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Welcome A very warm welcome to the September 2014 edition of the Southend & Westcliff Local Business Guide.

The children are all now back at school after the summer break. Our feature on educational places to visit in Essex on page 6 will give you some good ideas of where to go to remind them that learning can be fun!

We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Southend & Westcliff’ on pages 22 and 23 where we feature a “Dogathon,” the Essex Poetry Festival, a Ghost Train at Southend Pier, Big Saturday Nights Out at Adventure Island, Free Firework displays and a Zombie Walk.

In our regular local community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point, (pages 10 & 11), we are delighted to say that the dogs featured in last month’s Guide are have all been re-homed. We also have 3 new lovely dogs that need your help!

We have articles about an Albino Lobster which has just arrived at the Southend Sea-Life Aquarium and a visit of the last two Lancaster Bombers to Southend Airport. We also have our regular column from our financial expert Martin Lamb from Joseph R Lamb Financial Advisers (centre pages).

If you have any interesting stories about Southend or Westcliff 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 If you would like to advertise in any of our Guides please contact Ricky on 01375 402546 and with prices starting from as little as £45 it is a really cost effective way of promoting and generating business from your local community.

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Educational Visits In Essex Now the children are back at school, why not remind them that learning can be fun by visiting one of these educational places in Essex. The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker in Brentwood was designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister, their collective task being to organise the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war. A great day out - there’s so much to learn, see and do. For opening times and prices visit www. secretnuclearbunker.co.uk Southend Planetarium presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. All presentations are given live, giving plenty of opportunity for any questions you may wish to ask from the knowledgeable lecturers.

There are public performances every Saturday at 11am, 2pm amd 3pm. Booking is essential.

For more information and opening times visit www.southendmuseums.co.uk or to book call 01702 434449 Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village of 1066 near Stansted is the only motte and bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site.

Wander around the village, behind the castle walls, and enter into the many houses whilst mingling with the many animals that roam freely within the village. There is also a Toy Museum and life sized dinosaur models.

For more information visit www.mountfitchetcastle.com

Tilbury Fort has protected London’s seaward approach from the 16th century through to the Second World War. Spend a great family day out here as you explore the magazine houses used to store vast quantities of gunpowder or enter the bastion magazine passages and feel what it was like for the soldiers who lived here. For more details visit www.english-heritage.org.uk 4

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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.

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MRC have announced the final rules following the momentous budget changes announced earlier in the year. These new rules will become effective from April 6th next year, so if you are planning on retiring soon you really need to be aware of them.

They give new flexibilities not seen before, that counter many of the anti-pension arguments and in one fell swoop will have made saving for retirement via traditional pension policies rather than Buy to Let or ‘exotic’ schemes, truly interesting again. In fact I wonder whether the Government’s concern over the proliferation of ‘exotic’ (often offshore property) schemes and house price rises caused in part by Buy to Let investors alienating ‘real’ buyers and creating an economic bubble, was not a primary reason behind their thinking in trying to get conventional pension planning back on savers financial radars?

The two main causes of concern for savers in pensions have been the low level of income available from annuities due to low interest rates and the idea that pension funds ‘die’ with you. Neither of these have been strictly true for a while, but by the Government making pensions more flexible more and more people are now thinking positively about saving for retirement again. With auto enrolment in the workplace now happening, we all need to have confidence that our pension funds will deliver a real benefit for us and our families. I believe this has been achieved with the new rules, which in a very concise summary are; Tax Free cash remains at 25% of your pension fund from age 55.

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under review and expected to reduce.

As long as professional advice is sought you can transfer from Defined Benefit or Final Salary schemes in order to benefit from these new flexibilities - this may be especially useful for high earners or those with a limited life expectancy.

This option will be removed for Statutory Government schemes such as Local Government, Civil Service etc.

Prior to the new rules being introduced in April 2015 small pension funds of less than £30,000 and up to three plans with values less than £10,000 can be accessed entirely with no need to buy any form of ‘income’ product. These can be accessed from age 60.

As always there is some complex detail behind these rules, especially around taxation and on-going pension contribution allowances, so before making any steps you should always seek advice from a professional regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Government have promised to fund a scheme to provide everyone with ‘guidance’ around these new rules, but we have yet to see what this will look like and how comprehensive it will be. Whilst it is a good idea to make guidance more available, would you rather talk to someone with basic training - or trust your finances for the rest of your life to a qualified professional?

I know which I would rather choose! At Joseph Lamb we have been dealing with pensions and retirement for nearly 45 years and have a number of fully qualified pension professionals ready to guide you through the new retirement maze. As always an initial consultation is free and we may be able to simply point you in the right direction, or formulate a plan for your finances for the rest of your retirement, including the most efficient way to provide legacies for your family.

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Catch of the Day: Albino lobster is one in a million Y

ou might just pinch yourself if you spot a bright, white lobster on your next visit to Southend Sea- Life Adventure Aquarium. But don’t worry, your beady eyes aren’t deceiving you – it really is an incredibly rare albino specimen.

The pearly-white crustacean has just arrived after being caught off the Dorset coast, and will play a leading role in Sea-Life Aquarium’s educational activities at the popular centre on Southend’s Eastern Esplanade, as Senior Aquarist Amelie Brackin explains: “Because he is a rarity – and therefore something of an oddity – his albinism allows us to demonstrate to our visitors the rich diversity and uniqueness of the great many creatures living in our seas. As an educational example, we’ll feature him in our talks about albinism occurs and the effect it can have on a species. Many people assume that lobsters are red as they only see them served on a plate. They’re intrigued when they see their true colour is actually dark blue but are even more fascinated to see a completely white one.”

Amelie adds: “Although they are extremely rare, compared to normal lobsters, albinos are not impossible to find – albeit your chances are approximately a million to one. Scientifically speaking, there may be some environmental factor that has increased albinisms in lobsters, or a certain habitat condition that has allowed them to survive longer on the west coast.”

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colleague Jennifer Vowles explains that this adds to Sea-Life’s latest acquisition’s relative uniqueness: “I believe that only one or two other albino lobsters have been found around the UK in the last 20 years or so.

In the wild, it would be very hard for an albino animal to survive for very long as they are unable to hide and are therefore vulnerable to predators eating them. But other than that, they are the same as a normal lobster.”

The lobster has settled well into his new home and staff report that he appears to be feeling all-white.

Sea-Life Adventure is the South East’s premier aquatic attraction, featuring over 40 displays and an active conservation programme.

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Essex Poetry Festival Thursday 9th October 2014 Starts: 7.00pm Ends: 10.00pm The Forum Library meeting rooms, Elmer Square, Southend on Sea, SS1 1NE Enjoy poetry and spoken word performances from Anne-Marie Fyfe, Mervyn Linford and Ray Morgan. Free entry. For more information visit www.essexpoetry-festival.co.uk

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27th September - Rylan Clark 4th October - Sam Callahan 11th October - Bailey McConnell 18th October - Lucy Spraggan 25th October - Kingsland Road 1st November - Loveable Rogues Entry to the park and entertainment is free.Half price wristbands available after 6pm.

For more information visit www.adventureisland.co.uk

Firework Displays Every Saturday from 4th October 2014 - 15th November 2014 Starts: 7.30pm Ends: 10.00pm Southend Seafront, Southend on Sea, SS1 2EJ Free Fireworks display. Please note that on Saturday 15th November the fireworks will be at the earlier time of 5:30pm.

For more information visit www.southend.gov.uk

Zombie Walk Sunday 26th October 2014 Starts: 2.00pm Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE Dress as a Zombie to get free entry to this event on Southend Pier. A Zombie fancy dress competition will take place in ‘The Royal Pavilion’ from 2pm - prizes will be given to the best dressed. All in fancy dress will meet in ‘The Royal Pavilion’ at the end of the Pier and will walk back ashore at 3pm. They will then go to the Park Inn Palace Hotel to watch the free screening of the film ‘Dr Terror’s House Of Horrors’ which is suitable for all ages. For more information visit www.southend.gov.uk.

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Rare Lancaster Bombers visit Southend Airport S

Vulcan XL426, which lives at London Southend Airport all year round.

London Southend Airport was the site of a very special reunion on 22nd August as the final two Avro Lancaster Bombers that are still able to fly met for the first – and probably the last – time.

The Vulcan is in full ground working condition, but not airworthy, so was towed across London Southend Airport to join the Lancaster’s for this unique photo opportunity – probably the only time these aircraft will ever be together.

ide by side for the first - and probably last - time.

The last two airworthy World War II Lancaster Bombers – plus a Vulcan!

The UK based plane (named Thumper) was joined by the other craft that has made the once in a lifetime journey over from Canada (called Vera) especially for a series of events undertaken by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. This weekend they are appearing at the Clacton Airshow.

The two Second World War four-engined heavy bombers used by the RAF on countless successful air raids were joined for a very special photo by the much loved Avro

London Southend Airport was recently named ‘Best in the UK’ by readers of Which? magazine for the second year running. Managing Director Roger Clements said “We were absolutely delighted that these wonderful aircraft that played such a huge and important role in British history decided to visit us here at London Southend Airport. It was a huge privilege to see them all side by side for the first, and probably the last, time.”

L to R, Canadian Avro Lancaster (Vera), Vulcan, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster (Thumper) and pilots at London Southend Airport. © Martin Patch Photography 24

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