John E Altham

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Bishop's Stortford. Your Guide to Christmas Shopping.

Christmas Shopping in Bishop’s Stortford is highly recommended. With excellent transport links, a wide range of shops, as well as a pedestrianised precinct, shopping in Bishop’s Stortford makes for a pleasurable experience, for both young and old. The main shopping areas in Bishop’s Stortford are Jackson Square, which is a dedicated shopping centre, and the main High Street which stretches through the... (posted by John E 1 year 193 days ago.)
Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club - On your Marks, Get Set, Jump in the River

Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club, formed in 1884, are an amateur swimming club based at the Bishops Stortford College Swimming Pool and hold regular training sessions during the week. Being almost 130 years old, it is rumoured that the club is the l ongest established swimming club in Hertfordshire. From humble beginnings, which included using a railed-off River Stort near... (posted by John E 2 years 76 days ago.)
Shopping in Chelmsford Promises Much..... But Does it Deliver?

Absolutely! Shopping in Chelmsford is highly recommended. The town has a wide range of shops and makes for a pleasurable experience with its pedestrianised High Street. The two main shopping areas are The Meadows Shopping Centre & High Chelmer Shopping Centre. There is also an excellent market which is famed for it's variety of stalls and retains a unique old fashioned atmosphere. ... (posted by John E 2 years 83 days ago.)
Robert the Bruce was not really Scottish! Some unusual facts about Chelmsford.

Discover some strange and interesting facts about the town of Chelmsford in Essex. It's history may surprise you! Robert the Bruce was born in Chelmsford It is thought that Robert the Bruce was born in Writtle at Montpeliers Farm in 1274. This is disputed by some historians who claim that records show it was actually his father, also called Robert de Brus. Witches... (posted by John E 2 years 83 days ago.)
Struggling with your Business? - Need some new ideas? - Maybe this will help!

If you own a small or medium (smb) business in Chelmsford and don't know where to turn for help, then there are lots of possibilities available. Two of the best are Networking and the fantastic assistance which is available from Business Link, most of which is free. Networking In order to move your business forward, especially in these difficult times, networking is a... (posted by John E 2 years 83 days ago.)
Bishop's Stortford Golf Guide - Golf 'Fore' All Handicaps

If you are looking for somewhere to play golf in or around Bishop's Stortford, then you are spoilt for choice with some wonderful courses in the area. The full spectrum is covered from relatively easy 9 hole course through to 18 hole championship courses, all within a ten mile radius. There are also Driving Ranges and Golf Academies for those looking to practice or improve their game. If... (posted by John E 2 years 87 days ago.)