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always feel that once February is over we can start to look forward to the Spring and Summer months ahead. It is also the time of year when we start to think about the garden, fences, outside of the house etc. Oracle has many local businesses happy to quote on any work you may need, so please bear these services in mind as they rely on your continued support.

Its Valentine’s month, Oracle has a very different prize for this month’s competition which has been kindly donated by Sweet Cheeks Trees. The prize will be a large sweet tree in any colour or your choice and sweets of your choice up to the value of £25. They are a local company and to get a better understanding of what they do, take a look at their website www.sweetcheekstrees.co.uk and then simply send in your contact details to: Oracle/Sweet Cheeks Trees Competition, 39 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1BW closing date 23 February.

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How is glaucoma detected?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the UK affecting over 1 in 50 people.

What causes glaucoma?

Glaucoma is caused by damage to the optic nerve head at the back of the eye. This is often, but not always, caused by the build-up of pressure within the eye itself. The optic nerve head acts as a junction for the million or so nerve fibres that meet at the back of the eye, communicating visual information to the brain. Damage to this optic nerve head affects the whole of our vision. If left untreated glaucoma can lead to blindness and the damage caused is irreversible.

What are the symptoms of glaucoma?

The onset of glaucoma is very subtle.Patients will only experience problems with their peripheral vision once they have lost over two thirds of their sight. It is therefore insufficient to rely on the symptoms of glaucoma as an indicator of the health of your eyes. The good news is that in most cases glaucoma is treatable if picked up at an early stage. This is why regular eye examinations are so important. Optometrists are well-equipped to detect the early signs of this debilitating condition.

Isn’t glaucoma an inherited disease?

One of the most common misconceptions with glaucoma is that it is solely an inherited eye condition.

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Nevertheless it can also affect those people with no family history at all.

During an eye examination an optometrist will perform specific tests to detect the early signs of glaucoma. Most patients are familiar with the ‘puff’ test which involves measuring eye pressure,but there are a number of other tests that are equally important.

For example, stereoscopic optic nerve head assessment and visual field screening. If a patient is deemed to have a higher risk of glaucoma (i.e. if their eye pressures are above a specified level or they have other suspicious signs and/or a family history of glaucoma) then more advanced tests may be required. These can be performed by a suitably accredited specialist optometrist (OpSi) or by an ophthalmologist at the hospital.

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t was a Monday night my first ‘talking shift’ I sat by the phone waiting for it to ring, by my side sat my mentor Angela reassuring me that I would be ok and she wouldn’t leave me. I had completed my training and had listened in on other volunteers taking calls but still I was nervous. What if I didn’t know what to say, worse still, what if I said the wrong thing?

talk he said very little but what he did say helped me to explore how I was really feeling he assured me that whatever I told him was confidential and maybe because he was someone I didn’t know I was able to tell him things I hadn’t told anyone else about what had happened and my fears for the future without being judged as weak or a failure. After a while he asked me if I ever felt I couldn’t carry on any longer no one had asked that before and it was then I realised that I had a lot of good things to live for and although at the moment I felt dreadful it would get better someday. We talked some more and he told me I could call back at any time.

I remembered a time five years ago when I had been a caller I had lost both my parents and my partner had left me for someone else, I was trying to be strong for my children and I didn’t want to keep ringing my friends who frankly were probably getting fed up with listening to me. It was a Saturday morning just before Christmas, I I never did call back but it was just enough to felt miserable and scared about the future . know that I could, he will never know how he helped me find the strength to get through that I felt I needed to talk to someone I opened the and lots of other days. I decided then that when phone book and the Samaritans number was I was in a better place I would find out more there I didn’t actually know what they could do to about becoming a Samaritan. help but I thought it was worth trying. A man answered the phone and I burst into tears he So now I was a Samaritan the voice at the end of calmly told me to take my time there was no rush the phone and I had completed my first shift I cried for a while and when I felt able I began to with the help of Angela who remained as my FEBRUARY 2012

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mentor for those first few months, today I have the support of my fellow volunteers should I need it and there are still occasions when I do but just like on that first shift I know they are always there for me.

But it doesn’t stop there we also answer e-mails and see people at our centre inYork Road Southend,we work with local organisations and visit schools to promote emotional health. We attend fetes and events and are always looking for different ways to raise awareness of our service.

Being a listening volunteer has been one of the most rewarding things that I have ever done.I am no longer as quick to judge and I have learnt how to really listen which I don’t believe I did before. Volunteers listening and helping My fellow volunteers are all ages from all walks of callers at York Road life they are amazing people who genuinely care about our callers and each other. we do. If you can spare a few hours a week to help them please call 01702 341777.

Listening volunteers are given training to actively listen to our callers and help support them Volunteer through times of emotional distress, our shift If you are over 18 and are interested in being a patterns are flexible as our phone lines are open listening or support volunteer or you would like 24/7. As a support volunteer you could help out to arrange for someone to come and give a talk with admin or fund raising there are many other to your organisation or club please contact us different roles within the branch. on: southendsams@btconnect.com We have a fantastic team of volunteers who work Or call our volunteer line 07999421768 in our shop in Hamlet Court Road without them we would not be able to help as many people as Or We are here to listen 24 hours a day 365 days a year: 08457 90 90 90 You can also Email jo@samaritans.org Or write to us at Chris, PO Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA to find out more about our organisation

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Planning

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he opening presumption with most projects tends to be that approval is required in some form from the Local Authority.

Actually permission is not always required but before we are able to deal with the intricacies of Planning Policy we first need to examine the importance of design within the whole development.

I can’t over emphasize the importance of good design. With the right creative input, from a suitably qualified professional, I do believe planning permission may be gained in the majority of cases that both fulfil the applicant’s aspirations and creates visually rewarding solutions The nuances of planning policy together with the often subjective views of officials and committee members do often produce confusing and seemingly illogical results.Design is by its very nature biased and individual, one person’s ‘design gem’ may be another’s ‘eyesore’ and regrettably ‘preference or taste’ effects the decision making process. To help overcome this potential problem it is vital to invest time and affort in the design process and demonstrate your scheme has been carefully considered to create the best solution possible.

Architectural design is not simply a case of providing additional or improved spaces. Design is creating an artistic solution to spatial requirements by combining form and function within a structure, which both enhances and improves the built environment. The success of this process invariably reflects the relationship between Architect and Client, the closer the understanding the better the result.

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Your Architect should help you develop your individual requirements and clearly identify your objectives.This brief should recognize the schedule of accommodation, the intended use of the property both now and in the future, style, appearance and of course budget.The Architect should not impose their views and design philosophy but should develop a sympathetic approach to the client brief to produce an original and unique design,however large or small the project.

Home owners in particular often have very strong views as to how they wish to develop and enhance their properties, style and form are usually fundamental to that idea.A skilled designer should be able to work within set parameters but still deliver a project that exceeds the client’s expectations. They should be able to surprise their client with ingenuity and creativity and produce a building or structure that the client themselves could not have imagined or conceived.When an Architect achieves this the design process is complete and the proposal may be presented to the Planning Authority.

Next month I will deal with submitting a planning application and provide a general over-view of the planning policy.Should you have questions,especially with regard to planning please email info@oraclepublications.co.uk

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Keep it Elegant and Simple You don’t need to wear a Gothic fantasy on your head.

Just because a hair style is possible doesn’t mean you should go with it. Remember, your hair should complete your look, not overpower it. Healthy Hair Looks Great - If your hair is in good condition and healthy, it will look good with even the simplest of styles.

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Regular trims and treatments in the lead up to your big night out will make a huge difference on many levels.Your hair will be in great condition and the ideal length for the style you are after. Planning also gives you time to consult and practice the perfect hairdo with your stylist.

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he Golden Globes, the BAFTA’s and then the daddy of them all, the Oscars... nothing beats the award season to bring out interstellar levels of glitz and glamour. Of course, fabulous frocks aren’t the only things that take centre stage when starlets strut down the red carpet.

Everything is under scrutiny when the flashbulbs go off, so I’m a big believer that a girl’s hair and beauty can make or break her look. Or, indeed, save a spectacularly bad dress!

A special event is about having fun.You shouldn’t have to worry about your outfit or your hair. A little bit of planning will give you a lot more confidence and ensure that you feel and look great.

And when in doubt, the classic LBD never goes out of style.

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Stay Comfortable Don’t stray too far out of your comfort zone. If you never wear your hair up or super-girly clothes, then you’ll feel pretty weird and it will show.That’s not to say that jeans and a hoodie are a ‘look’ on the big occasion.Try practice runs ahead of the event and see what works best on you. Get your hair done and wear your new ‘do’ to a party or night out.

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recipe of the month

1. The night before. Halve the oranges and squeeze out the juice into a large pan. Scoop the pips and pulp into a small piece of muslin and tie up. Shred the remaining peel and pith finely with a sharp knife. You can put it in a food processor but you will just get flecks in your marmalade and not strips of peel. Put the peel and the muslin in a pan with the water and leave to soak to extract the pectin and soften the peel.

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2. Put the pan over a medium heat, then bring up to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 1 ½ - 2 hours, until the peel has become very soft and should look slightly see-through. Carefully remove the muslin bag, allow to cool slightly, then wearing rubber gloves, squeeze it out to extract the pectin. Discard the bag.

3. Put 4 small plates in the freezer. Add the sugar to the pan and stir over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Do not boil until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat and bring to the boil.

Do not stir while it is boiling, it will rise up the pan. After 8-10 mins boiling test for setting point.

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4. Take the pan off the heat and let the bubbles

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his is the time of year Seville oranges come into the shops for just a few weeks. They are too bitter to eat but high in pectin (it is in the pips)which sets jams so are ideal for marmalade.

If you buy them and then don’t have time to make the marmalade put them in the fridge where they will keep for a few weeks or put them in the freezer for up to 6 months. A couple of tips : don’t try and make too much at once, the unboiled fruit and sugar should only come about a third up the side of your pan as it will rise more than twice that when it boils and granulated sugar works perfectly well but you can buy preserving sugar if you wish. Sterilise your jars by putting them through the dishwasher.

subside. Take a plate from the freezer and spoon a little liquid onto the plate. Push the marmalade along the plate with your finger. If setting point has been reached the surface will wrinkle and it won’t run straight back. If not put it back onto boil for another 2 mins and keep re-testing.

5. Leave the marmalade to stand for 10 mins, spoon off any scum on the surface and transfer to your warm sterilised jars. Cover with a wax disc and seal. When cold label and store on a cool dark cupboard. It should keep for up to a year.

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Money Matters It also makes good sense to review your investment portfolio to ensure that it is on track to deliver its aims. Check whether your portfolio is diversified and is able to withstand sudden shocks – given the current euro crisis, the majority of commentators expect volatility to continue.

Shape up for the New Year P

hew! It’s been another tumultuous year in the world of finance. Volatile stock markets, austerity measures and an escalating eurozone crisis have ensured that money matters have rarely been away from making the headlines.

It all means that now is not the time to keep your savings, investments and pensions shut away in the drawer (With the New Year) it is an opportune time to take stock of your financial goals to make sure they are still on track.

Take your pension plans The statutory lifetime allowance is to be cut from £1.8m to £1.5m in April and although this sounds an awfully big pension pot you might be surprised how many workers could find they are caught out by the limit – the NHS, for example, is alerting consultants and surgeons on what it means.

Indeed, people in their early forties or younger with a pension worth around £200,000 could easily find themselves breaching the limit by the time they come to retire.

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Remember that this year’s ISA limit is higher than the previous tax year –Remember if you don’t use your ISA tax allowance, you will lose it. The favourable tax treatment of both ISAs and Junior ISAs may not be maintained in the future and is subject to changes in legislation.

Other tax-efficient alternatives that higher earners might want to consider include venture capital trusts (VCTs) and Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) The underlying investments in Venture Capital Trusts and Enterprise Investment Schemes are usually held in very small UK companies. As such, there is a risk that any of these investments may not perform as hoped and in some circumstances may fail completely.

From April 2012, anyone investing up to £100,000 in a new start-up business will be eligible for income tax relief of 50 per cent, plus for 2012 any tax on capital gains invested in such businesses will be waived.

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