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06 John Baron Political Update

10 James Blower The Savings Guru

14 Nature Notes

EWT Volunteer Neil Sumner

24 B.A.R.K

Garden Project

View from the Church 26 ACurtains | Tracks & Poles | Roman Blind Rev. Paul Carr

Blinds | Venetian Blinds | W On 30 What’sVertical When and Where...

33 Recipe

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36 The King’s head

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Club, Lions Club & 38 Rotary Round Table

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Union. As a committed Brexiteer, I was satisfied with this approach.

I was therefore disappointed when the Chequers Agreement was published, as it appeared to give too much ground on a number of fronts. It is in parts a complex set of proposals and briefings from Ministers and their civil servants confirmed to me three sticking points.

John Baron Conservative Parliamentary MP For Basildon and Billericay

First of all, the ‘Common Rule Book’ would hinder the UK signing free trade agreements with countries outside the EU by obliging imports from these countries to keep to these regulations.

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Finally, it remains unclear how the proposed ‘Mobility Framework’ would differ in practical terms from the existing ‘Freedom of Movement’ regulations, and whether it would allow us to end the current system of uncontrolled immigration from the EU. People voted ‘Leave’ for a controlled and fair immigration policy which did not discriminate on the basis of nationality.

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August Savings Roundup Will the Bank of England Base Rate rise and is this good for savers?

At the time of writing, the financial markets are pricing in a 90% likelihood that the Bank of England will raise the base rate from its current level of 0.50%. Base rate hasn’t been above this level for almost a decade – since March 2009. Back then, savers could earn over 6% for putting their money away for a year and 7% for five years. How savers would love a return to those days!

By the time you read this, we will know whether the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to raise base rate at its August meeting.

Last month saw a 6-3 vote against a rise and we expect the August vote to be a close call.

We have a nagging feeling that we may see another month with the base rate unchanged, with concerns about the economy and Brexit being enough to see another month of hold.

Regardless of which way the MPC vote, a base rate increase is on the cards very soon. Those with mortgages know that this means an increase in repayments – with those on fixed rates knowing that this only buys them time before an increase hits.

What does it mean for savers?

This was a question I covered with Simon Read in the Daily Mirror on 31st July. Roll back a decade and the interest rates on savings broadly followed changes to Bank of England base rate. Banks and

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building societies were often guilty of passing on rises to mortgage holders immediately and somewhat later to savers but there was certainly a correlation.

Over the past few years, there’s been a complete decoupling of any connection between savings rates and Bank of England base rate. The government has pumped money in to banks through its Funding for Lending and Term Funding Schemes which has reduced appetite from the larger banks and building societies to price competitively to attract deposits from savers.

The void has been filled by a raft of new banks who have entered the savings market since 2009. We’ve seen almost 40 new providers join the savings market in the UK. These banks have competed strongly on price and their demand for savings to fund their lending businesses has spared savers from even worse rates from the historic lows witnessed.

It is this competition and demand which is driving savings interest rates and we see little reason why this will change, regardless of any base rate rise, as it has been completely out of sync with base rate for several years. The larger banks and building societies still have more savings deposits than they need and we think they are likely to pass on little or none of the benefit of any base rate increase to their savers, instead using it as an opportunity to improve their profits.

Savers hoping for a base rate

increase to improve their returns are therefore likely to be disappointed.

Will the regulator intervene in the savings market?

At the end of July, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a discussion paper ‘Price discrimination in the cash savings market’ looking for feedback on various ways it could improve competition in the market.

Its chief proposal is to introduce a basic savings rate (BSR) to savers with easy access savings accounts and easy access Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs).

There is over £1.5trillion of savings in the UK and around half of this is held in either easy access accounts or easy access ISAs. The FCA has found that savers who have held their account for over five years are earning on average 0.82% less than those who have opened their account in the previous two years.

In the case of ISAs, the difference is 0.87%.

Given that 45% of customers have held their savings account for more than five years, a large number of savers are significantly worse off compared to those who have switched recently.

Contrary to popular opinion, loyalty from long term savers is not being rewarded.

We will be covering the discussion paper in more detail shortly in a blog on our website. However, we are keen to see savers share their views with the FCA – either directly to the regulator, or with us, which we will collate and provide with our response.

In the meantime, our top six best buys for easy access all pay between 1.25% – 1.31% and we are aware of over twenty accounts in the market paying 1% or more. If your easy access savings are not achieving at least this, we strongly recommend moving them to get a better return on your hard earned money.

Don’t wait in hope of a base rate rise or regulatory intervention improving the interest you earn!

Business savings rates covered and improvements to the website We’ve been busy making a number of enhancements to our website to help savers. We now cover business savings accounts – easy access, notice and 1 Year Fixed rates – including which types of companies qualify for these accounts.

The number of providers covered in our best buys has increased to six in every product category and we have also become the first savings website to provide dedicated coverage to 18 Month Fixed Rate Bonds with their own category. There’s more to come over the summer too!

The market can move quickly, so we always recommend that you check our website for the latest rates. At time of going to print, our best paying personal savings rates are:

Terms

Interest Rate

Provider

Instant Savings

1.31%

Paragon Bank

Notice

1.78%

Secure Trust Bank

1 Year

2.05%

Atom Bank and Bank of London & Middle East

18 Months

2.10%

Bank of London & Middle East

2 Year

2.20%

BM Savings, Hampshire Trust Bank, Investec Paragon and Bank of London & Middle East

3 Year

2.35%

Hampshire Trust Bank, Gatehouse Bank and Bank of London & Middle East

4 Year

2.51%

Secure Trust Bank

5 Year

2.70%

Bank of London & Middle East

James Blower Founder Savings Guru Ltd

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That’s all for this month. As always, this article is reproduced on our website www.thesavings.guru, with links to all the accounts and providers mentioned.

Have a fabulous August and see you again in September.

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• A quiz night was held to raise funds • Platinum Detail incentivised further donations with a free car wash • Groundworks were completed by Eaglestone Ltd landscaping at no charge • A team of volunteers painted the lengths of fence around the grounds • Others supplied bacon rolls, cake and drinks to keep everyone going on work days.

• Play equipment and a shed were donated The children and staff at the pre-school will benefit but many others have enjoyed the events and made new friendships.

This project is just one example of the ethos behind BARK. BARK is a community movement which aims to strengthen our community and improve things in our town.

Billericay Wishing Line.

This project challenges the community to pool

our resources and make the wishes of our elderly residents come true.

Billericay seemed genuinely inspired by this idea and there was a flurry of activity and some lovely offers and messages received when the first round of requests was published.

The Co-op and the library have agreed to help advertise the Billericay Wishing Line and a display will be going into the Co-op when the next round of wishes have been collected.

There are plans for a retro beer and singalong fundraising event for the wishing line towards the end of the year. Gather your vintage wardrobe now in preparation!

B.A.R.K’S WISHING LINE The idea is that wishes are gathered from older people and the community are challenged to make these wishes come true. Wishes are advertised in public areas and wishers and granters are put in touch to make them come true.

Other ideas Although these projects are great, BARK isn’t really about projects. It’s about individuals being inspired to do something for the benefit of another person. Small acts of kindness that spread through the community.

Examples could be: • Paying something towards someone’s grocery bill at the checkout; • Offering someone a lift when they are struggling with heavy shopping;

As this is growing, they are in need of a third person to help with the running of it. They are also ready to go into other care homes so more residents are able to make their wishes.

If you are able to help then you can contact us by email on billericaywishingline@gmail.com

• Picking up litter • Attending one of the free first aid courses • Donating books to the hospice • Giving a box of chocolates to a complete stranger!

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If you live in Billericay and want to join the kindness revolution, you are already a BARKER but let’s pass it on.

• If you have carried out an act of random kindness, post it on the BARK facebook page to inspire others.

• If you have an idea to help the community or town, but need more support, post it on the page to see if others want to join you.

• If you want ideas about acts of random kindness that you can offer, visit the facebook page to see what others have done.

• If you want more information, visit the facebook page to see what’s going on If you have not yet visited the BARK website or page, you can find them at: BARK- Billericay Acts of Random Kindness www.barkbillericay.co.uk

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The first BARK wishing line wishes were collected at one of the tea dances and at a visit to a housing complex. These have been initially advertised on the BARK facebook page but a dedicated facebook page will be launched shortly. The co-op and the library have been approached to hold the physical display in the future.

For more about B.A.R.K and to get To view the wishes, please log ontoB.A.R.K the BARK facebook revolution, page. involved in the Wishesjoin are encouraged from any older personmedia for an experience that they are unable to us on social here:

fulfil themselves and require a BARK to make it happen! This may be due to complex planning, not knowing where to start, change of circumstance, lack of manpower or Page not generally provide material items but focus on experiences. expertise required. We doFacebook Examples of- wishes so far are: Acts Of Random Kindness BARK Billericay Zumba classes Another tea dance Twitter a helicopter ride to go up in a hot@BarkBillericay air balloon help to declutter a house help to teach cooking Instagram evening meals contact with a dog @BarkBillericay to play guitar to an audience wheelchair taxi travel to visit family

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If you would like us to visit a specific care home or complex or have a wish from an older person to be added to our list, please email us on billericaywishingline@gmail.com Making small wishes come true one at a time.

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hn Lennon seem to be everywhere this time of year: “So this is Christmas ne?” I’d like to change this slightly: “So this is Christmas and what will rate that Jesus was born to be our Saviour? It is, after all, what makes ating and, just like those amazing events in the summer, it can be life but only if you make the time to enjoy the celebration.

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shown that our increasing of the Research local Churchhas Services over the Christmas period. dependency on social media means that many people are not getting the rest that they need – especially when they go on holiday. In fact, 2nd December - ‘Annual Toy Service’ at 10.30am free from workplace constraints, some people spend evenService more time on the web.

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Switching off is good for your mind: Psychologists suggest that the overload of information we get from using the Internet is changing the way the brain works. Memory skills are in decline and we no longer reason in a linear fashion, using sustained arguments, but, instead, think only in disconnected fragments. Many frequent users of the Internet confess to struggling to read through a chapter of a book. Switch off on holiday and, in digital silence, let your mind be at peace.

Switching off is good for your relationships: Holidays are an essential time to connect with those around us, whether a spouse, family or friends. There are many couples, and families, living busy lives who go away on holiday needing to have issues discussed, bonds built or even wounds healed. Yet, sadly, this may not occur because they are too busy staring at their smartphones. To put social media before talking to your partner or family is to make a tragic statement about what matters most in your life.

Switching off is good for your spirit: Some people have such an intense relationship with their smart phone that it can only be described as idolatry - some would call it an addiction.

We were created to relate to each other, and to God, and it’s all too easy for the digital world to get in the way of both relationships.

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BILLERICAY PUB SCORES The HORTICULTURAL HONOUR

“We like to think it is the perfect place for people to stop for a refreshing drink after a hard day’s work or a long walk in the countryside.”

A popular pub in Billericay has been recognised as having one of the UK’s best beer gardens after emerging triumphant from a competition run by national pub chain Vintage Inns.

The King’s Head was crowned as the regional winner of The Marvellous Vintage Inns Garden Competition for Essex. The contest, which began in April, aimed to find the very best spots in which the British public could enjoy their favourite drink in the summer sun.

The judges unanimously opted for The King’s Head thanks to its perfectly manicured displays, ample seating space and beautifully kept lawns. They secured a Fever Tree garden kit in honour of their achievement.

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Graham Bird, national operations director at Ground Control and a member of the judging panel, said: “The King’s Head is an outstanding example of what we consider to be the ideal beer garden. It is a welcoming space which is full of pristine greenery and seating – offering an outdoor area that delights both locals and visitors to the area alike.”

Vintage Inns’ collection of almost 200 pubs across the UK are renowned for their picturesque outdoor spaces where guests can enjoy a great selection of gins, beers and ciders in peaceful surroundings.

Other Vintage Inns sites across Essex include The Robin Hood in Clacton-On-Sea, The Crown in Colchester and The Fowler’s Farm in Braintree.

(L-R: Keith Baptiste, Kayleigh Anderson, Michael Breitsprecher (General Manager) and Jessica Baptiste from The King’s Head, Billericay)

Dating back to 1750, when travellers journeying between Rochford and Brentwood would stop at The King’s Head for refreshment, the historic pub offers a welcoming outdoor area for those looking to enjoy a quiet drink at the end of a busy day exploring the countryside.

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BILLERICAY ROTARY CLUB What another Spectacular Soapbox Derby we held on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7. Watched by 10,000 spectators – a record - and raising more than £30,000 for our designated charities.

Cheques for Medecines Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders), Barrow Farm Riding for the Disabled, Little Havens Children’s Hospice and Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline were presented to their representatives at a special invitation lunch at Reids resturant on July 2. Also represented were officers from the other Billericay service clubs without whose support the event could not run. And, hot off the press, the good news is that we will be staging the event again on May 6th 2019!

In addition, we have supported the Rotakids from Quilters and Buttsbury Junior schools with their specialised charity projects. Buttsbury Juniors, with money raised from their sponsored skip and our additional help were able to hand over a cheque for more than £4,000 in aid of Great Ormond Steet Hospital. Club members and the entire school were present when the cheque was handed to a representive from GHOSH. We remain active in other fields, not least annual Kids Out Day when we took thirty-plus disadvantaged children from Thriftwood School for a special day at Old Macdonalds Farm.

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BILLERICAY LIONS CLUB I hope you managed to come and see us during the Billericay Volunteer Day exhibition at the Library.

I also really hope you managed to come along to our 8th Billericay Beer Festival at Hannakins Farm Community Centre, and that you had as much fun as we did.

To mark the 100th anniversary of Lions being founded, local Clubs funded the creation of a Centennial Path at Barrow Farm, a purpose built riding centre (between Chelmsford and Brentwood) designed to make riding accessible for people with special needs and disabilities. The Lions Centennial Path is now fully open, complete with plaques commemorating our Centenary. We are sure this path will help to enrich lives through riding in a more natural environment.

For details of Lions events and tickets, or if you are interested in joining, please have a look at our website www.billericaylions.com

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