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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.

Read the article and see how you can donate £10 to a less fortunate person this Christmas and provide them with a hot Christmas dinner.

Breathe Essex is a Yoga Studio with a difference due to launch in January 2013 at 1430 London Road, Leigh. Breathe Essex will offer its clients a unique experience of classes such as Hot Yoga, Hot Power Flow, Iyengar, Traditional Hatha, Pilates, Hot Pilates, Tai Chi and Meditation but to name a few. Breathe will have a state of the art heating system, highly oxygenated, heating the studio which benefits weight loss and detox. Facilities include Ladies and Gents separate shower/changing rooms. Visit their website to learn more www.breatheessex.co.uk For your chance to win a 10 Class Pass to Breathe worth £100, simply send in your contact details to: Oracle/Breathe Essex Competition, 39 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1BW or email info@oraclepublications.co.uk closing date 28th December 2012.

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Christmas Gifts With Christmas fast approaching ‘Beside the Sea’ also has many gifts ranging from signs using local wood that can be personalised and other such recycled materials such as slate and vintage cutlery to create wonderful chalkboards and hanging solutions. SIA Home Fashion is also available in the shop which includes beautiful picture frames, candle holders etc. ‘Beside the Sea’ is very proud to display & sell the art of local artist, Toni Lee. Toni paints on recycled floor boards using Farrow & Ball paint to create unique pieces in floral designs that can be ordered to work with your own colour schemes.

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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

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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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t’s definitely that time of year again.There’s a distinct nip in the air, Christmas decorations and tree lights are everywhere you look.

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Working on similar lines to compression clothing used by athletes, you can drop a dress size without having to give up the white and party nibbles. However, you can’t just go out to your favourite department store grab a pair of stretch Bridget Jones specials and expect to have the killer curves of Kim Kardashian or Kelly Brook. Follow my tips and you’ll be the belle of the ball, not Cannon and Ball…

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Money Matters

The financial implications of living and working abroad I

f you are employed overseas or planning to work abroad, a welter of financial implications needs to be taken into account.

First of all however, it is comforting to know that you will not be alone in looking for new horizons. According to the Institute for Public Policy Research (Source: Foreign and Commonwealth Office News, 1/7/2010), some 5.6 million Britons now live abroad permanently, with another half a million living abroad for part of the year.

But the Institute’s report suggests that many are under-prepared for the new challenges they face.

So before you go, it is vital to have a financial checklist sorted, and because the implications can represent a potential minefield, it is always important to seek professional, specialist advice. Many expatriates have come to regret not doing this, either because they unintentionally break tax rules or fail to take advantage of a financial planning opportunity.

Before going, you need to consider your status in the eyes of the UK tax authorities. As far as Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is concerned, you are considered to be resident for tax purposes if you are in the country for 183 days or more per tax year.

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As far as National Insurance is concerned, many expats end up with large gaps in their contributions history, becoming ineligible for a UK state pension when they retire. This can be overcome by making voluntary National Insurance contributions while you are abroad.

The moment you decide to move abroad is the time to review your financial planning. You will want to simplify your circumstances as much as possible and make your work abroad as financially rewarding as possible.

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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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Yr 10 students Grace Simpson and Leia Braunton’s competition design entries were so fantastic that they had made it into the final and their designs were ‘made up’ into prototype garments, which were unveiled at the awards ceremony. While the final judging took place, entertainment and a buffet were provided for all of the guests. Excitement mounted as the results were announced. Both Grace and Leia had jointly won the second prize of £100 worth of vouchers each, to spend in the Eastgate Centre Basildon. This is just brilliant news and many congratulations to them both. Grace and Leia had their photographs taken standing next to the models wearing their outfits on the catwalk.

Sian Dunmore – Textiles Department Young Creative Designer Award Congratulations to Antoine Pierre who won the Young Creative Designer Award sponsored by Ruark Audio.

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Grace Simpson's Outfit DECEMBER 2012

As part of their Graphic Products AS Level the students had the opportunity to design and make a concept model of a radio.The students began this stage of their Controlled Assessment in January 2012 and in February an industry specialist, managing director and founder of the prestigious Ruark Audio, Alan O’Rourke, came in to speak to the students about radio design and begin the students on their journey. Ruark Audio have recently won ‘What High-Fi Award 2011’, Editor’s choice award from ‘How It Works Magazine’ and 5 stars from ‘Live Magazine’, amongst many other prizes.

Alan’s advice to the students was extremely valuable, on conception of an idea to modelling prototypes and creating working

Concept model of a radio designed by Antoine Pierre

models. Alan returned to judge the final outcome in October 2012 in which the students presented their coursework, then explained their concepts for and the inspiration behind their designs, as well as show casing the final model.

All students worked exceptionally hard to produce their coursework; they also achieved a 100% pass rate for AS Graphics in summer. Antoine was awarded his very own R1 deluxe table-top radio for “a creative and a unique design concept”,which was presented by Alan at the 6th Form awards evening on 10th October 2012.

Lucy Walker – Technology Department Proud of our Students!

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