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April 2013

ORACLE Thorpe Bay at a glance Est. Sept 2005. Circulation 5,100

Oracle Competition WIN! A pair of tickets for the ‘High Society’ musical, Cliffs Pavilion

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reat news! Oracle is now offering a new service due to a number of people requesting that the magazines include a classified section. Therefore, from May/June edition’s, Oracle will be offering this service initially free to all residents.

Please email your unwanted items to: studio@oraclepublications.co.uk sending a maximum of 15 words describing what you wish to sell or buy which must also include your contact number. This new service will be dealt with on a first come first served basis only.

Please see Oracle’s website for further details www.oraclepublications.co.uk This month’s competition has been kindly donated by the Cliffs Pavilion. Oracle has two pairs of tickets for Cole Porter’s timeless classic, High Society for the opening performance on Tuesday 21 April at 8pm. The competition deadline will be Wed. 17 April, earlier than usual.

The musical runs from Tuesday 21 April – Sat 25 May starring Michael Praed (Robin of Sherwood & The Sound of Music) as Dexter Haven, Teddy Kempner (Acorn Antiques The Musical and RSC’s Nicholas Nickleby) as Uncle Willie, Daniel Boys (Any Dream Will Do) as Mike Connor with Sophie Bould (The Sound of Music) as Tracy Lord. For more details please see the website www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk

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The feedback from last year’s event was outstanding including the following comments; Alun Finnigan - “The event’s organisers and supporters made this event enjoyable and their enthusiasm to make the event a success was evident! If you want a challenge whilst helping a great cause (with no pressure) and to run a beautiful course then I'll see you next year.”

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Clair Evans - “What an amazing event - never done anything like it before and it was brilliant. Lovely route, experienced organisers, great atmosphere.

Can't wait till next year!”

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he second staging of the HARP 24 will take place at Westcliff Rugby Club and Cherry Orchard Country Park on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd June. The event is open to competitors of all abilities and involves running 4.2 mile circuits through picturesque countryside. As well as giving participants the opportunity to get in shape for the summer, the event will raise much needed funds for the homeless of Southend. The first staging of the event last year raised the magnificent sum of £4,500 for HARP and the organisers are hoping to double that figure this year.

The event is aimed at teams of from 2 to 8 people but individuals are also welcome. The idea is to have a team member on the course throughout the 24 hours of the event which starts at noon on 22nd and finishes at noon on 23rd June. However, this is not obligatory and if teams wish to take a break, this is OK. Last year one team ran one circuit each, then partied, stayed the night and left the next morning!

The emphasis is on having fun while you run and completing the challenges of being involved for 24 hours and running in the dark on the shortest weekend night of the year.

Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne - “What a cracking race!

Excellent organisation and fantastic support from the organisers, nice goody bag and t-shirt, medal and a trophy for all finishers, beautiful course and a great adventure.”

So if you are a member of a sports team or club or some other organisation such as a business or community organisation and want to participate in a sporting challenge then visit the website at http://www.harpsouthend.co.uk/HARP24.htm

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Leaves of Life is a new public memorial at Southend crematorium, Sutton Road, Southend. A memorial to loved ones, a place you can visit to feel near to someone cherished that can help provide comfort.

Dedicate an engraved leaf which will adorn our tree – you can choose a large gold coloured leaf or a smaller bronze coloured leaf.

The price of your engraved leaf can include the name of your loved one with date of birth and death however a joint leaf can be dedicated with names only.

You can visit the memorial tree any time the crematorium is open as it is situated between the Chapel and Gardens of Remembrance in a serene setting for you to reflect and remember.

‘It is important for families to have dedicated space within the Crematorium grounds to remember someone by and Leaves of Life provides further choice in another area within the Garden of Remembrance for the Community to do this’ A dedicated engraved leaf may be purchased from £50 and will be displayed on the tree for 12 months with a renewable reduced fee for subsequent year.

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against which you can show off a ‘look at me’ accessory, be it an eye-catching necklace, over-sized watch, bracelet or bold-print silk scarf.

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n the current environment of low interest rates, low economic growth and modest but persistent inflation, savers and investors need to make the most of every opportunity to maximise the returns on their money. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) represent just such an opportunity; yet many people are wasting the valuable tax-saving advantages and investment potential provided by their annual ISA allowance.

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Figures from the Bank of England in December showed that the average Cash ISA deposit rate is just 0.65%. That a huge chunk of ÂŁ200 billion in savings is failing to beat inflation is a stark illustration of how this rare tax-saving opportunity is being wasted (source: HMRC September 2012).

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backdrop, whilst cash is certainly the right home for money that might be needed in the short term, ISA allowances might be better utilised by investing in a diversified portfolio of assets that have the scope to deliver higher levels of income and long-term capital gains and, in doing so, make the most of the tax freedom on returns. Of course, investors need to bear in mind that the value of a Stocks & Shares ISA may fall as well as rise and it does not provide the security of capital associated with a Cash ISA.

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outhend United Football Club will be hoping to make a late charge for the end of season play-offs with new manager Phil Brown in charge.

executive Steve Kavanagh believes the volume of tickets sold shows just how big the Club can be. He said: “It underlines the need for a new ground and shows the massive potential this club really has.

Brown took charge on March 25th and signed a deal with the Roots Hall Club until the end of the “If we can get things right and also have the 2014/15 season. The new manager, who took right facilities then that potential can start to be over from Paul Sturrock, is hoping his arrival can realised. rejuvenate the squad.

“We set a target of 30,000 since the very first day, Brown said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have after the win against Leyton Orient in the Area been given this opportunity. A lot of people Final, and within three weeks we had sold have been asking me about when I’m coming 27,000 tickets. back or whether I’d go down the media line.

“My intentions have always been to get a fresh “If half of the people who make the trip to challenge and fortunately, after meeting Ron Wembley can come back to us here at Roots Hall [Martin], the Chairman, I accepted the challenge then our stadium would be full and really here at Southend United with both hands. generate the resources to help us push on.

“We want them to give us a go and now the Hopefully we can go forward together. challenge for us is to truly capitalise on this “Football seems to have a lot of coaches and opportunity.” managers out there looking to get back into the game. There are an awful lot of managers out With Blues still to face Bristol Rovers and there, and by definition; the only jobs you get Morecambe at Roots Hall before the end of the are when the clubs are in trouble. Southend season, why not give the Blues Box Office a call United definitely aren’t in trouble. We’re just on on 08444 77 00 77 to book yourself a seat at one the outskirts of the play-offs and there’s still an of our two remaining home games. opportunity for us to get promoted.

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