16 Wickford Extra, Autumn 2011 Emerson Interiors News focus


◆ WICKFORD’S new war memorial should now be in place, following weeks of work by afamily craftsmen. Andy Bradfordisathirdgeneration monumental stonemasons, at BradfordMemorials Ltd in Great Baddow,which was set up by his grandfather George. Over the years members of the town’swar memorial association have campaigned for amore fitting memorial for the local servicemen who gave their lives in two world wars and in conflicts since. Their names had been recorded on stone slabs,


in atreelined Avenue of Remembrance, but it had deteriorated over the years. The plaque has now been cleaned and repaired


and was due to be housed in agranite memorial at WickfordPark –which itself was opened as a memorial to the local fallen in World WarTwo -in time for this year’sRemembrance Day services. Basildon Council, Veolia Pitsea Marshes Trust,


work opportunities to young people with learning difficulties, took up the offer of free day out, from Wickford’sOff Road Action Park. Marie Martin from the park said: "The youngsters obviously enjoyed themselves. They werevery enthusiastic." The action park gives one free day amonth to a charity.Anyone group interested should write to OffRoad Action Park, Bonville Farm, Arterial Road, WickfordSS12 9JQ. ◆ ALOCAL MP has unveiled the revamped head- quarters for aWickfordscout troop. Mark Francois, who represents Rayleigh and


the Communities Initiative fund, the Essex Environment Trust and also the WickfordMemorial Association raised £69,000 to pay for the work. ◆ OFF ROAD rally buggies and atroop carrier werethe most popular choices for agroup of youngsters enjoying afreeday out. Target paintballing was also quite adraw for the guests from Dagenham’sOsborne Partnership.


Wickford, performed the ceremonial opening for the £70,000 extension to the premises of the 2nd Wickfordcompany. To mark the occasion, the scouts received a commemorative plaque from Veolia Pitsea Marshes Trust trustee, councillor Ann Blake. The revamped premises will provide asecure, energy efficient environment as well as disabled access and facilities. The 2nd Wickfordtroupe is morethan 50-years-


The partnership charity,which offers training and


old and currently has some 100 scouts, from the age of six and provides them with opportunities for personal development and adventure.


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