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Welcome A very warm welcome to the August 2015 edition of the Southend & Westcliff Local Business Guide.

The Summer Holidays are nearly over but our article on page 4 gives you some ideas for some educational places in Essex to remind your children that learning can be fun! We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Southend & Westcliff’ on pages 22 and 23 where we feature an Italian festival, the Big Event at Priory Park, Jazz on the Pier, a vintage themed bike ride, the Leigh Regatta and details of your last chance to see the Vulcan at Southend Airport.

In our regular community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point (pages 10-11), we are pleased that Mouse the Greyhound and Murphy the Cross Breed that we featured in our last issue have both been successfully re-homed. This month we feature 3 new dogs who are looking for loving homes.

In our Community section this month we have an article about The Southend Blind Welfare Organisation (page 16). 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 £50 it is a really cost effective way of promoting and generating business from your local community.

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Educational Visits In Essex Before the children return to 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 was 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 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 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.

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f you think you can 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.

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 Re-Homing Update We are pleased that Mouse the Greyhound and Murphy the Crossbreed that we featured in our last issue have both been successfully re-homed.

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This month’s featured dogs Boycie - Staff Male / Age 6

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Boycie is very well mannered and calm however does not like all other dogs. He will need a home with older children and no other pets.

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Harry is very shy and timid and would be best suited to a calm home without children..

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ow that the dust is settling on the much lauded new Pensions Flexibilities, what have our experiences been? The media were whipping up a ‘cash’ frenzy encouraging all to access their pensions and go on a spending spree. We have found that whilst there has been a huge increase in the requests to access smaller pension pots, most can see the wisdom in retaining their pension fund intact , to use it for what it was intended for- living in retirement!

It is sad that many cannot see that a significant part of their later lives will be blighted by simply not having enough income, and that in all the ‘noise’ around the new rules the primary purpose of pensions has been forgotten- namely to be able to live comfortably when you stop work. The primary purpose apart, recent experiences highlight just how advantageous pensions are now, and the media are now talking about getting as much money into pension rather than extracting it!

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I should remind you why withdrawing all your pension is probably a bad idea- Income Tax. If you haven’t accessed any of your pension yet the first 25% is tax free, the remainder is taxed as income. If your pension provider has not previously paid you any benefits the chances are they will use an emergency tax code and tax 75% of your fund at 40%! Whilst you could reclaim any over payment this will take time and involve tax returns. So beware, if withdrawing you may get less than you expect!

Let me assume that you still want the withdrawal and are happy to pay the tax, then you must consider what you are going to do with the money? I have had clients say they want to access it just so they can get at it if they need it? This makes no sense as the new rules permit you to access it any time, so why pay tax now if you can access the fund when needed?

In addition whilst the funds are in your pension they may be subject to some investment risk but they should in the current climate have more chance of growth than if removed and left languishing in the bank, and the growth is free of Tax! So unless you are retiring in the truest sense, or need to use the money for a something specific it makes no sense to draw the pension. It should also be remembered that whilst it is retained in a

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pension it is in most circumstances free of Inheritance Tax on your death.

Many clients have told me they intend to make a withdrawal and buy other investments. This makes little sense. One person approached me who was going to pay 42% tax on his withdrawal (because of it’s size) so his new investment would have to more than double to get back to where he is already! Much of this is very misguided and is driven by simple misunderstanding of the returns, flexibilities and tax benefits of pensions. It is vital you seek advice before withdrawing your funds.

Now consider that if you are still working, in middle age, and you are saving for the rainy day, why would you not put as much as you can into pensions? You can access it if needed after the age of 55, you get tax relief at your marginal rates on contributions up to £40,000 pa if you have enough earnings, and the growth is free from tax, the fund is exempt from IHT and 25 % of the future value can be paid to you tax free!

If you have the income to justify it and you are in your 50s why not turn your ISAs into pensions? You would get your ISA value grossed up by your marginal tax rate, even a basic rate tax payer would turn their £10,000 ISA into £12,500 overnight by doing so, and you would still have full access, tax free growth, no IHT and the tax on withdrawal will be less than the relief when withdrawn, so you are making money from the tax man!

Again this is an area where a little bit of advice from a qualified experienced professional will reap rewards.

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Southend Community Southend Blind Welfare Organisation

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outhend Blind Welfare Organisation is an independent charity which provides practical help to visually impaired people in and around the Southendon-Sea area.The organisation has an Equipment and Information Centre, a residential home, a charity shop and hosts a variety of clubs, social activities and trips.

computer software and mobile phones). There is also equipment to help with day-to-day tasks. An equipment loan service is available so you can try out larger pieces of equipment before purchasing.

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Southend Blind Welfare Organisation have a Charity Shop at the same venue as the Equipment and Information Centre. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Donations of all kinds are always welcome.

A warm welcome is guaranteed at Southend Blind Welfare Organisation’s Equipment and Information Centre. Staff are on hand to give help and support to all those suffering with sight loss. Whether you have a newly diagnosed eye condition or whether you have been managing but in fact ‘struggling’ with gradually deteriorating eyesight over a longer period of time - they can help! The centre is open Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 3.00pm and can be found at 117 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea. At the Centre there a variety of different aids for you to try including lighting, electronic magnifiers, reading and writing aids, talking and easy see products (including

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Charity Shop

Clubs & Social Activities The organisation hosts a number of social clubs, each offering lots of support, entertainment and good company. Full details of all clubs can be found on the website as well as details of all upcoming special events and trips.

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What’s On In Southend & Westcliff Italian Festival Saturday 5th September 2015 Starts: 9.00am Ends: 5.00pm Southend Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1JS A free fun packed day for all the family. Visitors to the town centre can expect a feast for the eyes and stomach, as a whole host of market stalls, displays and performers bring a flavour of Europe’s coolest country to Essex. The day includes a Luciano Pavarotti Tribute Act, an Italian Supercar display, FREE Art Workshops, Various Children’s Entertainments and various Live Acts including Choirs, a Brass Band, a Saxaphone group and a DJ. For more details and to book visit www.visitsouthend.co.uk

Jazz on the Pier Sunday 6th September 2015 Starts: 12.30pm Ends: 3.00pm Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE Part of the annual jazz festival based on Southend Pier - an absolute treat for all jazz lovers. “The Acoustic Derek Nash” includes Derek Nash (Sax), Dave Newton (Piano), Geoff Gascoyne (Bass) and Sebastian De Krom (Drums).

Cost: £12 which includes entry onto the pier and return fare on the pier train.

For more information visit www.southend.gov.uk

The Big Event at Priory Park Sunday 6th September 2015 Starts: 12.30pm Ends: 5.30pm Victoria Avenue / Priory Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB A free event for all the family. Lots of fun activities including Music and Dancing, green zone, children’s entertainment, vintage tea marquee, organisation displays, food and refreshments. Bring your dog to enter Southend carnival dog show!

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Vintage Themed Bike Ride Sunday 20th September 2015 Starts: 2.00pm Ends: 3.30pm Belfairs Woodland Centre, Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4LR Now is the time to bring out your tweed and vintage glad rags for a unique bike ride experience! The ride will finish at aproximately 3:30pm at Southchurch Park Café where you will have the opportunity to relax in your vintage attire after a leisurely cycle on a jolly afternoon, and treat yourself to a pot of cream tea and scone with jam and cream (£3.50) or an afternoon tea with sandwiches, scone with cream and jam and a pot of tea (£6.50). Lovely jubbly.

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Leigh Regatta Sunday 20th September 2015 Starts: 10.00am Ends: 10.00pm Old Leigh, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EN After the success of last year’s event, members of the Lions Club of Leigh on Sea are working to make this year’s event even better! This will include performances by the popular Hoy Shanty Crew, The Thameside Mummers & The Cockleshell Clog and various water and mud - based activities from the Scouts. There will also be entertainment at The Crooked Billet and The Peter Boat .

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Sunday 27th September 2015 Starts: 10.00am Ends: 4.00pm Southend Airport, Southend on Sea, SS2 6YF This is the last “Visit the Vulcan Day” at Southend Airport. Members of the VRT Team will be on hand to give guided tours of Vulcan XL426 and for an additional fee visitors can climb inside the aircraft’s cramped cockpit.

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