and allow to soak for 1 hour.

5. Preheat the oven to 150°C/Gas mark 2, then bake the pudding on the middle shelf for 1 hour. 

Serve with double cream.

Baddow Road Roadworks Cause Congestion

April 2013

The roadworks at the junction of Baddow Road, Tabors Hill and Maldon Road outside the Blue Lion pub have caused traffic congestion through Great Baddow with a three way traffic light system in place. The work is estimated to last for three weeks.

What's Happening At Baddow Club?

March 2013

(A 90th birthday celebration held recently in the Millennium Suite)

The Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre or the ‘Baddow Club’ as it is better known was rebuilt in 2000 with the help of lottery funding and, as most local residents know, is situated in the recreation ground.

The club has two main function rooms and a members bar with Sky TV for all the sports action. The club provides regular entertainment every fortnight with a variety of singing acts. 

 ('The Caverners' proved very popular with their 60's music)

 ('Retrovox' also provided a great night of entertainment)

The club is also home to several teams – including football, cricket, darts and crib – who play in local leagues.  A very popular bingo night is also held on a Sunday night every two weeks.There are also regular theatre trips and outings to places of interest.

New members are welcome. Please visit or call 478088 for further information. You can also visit their facebook page at:    www.facebook.com/BaddowClub

   (The Great Baddow Veterans play on a Saturday afterrnoon. Players are 35 years of age and over)

(Great Baddow's Sunday team play in the Pope & Smith League)

Marconi Club Re-Opens

February 2013

The re-built Marconi Social Club in Beehive Lane, Great Baddow is now re-open and looking for new members.

There really is something for everyone at the ‘new look’ Marconi's. The club’s main hall (pictured above) is one of the largest wooden sprung dance floors in Essex. Throughout the week there are dance classes for latin and ballroom, modern jive, line dancing, salsa and on a Friday afternoon  - a tea dance.

There are all-weather tennis courts, squash courts and snooker tables and a members bar serving discounted drinks. Other activities include Zumba fitness classes and bowls. Membership starts at £20 per year for a social member.

For further details about membership, dance classes and function rooms that are available for hire please call 01245 269422 or visit www.masc.uk.com

main bar area

snooker room

all-weather tennis courts