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April 2013

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Oracle Competition WIN! A pair of tickets for the ‘High Society’ musical, Cliffs Pavilion

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Please email your unwanted items to: studio@oraclepublications.co.uk sending a maximum of 15 words describing what you wish to sell or buy which must also include your contact number. This new service will be dealt with on a first come first served basis only.

Please see Oracle’s website for further details www.oraclepublications.co.uk This month’s competition has been kindly donated by the Cliffs Pavilion. Oracle has two pairs of tickets for Cole Porter’s timeless classic, High Society for the opening performance on Tuesday 21 April at 8pm. The competition deadline will be Wed. 17 April, earlier than usual.

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The musical runs from Tuesday 21 April – Sat 25 May starring Michael Praed (Robin of Sherwood & The Sound of Music) as Dexter Haven, Teddy Kempner (Acorn Antiques The Musical and RSC’s Nicholas Nickleby) as Uncle Willie, Daniel Boys (Any Dream Will Do) as Mike Connor with Sophie Bould (The Sound of Music) as Tracy Lord. For more details please see the website www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk To enter simply send in your contact details to:Oracle/High Society Competition, 39 Alexandra Street, Southend, Essex SS1 1BW or email: info@oraclepublications.co.uk closing date 17th April.

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The feedback from last year’s event was outstanding including the following comments; Alun Finnigan - “The event’s organisers and supporters made this event enjoyable and their enthusiasm to make the event a success was evident! If you want a challenge whilst helping a great cause (with no pressure) and to run a beautiful course then I'll see you next year.”

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Clair Evans - “What an amazing event - never done anything like it before and it was brilliant. Lovely route, experienced organisers, great atmosphere.

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he second staging of the HARP 24 will take place at Westcliff Rugby Club and Cherry Orchard Country Park on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd June. The event is open to competitors of all abilities and involves running 4.2 mile circuits through picturesque countryside. As well as giving participants the opportunity to get in shape for the summer, the event will raise much needed funds for the homeless of Southend. The first staging of the event last year raised the magnificent sum of £4,500 for HARP and the organisers are hoping to double that figure this year.

The event is aimed at teams of from 2 to 8 people but individuals are also welcome. The idea is to have a team member on the course throughout the 24 hours of the event which starts at noon on 22nd and finishes at noon on 23rd June. However, this is not obligatory and if teams wish to take a break, this is OK. Last year one team ran one circuit each, then partied, stayed the night and left the next morning!

The emphasis is on having fun while you run and completing the challenges of being involved for 24 hours and running in the dark on the shortest weekend night of the year.

Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne - “What a cracking race!

Excellent organisation and fantastic support from the organisers, nice goody bag and t-shirt, medal and a trophy for all finishers, beautiful course and a great adventure.”

So if you are a member of a sports team or club or some other organisation such as a business or community organisation and want to participate in a sporting challenge then visit the website at http://www.harpsouthend.co.uk/HARP24.htm

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Leaves of Life : A dedication in memory of your loved one

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he death of a family member or close friend is an emotional time but our bespoke crafted tree, set in the peace and tranquility of Southend Crematorium, can keep a memory of those loved ones as a dedication.

Leaves of Life is a new public memorial at Southend crematorium, Sutton Road, Southend. A memorial to loved ones, a place you can visit to feel near to someone cherished that can help provide comfort.

Dedicate an engraved leaf which will adorn our tree – you can choose a large gold coloured leaf or a smaller bronze coloured leaf.

The price of your engraved leaf can include the name of your loved one with date of birth and death however a joint leaf can be dedicated with names only.

You can visit the memorial tree any time the crematorium is open as it is situated between the Chapel and Gardens of Remembrance in a serene setting for you to reflect and remember.

‘It is important for families to have dedicated space within the Crematorium grounds to remember someone by and Leaves of Life provides further choice in another area within the Garden of Remembrance for the Community to do this’ A dedicated engraved leaf may be purchased from £50 and will be displayed on the tree for 12 months with a renewable reduced fee for subsequent year.

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demand for immediate internet access from all portable devices will increase, allowing more and more people to browse the net via their mobile phone. Other countries whose 4G is already up and running have already seen a significant growth in mobile usage.

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Natural Progression Judging by the above evidence and seeing how the mobile phone market is still growing at such a pace it isn’t difficult to see why so many businesses are now making their general websites mobile phone compatible. This next stage in the development of websites is a natural progression and those businesses who want to maintain a strong competitive edge will need to think seriously about updating their website to become mobile phone compatible in order to maintain their market share and be credible within this continually challenging technical climate.

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very year the fashion industry tries to recycle an old look and push it as this season’s ‘must have’. For years and some reason known only to itself, fashion was convinced we should all be rocking the cowboy look and repeatedly flooded the High Street with plaid, denim and faux Stetsons.

But, as the folk singer Mike Harding sagely put it, it’s hard being a cowboy in Rochdale, the spurs don’t fit right on your clogs and people laugh when I ride past, on our Alsatian dog.

For me, there is one wardrobe staple that never goes out of style and works with any outfit – the simple, crisp white shirt. Whether on a man or a woman, nothing beats the white shirt.

The key is its versatility. Ditching a t-shirt for a collar conveys a more sophisticated appearance and leaving a couple of buttons undone looks dressed-down and effortlessly cool. Frills and bows on a blouse add femininity and a touch of fun.This also makes a blouse a little more ‘dressy’, which means that it can be worn as a statement garment in the office or for a night out.

against which you can show off a ‘look at me’ accessory, be it an eye-catching necklace, over-sized watch, bracelet or bold-print silk scarf.

Alternatively, keeping things plain and simple allows you to show off a bold new hair cut or make-up without any distractions.What’s more, it is the perfect way to let your personality shine through.

Teaming a shirt with skinny trousers and high heels creates a clever mix of professional, assertive and sassy. The versatility of the white shirt or blouse is never more perfectly demonstrated, than when you pull on a pair of blue jeans, or wear it with a suit or belted skirt.

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Your ISA allowance – a wasted opportunity?

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n the current environment of low interest rates, low economic growth and modest but persistent inflation, savers and investors need to make the most of every opportunity to maximise the returns on their money. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) represent just such an opportunity; yet many people are wasting the valuable tax-saving advantages and investment potential provided by their annual ISA allowance.

There are two types of ISA: Cash ISAs are savings accounts where the interest is paid tax-free and Stocks & Shares ISAs, as the name suggests, allow investment into a wider range of stock market and other financial instruments. The attraction of a Stocks & Shares ISA is that both income and capital gains attract no further tax liability.

However, there are restrictions on how much can be invested in each type.

Figures from the Bank of England in December showed that the average Cash ISA deposit rate is just 0.65%. That a huge chunk of £200 billion in savings is failing to beat inflation is a stark illustration of how this rare tax-saving opportunity is being wasted (source: HMRC September 2012).

The reality is that the tax benefits provided by ISAs are best maximised by investing for the long term in assets capable of achieving capital growth and rising income. The likelihood is that interest rates will remain very low for a number of years to come and, regrettably, savers cannot even be sure that their Cash ISA account is achieving a better rate than a standard deposit account. Against that

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backdrop, whilst cash is certainly the right home for money that might be needed in the short term, ISA allowances might be better utilised by investing in a diversified portfolio of assets that have the scope to deliver higher levels of income and long-term capital gains and, in doing so, make the most of the tax freedom on returns. Of course, investors need to bear in mind that the value of a Stocks & Shares ISA may fall as well as rise and it does not provide the security of capital associated with a Cash ISA.

As well as considering the best use of this and future years’ ISA allowances, those who have already built up significant ISA funds might be able to improve the income and capital returns on offer.

A thorough review of an ISA portfolio by an experienced wealth manager can ensure that it is appropriately structured and diversified to help achieve immediate or future financial goals. ISAs should be a cornerstone of financial planning, but it is also important to consider them in the context of an overall investment strategy and to ensure that an ISA portfolio can be adjusted easily to cater for changing needs.

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