The Basildon Magazine's February 2014 Edition

The

Basildon

Billericay • Wickford • Langdon Hills

Magazine

See inside for Money Saving Offers, Prized Quizzes, Sudokus, Gardening & Health Articles, and more!

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February 2014 Edition Delivered Monthly to 20,000 Properties For enquiries contact: 01268 330 271 Unit 7 Durham Road, Basildon SS15 6PH

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Hi there, Welcome to our February edition.

Rain, rain, go away. I think we have all had enough of the rain. My thoughts go out to any one that has had flooding and hope it didn’t do too much damage. Here’s hoping the snow stay’s away, but if you do get caught with the snow or ice on your drive or steps then why not call Brown’s Fix N’ Clean to help you out.

It’s pancake day on the 4th March so get your frying pans and lemon’s to the ready. I for one will be flipping those pancakes for the kids and that includes my husband.

Danny Green’s fund is our sponsored charity this month and there is a monthly update for you to read.

If there is anything you would like to see in our magazine, then please get in touch, you can email us at enquiries@essexbusinessandleisure. co.uk , call us on 01268 330271 or write to us at Unit 7 Durham Road, Basildon, SS15 6PH Please log on to our website www. eblonline.co.uk to see all our Money saving vouchers, there are some great offers and new offers updated on a monthly basis. You can register for free for monthly updates of our vouchers.

Things you may find interesting...

Last month’s Quiz winners was: Gemma Johnston, from Quilters Close, Basildon, who won a party for 10 children at stay and play. If you would like the chance to win a mid week party for 10 children at the popular Stay & Play children’s indoor play centre, then why not enter this month’s quiz.

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What’s On Section Page 24 Creamy Mustard Chicken Page 28

Meet Your Local Businesses Page 30

Kids Quiz Page 32

Community Safety Update Page 34

Index

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2. Grapefruit

Studies indicate that eating grapefruit can reduce insulin levels. Lower insulin levels after meals can help your body process food more quickly and efficiently. This means that you burn more calories and store less fat.

3. Hot Peppers

Adding some spice to your food can speed up your weight loss. Hot peppers, like jalapenos, contain a chemical called capsaicin, which gives these veggies their heat and causes a spike in your metabolism. This chemical also keeps the calorie burn going hours after you’ve finished your meal.

4. Lean Proteins

The protein found in chicken, turkey and other lean meats takes a great deal of energy to break down. Therefore, your body burns a lot of calories during the digestive process.

Protein is also an essential ingredient in building lean muscle mass, which burns more calories than fat.

Get Healthy Easy Monthly Article 8 Foods that Increase Metabolism There are certain foods that increase metabolism. When you eat these foods as part of a low fat diet and combine them with a regular exercise routine, they can help you move one step closer to your weight loss goals. Here are 8 foods that will speed up your metabolism and help you shed the pounds.

1. Oatmeal

If you’re looking to jumpstart your metabolism, start your morning off with a bowl of oatmeal. This super food is rich in fat soluble fiber, which requires a lot of calories to break down. Eating oatmeal can also help decrease your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease.

5. Salmon and Tuna

High levels of the hormone leptin have been linked to slower metabolisms and weight gain. A good way to lower leptin levels is to increase your intake of fish. The oil found in fish like salmon and tuna has been shown to cut leptin levels and help your body process foods more effectively.

6. Low-fat Yogurt

Low-fat yogurt is one of the best foods to eat if you’re trying to lose weight and boost your metabolism. Yogurt is full of calcium and protein. It gives you the energy your body needs to keep going all day and helps you build lean muscle mass. Yogurt can also help regulate your digestive tract.

7. Green Tea

The caffeine found in green tea accelerates your heart rate and speeds up your metabolism. The tea also contains a chemical, known as EGCG, that stimulates the nervous system and helps you to burn calories at a faster rate.

8. Broccoli

Broccoli is rich in both calcium and vitamin C. These two vitamins work together to help you burn calories faster and more effectively. Calcium activates your metabolism, while vitamin C helps you absorb more calcium.

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Every year since the Crunch, I am asked the same question: Is it getting any easier to get a Mortgage?

And the answer is an emphatic Yes! Or maybe an emphatic No!! “Curiouser and curiouser”, said Alice.

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A proper Mad Hatters’ Tea Party, & as he himself remarked “You’d have to be half mad to dream this up” and, of course, he was right – or, perhaps, not!

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www.TheDannyGreenFund.org.uk Hospice.Emma Shrimpton, a trustee of the charity, took the gifts to Southend HospiThe Danny Green Fund would like to wish all tal and two of Danny's friends Liam Wilson and Charlie Cooper took the gifts to Basilof our supporters a very happy new year. don Hospital with Liam's parents Helen and We would like thank everyone who donated Robert Wilson. gifts for the children staying in Great Ormond Street Hospital over Christmas. Once again this year The Danny Green The gifts were delivered by The Danny Fund will be funding a day of research on Green Fund on Christmas Eve and were Danny's birthday 6th February 2014 at gratefully received by the children and the University of Portsmouth's centre of their parents. We have received messages excellence which will focus on a three year of thanks from parents who were very programme of brain tumour research. This grateful for the donated presents and research aims to support sustainable prowere touched that people were thinking of grammes of brain tumour research which is badly needed to improve treatments and them at this special time of year. ultimately find a cure for brain tumours.

We were overwhelmed by the number of toys that were donated by the community Tickets are still available for our Fire and and supporters of the charity. We are very Ice themed charity ball on 29th March at pleased to say that we were also able to Orsett Hall. There will be a champagne retake gifts to the children staying in South- ception followed by a 3 course meal, live end and Basildon Hospital's children's entertainment and a DJ. There will also be an auction and raffle. Single tickets are wards and Little Havens Children's

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Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Combine water with the reserved 2 tsp flour. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream, mustard, 2 tablespoons sage and the remaining 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce.

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The purpose of the event is to deliver important safety and well being messages to those aged 50 years old and over. The principles of the event will remain the same with presentations being delivered by Basildon Borough Council, Essex Police, Essex Fire and Rescue Service, Trading Standards and Papworth Trust covering specific topics such as home and personal security, home fire safety, consumer advice and bogus callers and falls prevention.

A limited number of free health checks are also being offered by Vitality on the day.

Spaces for the event and health checks are being offered on a first come first served basis. To book your space at the event and/or a health check contact: Rebecca Knight on 01268 294346 or email rebecca.knight@basildon.gov.uk

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In a new approach taken by Basildon Community Safety Partnership (CSP) a Crucial Crew event aimed specifically for older people is being delivered on: Date: Wednesday 19 February 2014 Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm Venue: Gielgud Room at the Towngate Theatre.

What to expect from the Health Check: • Check takes about 15 minutes • You will be asked some simple questions about your family history and any medication you are currently taking • Height, weight, waist measurement and blood pressure will be taken and recorded • A finger-prick blood test will be done to check your cholesterol and blood sugar levels • You will be given advice on how to lower your risk and maintain a healthy lifestyle

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Hayes Country Park Essex NEW 5 STAR DEVELOPMENT IN THE HEART OF ESSEX

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This established company has been in the leisure and residential park home industry for over 40 years, you can be confident your home is secure, in a well maintained and managed park.

Modern park homes for sale.

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• UK Home Exchange scheme avoiding the hassle of selling your home.

• No estate agents fees (Valuation and holding fees paid for you).

• Ideal for semi-retired or retired couples.

• Fully accessible for wheelchair users.

• 24hr shopping facilities close by.

• Pets welcome • Shop on site.

• Friendly, community atmosphere.

• All homes have full services, private garden and adjacent parking (block paved driveways).

• New health centre & doctors surgery close by.

• Local bus service stops outside the park.

• Beautiful countryside, river views and walks, golf clubs and leisure centres nearby.

• 10yr maintenance free on all new Lodges.

• Houses taken in part-exchange.

• Currently there is a ten month occupancy condition on the Park, but permission is being sort for permanent occupation.

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