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ARP (Homeless Action Resource Project) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year and is this month’s local issues article. HARP do a fantastic job supporting Southend’s homeless and are asking people to remember those disadvantaged people during the approaching seasonal period.

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By HARP Homeless Action Resource Project Shaping up for the Party Season Hair & Beauty by Craig Smith

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"Supporters of HARP's Christmas Dinner Appeal for the Homeless"

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or the vast majority of us, Christmas means being surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. We’ll be spoiling each other with gifts and fine food. We will enjoy laughter in a safe, secure and warm environment.

Yes, Christmas can be a magical time for so many of us. But will we stop to think for one moment about others who are not as lucky, or as fortunate, as we are? HARP does, because so many people within our community who are disadvantaged and vulnerable need the vital support and lifelines that this independent Homeless Charity provides all year round, including Christmas time.

HARP’s Service Operations Manager Gary Turner explains,“Homelessness can be brought about by many diverse circumstances such as family breakdown, domestic violence, abuse, financial difficulties, depression, or mental illness. People who turn to drugs and alcohol then become dependant on these as an escape from the pressures of everyday life, also mostly they find are unable to sustain tenancies and therefore become Homeless. Homelessness can happen to anyone at anytime in their lives and this is usually brought about by unforeseen or tragic circumstances to people from all walks of life. HARP is the safety net for so many people who each have their own HARP is a comprehensive Homeless service based individual story to tell how they found in Southend and Westcliff that assists in helping themselves out on the street”. to positively turn around the lives of between 1,500 – 2,000 people every year. People of all age Gary continues,“When someone arrives at HARP’s groups arrive at the Day Centre, based in Valkyrie Day Centre their needs are immediately assessed Road in Westcliff, distressed and desperate for help, to ensure they receive the very best of help and this also includes many young people from within advice to address the issues surrounding their our local community. own particular circumstances. The next step is to arrange some form of accommodation for them 10 Years Service as quickly as possible to ensure they are not sleeping rough on the streets.Thereafter, through HARP (Homeless Action Resource Project) was formed in 2002 and this year celebrates its 10th help and guidance in ‘Meaningful Activities’ and Anniversary. Also, this year the Charity received the ‘Learning for Life’ programmes, HARP have Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services from the assisted thousands of people into an Queen’s Lord Lieutenant Lord Petre and this independent lifestyle for them to then move on represents the equivalent of an MBE for such and make a worthwhile contribution to the community. Breaking the cycle of Homelessness charitable organisations.

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doesn’t begin and end by providing a roof over someone’s head, it requires on-going support from a team of specialist and dedicated staff to ensure the transition from desperately hopeless situations, into an independent lifestyle, is an effective journey for the long-term benefit of an individual”.

More Shelters HARP has been working towards combining their Day Centre and Night Shelter services at the Darnley Hotel premises situated in York Road, Southend. The plans for their new building is to see the commencement of its refurbishment from January 2013. There will also be a Community Room, Training Rooms, Staff Offices, Medical Facilities and some further Emergency Night Shelter Accommodation. They are scheduled to open and commence service provision at these new premises in August 2013, although they still need to raise £400,000 to complete this project that will leave a legacy for Southend’s Homeless for many years to come”.

Gill Garwood HARP’s Chief Executive adds “HARP provides a comprehensive range of support and accommodation to help Southend’s homeless.

This includes providing more than 6,000 hot meals at our Day Centre each year, which is often the starting point for vulnerable people as a first step towards seeking help to find a home of their own and getting back on their feet. However, each Christmas HARP aims to bring the gift of hope to

Young Homeless

those who are homeless by providing a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to 700 homeless and disadvantaged people over the twelve days of Christmas in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This produces such a positive response from those in need who tell us that it gives them hope to know that someone actually cares about them”.

Donate a Dinner this Christmas To donate your £10 to provide a Christmas Dinner to someone less fortunate during the twelve days of Christmas please go to: www.harpsouthend.org.uk where you can make your donation online. Alternatively, please send a cheque made payable to: HARP Ltd. 117, York Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS1 2DL Ph: 01702 – 615000

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1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan140°C/gas 3. Dust the beef in seasoned flour. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-based casserole and fry the beef in batches over a medium heat until browned all over, adding more oil if necessary. Lift out with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2. Heat another 1 tbsp olive oil in the casserole and gently fry the onion, celery and carrot for 10 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fry for a couple of minutes, stirring, then return the beef to the pan along with the thyme and bay leaves.

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5. Remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the shallots. Turn up the heat to 180°C / fan160°C /gas 4. Transfer the beef and shallots to a 2.5 litre pie dish and cover with mash. Rough up with a fork, dot with the extra butter and return to the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Serve with seasonal vegetables.

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4. Meanwhile, put the parsnips and potatoes in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat and mash (or use a potato ricer), adding 75g of the butter and the cream. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a frying pan and gently fry the shallots until golden.

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