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Local Issues It’s good to give

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am very pleased to announce that from this month’s edition the new leader of the Council, Cllr. Ron Woodley will be writing a monthly article,keeping us informed of any latest developments the Council is proposing. Cllr. Woodley is very passionate about our town and wants this new Council to be transparent to its residents.

Oracle’s Gardening feature is back on board with a new writer, James Dalton. James runs a local landscaping business called, James Dalton Landscaping and is passionate about his work. He has given us some advice on how to cope with some of the torrential down pours we now seem to be having and what to do if your garden gets waterlogged.

This month’s Oracle competition is to win a pair of tickets to see ‘Thank You For The Music presents ABBA’.

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision triumph, hit stage show Thank You for the Music is coming to town appearing at the Towngate Theatre, Basildon on Friday 24 October 2014 – 7.30 pm. Please see the website for more information on this great show:- www.easytheatres.com To enter please send your contact details to: Oracle/Abba Competition, 39 Alexandra Street, Southend SS1 1BW or email info@oraclepublications.co.uk closing date Tuesday 30th September.

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Christmas entertaining made easy: The Holiday Inn Southend guide to throwing the ultimate festive party!

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s every good parent, grandparent, auntie and uncle knows, this is the crucial time of year when Santa and his Little Helpers are putting the finishing touches to all the toys for little boys and girls around the world at Christmas.

But why should the kids have all the fun? Christmas is for grown-ups too and just as receiving the perfect toy is important for children, having the best bash is important for adults.

At the Holiday Inn Southend, Hayley O’Connell is the popular hotel’s expert party planner and here are her top tips for the ultimate Christmas party.

“For me, the perfect party is one that lives on in the memory long after the last glass of wine has been sipped and the final mince pie nibbled. If you’re hosting your own event, the key is meticulous planning. Alternatively, you can come to somewhere like the Holiday Inn Southend,” says Hayley.“A party planner like me will help you to coordinate your event, meaning you’re still very much involved with the ideas side of things whilst the practical stuff is taken out of your hands, giving you that all-important time to relax and enjoy the whole process.”

a mixture of new and old friends, makes for a good atmosphere.”

Moderate expectations Rule number two is K.I.S.S – Keep It Simple, Stupid.

“Christmas is a time when people moderate their expectations.They don’t necessarily want something too fancy, but that shouldn’t be an excuse for serving boring food. You have to balance tradition with a bit of panache. Our amazing chef, Micky is offering customers a choice between Roast Turkey and all the trimmings, a delicious Roulade of Salmon, Spinach and Hake or a beautiful Vegetable Wellington.”

For any party, the music really matters. If your record collection isn’t exactly stellar, or wide-ranging, you can

The first place to start with is the guest list.“Try not to play it safe,” advises Hayley. “Mix the generations, careers and backgrounds. Different personalities and

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risk inflicting your musical preferences on your guests.

This is where a good DJ is worth their weight in gold.

“After a great meal and a good chat round the dinner table, we find that guests really enjoy sliding their chairs back and hitting the dance floor. Our Fire & Ice festive-themed parties have those two essential elements for a great Christmas party - terrific food and cracking tunes.”

Here in Britain, Christmas is synonymous with excess.

It’s important to be realistic and expect your guests to drink heartily but there should always be a limit, warns Hayley: “The office party is a great excuse to let your hair down and have fun at the end of the year but it is always best to err on the side of caution. Getting blind drunk in front of the boss carries all sorts of perils?!

What’s also really good about the Holiday Inn is that we have a secure, well lit car park, so if you do end up having one too many we can call a taxi to get you home safe and sound, allowing you to pick up your car the next day.”

Boredom is an often over-looked factor when it comes to enjoying a little too much party spirit. If the conversation is hardly fizzing at the dinner table, guests can feel their moods flatten.“Know your guests and seat them accordingly is a great rule of thumb” says Hayley.“Try to give everyone the best seat for their particular personality but avoid putting couples or best friends together. It’s also worth getting people to move around after each course. For a company event this encourages greater relationship-building and creates a sense of togetherness with colleagues you wouldn’t normally talk to.”

Finally, knowing when to let go is also important.You may have taken the principal role in planning the party but now is your time to kick back, relax and enjoy yourself along with everyone else.

At the Holiday Inn Southend you can join a Fire & Ice Party Night from as little as £24.95 per person or hire one of their wonderful function rooms for your own special event – that Hayley will help you make really special.

With the food prepared by expert chefs, using locally-sourced ingredients, attentive staff to look after the assembled company and the DJ ready to get them winding their waists to the bassline, you’re assured of a night to remember at the Holiday Inn Southend this Christmas, for all the right reasons.

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It’s good to give T

he majority of us get a great deal of pleasure from giving, whether that’s to our loved ones or giving something back to our local community. And an increasing number of business owners recognise that not only do they have a responsibility to support the community in which they are based, but there are tangible benefits to be gained from doing so.

One of the most important ways a company can engage with their local community is by supporting its young people: becoming a mentor, offering work experience and / or employing apprentices can make such a difference to today’s youth.

One of the biggest benefits is increased reputation. Well actually, that might be second to how good business owners feel when they are able to “give something back!” Staff will also feel motivated, engaged and proud to work for the company. And for many companies, being able to demonstrate appropriate levels of community support and engagement could even help them win contracts; social and environmental criteria is increasingly being driven down both the public and private sector supply chain.

Businesses are an integral part of the community where they are based, particularly if it is also the same community in which the business owners and many of their staff live. Southend needs thriving, profitable businesses if the borough is to continue to flourish. But equally, if a community is under stress from societal issues, it will negatively impact upon local businesses either directly or indirectly.

Businesses should be creative - community support isn’t just about issuing a cheque! Some companies may be able to offer specific skills on a pro-bono basis; or perhaps have surplus IT equipment or office furniture that a local charity, community group or even school could benefit from. Many companies offer their staff paid volunteering time; or employees might work together on fund raising projects such as a fun run.

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Stronger together

Businesses and the communities in which they operate are definitely stronger if they work together.

A new business award To encourage businesses to support their local community, a Southend Business and Community Charter has been launched which includes a rolling awards system to acknowledge and celebrate businesses that demonstrate appropriate levels of engagement.

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The project is designed to increase community engagement, ensure it is meaningful, and profile businesses that are making a difference.

To ensure that any size business can apply from a tiny business upwards, the award works to the ASTI system: Appropriate to the Size, Type and Impact of the business.

The first award winner was Moredge Canine Hydrotherapy Centre consisting of a sole proprietor and one employee. Jacqui Fry, proprietor of Moredge, impressed the Charter Committee with her commitment to supporting young people. Her one employee is a former apprentice and she offers work experience to students on an ongoing basis who invariably thrive under Jacqui’s watchful eye.

The award is available at bronze, silver and gold, and we want to see an increasing number of businesses proudly displaying the award logo.

Who operates the award?

The Southend Business and Community Charter is administered by the Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB) and supported by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Essex Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS), Southend BID, Southend Business Partnership, Southend Adult

Is it easy to apply?

The application process itself is easy and companies can apply at any time. But this is a robust two-stage award and businesses will need to allocate time to completing it and ensuring they meet the criteria. As Jill Poet, Managing Director of ORB explained: “We wanted an award to celebrate businesses of all types and sizes that are doing their bit to support the local community. But equally, we also want to help ensure that Southend businesses are robust, efficient and compliant, so that is why we have developed this two stage approach. It does mean a bit of effort is involved, but it also ensures the award has a great deal of credibility.

“All the information about the award is on the web site www.bccawards.org.uk/Southend, but I’m more than happy for anyone to give me a call on 01702 468387 and we’ll arrange for me to visit and explain how the process works.”

Community College and Groundworks Essex. All these organisations form the Charter Committee, and it is that committee which decides if an award is given and at what level – bronze, silver or gold.

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t’s 20 years this August since Pace Plc began trading as a private property management company in Southend. Looking back on the last two decades, the company has grown from a small family business to the wellknown and respected property company it is today. The team at Pace has worked hard to build a reputation for excellent customer service and an honest approach. Over the years, many local lettings and estate agencies have come and gone but Pace continues to go from strength to strength.

1994 – Property and Commercial Enterprises (Pace) Plc is founded as a property management company to manage a private portfolio of local flats and houses.

1998 – Pace now owns 100 residential

properties in Southend.

2001 – The company acquires the lettings business of a local agent and begins to let properties for third parties. The company is in a unique position since it now owns a portfolio of 120 properties. Being a landlord itself, the company truly understands the challenges its clients experience. As such, the company takes a proactive role in working directly with local stakeholders and decision makers to ensure the best interests of landlords and tenants.

2005 – Pace establishes an Estate Agency department with the aim to offer the same exceptional service experienced by clients of the PACE Lettings agency for those wishing to sell property.

2005 – Pace relocates to the current larger, modern offices on Southchurch Road.

2007 – Crystal Horwood is asked to rejoin the family firm as Business Development Director, returns to the UK and becomes a member of the NAEA. Crystal endeavours to improve customer service and grow the business. All senior staff are now encouraged to pass the technical training award and become members of the NAEA and ARLA. 2008 - Marcus James begins working for Pace as a lettings negotiator and Kelly Jenkins, is employed as an Accounts Assistant. Both Marcus and Kelly embark on a series of training

2002 – The company moves to a larger workplace in Westcliff on the London Road.

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courses and are encouraged to gain additional qualifications. Marcus is now the Lettings Manager and Kelly heads the finance department.

2010 – Crystal Horwood takes over the business as Managing Director and the company undertakes a re-brand to the current corporate identity.

2010 – Martin Ransom is employed as Branch

Marcus James Crystal Horwood Manager with a wealth of experience in the property and finance industries, including as Head of Operations for the London Scottish Banking 2013 – The company continues to embrace modern technology introducing a bespoke Group.

Lettings management application for use with 2011 – Pace offers Block Management to external iPads. customers for the first time, undertaking the running of blocks of flats and advising 2014 – Pace Plc celebrates 20 years in business.

Leaseholders and Freeholders on matters such as As one of the area’s largest lettings agencies, switching managing agents and reducing service PACE is chosen by its clients for its customer service, honest advice and most importantly, its charges. ethical approach to all property matters.

2012 – Pace wins a silver medal at the prestigious Sunday Times Letting Agency of the Year awards. Commenting on this impressive business The judges recognise that whilst PACE works hard milestone, Managing Director Crystal Horwood for its landlord clients, its success as an agent is also said; “Our clients know that with Pace Plc their because the staff understand the needs of the property sales, letting or management will run smoothly from beginning to end. This is critical tenant. in a highly competitive industry such as ours.

2012 – Martin Ransom is instrumental in setting up SEAL: the South East Association of Landlords. We’re looking forward to the next 20 years and The group is established to ensure Southend building more successful and happy landlords operate to a minimum standard when relationships with our clients and partners.” maintaining their rental properties. SEAL’s main objective is to work with Southend Borough Council and offer a real alternative to controversial Selective Licensing schemes.

2012 – Pace wins the Letting Agent of the Year

award from the UK Landlord Accreditation Partnership and attends a prestigious award ceremony in London to receive the accolade.

2012 – Having been a key member of the team

for some time, Lisa Clark is promoted to Residential Sales Manager as a result of delivering excellent customer service and achieving the best possible house sale prices for clients.

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t sounds like the beginning of a joke but isn’t. A middle-aged man walks into a hair salon, asking for a cut similar to a leading sportsman’s.

He gets it and is delighted. His wife, however, hates it and says it makes him look twenty years younger. So what’s the problem?

Adjust your hair style Of course, had the shoe been on the other foot, there wouldn’t have been an ‘issue’ - but then, just as you should change your wardrobe, skincare, and cosmetics as you age, you also should adjust your hairstyle.

Here are my top tips for fabulous age-appropriate hair no matter how many candles are on your cake, baby!

Confident & settled

In your twenties, you can be far more experimental and change your cut and colour almost to suit your mood and outfit but as you enter your thirties, the more confident and settled you begins to emerge and that’s the time to still be creative, but a little less wild. If you’re thirty-something, why not try a sexy, shoulder-length bob with slight layers and a wavy, tousled texture. The short length and angles make it sophisticated, but the bed-head texture keeps it sexy and cool. Think Cameron Diaz.

two options; going for shorter or much longer hair.

As the song says, anything goes. However, be careful because the wrong short haircut can have an ageing effect, but by going shorter on the sides and at the back, but heavier on top, will give you the volume you need to help balance out your features.

Look Younger

My advice for ladies in their fifties is simply this: shoulder-length and angled. Wearing your hair shoulder-length can actually make you look younger. Layered and slightly angled cuts help to soften your features. Michelle Pfeiffer is in her mid-fifties, has this cut and looks H.O.T. That said, a short hairstyle can look very chic on a fifty-something woman. Make sure it’s not too severe by keeping more length on the sides and top of the head. This diverts attention away from life’s little imperfections and draws attention up to your eyes - Dames Judy Dench and Helen Mirren are style mavens for this look.

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Café Masala dares to be different A taste of India with a contemporary twist

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s soon as you walk into its elegant, airy and modern dining room, you know that Café Masala is different. Although it has become a Thorpe Bay institution since it opened its doors eighteen years ago, this is not somewhere to soak up the night's excesses; Café Masala is a destination restaurant for those who appreciate great cooking.

The menu is largely based on classic dishes from the Indian continent, using only the best and freshest ingredients. Unsurprising it has won a string of accolades; including back-to-back British Curry Awards in 2007 and 2008.

During the balmy summer days and nights, not everyone wants some of the more traditional dishes, so a special seasonal menu has been introduced. Highlights include lightly spiced, succulent grilled lamb chops and Chicken Tikka Stir-Fried Noodles.

Vegetarians are also well-catered for with a Vegetable Biriani fit for a Persian king (where this dish originated), Chilli Aubergine and over ten other delicious choices.

With its modern, clean and contemporary décor, Café Masala could be called a ’boutique’ restaurant.

Certainly its modest number of covers create an intimate feel; making it perfect for an evening dinner date with your partner, a weekend gathering of friends or business lunch with clients and colleagues.

The main courses offer you a culinary tour of both the comfortingly familiar and completely unexpected.

Take, for example, the wonderfully named Rowgoonius range of dishes. Originally from Sylhet in north eastern Bangladesh, the base sauce is prepared using methi paratha leaves, with a little capsicum and a mixture of spices to make it medium hot, then garnished with fried tomatoes and onions.

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his month’s main issue is the new Waste Collection and Cleansing Contract and in particular the Council's long standing contractual relationship with Cory. The procurement for the contract was agreed in March 2014 (before my time). Prior to this a cross member working Party were briefed in September 2013 of the procurement process with suggested areas of improvement and value for money opportunities.

Companies interested in the new contract were invited to what are called ‘supplier engagement interviews’ from that process it was apparent that tendering for the new contract would be extremely competitive. Unfortunately Cory was not successful as a preferred bidder. I am aware that most of the Cory staff live locally and the Council will ensure that the transfer of all existing staff that are eligible under TUPE is undertaken with any new contractor to try and avoid job losses.

The Royal Hotel It appeared earlier this summer that there could be an opportunity to purchase the Royal Hotel.

Having looked deeper into the issue, there is only a small part of the property available on a leasehold basis (my feelings are well known about leaseholds and landlords). I have therefore instructed officers not to proceed.

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Popular pastimes Sea and Fly Fishing are very popular, there are restrictions in place on most islands to protect the coral, however on a handful of resorts it is possible to fish off the beach. One of these is the new family friendly Atmosphere Kanifushi, sitting 40 minutes via seaplane from Male.

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recipe of the month

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In the Kitchen with Judy Barden

1. Preheat the oven to 200c/fan 180/gas 6. Tip the 300g sugar into a small roasting tin and place in the oven for 7 minutes. Remove and turn the oven down to 110c/fan 90/gas ¼ 2. Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt in an electric mixer until frothy. Tip all the hot sugar onto the egg whites and put on high speed for 10 minutes until the mixture is stiff and glossy.

3. Using a large metal spoon, fold in the coconut

and half of the pistachios. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment and then spoon the meringue into 8-10 portions. Cook for 1hour 45mins, remove and allow to cool (The meringues will keep in an airtight tin for up to a week).

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4. One hour before serving place all the berries, lemon juice and extra sugar in a bowl and mix lightly. This will macerate the fruit so that the juices start to run. Whisk the cream and yoghurt until it is a soft whip and then top each meringue with a spoonful of the cream and top with berries and finally the remaining chopped pistachios.

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