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Welcome A very warm welcome to the first Castle Point Local Business Guide, a brand new innovative magazine for the Castle Point community. Our aim is to provide readers with an interesting and stimulating reference magazine that also helps put them in touch with their local business community.

With Christmas fast approaching we feature Christmas Events in Essex (page 6) and an article on What’s On in Castle Point (page 48) to provide some good ideas for great days out. In these days of austerity we also have some excellent Money Saving Tips (page 42) and a feature on the top 10 Ways to Save Energy this winter (page 52).

Advertisers Index GARDEN SERVICES, HOME IMPROVEMENT & CONSTRUCTION BUILDER / GROUNDWORKS

26, 29, 39

BUILDING SUPPLIES / TOOL HIRE

21, 33, 45

We have a regular local community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point, (pages 12-13) where we try and help re-home some lovely dogs that need a second chance. We also feature the Harbour Club, a specialist day centre for older adults with dementia (page 28), the Talking Newspaper for the Blind (page 8), the Indie Rose Trust (page 44) and an article on the local Cast and Crew Theatre Workshop (page 38).

CLEANING

34, 41, 51

FLOORING

24, 39

We also have articles on the History of Castle Point (pages 22-23), the History of St Mary’s Church (page 36), Food For Thought (pages 46-47) and an article on Niki Cornish, a local photographer exhibiting at the local Beecroft Art Gallery (page 54).

PLUMBING / HEATING

There is also our regular financial feature from our financial expert Martin Lamb from Joseph R Lamb Independent Financial Advisors (see centre pages).

FURNITURE REPAIRS

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GARAGE DOORS

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KITCHENS / BATHROOMS

4, 33, 37, 49

NEW HOMES

Inside Back 35, 49

REMOVALS & STORAGE

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ROOFING 19 TREE SERVICES

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WINDOWS

9, 25

FINANCIAL, LEGAL & PROPERTY SERVICES ACCOUNTANT 55 ESTATE AGENCY

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If you have any interesting stories about Castle Point or if you are a local team, association or charity that would like to be featured in any future editions of the Local Business Guide then please drop us a line at: info@ thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Centre Pages

We would like to thank all of our business advertisers for supporting our first Castle Point publication and would ask our readers to support their local businesses in order to help secure local jobs.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Please visit our website at www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk where you will find our latest guide on-line. Further copies of this magazine are available at all local libraries, the offices of Alpine Insurance in Hadleigh and Richard Poyntz on Canvey.

Please do not forget to mention the Castle Point Local Business Guide when contacting businesses featured in this magazine!

The Castle Point Local Business Guide Publisher Email: info@thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk Marion Irving – Sales Manager Tel: 07825 789690

INSURANCE 33 PAWNBROKER 53 HOUSEHOLD & LIFESTYLE CAR SALES / REPAIRS / MOT

39 1, 2,11, 17, 19, 49, 56

CATERING / CAKES

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CHILDREN’S VENUE

55

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

33

DRY CLEANING

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EDUCATIONAL / TUITION

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EVENTS

44, 49

FABRICS / CURTAINS

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FOOD RETAIL

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FRAMING / PRINTING HOTEL

3, 53 Inside Front, 14

JEWELLERY

43, 58

LOCKSMITH

18, 53

MOBILITY SUPPLIES

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MUSIC SHOP

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PET SERVICES / SUPPLIES

20, 43

PUB / RESTAURANT / TAKEAWAY 5, 14, 19, 21, 27, 37, 53

The Local Business Guide do not make any recommendations as to the fitness of the advertisers appearing in this publication to carry our their services and no recommendations should be deemed to have been made.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

All rights reserved. No part of The Local Business Guide Limited publications may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means either wholly or in part without prior permission of the publisher.

HAIRDRESSER / BEAUTY SALON

This magazine is published by The Local Business Guide Ltd

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DENTURE CLINIC

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PRIVATE HOSPITAL SERVICES

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Christmas Events In Essex?

Colchester Zoo’s “Magic Of Christmas” events start with a special opening event on Saturday 24th November. Why not join in the celebrations by welcoming Santa as he arrives at the zoo with his reindeer. Other events throughout December include “Mother Christmas Grotto Days,” pantomimes and late night opening. For the full programme of events visit www.colchester-zoo.co.uk Barleylands Farm & Craft Village. There is so much to do at Barleylands this Christmas. The elves are busy making Christmas decorations and are a little behind so need you to get crafty and help make decorations. Make your own to take home! Father Christmas will be in his log cabin and you can visit him and choose one of the magnificent toys from his toyshop. For full details visit www.barleylands.co.uk The Southend Festive Gift & Food Show at Garon Park will have hundreds of shopping stands varying from hand-crafted jewellery and shabby chic homewares, to assorted flavoured cheeses and exquisite wines - for children there will be a mother and baby reindeer to pet as well as a chance to meet the real Peppa Pig! The event will be held on 10th & 11th November.

Santa On The Pier Visit Santa and his helpers in Santa’s Grotto on Southend Pier, every weekend from Saturday 24th November until Sunday 23rd December between 10am and 4pm. Tickets cost £5 per child and include a gift and trip on the train for the child and an accompanying adult.

Pre-booking is essential, telephone Southend Pier on 01702 618747 6

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THE LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY

The Rayleigh, Rochford & Castle Point Talking Newspaper for the Blind T

his Talking Newspaper (Charity no. 278578) started over 30 years ago with help from Rayleigh Lions, who also provided the funds for the initial purchase of equipment.

We know that it’s relatively easy for those with sight problems to access national and international news simply by switching on the TV or radio. But it’s not always so easy to find out about local news and events.

That’s where we come in – we make audio recordings for those people who live in our areas and who may be blind or partially sighted.

Our recordings are now produced on USB memory sticks. We can supply special players for listeners who do not have their own.

Each month, our listeners receive two local news editions and one magazine edition. Those who live in the Rochford area also receive a copy of Rochford District Matters every quarter.

These recordings arrive in ‘Articles for the Blind’ yellow wallets. The wallets have return address

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labels and, once the listener has finished with the memory stick, it can be returned to us in the wallet.

We have our own rented studio at St Luke’s Place, Rochford and it is here that our volunteers make the recordings.

It is a FREE service.

Increasing public awareness is vital to us and we advertise our existence whenever and wherever we can.

If you know someone who would like to receive our service or if you simply want some more information, please call: Janet Berry: Chairman/Treasurer Ann Willis: Secretary

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Working for the Community

Can you help Re-Home a Dog from Acres Way Kennels?

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cres Way Kennels has been caring for dogs over 20 years. They look after both boarders and strays and provide a high level of attention to every dog under their roof. They take in strays for both Southend and Rochford councils and from members of the public.

endeavour to do their best to help you, should you find yourself in this difficult situation. Please note, that due to limited kennel space and resources, a fee is charged for this service. If you feel you may need to rehome your dog, please call the kennels on 01268 770402 between 10am and 3pm and ask to speak to Tom.

To accomodate the rising number of strays, Acres Way have recently rebuilt their kennels to hold 50 boarders and strays where every dog has access to a covered outdoor run.

Adopting a Dog

If you’ve found a stray dog in Southend or the surrounding areas, you should, in the first instance, contact Southend Council on 01702 215836. If you found the dog in Basildon, you should contact Basildon Council on 01268 533333 Sometimes, due to no fault of their own, people find they need to rehome their dogs. Acres Way are sometimes able to take these dogs into their kennels, and find new homes for them. They are visited by a large number of people each week looking to adopt a dog, and are often able to match dogs to new owners within a short period of time. This is far less stressful on the dog in the long run.

Their ability to take in dogs for rehoming is dependent on the number of kennels they have available at the time - space is limited, and they are required to keep a number of kennels free for any strays that may be found by the council. That said, they will always

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If you think you might be able to offer a dog a good home, the first thing you need to do is to go down to the kennels, select a suitable dog you like, take it for a walk and see how you get on. Some people and dogs just don’t get along, so before reserving a dog, the Acres Way staff would need to see if you suit each other. If you have children, or another dog, they recommend that you bring them with you, to make sure that everyone will get on.

Once you have visited the dogs, and hopefully found one that matches your lifestyle and expectations, a member of staff will arrange a convenient time for a home check. These are usually carried out within 2 or 3 days of your visit and take about half an hour. Once the home check is complete, you’ll be able to collect your dog. You will need to bring with you some identification showing your current address, and the £130 adoption fee. It may also benefit you to bring a lead and collar, but if you do not have one, they do have a number available for sale at the kennels.

Their staff will be on hand if you have any questions, and will be able to guide you through the adoption process. All the staff and dogs at Acres Way look forward to seeing you!

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This month’s featured dogs Bruce - Staffordshire Bull Terrior  Male / Age 2 - 3

Bruce has a lovely temperment. Ideally he would go with an experienced dog owner who enjoyed exercise

How to contact them Acres Way Kennels, Great Burches Road Thundersley, Essex SS7 3NE They are open 10am-3pm 7 days a week.

Visitors are welcome at any time during these hours - no appointment is necessary.

By email: contact@acresway.co.uk By phone: 01268 770402

 Jess - American Bull

Female / Age 1

Jess is an un-neutered female of about 1 year old. She is very friendly and very playful. We would recommend that she would go into an only dog family, although she is friendly with most dogs, and not with very small children as she is very strong.

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History of Castle Point The district of Castle Point was formed in 1974 following the merger of the Benfleet Urban District and the Canvey Island Urban District. The name contains references to the principal landmarks of the two areas: Hadleigh Castle and Canvey Point. The area comprises of four main districts: Canvey Island, Hadleigh, South Benfleet and Thundersley.

Canvey Island Canvey Island was originally made up of five separate islands. The name dates back to the AngloSaxons and means “The Island of Cana’s People.”

Archaeological evidence suggests that the Island was inhabited as early as 2,000 years ago in the late Iron Age but until the early 20th century when it became a popular seaside resort, it consisted mainly of agricultural land and offshore pasture for sheep.

It was also a site for salt harvesting, cultivation of shellfish and fishing and cereal production from Roman to mediaeval times.

In 1622, Canvey’s landowners instigated a project to reclaim the land and wall the island from the

Thames. The scheme was financed by Joas Croppenburg, a Dutch Haberdasher of Cheapside in London. Cornelius Vermuyden, a Dutch Engineer and relative of Croppenburg was called in to oversee the project and about 300 workmen skilled in the construction of dykes and other sea defences were brought over from Holland.

It was agreed that in return for their work they would be given a third of the land. The engineers successfully reclaimed 3,600 acres by walling the island with local chalk, limestone and the heavy clay of the marshes.

Two round Dutch cottages remain on the Island from this time. The first, on Haven Road dated 1621 is a private residence and the second, on Canvey Road (below) dated 1618 is now a museum.

Benfleet The name “Benfleet” originates from the 5th Century when the Saxons settled in the area which was then largely marshland. They named the area Beamfleote which literally meant “tree stream”as it was the area where the creeks from the River Thames adjoined the wooded area to the north.

There have been several other spellings have been recorded over time including Benfleota, Bienflet, Bemflet, Bamflet, Baunflet and Bewinflete. The current spelling was adopted at the time the railway service was brought to the area and a railway station built for the town.

One of the great historical events to take place in the area was The Battle of Benfleet between the Vikings and Saxons in 894.

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The Thames and other waterways made the area vulnerable to Viking attacks and Benfleet was used as a Viking base. However the Vikings were defeated in the battle by the army of King Alfred under the command of his son Edward the Elder and his son-in-law Earl Aethelred of Mercia. Subsequently a church was built by the Saxons in thanksgiving for the victory over the Vikings. St Mary’s church now occupies the same site.

Hadleigh Hadleigh has been occupied since approximately 500BC. “Hadleigh” is derived from a Saxon word meaning “a clearing in the heath.” Hadleigh is best known for its castle and the country park that surrounds it.

Hadleigh Castle was first built by Hubert de Burgh, the 1st Earl of Kent, who was a key supporter of King John.

The exact date of construction is uncertain, but it is believed the work was conducted around about 1230AD. Although De Burgh spent great sums of money building the castle, he was unable to enjoy it for very long.

In 1215. King John had given the area of land known as the manor of Hadleigh to Hubert De Burgh along with many other gifts. Hubert built a large turreted castle as a statement of his power but following quarrels with the king he was forced to return all his lands, including Hadleigh in 1239. The castle remained in royal hands, but it was not until the time of Edward II, nearly 100 years later, that the king began to use the castle as a royal residence.

Edward III saw the strategic importance of Hadleigh Castle as it was ideally situated as a base for defending the Thames estuary against French raids during the Hundred Years War. Edward’s claim to the French throne had led to war with France and he needed a suitable defence of the Thames estuary. This led the king to refurbishing and extending Hadleigh Castle. Edward III’s successors however, took little interest in the castle as a

residence and it was leased to a succession of tenants before being sold to Lord Riche in 1551, who sold it off as building materials.

Thundersley Thundersley was at one time a place of great local importance, as being densely wooded, it was one of the hunting grounds of royalty. Like Benfleet and Hadleigh, the name of Thundersley is Saxon, for it is believed that at, or near, the place where the church now stands there was a grove for the worship of the god Thunor or Thor. Hence the name ‘Thorleg’, meaning the clearing dedicated to the god Thor.

Daws Heath Daws Heath was named after Philip Dawe who held land there in the late 13th century. This was a patch of heath and scrub entirely encircled by woods. The area was a thriving woodland industry and the wood charcoal produced was noted for its quality and was used in the manufacture of gunpowder. During the 19th century, Daws Heath was notorious as the haunt of smugglers and thieves. It was a remote and forbidding place and its proximity to Hadleigh, Leigh-on-Sea and Canvey Creek made it a good landing spot for smugglers.

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Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to unlock your child’s potential, building their confidence and independent study skills.

Contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment.

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Natural Stone Driveways & Patios Landscaping Fencing & Brick Walls Operated Digger Hire

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Working for the Community

The Harbour Club T

he Harbour Club is a ‘not-for-profit’ social enterprise located in Battlesbridge, which provides a high quality specialist day service centre for adults aged over 65 living with dementia in the local community.

The centre opened its doors in May 2011 and was founded by the current Director of Service, Jane Bussell, an Occupational Therapist, in memory of her late father who had dementia. It was the experience of helping her mum care for him and “Many thanks for the wonderful days that dad was able to spend at The Harbour Club, I know he enjoyed being there, it was the one day of the week when he was motivated to get ready and go out in the morning. The few hours respite I gained knowing he was in safe hands was much appreciated.” Steve – Wickford her professional experience of working in the community and a desire to try to improve the quality of life for others which led her to develop this service specifically for older people with dementia.

The club is a happy place and has a high staff to member ratio. All Therapy Staff have completed dementia awareness training and been instructed on the principles of client centred dementia care.

a sense of self-worth and improving quality of life.

While members are enjoying their day at the club, their carers also benefit enabling them to enjoy some well-earned respite, in the knowledge that their loved one is in good hands in a safe caring environment.

To find out more details about attending the Harbour Club, please contact them on the number below or by email.

The Harbour Club is located in the Battlesbridge Free Church Hall on Hawk Hill and is open 09.30 – 15.30 Tuesdays to Thursdays.

The Harbour Club, Administration Office, 16 Hemmells, Basildon, Essex SS15 6ED Telephone: 07788 619 452 E: info@theharbourclub.org.uk www.theharbourclub.org.uk

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THE LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY

Money Guidance

by Martin Lamb Dip. PFS Certs C11 (MP & ER)

T

here are two stories that have appeared widely in the media lately that you will continue to read and hear about. The first is that of ‘Workplace Pensions’ , the second is of changes to retail financial services legislation that will mean fees will replace commission as the method of payment for financial advice.

There already seem to be misunderstandings about these, and much of what I have seen in the media is incorrect or misleading.

It is true that Workplace Pensions that operate via ‘auto enrolment’ went live this month, however the Government are phasing in their introduction over a period of six years, starting with the very largest employers. For smaller employers the final phasing in date with contributions at the full level is not until October 2018, however many employers may choose to offer it ahead of the deadlines. Employees will be Automatically enrolled once the employer scheme goes live and will usually have their contributions matched by the employer, up to 4% of salary once the phasing in is complete. Whilst there are numerous points of detail to consider for both staff and employers, it is important that you are aware of your ‘staging dates’ to make employers comply with the new legislation.

Should you not wish to join the scheme you will have to notify your scheme administrator in writing, and every three years your employer will re- enrol you for which you would have to opt out again if you did not wish to join.

We believe the new Auto enrolment pensions will dramatically change the face of the Personal Pension market and offer opportunities to save for retirement that should not be ignored.

At Joseph Lamb we have created a new business unit that will be assisting employers in the setting up and management of auto enrolment schemes, we have already provided well received seminars on the subject and can provide an e mail ‘news’ service and fact sheets that will keep you up to date with your specific responsibilities if you are an employer. Please email us at workplacepensions@josephlamb.co.uk to subscribe to the service.

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I now turn to the changes within the rules that control how financial advisers operate. The new rules come into effect no later than January 1st next year and have four main objectives.

1 To improve the quality of advice by increasing the minimum qualification requirements for all advisers;

2 To finally remove product and provider bias by banning commission and replacing it with ‘adviser charging’

3 To re-define the term ‘Independent Advice’

4 To improve the financial stability of adviser firms by forcing them to have more capital in their business (not now effective until Jan 2015) We think these changes will radically alter the current advice market place. Already most High Street banks have announced they are pulling out of selling investment products, and many experienced Independent Financial Advisers cannot meet the new requirements and may well close their businesses or merge with larger firms. We are delighted to announce that we have already launched our new business model that meets the new regulations.

We have revamped our fee structure to meet the new competitive challenge of the review, and despite what the media say, in the majority of cases you will NOT need to pay just to walk through our door. Our first consultation will continue to be free, and normally our charges, which incidentally in most cases will be lower than before, can still be met by any products you buy, but on terms agreed by you, not set by a product provider.

If you want to know more about the’ Retail Distribution Review’ please go to our website, if your existing adviser is leaving the industry we would love to welcome you as a new client.

Martin Lamb, Managing Director of Joseph R Lamb Independent Financial Advisers Ltd. This article does not constitute investment advice, readers should seek an assessment of their needs and requirements before making any decisions based on the content of this article

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History of St Mary’s Church If you have walked past St Mary’s Church a thousand times and never given a thought to its history, you may be surprised to know that people have been worshipping on or near the site for around 1,100 years.

western tower was then added in the 1300s.

Further changes were made in the 1400s which included the beautiful timber south porch.

In 1706 the existing timber framed porch was taken down and replaced by the present spirelet.

Between 1890 and 1949, Sir Charles Archibald Nicholson became involved in St Mary’s as its architect. He was one of the greatest church architects of his period and was also responsible for seven cathedrals. The church is adorned with a host of tasteful fittings and furnishings designed by him including the pulpit, font cover and the organ loft.

Stained Glass Windows

Saxons Christianity in Benfleet can be traced back to the 600s when it is believed to have been brought to the area by a missionary to the East Saxons - St Cedd. Later, in around 893-894AD, it is believed that a Saxon church was built on the current site of St Mary’s to give thanks to God for the victory of King Alfred the Great’s army against the Vikings at the Battle of Benfleet. It is possible that some ancient foundations uncovered in the churchyard may have formed part of this or an even earlier building.

Normans It was probably about 1067 when a small Norman church was built, the west wall of which still remains as part of the present Nave. This church was then heightened and extended in the 1100s and the 36

A host of characters from the Bible and the history of Christianity look out at us from the stained glass in the windows. Much of the stained glass is from the 20th Century and was designed by the brother of Sir Charles Nicholson - Mr A.K Nicholson.

The windows are well worth taking the time to examine.

Churchyard In the large tree shaped churchyard are a few box like chest-tombs and several eighteenth century headstones. Rising out of the attractive churchyard are the rugged walls of South Benfleet’s ancient church. Even in these present times, changes are still being made to the church to enhance the building for local residents. Each year more snowdrop, crocus and daffodil bulbs are planted around the churchyard, painting a spectacular picture in the Spring.

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Working for the Community

Cast & Crew Theatre Workshop C

ast and Crew Theatre Workshop” has been the premier amateur drama group on Canvey Island for over ten years and are inviting local residents to help them put on a special production next year.

2013 will mark 60 years since the devastating 1953 flood on the island and to commemorate, the Cast and Crew Theatre Workshop will perform a play “Flood!”written by Ray Knight, about the tragic events. “Flood!” is an attempt to portray the actions and experiences of those who lived through this dreadful event and to make it as realistic as possible,Mr Knight used official records from the incident Group member Andy Shore said: “This play pieces together many of the stories of bravery, tragedy, endurance, resilience and the humour that came out of that night. It’s a very human tale. “It serves not only as a memorial to those who lost their lives but also as a tribute to those who battled long and hard, without a thought for themselves, for the sake of others.”

The group is looking for members of the Canvey community to get involved in the production.

Mr Shore said: “‘Flood!’ is about the Canvey community so we want to make it a real community event. We’re looking for actors, technical and stage crew to join in and make this a truly memorable and fitting tribute.”

If you are part of Canvey Island’s Community and would like to be a part of FLOOD!, phone 07563 701092 or email flood@ castandcrew.org.uk.

• ‘Flood!’ will be performed in the St Nicholas Church Hall, Long Road, Canvey Island from Wednesday, January 30, to Saturday, February 2. Tickets cost £6 or £4 for concessions.

Booking opens on Wednesday 21st November 21 with tickets available at www.castandcrew.org.uk Cast & Crew meet every week at Lakeview Hall, Wintergardens School, Hilton Road, Canvey Island at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome.and the doors are always open to those interested to see what we do and how we work.

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Gutters can accumulate a lot of debris, mostly leaves and twigs, over a winter which will inevitably cause clogs and overflow.

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Top Money Saving Tips Stop buying big brands!

Most shops own brand items are made by the same people, just packaged differently and priced better.

So why pay for the privilege of eating well known branded foods when an own brand tastes the same!

Watch the pennies!

If you keep a record of every single penny you spend for at least one month; you’ll learn a lot and then later save the money you realized you wasted!

Haggling!

You’d be surprised at the number of places you can haggle prices. From furniture stores to car dealerships to your local electrical store, by being friendly and just by asking you can get the price down on almost anything. If you don’t ask – you don’t get!

Switch off the plugs!

A standard CRT television set still uses 2 watts of power on standby, with LCD and plasma screens using even more. According to the Energy Saving Trust, switching stuff off instead of leaving it on standby saves the average household at least £37 a year; it’s also helping out the environment!

Shop at cheaper places!

Instead of buying higher priced products in premium supermarkets, make a visit to the less fashionable supermarkets. Your shopping experience might be a little lacklustre but it’ll be worth it when you see how much less you’re paying at the checkout.

Stay organized!

Computers are used by companies to save money.

If you have a computer or laptop at home, use it in the same way. Use a spreadsheet to help with your budgeting. Keep your bank balance on it this will help you to stay organized and you can also use it so that you do not forget important dates.

Interest!

There is no such thing as 0% interest. When you see that advertised, it simply means that the cost of the interest is in the purchase price. If you are in a position to pay cash, then ask for this money back. The salesman may give you some trouble, but ask to speak to the manager, who may well cut the price to you for cash.

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Walk!

One of the biggest money saving tips: walk don’t drive. If you need to get a paper at the shops, go on foot. It might not be practical if you’re off to do the weekly shop but by not driving your helping the environment by cutting carbon emissions, saving money and losing weight by walking everywhere!

Layers in the winter!

When it gets cold put on an extra layer instead of turning up the thermostat. There’s no point having the house heated and wasting money on electricity bills when putting on a cosy knitted sweater will do the job just as well!

Online comparison sites!

It might be annoying and feel like a waste of time, but checking the price of your household services, credit cards and loans with comparison sites like moneysupermarket.com could save you a lot of money; just take some time out to get organised!

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The Indee Rose Trust T

he Indee Rose Trust is a Canvey based charitable trust founded in July 2009.

The aim of the trust is to help children and their families who have been diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour. They provide Treasure Boxes to children who have been hospitalised whilst receiving treatment for a brain or spinal tumour. A wonderful box of treats is created especially for the child. They also provide a one off grant to help families at this difficult time as well as on going support.

The couple behind the charity are Jane and Russell Dopson who set up the trust in memory of their beautiful 3 year old daughter Indee Rose who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2009. They have since raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to support the 400 - yes 400 - children that are diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour at Great Ormond Street Hospital every year.

To find out how you can help or for more details visit www.indeerosetrust.org

Indoor Christmas Market SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

at Leigh Community Centre, 71 - 73 Elm Road Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP Baby &

Tarot Cards

Unique Handcrafted Jewellery

11am - 3pm

Childrenns’s Clothing

Raffle

Many fantastic stalls offering unique and quirky Christmas gift ideas from fashion & accessories to homewares and much more There will also be a pamper / chill out zone where you can rest your weary feet whilst having a massage, set of lashes applied or a manicure / pedicure. Many other treatments available

50p Admission (Children 20p) All Proceeds to Indee Rose Trust

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Thought Apples Apricots Bananas Beans Blueberries Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliower Cherries Fish Garlic Grapefruit Grapes Honey Lemons Limes Mangoes Mushrooms Oats Onions Peaches Pineapple Rice Strawberries Sweet potatoes Tomatoes Water Watermelon Yogurt

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Prevents constipation Controls blood pressure Quiets a cough Helps hemorrhoids Protects your heart Saves eyesight Prevents constipation Protects your heart Combats Breast Cancer Combats Cancer Boosts memory Controls blood pressure Promotes Weight loss Conquers kidney stones Aids digestion Protects your heart Protects your heart Boosts memory Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Combats cancer Combats cancer Relieves colds Battles diabetes Protects your heart Lifts mood Combats cancer Combats cancer Promotes Weight loss Strengthens bones

Blocks diarrhea Saves your eyesight Strengthens bones Lowers cholesterol Stabilizes blood sugar Combats cancer Promotes weight loss Prevents constipation Strengthens bones Ends insomnia Protects your heart Combats cancer Helps stops strokes Combats cancer Guards against ulcers Controls blood pressure Controls blood pressure Regulates thyroid Kills bacteria Battles diabetes Kills bacteria Helps stops strokes Aids digestion Conquers kidney stones Boosts memory Combats cancer Lowers cholesterol Conquers kidney stones Lowers cholesterol Lowers cholesterol

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Cushions joints Slows aging process Blocks diarrhea Stabilizes blood sugar Prevents constipation Controls blood pressure Helps hemorrhoids Promotes weight loss Guards against heart disease Shields against Alzheimer’s Supports immune system Fights fungus Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Fights allergies Stops scurvy Stops scurvy Shields against Alzheimer’s Strengthens bones Smoothes skin Fights fungus Helps hemorrhoids Blocks diarrhea Helps stops strokes

Controls blood pressure Aids digestion

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What’s On In Castle Point Christmas Market Saturday 10th November 2012 Starts: 1pm Ends: 4pm St Nicholas Church, Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8

Christmas Shopping Evening Friday 16th November 2012 Starts: 7.15pm Ends: 10.30pm War Memorial Hall, High Street, Canvey Island, SS8

Christmas Market in aid of Hawkesbury pre-school. Stalls including Lush, jewellery, sweet trees, balloon models, handmade decorations, face painting & tattoos, art and crafts and Father Christmas. For further information, call 01268 683971 or email events@canveyisland-tc.gov.uk.

£2 Entrance Fee. Huge selection of gifts & crafts, one of a kind items, excellent raffle prizes, wide range of stalls & pampering treatments. Free home-made mnce pie with every tea or coffee purchased. For more details call Claire on 0798 200 5058 or email glamourandgroove@aol.com

Vintage Fair Sunday 18th November 2012 Starts: 10.30am Ends: 4.30pm Hadleigh Old Fire Station, Hadleigh £1 Entrance Fee. Children Free. Raising money for SOS Domestic Abuse Projects. For details contact Tracey Fagg friendsofsosdap@gmail.com

Canvey Island Christmas Festivities & Lights Switch On Saturday 24th November 2012 Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Town Centre, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 The Town Council invites you to their Christmas Festivities event in the town centre on Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island with a variety of activities to celebrate the festive season including a local entertainment programme, children’s games, fun fair, Christmas craft and gift stalls, Santa and the big Christmas lights switch on.

For further information, call 01268 683971 or email events@ canveyisland-tc.gov.uk.

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Recipe Corner Peppermint Crisp Pudding A festive dessert that is exotic and different – quick and easy to make and the perfect ending to a rich and traditional Christmas dinner for those not partial to fruity Christmas Pud. Brings a clean minty taste to the palette and will have family and guests coming back for more.

Ingredients

the following day, reserve the cream.

1 tin Caramelised Condensed Milk 1 packet Coconut/ Tea biscuits 1 Peppermint Chocolate Bar 1 packet Caramel Milk Pudding Double Cream Decorations as preferred – glace cherries, mint leaves, chocolate sprinkles

At time of serving, whip cream and spread over top of pudding. Roughen surface and decorate with grated peppermint chocolate, Caramel curls, Fresh mint leaves, glace cherries or anything you fancy.

For more festive fare, this can be made to look like a snow scene – be creative!

Method Blend Caramel pudding with milk until smooth and thick Add tin caramelised condensed Milk to pudding and blend well Place a layer of biscuits in a suitable serving dish. Carefully spread pudding mixture evenly over biscuits.

Grate the chocolate bar over pudding evenly – to cover layer Repeat these layers and refrigerate. If you are using this

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Top Ten Ways to Save Energy Wasted energy costs you money, and can damage the environment.

You can do something about it with these simple tips: 1. Keep out the chill. Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping and draughts coming in.

2. Replace your inefficient fridge-freezer with an ‘A’ rated model and save up to £45 a year.

3. As tempting as it is, don’t dry your clothes on the radiator. It makes your boiler work harder than it needs to and costs you more.

4. Low energy light bulbs last up to 15 times longer and cost about 75% less to run than ‘conventional’ bulbs.

5. Insulate your loft with at least 270mm of fibreglass or similar insulation.

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6. When boiling vegetables use just enough water to keep them covered.

7. Turn it off. Don’t leave televisions, DVD recorders or computers on standby.

8. Use a jug kettle with a water level gauge so you only boil what you need.

9. Turn it down. Nudge your central heating thermostat down just 1 degree and you save 10% on your fuel bills.

10. Keep your cylinder cosy. If you have an old lagging jacket fit a new 80mm one. It will pay for itself in months.

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Xmas Day Open 12-3pm

Boxing Day Live Sport all Day

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Working for the Community

Local Photographer Niki Cornish Exhibits at the Beecroft Art Gallery N

iki Cornish, a contemporary photographer has been passionately preparing for her upcoming photographic exhibition. After spending six months searching for the right person in the perfect surroundings and frame, she has finally put together her new collection.

The daughter of a soldier, Niki spent much of her childhood moving from army base to army base. Not settling into any school, she was eventually educated in Hampshire, whilst her parents relocated to Africa.

This way of life gave Niki great independence and the journeys to other parts of the world opened her eyes to new cultures and traditions.

Niki’s work is diverse, aiming to capture the essence of human nature, whether it be in a glance towards the lens, a subtle gesture or an outburst!

Niki believes that life can be beautiful and hopes that she has successfully captured those moments which make life an unforgettable, yet challenging journey.

Her exhibition called ‘Click’ runs from 13th November until 8th December 2012 and is being held at The Beecroft Art Gallery, opposite The Cliffs Pavilion.

Opening times can be found on the gallery website.

Admission is free.

The neon flower picture is in Chalkwell Park and is made from a design done by the Children at Darlinghurst Primary School.

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Useful Phone Numbers Emergency Services Police, Fire, Ambulance Essex Police - non-emergency Crimestoppers Police Station Neighbourhood Policing Team

Helplines 999 101 0800 555111 0300 3334444 07791 680397

Hospitals 24hr A&E - Basildon Southend

01268 524900 01702 435555

Health NHS Direct confidential health advice Benfleet Clinic Central Canvey Primary Care Centre Hadleigh clinic Thundersley clinic

0845 4647 01268 346840 01268 686000 01702 578600 01268 366820

Councils Essex County Council 0845 7585592 Castle Point Council 01268 882200 Canvey Island Town Council 01268 683965 MP - Castle Point - Rebecca Harris 020 7219 7206 rebecca.harris.mp@parliament.uk

Libraries Canvey Island Library South Benfleet Library Great Tarpots Library Hadleigh Library

01268 683 741 01268 758558 01268 757361 01702 559676

Sports & Leisure Waterside Farm Leisure Centre Runnymede Swimming Pool Castle Point Golf Course Boyce Hill Golf Club Canvey Island Football Club Canvey Island Rugby Club

01268 694342 01268 756514 01268 510830 01268 752 565 01268 682991 01268 681881

Age UK 0800 1696565 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555 Childline (24hr) 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 477 0808 Cruse Bereavement Care 0844 4779400 FRANK - National Drugs Helpline (24hr) 0800 776600 GamCare - Gambling Issues 0845 6000133 Missing People (24hrs) 0500 700700 National Debtline 0808 8084000 National Domestic Violence Helpline (24hr) 0808 2000247 NSPCC Helpline (24hr) 0808 8005000 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre 0808 8029999 Runaway Helpline (24hr) - under 18 0808 8007070 RSPCA (24hr) 0300 1234999 RSPCA - Southend Branch 01702 290889 Samaritans (24hr) 08457 909090 Sexual Health Direct 0845 1228690 Shelter 0808 8004444 Victim Supportline 0845 3030900

Travel Traveline National Rail Enquiries Benfleet Train Station National Express

0871 2002233 08457 484950 08456 014 873 08717 818181

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