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Oracle’s competition this month has been kindly donated by ‘Beauty by Stella’ 1st prize win a fabulous Matis Smoothing Peeling treatment for the face and neck which helps reduce skin irregularities, wrinkles, fine lines, roughness and imperfections worth £40.

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Stella has been a local beauty therapist for over 20 years and consistently updates her knowledge in all beauty areas. She is fully insured and is based in Eastwood. Visit her website and see the selection of treatments offered. www.beautybystella.co.uk To enter simply send in your contact details to, Oracle/Beauty by Stella Competition, 39 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1BW or email info@oraclepublications.co.uk closing date 27 July.

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he urban fox, an increasingly common sight on the streets and in gardens of the UK, has evolved into a feral species that is wholly unlike its rural cousin.

Many in the rural community are concerned that conservation policies are becoming increasingly domesticated. What chance then do we have of managing urban wildlife?

The ‘Mr Todd’ of the countryside has an acute sense of smell and as a result, is rarely seen in the open but remains an efficient hunter. Similar to urban foxes, they can easily adapt to a more readily available food source. I keep hens and despite never having seen any signs of a fox near my home, still take great care to protect them from becoming Reynard’s supper after dark.

Southend Borough Council does not at present regard foxes as vermin and therefore has no official strategy to control the expanding population; rather it puts the onus back on homeowners to decide what to do should they believe a fox presents a problem.

However, as readers of Tennyson will know ‘Nature, red in tooth and claw’ is unsentimental and therefore keeps the population down.This is not the case in built-up areas and consequently urban foxes make up 90% of the total British fox population. I believe that without a clear policy to manage the burgeoning fox population and that, I’m afraid could lead to a cull.

The RSPCA has suggested the practice is a rural myth but a pest control officer told me last year that a colleague of his has trapped and released urban foxes. Gamekeepers regularly report that they have shot foxes and discovered them to have been treated by vets; evidenced by shaved www.oraclepublications.co.uk T H O R P E B AY O R A C L E 9

In the countryside, foxes are by and large regarded as vermin and, even after the Hunting Act became law in 2002, management of species such as red deer, grey squirrels, rats and now badgers, require an occasionally lethal approach.

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This leads to an issue I am particularly passionate about but again, hard evidence is virtually non-existent. However, there is mounting anecdotal evidence that people are trapping urban foxes and rather than destroying them, transporting the animals to the countryside and releasing them in fields or woods. I contend this is cruel and should be outlawed.

areas of fur where a drip or stitches had been inserted, or had amputations and, as one keeper put it: “It’s as though they’ve been wearing carpet slippers, they definitely haven’t been doing any digging or scratching about in the wild.” A farmer in Wales shot 14 in just one field and was astounded that each one didn’t attempt to run away, suggesting that they did not regard man as a threat.

Foxes are also territorial and a dominant dog fox will do serious injury to an interloper. Removing a fox from its own habitat and releasing it into a completely alien environment is almost barbaric.

If scavenging in an urban setting is all a young fox knows, it risks starving to death in the countryside where scraps left by humans are few and far between. Furthermore, disregarding the fact that nature itself is wholly unsentimental and those animals lives are shortened by disease and injury - well-meaning individuals patching up wounded or sick animals up and then chucking them into the nearest field could actually be far worse for their welfare than putting them to sleep.

Contact with people in their own homes, including attacks, has been well documented in the media and whilst no such incidents have been recorded in Southend, not planning for a ‘what if’ scenario could be as effective as simply crossing your fingers.

As a Conservative politician, one is always mindful that left-leaning folks like to see some, if not all of us as toffs on horseback, dressed in bright red, gleefully chasing defenceless animals to their death. It’s a convenient and often erroneous cliché. It also avoids the fact that, in the town just as in the country, we need to see beyond foxes’ looks and charisma and take action when necessary.

I’m not suggesting we have packs of hounds and folks in hunting pinks on horseback charging majestically through the Cliff Gardens but I would urge my colleagues at the Council to seriously look at the situation and develop a clear strategy on managing foxes. I would also very much like to see and hear Oracle readers’ ideas and opinions on what they would like us to do.

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Dubai is teeming with high end accommodation and there is so much choice, from luxury tents in the desert with your own plunge pool, to elegant beachside villas, and rooms with views over the bustling Dubai Creek, to fun-packed hotels like the iconic Atlantis complete with it’s own state-of-the-art water park and Dubai is extremely popular with Brits – with over 3 mil- Dolphinarium. The newly built Downtown Burj Dubai lion visiting last year. One of the main attractions is the boasts a number of excellent design hotels with views hot and sunny weather throughout the year. It has a out to the famous Dubai Fountain. coastline which stretches along the entire Emirate with long stretches of sandy beaches on which to soak You can shop till you drop, and if dad and the kids get bored at the biggest shopping malls in the world, they up the sun. can always visit the Olympic sized ice rink, or have a However, if all that relaxing becomes too much, there session in the indoor ski slope! are plenty of activities to keep you entertained.

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ince her Royal wedding, Kate Middleton sorry, the Duchess of Cambridge - has become a genuine style icon and she demonstrated this magnificently by being photographed in nude shoes.

Black used to be the staple shoes for every woman but since nude burst onto the scene these new babies on the block have rapidly become the shoes of choice that go with virtually every and any outfit.

Her sister Pippa was also spotted wearing soft pink, barely-there heels and since then Britain’s women have become nudists. Strictly in the fashion sense, of course! The celebrity world has quickly followed suit, with the likes of Victoria Beckham also daring to bare. However, it would appear that it isn't just because Kate wore them that has seen them flying off the shelves. Fashion experts are now suggesting that nude shoes create the illusion that the wearer has dropped a dress size, compared to what they would look like when wearing other footwear.

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Business exit strategy – Should I stay or should I go?

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ellers are not the only people to ask us for advice. One of the most common questions from potential new buyers is “what should I collect”?

That usually means “what’s going to make me a quick profit” so the answer is “you must decide that for yourself, I can’t guarantee how the market will change”.

Leigh Broadway in the early 1900’s with a trolley bus in the background and shops only on one side. Note the gent in the bowler too!

However, sometimes it’s a more general question from someone looking for a new hobby or more often wanting to get a youngster away from computers and TV. In this instance, at the moment, I would say take a look at local history. Local collectables such as the souvenir wares of the late 19th and early 20th C are generally inexpensive and can be bought in groups to get the collection off the ground quickly. Local postcards are also a great source of fun as well as giving an idea how an area has developed over the years. Who would think, for instance, that Victorian style crinoline dresses were still around in the 1920’s alongside flapper dresses? Take a look at postcards of Southend seafront in that period and there they are!

Just a small part of a group lot of local souvenir wares.

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“People can look online at a website, study a school’s prospectus or read an editorial but you can’t experience the atmosphere of a school remotely - you have to come in,” explains Thorpe Hall School’s Headteacher Mr. Andrew Hampton “That’s why we are combining our open day and summer celebrations and creating an event for all this year.

Thorpe Hall Day is intended for everyone including friends, neighbours, past pupils and staff as well as existing and prospective families and members of our wider community. For prospective parents, it is an ideal way to take that first vital look around but in a more informal and unstructured way.

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The Headteacher, Governors, Staff and Pupils of Thorpe Hall School invite everyone to join us on Thorpe Hall Day Saturday 7th July from 2pm until 6pm.

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2. Meanwhile make the maple sauce. Heat the cream, maple syrup and brown sugar in a pan over a low heat, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a gentle boil and then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 5mm thickness. Using a 7cm cookie cutter, cut the dough into 18 rounds. Place on 2-3 large baking sheets lined with baking parchment and bake for 8-10 minutes until pale golden in colour.

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Planning Your Architect submits the drawings to the Local Authority together with all relevant supporting documentation. A fee is due to the council at this stage which is payable on submission.The planning process takes a minimum of 8 weeks during which time your architect may liaise with the planners if required. Once the planners have assessed the project the decision is issued.

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Project inception

Assuming permission is granted, you are now in a position to deal with the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the development.The planning drawings detail the style, size and layout of the project, the production drawings show how it is to be built. Your architect will produce drawings that detail exactly how the scheme will be constructed. At this time all parts of the construction are considered, from the structural implications through to fixtures and fittings. Your architect should act as lead consultant, liaising with all other professionals, i.e. structural engineers and party wall surveyors.They will produce a package of information to send out for tender to a chosen list of contractors, which your Architect will help formulate

Construction Once tenders are returned and analysed, a contractor is appointed to carry out the work.

Depending on the size and complexity of work, a building contract should be used and signed by you and contractor and administered by your Architect.

They will oversee the contract and monitor the work throughout the agreed works period. They will deal with all statutory consents, certify and value completed work and ultimately hand over your completed dream project

Identify your brief and requirements; establish your budget, timescale and design objectives

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ntroduction by Head Boy & Girl It is a real pleasure to introduce this month’s article for the Thorpe Bay Oracle written by us as students. I have been at Shoeburyness High School since Year 7 and so have seen the many positive changes over the years all of which the students and staff have made happen. I have enjoyed my years at Shoeburyness High School and am proud and privileged to have contributed towards where the school is now. Here is a selection of students’ accounts which highlight what being a student at Shoeburyness High School is all about.

I have been attending Shoeburyness High School since Year 12. I had previously attended Westcliff High School for Boys.

The school has allowed me to study the subjects that I am interested in whilst giving me other opportunities to further my personal development. In my spare time out of lessons I have helped the school during its charity week for the past two years by managing the cake sales. I also took part in first aid classes as an extra-curricular activity. In my spare time out of school I play cricket for Eastwood and have done for the past 6 years. On top of this I also work in the family supermarket.

Shri Shah (Deputy Head Boy) – Year 13 I have been a member of Shoeburyness High School since the age of 11. The school itself has been imperative to my educational development and the support of the staff and pupils is astounding. I chose to study my A levels at Shoeburyness in order to remain a part of the community spirit and be carried forward by the ethos of success. I am currently studying English, Economics, Geography and Physical Education.

Outside of school I am a keen sailor and I have been fortunate enough to travel around the country and the world in order to compete in the sport that I thoroughly enjoy. I am a former National Champion and have come 37th at a World Championships. Without the shaping of the school I would not be the person I am today.

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I’m in the mock court trial at school and I play the role of the defence lawyer, I really enjoy it. We get given cases and we learn them and compete against other schools.

We have won the local heats and the regional finals and we are now going to the nationals in Nottingham. I would like to go into law when I’m older. I came from Friars Primary School and in school I enjoy English and Art. I do well in the subjects I enjoy and I think that is why I do so well in mock court because I enjoy doing it. The magistrates who worked at the court actually called me over and said that I had done an excellent job and I should get a career in law.

Leia Braunton – Year 9 At Shoeburyness High School there are lots of opportunities that include sport.

Since Year 7 I have been involved in PE from football and basketball to cricket.This year, in June, I collected my Jack Peachey Award. It was given in October for my help in PE with primary schools coming to play basketball at Shoeburyness High School.

From the beginning of Year 7 I have not looked back and have enjoyed it. This is because the structure here at Shoebury is good. Coming back to sport at this school you have a wide variety. I am a swimmer at national level and they even do swimming, with a school gala too. I also play football, basketball and cricket, so there is a wide spread of activities.

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Proud students of Shoebury High School

I enjoy music and am part of the school orchestra. I came from Thorpe Greenways Junior School. There are loads of clubs to get involved in. I am involved in the STEM leadership qualification which I have been doing since October 2012 and I find it fun.

I’m starting my GCSEs in Science and English. All the staff are friendly and there to help if you need it. I think Shoebury is one of the best secondary schools in the area. I am in the music academy and studying music next year as a GCSE. At Shoebury I’m in top set for most things like music, ICT, RE and many more. The school is an all-round brilliant school. I enjoy Shoebury so much I have never had a day off since Year 7! I have played rugby for 2 years at the school. I am also taking the opportunity to take part in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh scheme at the school.

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