Thorpe Bay (July 2014)

Thorpe Bay

July 2014

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This month Oracle is helping to celebrate with a team of British designers at the Faux Workshop and Gallery in Leigh, 70 The Broadway, SS9 1AE. From the 27th June – 7th July you’ll be able to purchase unique and vintage inspired 1950s womens clothing, accessories, jewellery, toys, menswear and babywear by Love ur Look & Friends. The shop will be open from 10am – 6pm each day. For more information go to www.loveurlook.co.uk or call 0700 341 8471.

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Award-Winning 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is one of the hottest places to eat in Southend – And it’s about to get even better with the launch of a new menu!

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here was a time – such as in the era of Agatha Christie - when dining in hotels was de rigeur. However this practice fell out of favour as the 20th century wore on, possibly due to the culinary offerings of many British establishments whose menus barely changed whilst the rest of the country began to embrace cooking and cuisine from far flung places and then began to Anglicise it.

The balance slowly began to swing back to eating in hotel restaurants when the new breed of celebrity chefs began to look into new ways of monetizing their ‘brand’.

Menus regularly tweaked Of course, a chef can flip flop between different styles to remain relevant and appealing - but must also give each and every menu a tweak, in order to keep us, the customers happy.

Restaurant was awarded its first AA Rosette, which shows that we’re heading in the right direction and I believe what’s coming out of our kitchen is very good indeed.”

Local producers & suppliers As any food lover will tell you, that this all down to the quality and freshness of the ingredients that go into each and every dish. Micky and his brigade have focused their attentions on using local producers and suppliers wherever possible: “ Our meat is supplied

by Southend-based butchers John Lothian. For example, they make our burgers to my own recipe and using locally reared Gloucester Old Spot pigs to make our amazing Pork and Leek sausages.

Micky Walker may not have his own TV show or series of bestsellers in bookshops across the UK - but the Holiday Inn Southend’s Head Chef deserves greater awareness. The modest 52-year old is delighting customers with his take on Modern British Classics and promises there is more to come: “People do say that we’re serving the sort of food you wouldn’t expect in a hotel of this type.Although I’d say the menu is designed for all tastes, we are cooking for more discerning customers. Recently, the 1935

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Our vegetables come from a farmer in Saffron Walden and we’re always looking for new sources of great, local produce as the seasons progress. So in September, I’ll be re-introducing locally caught and shot game onto the menu.”

Heston Blumenthal With British tastes becoming more demanding and adventurous, customers at the stylish 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar can also expect some of the techniques and theatre served up by the likes of celebrity chef, Heston Blumenthal.“95% of our food is absolutely fresh and we’re investing in new kit that means we can create foams for dishes, ice cream in seconds whilst at your table and our own, homesmoked food. That’s why our new menu will feature Home-Smoked Duck with Potato and Celeriac Rosti accompanied by a Pear Puree and Pomegranate Dressing, plus our own Smoked Haddock served with Saffron Potato Salad, Crispy Quail Egg and Haddock Chowder.”

Trio of Duck Walker’s particular love of duck is reflected by the addition of a Trio of Duck (the breast, leg and a confit) presented with Beetroot Mash, Cavalo Nero Cabbage and Berry Sauce. “We’re giving our customers three different types and styles of cooking with one type of meat. As a result, you can enjoy the different tastes and a better culinary experience from one dish.”

Lovers of fish will not only be delighted by the afore mentioned Home-Smoked Haddock but also the 1935’s Salmon Mousse Ballantine with Lime Leaf Jelly and Pea Shoots. For those who enjoy the delicate flavour of lamb, then the meltingly tender Duo of Lamb (slow braised belly and a roasted rack) with Dauphinoise Potato, Courgettes and Mint Puree and a jus of Scallions and Rosemary will be well worth ordering.

“It’s definitely not‘ping and ding’cooking,”says Micky, “But there are times when you don’t want anything too fancy, so I’ve balanced the menu to look after all tastes and moods. And if there’s something you really want but can’t see on the menu, please don’t hesitate to ask. We go out of our way to accommodate people.For example, we had one couple who wanted to have some oysters with their meal.They were quite specific about the type and grade of the shellfish they wanted. We contacted our supplier and made an order but were sent the wrong ones, so we sent them back and re-ordered. Again the wrong ones turned up but rather than pass them off as the ones our customers wanted, we again rejected them. It took several more goes before we got the required oysters but we got the right ones in the end and our guests were delighted with them.That story and the new menu sums up what the 1935 Restaurant is all about; giving a better experience.”

The fully sound-proofed 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar - a reference to the year that airport opened as a municipal airport for the public - is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. To book a table, please call 01702 543 001.

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Flood defences, the wider issue.

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riends of Shoebury Common’s Peter Lovett wrote last month about his concerns over the proposed seawall to be built on Shoebury Common. He was, in fact, highlighting an injustice perpetrated by the former Tory-led Council, which chose to hold back a scheme essentially ready for planning approval last year until the eve of the local elections, in the belief that it would then be a done deal.

On behalf of the new flood forum, I attended the Development Control Committee meeting at which the scheme promoted by the Tory Council was passed. It is common practice for the Council to approve its own schemes, something that needs to be addressed, especially in the light of such public opposition to its plans. The ‘preferred’ scheme to protect Shoebury was passed and has since been described as ‘outline planning approval’, although this is now denied by the Head of Planning, Peter Geraghty.

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No provision was made for water trapped between the existing and proposed walls.

No provision was made for the effects of the bund on land drainage.

No provision was made to prevent vandalism on the beach huts, trapped between the walls, or the wall itself.

No relationship was drawn between the effect of the agreed lagoon plans and the sea defences.

No consideration was given to the effects of defective and bodged repairs to the walls at the Garrison/Gunners Park.

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No mention was made of a proposed contribution to the seawall construction costs.

No evidence was provided for the silt nature of the cliff slip soil stored at Gunners Park, for use in constructing the bund. A sample I hold shows the material to be clay.

No consideration was given to alternative schemes or public objection to the proposed scheme.

All this may now seem irrelevant in the light of publicity suggesting that the newly constituted Council will review the need for such defences, or at least re-visit the details.

But the matter still sits on a knife-edge and is further complicated by the rapidly submitted application from the Gunners Park/Garrison developer for hundreds more houses to sell, with only a contribution towards the seawall on the table. No social housing, no infrastructure improvement and properties probably not insurable when you consider the standard questions prospective insurance companies would ask about local flood risks and defences.

The walls at this flood plain site further west in Shoebury are in a lamentable condition, no plans exist to improve them and the liability of

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a former Garrison developer to maintain them has been bought off for the derisory sum of £120,000.

In the name of Great Wakering Councillor Brian Efde, sadly deceased, The new flood forum is born to provide an over-view of Southend flood risk, not just at Shoebury Common, not just to utilise the clay from the cliff slip, but through-out the Borough.

Consideration needs to be given to drainage, water table levels and the concreting of flood plain sites in order to make Southend safe.

Last August should have been a wake-up call, we can consider ourselves lucky that forecast storms died out before they reached Essex in January, whilst Somerset floundered.

The new flood forum therefore asks all 51 councillors to address the flood issues without bias or vested interests, through-out Southend and with serious consideration for the devastation potentially caused by a major incident. This is not a political football, but people’s lives, livelihoods and possessions, things that cannot be replaced by saying ‘whoops, we got it wrong’!

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urry connoisseurs reviews of the Shoeburyness institution on the world’s largest travel site,TripAdvisor, have earned The Polash a prestigious ‘Certificate of Excellence.’

In its annual Certificate of Excellence awards, the influential website placed the popular West Road curry house amongst its highest winners after earning a rating of 4.5 out of 5; based on its ‘consistently earned outstanding feedback from Trip Adviser travellers’ as their commendation letter cited.

It went on to explain that the award is ‘based on the quality of review and opinion you’ve earned on Trip Advisor over the past year’ adding that the influential website is ‘celebrating hospitality excellence around the world.’

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As curry has become as much a British institution as the traditional Sunday Roast, customers expect to be rewarded with rich, flavoursome and comforting food that looks and tastes exactly as they like it – even when visiting for the first time. On that basis, The Polash will tailor the preparation and cooking of any dish to your individual requirements. So, if you want your tikka to have a little more tickle, or a cooler khorma, you only have to ask.

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he ongoing and rather fabulous fashion for citrus colours shows no sign of abating and right now it’s the turn of orange. But why stick to tangerine tops, shades-of-satsuma shoes or ginger gilet when you can make a bold statement with your lippy?

The beauty of orange is that, believe me gang, there isn’t a skin tone it doesn’t suit. And as the summer progresses orange lipstick sets off sun-kissed skin beautifully.

Summer Look

For me, Summer is all about bright and I don’t see why you girls shouldn’t adopt a similar attitude to your make-up that you take to your wardrobe when the sun’s out or you’re on holiday. The beauty of orange is that you can team it up with your dressed-down, hanging-out-with-friends weekend look or give a sophisticated evening dress an edgy look.

Matte textures look ultra-modern and cool while glosses look juicy and hawt! Top stars and fashionistas, from Beyonce’s sister Solange to Cate Blanchett, Emma Watson to Jessica Alba have all embraced its multitude of hues.

Contrasting vibrant, orange lips with dark-coloured tops or dresses adds to your ability to create a stir but to help avoid people staring at your mouth, try adding a dazzling necklace or funky piece of jewellery around your neck.

Define Cupid’s Bow If you’re ready to give orange a go, try gently exfoliating your lips with a soft-bristled toothbrush or lip scrub before applying a smidge of moisturising lip balm. Next, consider lining your lips with a lip pencil.This will help to define your Cupid's bow whist preventing your lippy bleeding and making you look like a contestant in a mango-eating completion.

When it comes to applying the lipstick itself, it’s easier to apply bold colours using a lip brush first, before wiping on another layer straight from the stick.You’ll have great fun seeing which shade suits you at your favourite make-up counter and once you’ve chosen one, you’ve got the perfect excuse to buy some sassy new essentials to go with it.

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You can up the vamp ante by applying flicks of winged-out eyeliner teamed with matte eye shadow in the crease of your eyes to create greater contour and more of a come-hither impression.

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King of the Human Kingdom Hailed as Jolie’s in-camera comeback, she is well cast as Good Fairy Turned Bad by the betrayal of her childhood human sweetheart Stefan (Sharlto Copley), driven by his ambition to become King of the Human Kingdom that neighbours the Moors, an idyllic and tranquil land where Maleficent grows up, filled with magical forest creatures, most of whom seem to have wings. Ah yes, wings. They do feature in this film.

Stefan’s act of betrayal consists of him hacking off Maleficent’s wings which is the price of replacing the incumbent monarch whom Maleficent and her magical forest creatures (winsome fairies, giant animated trees) have defeated in battle. Plus she has a spooky ability to spout green and yellow swirly lights from her hands. And Angelina Jolie has very big hands.

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King Stefan goes on to have a child – Aurora (Elle Fanning), whom Maleficent proceeds to curse with the whole She Will Prick Her Finger on a Spinning Wheel and Sleep for Eternity deal so familiar from the original Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. But Lo! During the course of Aurora’s secluded childhood being cared for in exile by a trio of weird fairies (Imelda Staunton, Leslie Manville and Juno Temple), Maleficent watches over Aurora and comes to love her, regretting the curse she had previously inflicted.

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I have been a school governor for 10 years. First I was a school governor at Thorpe Greenways Infant and Junior schools and was proud to be a member of the governing body that oversaw the schools become a federation and work more closely together for the benefit of all the children.

When my daughter joined Shoeburyness High School 3 years ago I became a governor there and was bowled over by the sense of community generated by the school.

Being a governor of an Academy school like Shoeburyness High School means being a director of a company and trustee of a charitable trust. It is a responsible position and requires commitment and attention to detail. It also means that you need to be willing to ask questions, challenge the status quo and seek help and support in order to learn about the school and being a part of the governing body.

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By overseeing and challenging budgets, questioning and interrogating exam results and spending time planning strategy and working out how to develop the school further, we work towards the end result of creating a school that supports students and the wider community in which they grow and learn. Being a part of that, attending meetings and visiting the school might seem a bit daunting. Support and training is available to all governors and established governors are always willing to offer help and guidance.

Something to suit everyone There are so many roles to play on the governing body that there is something to suit almost everyone, whatever your interests or skills. You need to have a basic grasp of numeracy and literacy so that you can follow reports and the data that we use to look at school performance and after that it’s a chance to bring your personal skills and experience and use them to help develop Shoeburyness High School and Shoeburyness as a whole.

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