Oracle - Thorpe Bay (April 2011)

Thorpe Bay

April ‘11

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Local Issues Mission at Peaceful Place

Recipe

Roast Leg of Lamb in a Parmesan and Breadcrumb Crust

Oracle Motoring E(U)quality; but not as we know it!

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hat a great month ahead, with Easter and the extra bank holiday for the Royal Wedding.

With this celebration in mind Oracle has decided to hold another competition.

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Waitrose Southend and Leigh branches are kindly offering the chance to win two ‘Spring Temptation Hampers’ worth £45 each. Please visit www.waitrose.com to see the contents of these fabulous prizes.

To enter, simply send your name and contact details to: Oracle April Hamper Competition, 39 Alexandra Street,Southend,Essex SS1 1BW. The closing date will be the 15th April 2011.

I am pleased to announce that the calendar-girls, Risque Business,has raised a staggering £3144 so far and is still collecting for the Southend Bosom Pals appeal. Jo Curtis who master-minded the whole project would like to say a big thank you to everyone who donated their time and who purchased a calendar.

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Sun 10 April

Local Issues

Mission at Peaceful Place

By Celia Riley Does my bum look big in this?

16 Hair & Beauty by Craig Smith How are you planning to pay for long-term care?

22 Money Matters by Jacqui Moyies E(U)quality; but not as we know it!

28 Oracle Motoring by Stuart Winder Lasting Powers of Attorney 38/39

By Simon Smith Roast Leg of Lamb in a Parmesan & Breadcrumb Crust Judy ‘s Recipe Page

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It ain’t what you do… (It’s the way that you do it) Health & Beauty by Cris Ramis

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Better Luck this Time Cultured Club by Tracey Jones

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Color is always key and dictates the mood and attitude of the season. On-trend color is absolutely essential to get any look right. Ravens new colour palette is fresh and enlivening with limes, kiwis and soft denim blues, naturals, neutrals and flesh tones and a salient nautical and coastal theme of dark navy and lightened colours bleached by salt and faded in the sun and the sea.

The new, stunning looks are a ‘must see’!

The new 2011 fashion collections have arrived!

Breathtaking ranges from Gerry Weber, Frank Lyman, Olsen, Pause Cafe, Crea Concept and Fenn Wright Manson (seen on left) among many others. Pale and very interesting or svelte and glamorous for those big occasions, there’s a look in store at Ravens for you. (Look forward to the Frank Lyman appreciation day in late May).

Fresh, exciting looks for Spring at Ravens

Additionally, to complete the look, stylish fashions of superb cut and fit from many of Europe’s foremost designers can now be accessorised from a wide range of shoes, bags, belts and scarves to create a look that is uniquely your own.

Many of the brands are exclusive to Ravens in Southend. Major German and Italian designer shoe brands, including the likes of Josef Siebel, Toni Pons, Gabor, Van Dal, HB Shoes, Fit-Flop Gold gladiator sandals from Van Dal

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Gianni Conti, Ri2k), Passigatti scarves, Stephen Collins Belts and Dents accessories.

Men have style too There’s not a lot of point in being a Bird of Paradise - without having a Peacock under your wing! The man in your life may not have the condfidence to make the most of himself - but you can.

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Style to suit you Light, summer linen jackets and suits are fresh in from great labels such as Santinelli.

And, when you need to scrub up well and cut a certain dash, the innovative, incredibly well-made and beautifully-tailored suits from Without Prejudice use attractive, different fabrics that mean the suit is ready to make a contemporary come back – in style.

With five, fully-trained staff on hand at Ravens, you can always get the advice and help that you want when you need it. Friendly and enthusiastic, the staff share a love of looking your best and have the experience to help you create a look that’s right.

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Local Issues

Mission at Peaceful Place I

n the UK, with around half a million people with dementia currently living at home, many of us are touched by this cruel condition. For those diagnosed with younger onset dementia – under the age of 65 – life can be even harder to tackle, with families having to juggle care with work and paying the bills.

The Rochford-based charity Peaceful Place provides a lifeline to many Essex families living with dementia. The charity, established in 1996, runs a day centre five days a week, offering specialised help and support with the aim of stimulating its members mentally, physically and socially.

Enthusiastic, experienced and caring staff take members out on enjoyable day trips and to restaurants, as well as organising a multitude of activities in the day centre. The activities on offer include arts and crafts, music, Tai Chi, aromatherapy, cooking, quizzes, table tennis, snooker etc.

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Dan Lawrence, new Operations Manager at Peaceful Place, said: “Our mission at Peaceful Place is two-fold. Not only do we look after members in a safe, caring and friendly environment, but at the same time carers also get the opportunity to continue with their working lives or take respite. Working closely with community mental health teams, the Alzheimer’s Society and the Dementia Advocacy Service, you can be sure our members receive the best care, advice and support while they are at Peaceful Place.”

As a logical extension to its existing services, work is about to begin on building supported living accommodation in nearby Hockley to enable people to continue to live as independent lives as possible within the community. All too often, younger people with dementia are inappropriately placed in homes more suitable for older patients, where their needs are sometimes not met.

Peaceful Place still needs to raise £300,000 to complete its building project, with a view to operating from January 2012. To finance this much-needed facility, a series of fundraising events are planned, starting with a street party on the Royal Wedding Day, so don’t fret if your invitation has been “lost in the post” because:

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You are cordially invited to help celebrate the marriage of:-

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales & Miss Catherine Middleton at a Street Party in Thorpe Bay Broadway on Friday, 29th April 2011, 5 pm – 8 pm PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 4.30 – 5 pm: St. Augustines’s bells will remind all Commoners to proceed to the Broadway 5.00 pm: The Mayor of Southend, Councillor Ann Holland, will arrive and greet the Royal couple and her subjects.

5.35 pm: The Mayor will make a loyal toast to the newly-weds.

5.40 pm: Jig Dolls followed by Punch and Judy.

5.40 pm: Performance by the Southend girls and boys choir.

6.40 pm: Over and under balloon race and pass the wedding parcel competition between neighbours (those with odd house numbers are on the bride’s side, those with even numbers are on the groom’s side)

Music is being provided throughout the reception by the fantastic seven-piece rock and pop band Wheelz There will also be side stalls, a Ukulele band, food and drink, bunting and flag waving. In addition, a book of raffle tickets may have been posted through your door, these can be returned at certain shops displaying a sign in the Broadway.

All profits from the day are going to Peaceful Place.

OTHER FUTURE EVENTS:Saturday, 30th April 2011, The fantastic group ‘Heartbeat’ will be recreating the original sounds of Buddy Holly and the Crickets at the Westcliff Hotel. Peaceful Place will also be showcasing a virtuoso violinist – Joshua Mayhew of Southend High School for Boys. The party begins at 8pm.

Tickets are £20 including buffet.

Sunday, 26th June 2011: Pure-Nostalgia Classic Car and Retro Show at the Lawn, Rochford.

7.10 pm: 2nd performance of Jig Dolls and Punch and Judy

Thursday, 14th July 2011: Hair and Fashion Show at the Kursaal.

7.10 pm: Judging and awarding of prizes to the best dressed couple, page boy and bridesmaid by Rachel Riley of Countdown.

Saturday, 2nd July 2011: Moonlight Colourthon.

Join Rachel Riley from Countdown in raising funds for Peaceful Place.

7.40 pm: Bids close for the silent auction.

Raffle is drawn.

Sunday, 24th July 2011: Dogathon (sponsored dog walk and competitions in the park with prizes).

7.55 pm: The bridal bouquet will be thrown (all single women over 16 eligible to try to catch it – no fighting, please!)

For further information or to book any of the above events, phone Celia Riley on 01702 546476 or e-mail fundraising@peacefulplace.co.uk

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8th April - COOK Opens 48th Shop In Leigh-On-Sea

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OOK, the maker of remarkable frozen meals, is opening a new shop in Leigh-on-Sea. The COOK shop, at Units 1-2 Clements Arcade, The Broadway opens on 8th April offering a wide range of award-winning meals and puddings for your freezer that look and taste homemade.

Since its launch in 1997, COOK has been providing delicious food for those who don’t have the time or inclination to always cook themselves. COOK’s founding principle was to use exactly the same techniques and ingredients that a good domestic cook would use at home, so everything looks and tastes homemade.Today, nothing has changed and COOK continues to make its meals by hand at the COOK Kitchen in Kent. As proof of its handmade nature, the name of the individual chef who cooked each dish is printed on the packaging.

Because COOK’s food is blast frozen at -35°C all the nutrients and flavour are locked in so it tastes freshly made when it’s removed from the oven or microwave (all dishes can be cooked from frozen).

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Amazing curries such as Chicken Korma, Prawn Karahi, Lamb Dupiaza and Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Curry Meals serving four or more - perfect for families or entertaining friends such as Moroccan Spiced Lamb Tagine, Coq au Vin and Beef Bourguignon Children’s meals such as Macaroni Cheese, Cod and Mashed Potato, and Spaghetti Bolognaise and organic baby food For Special Nights In COOK offers a remarkable range of meals expertly handmade and prepared for you including Haunch of Venison with Crushed Celeriac and Roasted Confit of Duck with a Juniper Berry Sauce Indulgent desserts such as Chocolate Mousse Torte and Raspberry Pavlova Cakes for occasions including Carrot Cake, Chocolate Fudge Cake and Boston Brownie The Leigh on Sea shop is a franchise owned by Nicola Joseph and Sam Smith. Nicola said: “The team at COOK is passionate about making fantastic food that a really good cook might produce at home if only they had the time and we are delighted to be opening a shop in Leigh on Sea. Our dishes deliver a depth of flavour far superior to what you find typically on the supermarket shelves.

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We can help you with everything from canapés for a drinks party, to family meals, dinner with friends or simple suppers for one or two—just don’t let on you didn’t make it!”

Recently launched dishes include: Cheese Soufflés with Red Onion Marmalade £4.99 for two COOK has created what may be the world’s first frozen cheese soufflé – straight from freezer to oven and 25 minutes later a light, lovely soufflé with red onion marmalade! Made by hand at the COOK Kitchen in Kent using mature cheddar, feta and parmesan, the Soufflé pushes the boundaries of frozen food and is perfect as a delicious lunchtime treat or stunning dinner party starter. The soufflés sit within an edible basket of filo pastry meaning no ramekin or container is required. A spoonful of caramelised red onion marmalade sits at the centre of each.

Beef Wellingtons Prime fillet of British beef with a mushroom and brandy duxelle wrapped in a puff pastry lattice £15.99 (serves 2)

Risotto with Peas and Mint Arborio rice with petits pois, flageolet beans and a knob of lemon and mint butter £2.99 (serves 1) / £5.95 (serves 2) Cook’s Frozen Soufflé - The World’s First?

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Catering for a drinks party is always tricky. Some food is expected, but how much? Enough to soak up whatever drinks you happen to be serving, but not so much that mountains of leftovers remain.

Because you cook COOK’s canapés from frozen, you can always buy more than you think you’ll need and keep the extra in the freezer just in case!

COOK’s Canapés include: Chicken and Mango Chutney Filo Rolls - £5.99 Beef Wellingtons and Mushroom and Horseradish Duxelle - £6.75 Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fishcakes - £6.50 Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Tartlets - £5.99 COOK in Leigh-on-Sea’s opening hours will be Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm. For further information check out COOK’s website at www.cookfood.net

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Does My Bum Look Big in This?

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f I had a pound for every time one of my clients has caught sight of themselves in the mirror at my salon and uttered the immortal line 'Does my bum look big in this?' - I could have bought a Caribbean island by now and spending my days sipping rum-based cocktails while wearing loud shirts.

It's all about the right fit. If your clothing is too tight, it accentuates and magnifies all the flaws. But don't fall into the common trap of thinking shapeless and huge hides a multitude of sins - clothing that is too loose and baggy actually magnifies your size rather than shrinking it.

We all want to look our best, whether we're short or tall, slim or curvier. The secret of course is what you wear, and how you wear it.

And to answer the original question - if you don't want your bum to look big, then long jackets and tops that go past the hips all help to conceal heavier bottoms. Prints should only be worn on the top - fabrics with vertical lines or patterns are suited to those with a larger derriere.

'She's got legs, she knows how to use them' the furry-chopped rockers ZZ Top informed us and they were spot on. Dressing your legs right can make all the difference - whether you're a lady or a gent.

Always choose trousers that are long enough for you - if your pants are too short, it visually cuts the length of your legs. The longer your legs look, the slimmer they'll appear.

Onto the basics, choose darker colours for areas you don't want the eyes to focus on and brighter colours for places you do want to accentuate. Black and navy are very slimming and should be staples of every wardrobe. Dressing from head to toe in one colour also makes you look taller. Stay away from large patterns and look for vertical stripes - thin ones are best as they add to the illusion of height. Adding length creates the impression of a longer body, which helps you look thinner.

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But a key thing is to remember, and what Gok says is true, it's all about the confidence. If you've got it flaunt it. If you're happy with the skin you're in, let the world know it. Dressing to suit your body type is easy, fun and for those ladies and gents who get it right, oh so sexy!

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It is estimated that more than 20,000 pensioners were forced to sell their homes to pay for care last year (Source: The Telegraph, November 2010) and that number could be on the increase given rising care costs.

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Political Correctness gone mad?

Following a ruling by the European Courts of Justice, expect big changes to insurance premiums come December 2012. In their infinite wisdom, the ECJ has declared that insurers may no longer take gender in to account when setting premiums, citing the theory that this contradicted discrimination laws as their inspiration.

Risky Business My understanding of the underwriting process is that it is risk based. So why, when women live longer and are safer drivers, should they pay the same for motor insurance or life cover as men, who are a greater risk? Surely gender discrimination should be superseded by common sense in this case. After all, men don’t pay more simply because they are male; it is the associated risk of all that testosterone that carries the penalty.

answer is; nobody knows! Various - often angry - interest groups have been throwing figures around, but it’s all guesswork. Currently, the greatest differential is between young drivers.

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The general view seems to be that men will be charged a little less to insure their cars – up to 10% perhaps – where as a young lady can expect to pay up to 30% more. AA Insurance calculates that this will add an average of £400 to a young woman’s annual premium.

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ntroduced in 2007 Lasting Powers of Attorney’s (LPA’s) are now vital documents, but there are still many misconceptions, and questions.

“Why should I have one?”... and the biggest question of all: “why are they so important?”

Not everyone likes to read guides, so here we relay a real life story to put the subject of “losing capacity”, the Court of Protection and Lasting Powers of Attorney into perspective. We have exaggerated nothing, although at first you may not believe that!

anything on Jack’s behalf! Bank accounts and savings in Jack’s name and held jointly were ‘frozen’. The family was forced, at considerable expense, to instruct a solicitor for son David to apply to the Court of Protection for authority to access his parent’s money on their behalf. This required time consuming and confusing completion of up to fifty official documents. Three months later they heard that they had been unsuccessful, probably due to a minor error in the form-filling.

70 year old retired grandparents Jack and Pam were financially comfortably off when without warning, Jack suffered a stroke that left him with the mental ability of a child for the remainder of his life.

Worse still the Court of Protection appointed a ‘deputy’ in the form of a local solicitor to look after Jack’s financial affairs. Pam and David were shocked to discover that the ‘deputy’ ignored all their pleas and requests, he had his own ideas on what Jack would have wanted, and appealing the ‘deputy’s’ decision could take the family up to a year.

Jack was officially declared as “lacking capacity”, as he could no longer make decisions for himself.

To their horror, Pam and son David discovered that despite being married Pam could not act for, or sign

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Cut the prosciutto into long strips. Now take a piece of rosemary and a piece of prosciutto and push into each incision, leaving the tops sticking out (Anyone who has studded lamb with garlic will get the idea, if the incisions are not big or deep enough just go round with your knife again. Once you have fiddled with 2 or 3 you will get the idea and it becomes a lot easier).

Rub the olive oil all over the lamb and season with salt and pepper, rubbing in well.

In a bowl mix the cheese and breadcrumbs and carefully sprinkle all over the top and sides of the lamb pressing down well with your hands so that the meat is covered and the crumbs don’t fall off.

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his is a Sicilian recipe and works perfectly with lovely spring lamb, especially for an Easter lunch. The first of the season Welsh lamb is great and the slow roasting makes the meat very tender and the flavours of the rosemary and prosciutto work really well together. Savour the aromas when you are cooking this dish...the kitchen will smell wonderful.

Carefully place the meat in a roasting tin that will just hold the lamb and pour the wine and an equal quantity of water into the pan. Cover the whole tin with foil and bake in the oven for 2 ½ hours. For the last 10 minutes of cooking time, remove the foil, increase the heat to200c/fan 180c/gas 6 and roast until the top goes crispy and golden, watch it doesn’t burn.

Remove from the oven and rest for 20 minutes.

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Slice and serve with some small jersey royal potatoes and vegetables of your choice.

Enjoy!

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