Tlbg rayleigh 16 06

Delivered FREE to 10,000 Homes

Rayleigh bringing local businesses to local people

www.businesscard-directory.co.uk

JUNE 2016

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

31

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY We have an opportunity for confident, self-motivated and determined individuals to get involved at ground level within a successful growing company HUGE FINANCIAL REWARDS for the right hard-working candidates FLEXIBLE WORKING based around South-East Essex No experience necessary - FULL SUPPORT AND TRAINING given DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED We have limited opportunities available so

call 07969 211229 NOW for a friendly informal chat before the end of June 2016 32

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

Welcome A very warm welcome to the June 2016 edition of the Rayleigh Local Business Guide.

This year, Father’s Day is on Sunday 19th June. In our article on page 6, we have some great ideas for places to take your Dad for a special day out. We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Rayleigh’ on page 16 where we feature Rayleigh Horticultural Society’s Summer Show at The Mill Arts Centre, a “Mum2Mum Market” and a Family Fun Day. In our regular community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point (pages 10-11), we are pleased that Libby the Jack Russell that we featured in our last issue has been successfully re-homed.

Jack the Lurcher has yet to find a new home so we have featured him again this month along with 2 new dogs looking for loving homes.

Within our Community section this week we bring you information about the Rayleigh Horticultural Society (page 12) and the Rayleigh group of the award winning Funky Voices Choir (page 20). We also bring you the latest volunteering opportunities in the area (page 24) and our regular column from our financial expert Martin Lamb from Joseph R Lamb Financial Advisers (centre pages).

If you have any interesting stories about Rayleigh 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.

The Rayleigh Local Business Guide Publisher Email: info@thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

Sales - Ricky Edwards

Advertisers Index GARDEN SERVICES, HOME IMPROVEMENT & CONSTRUCTION DRIVEWAY CLEANING

19

ELECTRICIAN

13

KITCHENS

3

PLUMBING & HEATING

25

SKIP HIRE

8

WELDING SERVICES

7

WINDOW RESTORATION

5

FINANCIAL, LEGAL & PROPERTY SERVICES ACCOUNTANT ESTATE AGENCY FINANCIAL ADVISOR LAND PURCHASE

13 Back Page Centre Pages Inside Back

HOUSEHOLD & LIFESTYLE BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

26 Inside Front

CAR REPAIRS / SALES CURTAINS AND BLINDS

17, 19 2, 9

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE SALES & REPAIRS

23

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION

21

PET & GARDEN SUPPLY

4

PICTURE FRAMING

7

HEALTH & BEAUTY HOME CARE SERVICE STAIRLIFTS

9 19

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.

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. This magazine is published by The Local Business Guide Ltd © The Local Business Guide 2016

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

1

Southend 01702 913581

2

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

3

Lubards Lodge Farm, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QG Tel: 01268 642 601 Mon - Sat: 8:30am - 5:30pm gladwells.rayleigh@copdockmill.co.uk www.copdockmill.co.uk

4

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

advertorial

Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing company policy of delivering the

highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Southend, Westcliff on Sea, prittlewell, Southchurch

& Chalkwell areas and manager Chris Miller agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Chris a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 MINS!!!

STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING? Don’t Replace The Frames... Just The Panes!

Cloudy2Clear Are A ...

Which?

Trusted Trader

All Glazing Backed By Our

5 YEAR

GUARANTEE Priority Freephone

0800 61 21118 www.cloudy2clear.com

Broken Or Damaged Windows? Faulty Locks, Handles, Hinges? www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

5

Father’s Day In Essex This year, Father’s Day is on Sunday 19th June. We have some great ideas for places to take your Dad for a special day out. Layer Marney Tower in Colchester is a great day out and will be holding a Classic Car Day this Father;s Day. The petrol heads can enjoy the array of pre 1973 cars and motorbikes whilst those not quite so interested in motor vehicles, can climb the Tower, visit the church, check out the gardens etc. There will also be vintage stalls and a kite exhibition. For more information visit www. layermarneytower.co.uk The Museum of Power in Langford, near Maldon will be holding a Father’s Day Gentleman’s Afternoon on Sunday 19th June. The event includes an afternoon tea of ‘British Savouries’ with ‘Tickle Your Fancies’ for afters. Adults £15.95 per person or £17.95 with a guided tour of the museum which must be pre booked. the model village will also be open. For more information visit www.museumofpower.org.uk Epping Ongar Railway will be holding a 1940s weekend on the 18th and 19th June. There will be re-enactors, vintage vehicles and live entertainment across the weekend with vintage steam engines in charge of the passenger services. There will also be a variety of stalls as well as a Jive Dance Group.

Why not take Dad along to enjoy the atmosphere of yester-year!

For more details visit www.eorailway.co.uk Dads go free at the Father’s Day Motor Fest event at Marsh Farm on Sunday 19th June when you buy tickets online. There will be Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Classic Cars & Bikes, Bobbers, Choppers, Scooters, Trikes, Streetfighters, Vintage Cars and Bikes! You can also enjoy rockabilly music from crazy DJ Nadge and the Foxy Rock Dancers, shopping stands, children’s entertainment, balloon modelling, face-painting, a HUGE INFLATABLE VILLAGE and free admission to Marsh Farm! For more details visit www.marshfarm.

6

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

The Weir Gallery

Bright New Modern Paintings & Prints at Affordable Prices 20% DISC IN JUNE

Unit 3, 533 Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, Essex opposite the Fire Station next to Halfords.

Phone 01268 775778

www.phoenixframes.co.uk

e mail info@phoenixframes.co.uk

Wrought Iron Gates

Essex Welding Services provides a bespoke welding service direct to the public. We are a leading manufacturer of gates, railings, balconies and balustrades. We offer design, manufacture and installation on all our products with a number of smart, practical finishes to transform the frontage of your property and bring your garden back to life.

Help to design your product There are many designs on offer for you to choose from.

However, if you can’t find a design that’s for you, we can discuss and design with customer’s inut and specifications using personal drawings or maybe a photograph to produce an end product suited to individual needs.

Bring your garden back to life Call or e-mail to arrange a free consultation and quotation Telephone: 01268 781333 E-Mail: info@essexweldingservices.co.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

7

8 YARD SKIP Bin Bags: 60/80 Height: 4ft Length 12.2ft Width: 6ft

6 YARD SKIP Bin Bags: 50/60 Height: 3.7ft Length 10.3ft Width: 6ft

4 YARD SKIP Bin Bags: 30/40 Height: 3ft Length 7.8ft Width: 5.5ft

2 YARD SKIP Bin Bags: 20/30 Height: 3ft Length 5.7ft Width: 4.4ft

ALL PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY & COLLECTION

CALL US NOW ON : 07582 046380 CALL US NOW ON : 07582 046380 8

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

Call: 01702 526 797 www.brooks-care.co.uk

Are you looking for high quality, flexible and compassionate care in your own home? ~ Assistance with all personal care needs ~ Respite, shopping & light house chores ~ Owned & managed by registered nurses ~ Free assessment

Curtains І Tracks and Poles І Roman Blinds І Roller Blinds Venetian Blinds І Wooden Blinds І Vertical Blinds Pattern books also available

FREE QUOTE - Call today on Wickford: 01268 410516 Mobile: 07743 562384 ian.dipple@yahoo.com І www.ianscurtainsandblinds.co.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

9

Working for the Community

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

Adopting a Dog

I

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 Libby the 4 year old Jack Russell that we featured in our last issue has been successfully re-homed.

Buster our male 4 year old Mastiff is still looking for a good home, and we have re-featured Jack the Lurcher this month. We also feature 2 new dogs this month.

 Libby - Successfully Re-homed

10

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

This month’s featured dogs Jack - Lurcher



Male / Age 4

Loves: A cuddle.

Looking For: Jack is an amazing all rounder. He has such a calm and gentle manner and is great with kids and other dogs. Jack does not like to be left for long periods alone so would benefit from a home that can accommodate his needs.

Luna - Lurcher cross staff Female / Age 1

q

Loves: To Play.

Looking For: Luna is a big bundle of loveliness. She is young and quite a bouncy girl. She needs to learn some manners but she’s great with other dogs. Due to her over exuberance she would be better suited to a home with older children and someone who is willing to put in the time training her.

Rosco - Staff Male / Age 2

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



Loves: A toy.

Looking For: Rosco comes over as a timid fellow when you first meet him and was extremely hand shy when he first came to the kennels. Once he has gained your trust he is an amazingly loyal and affectionate dog. He walks and interacts well with other dogs but due to his initial nervousness we will be looking for a home with older children.

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

11

Local Community Rayleigh Horticultural Society R

ayleigh Horticultural Society has been serving Rayleigh and the surrounding community for over 100 years. It is one of the biggest horticultural societies with a very active committee who work hard to provide activities of interest to all types of gardeners. These include the showman, the allotment holder, the plant enthusiast or those who just like to potter round the garden!

The society hosts three shows a year with magnificent displays of flowers, vegetables, domestic and handicraft sections. These are held at the Mill Arts & Event Centre, Rayleigh, and every show gets bigger as more people realise they have something to show. The summer show will be held this year on Sunday 26th June (see our What’s On page for more details).

Meetings start at 8.00pm with a break for tea, coffee and biscuits with a wide range of topics to interest everyone. Upcoming talks include “History thro’ Smuggling in Essex,” “Natural Beehives” and Roger Dorking - son of a blacksmith shares his memories in “Tales from the Smithy.” Meetings cost £1.50 for members and £2.50 for visitors.

Membership cost just £5 a year per family and benefits include competitively priced garden equipment, bulbs and fertilisers from the society’s Trading Store, monthly club nights, coach trips and plant sales.

For more information including details of how to become a member and how to volunteer visit www.rayleighhorticulturalsociety.com or email peskypixie@supanet.com.

Club Nights are held once a month at St Michael’s Church, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh SS6 9JB.

12

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

Electrical

Installations

Domestic & Commercial Qualified

Electrical

Installations

WIRING & CONSUMER UNIT UPGRADES

LIGHTING CONFIGURATIONS

SECURITY LIGHTING

OUTDOOR POWER

KITCHEN & BATHROOM CIRCUITS

INSPECTION & TESTING

FREE Estimates Briรกn McQuillan

Van Stickers

Part P Approved

T: 01268 771523 | M: 07468 575300 E: arkayelectrical@gmail.com

All ELECSA registered contractors will receive a sticker pack relevant to the scheme they have been assessed in. This will consist of two A4, one A5, one A6 and two A7 sized stickers. To create maximum impact, they can be utilised as shown below or as is felt appropriate. The example vehicles here show A4 stickers to the sides of the van and A5 to the back. A6 and A7 stickers could be used on tool boxes or similar.

Van Stickers

All ELECSA registered contractors will receive a sticker pack relevant to the scheme they have been assessed in. This will consist of two A4, one A5, one A6 and two A7 sized stickers. To create maximum impact, they can be utilised as shown below or as is felt appropriate. The example vehicles here show A4 stickers to the sides of the van and A5 to the back. A6 and A7 stickers could be used on tool boxes or similar.

Part P Registered Contractor

Part P Registered Contractor

Part P Registered Contractor

Part P Registered Contractor

Part P Registered Contractor

Part P Registered Contractor

Part P Registered Contractor

Part P Registered Contractor

Suggested sticker positioning Suggested sticker positioning Company name

Company name

Company name

Company name

Company name

Company name

Company name

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

Company name

Company name Company

name

Company name

Company name

13

Money Guidance T

his years’ Budget genuinely appears to underpin the Governments rhetoric on ‘saving’. The much talked about reduction in tax reliefs on pension contributions did not materialize, in fact it was positively rebuked before the budget by Mr Osborne. Instead he has introduced higher income tax allowances enabling more people to save by increasing net income, raising the ISA limit next year and extending the Help to Buy ISA ideas with another new acronym, a ‘LISA’.

The Government have also recognised that Financial Services regulation, the rules under which firms such as ours operate, are too restrictive and have driven up the cost of advice. They are consulting on some regulatory changes and to allow advice fees to be paid out of your pension fund. They recognize that the Money Advice Service and the Pensions Advisory Service have been inadequate in providing advice to those who can’t afford it and need to make Financial Advice more available again. Needless to say, within the industry, we were not surprised to hear this, although it is pleasing that they now recognize our role and that a weeks’ training on pensions is no substitute for our years of experience and qualifications!

The Nation has a long term savings problem and this budget can only help that. In particular it reinforces Help to Buy ISAs, whereby the Government will add 25% of your contributions each year as long as the plan is used to buy a genuine first main residence or to secure a retirement income. They are not available to all and do have some restrictions and caveats, but this is a genuine commitment to encourage people to save. This will be helped by the annual ISA allowance, including the “LISA” element) to £20,000 per annum from 2017.

The Chancellor does seem to have an eye on making Buy to Let investment less attractive. As well as the Stamp Duty increases and restrictions on claiming relief on interest payments announced last year, he has now made them relatively less attractive by lowering the Capital Gains Tax on stocks and shares investments, but NOT for Buy to Let. This makes the relative return from residential property investment much less attractive than from other sources and is a genuine tightening of policy to make Buy to Let less attractive in attempt to slow house price inflation. This combined with the saving inducements detailed above may mean that more genuine home

14

owners are able to buy, rather than just investors, if prices do actually begin to slow.

An interesting point of detail concerns investing in Commercial Property. The rates of Stamp Duty did not benefit from the tiered system introduced a couple of years ago, so by applying a tiered system most smaller purchases will benefit from much lower stamp duty. This will be of particular interest to those buying through their pension funds, and may encourage more investment in this sector, again relative to house building.

The Budget reconfirmed and extended some of last years’ pension freedoms, especially around some conflicting treatment of death benefits and ill health early retirement benefits. This only reinforces our view that pensions are still the most efficient medium for long term investment for Higher Rate tax payers. Whilst Mr Osborne did not reduce tax relief this year for higher earners, it may simply be because pension providers and payroll departments do not have the technology to limit the reliefs without sometime implementing system and software changes. The Treasury would have wanted any reduction in tax relief to be implemented immediately to prevent surge of large pension contributions, so by letting it go for now they may be able to give providers and pay roll time to make the necessary adjustments for future reductions? Watch this space! If this is the case then it will be prudent to maximise any pensions for higher rate relief in the short term, as there is still the political will behind the scenes to reduce higher rate tax relief.

A point of warning, there are two important changes to pensions rules this April. Firstly, The Lifetime Allowance (LTA) for pensions reduces to £1 million from £1.25 million on 6th April and those affected should consider applying for one of the two types of “protection” available. Secondly, those earning over £150,000 will see a reduction in the amount they can contribute to a pension each year.

Martin Lamb, Dip.PFS Certs CII (MP & ER) This information does not constitute an offer or advice and the service described may not be suitable for everyone. Alternative services may be offered if more suitable. Investments can go down as well as up and you could get back less than you paid in. Past Performance is not a guide to future returns. The “from launch” performance figures are from 29th October 2004 to 16th December 2015, and assume a £100,000 investment subject to our initial and ongoing charges for this level of investment. The performance figure for the last year is taken from 16th December 2014 to 16th December 2015. Assuming investment in our unit trust/OEIC portfolios, the returns from our ISAs and pension portfolios are higher.

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

15

What’s On In Rayleigh Rayleigh Horticultural Show Sunday 26th June 2016 Starts: 2.00pm Ends: 4.30pm The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED The show will be open to the public between 2pm and 4.30pm. Admission is £1 for adults and accompanied children are admitted free. Items from the Society Trading Store will also be on sale. Further details can be found on the Rayleigh Horticultural Society’s website www.rayleighhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. The coffee shop will be open.

Mum2Mum Market Sunday 10th July 2016 Starts: 2.00pm Ends: 4.00pm The Freight House, Bradley Way, Rochford, SS4 1BU Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor nearly new sales. The event will have around 20 stalls of high quality, nearly new items (up to 90% off the RRP!) and a small selection of businesses offering goods and services of interest to parents.

Refreshments will be available and the first 100 buyers through the door will receive a free goody bag! Entry to the market is £2 for adults (children are free).

Rayleigh Churches Family Fun Day Saturday 16th July 2016 Starts: 11.00am Ends: 4.00pm King George V Playing Field, Bull Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 8JD The Rayleigh Churches Family Fun Day is a free event with activities including bouncy castles, face painting, craft, live bands, puppet shows & much more! There willl also be a barbecue and refreshments on sale.

16

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

COMBO L1H1 PANEL VAN 90ps

FROM £7900 +Delivery +VAT +RFL (pre-registered).

SPEC INCLUDES With a choice of lengths, a wide load Electric power steering Rake- and reach-adjustable floor, high payload, steering column low or high roof and Power front windows much more, Combo Remote central door locking with offers you maximum flexibility in space and deadlocks Driver’s airbag carrying power.

THE NEW VAUXHALL VIVARO YOUR BUSINESS CARD ON WHEELS… FROM ONLY

£11,995 +Delivery +VAT +RFL (pre-registered).

Vaxhall Vivaro L1H1 Van 1.6CDTi 90 PS SPEC INCLUDES Assisted by easy access, the generous ESC with hill start assist 1.2m width between DAB radio the rear wheel arches Six-way adjustable drivers means New Vivaro Twin passenger bench seat is able to carry wide On-board computer loads such as 8 x Driver airbag 4-foot plywood sheets. Power windows, front

Toomey Vauxhall Basildon - 01268 407627

Service House, West Mayne, Basildon, Essex SS15 6RW www.toomeybasildon.co.uk/vauxhall Finance is subject to status. Terms & Conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Guarantee/Indemnity may be required.

Finance provider is Vauxhall Finance PO Box 666, Cardiff CF15 7YT. Registered 31st March 2016. You will not own the vehicle until all payments are made. *At the end of the agreement there are 3 options: (1) Renew: part exchange the vehicle, (2) Retain: pay the Optional Final Payment to own the vehicle or (3) Return the vehicle. Further charges may be made subject to the condition or mileage of the vehicle.

Toomey Basildon is registered with the FCA and is a credit broker, not a lender. Offer excludes all other offers. Metallic paint extra. Price doesn’t include fuel and admin fee. www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk For full details contact us at the dealership.

17

Wordsearch Father’s Day F A I L O N G A M A A Y T N E R A P M Y V I O L E T E I L W C A R I N G L I I N Y N N U F Y T S N O F F A A M C D U R m P C T A E O R g U h I H N T M T e m R N E D O E U l H T T R R r S R O T N E M O P R E S P E C T E V O L Y D D A D • • • • 18

CARING DADDY FAMILY MAN FATHER

• • • •

FUNNY LOVE MENTOR NURTURE

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

• • • •

PARENT PROTECT RESPECT WISDOM

Your local stairlift specialist New straight stairlifts supplied & fitted with two year parts and labour warranty

from

£1395 • • • • •

Curved stairlifts Rental lifts from £10 weekly Reconditioned lifts All makes repaired & serviced Free estimates

For friendly, personal service phone:

01268 550173 01206 231568 www.essexstairlifts.co.uk

THIS COULD BE

www.drbump.co.uk

FED UP WITH YOUR DIRTY DRIVEWAY OR PATIO?

YOU!

PLEASE CALL RICKY ON 01375 402546 TO ADVERTISE IN ANY OF OUR MAGAZINES

From this....

....to this

THEN WE CAN HELP! PROFEssIONAL POWER WAsHINg & sEALINg sERVICEs

• Driveways • Patios • Decking • Garden Paths • Pool Areas

10%

DIsCOUNT WITH THIs ADVERT

Call Today For a FREE No Obligation Quotation

01268 696404 or 07792 673794

www.newlookoutdoorcleaning.co.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

19

Rayleigh Community Funky Voices Choir

F

unky Voices was founded and launched in 2007 by Sandra Colston (Musical Director) to meet a need in the community for something fresh and new. It is a choir that sings modern music that can be enjoyed by everyone. No audition is required and no experience is needed. There are groups all over Essex and each Funky Voices rehearsal is taught by highly qualified and experienced music tutors.

• Record albums for itunes • Perform alongside hugely established music artists • Appear on Tv and Radio.

As a Funky Voices Singer, you’re welcome to take as little or as much from your experience as you would like.

Why join Funky Voices?

Funky Voices sets itself apart from other community choirs offering singers a multitude of varied experiences: • Once in a lifetime performance opportunities • Chances to travel the world

Choir sessions in Rayleigh are held every Wednesday from 7.15pm - 9.15pm at The Mill Arts and Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, SS6 7ED. Membership as a Funky Voices singer is £79.20 (plus vat) for a 12 week term, including the 2 hour weekly rehearsal for the term. For a free taster session and more details of the Funky Voices Choir visit their website at www.funkyvoices.co.uk.

• Perform, tour and compete in over 100 events a year

20

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

COST EFFECTIVE LEAFLET DELIVERY From £25 per 1,000 GuARANTEED DELIVERY bY OuR OWN TEAmS

ALL DELIVERED TO RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES

Rayleigh Castle Point Southend Westcliff Call Ricky 01375 402546 bringing local businesses to local people

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

21

Quick Sudoku Every Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached logically.

Enter numbers into the blank spaces so that each row, column and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

3 7 4 1

5 2

4 7 6 3 8 6 8 1 5 4 3 8 2 1 4 5 2

2 7

Daily Sudoku: Thu 12-May-2016

Daily Sudoku: Mon 16-May-2016

Hard

Evil 6 8 2

8 1

4 1 6 8 9

4 3 3 9 2 4 2 3 1 8 9 7 Daily Sudoku: Tue 17-May-2016

6

5 3 7 9 3

4 9 4

9

5

7 7

8

2 5 (c) Daily Sudoku Ltd 2016. All rights reserved.

4

22

(c) Daily Sudoku Ltd 2016. All rights reserved.

9 1 5 4 2

1 3 4 7 8 2 1 6 9 3 7 7 5 1 6 4 5 4 9 3 2 3 6 4 2

4

2

3

8

7 1

8

9 4

9

(c) Daily Sudoku Ltd 2016. All rights reserved.

Medium

8 1

1 5 2

(c) Daily Sudoku Ltd 2016. All rights reserved.

Easy

Daily Sudoku: Sun 15-May-2016

http://www.dailysudoku.com/ to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

http://www.dailysudoku.com/

DUE TO EXPANSION WE HAVE NOW MOVED PREMISES 2 DOORS ALONG TO 84 THE CHASE.

SAME GREAT SERVICE WITH THE SAME GREAT PRICES. www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

23

Rayleigh & Rochford Association of Voluntary Services Latest Volunteering Opportunities

I

f you are looking to do some volutary work in the local area this year, the Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services has a whole host of opportunities available.

Here are just a few of their current opportunities.

with the family, helping to make sure that everything is done to ensure the safety of children. No special skills are required, but most important must be your passion to make a difference, your non-judgmental attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality..

Retail Therapy Mr or Ms Motivator If you have a friendly personality and enjoy being part of a team, could you help out for ½ day a week at a central Southend charity shop. You’ll meet lots of new people and it’s a great way to gain experience of retail or customer service. Not only that but your time will be helping the charity to get the vital funds they need to carry on their good work. It’s a great way to support a good cause and make new friends at the same time.

If you are interested in fitness, health or nutrition, this is an exciting new project to encourage local people to get fit and live healthily. Centred round a small local gym, the aim is to encourage people to use the gym and the park or attend cookery demonstrations on making healthy affordable meals. It’s a flexible daytime role so if you get on well with people and care about health and wellbeing, go spread the word.

Survey the Scene!

This is an amazing opportunity to explore your local neighbourhood or study parts of Southend you didn’t even know were there! It’s a project to survey the local habitat, recording how the land is being used. You’ll get training in basic mapping skills and, armed with map and pen, have your own 1km area to survey. Fresh air, exercise, new skills and provide information to help decisions on habitat protection. Be part of it and call now.

For more information of these volunteering opportunties and many others in the local area, contact the Rayleigh, Rochford and District Association of Voluntary Services at: 105a High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7QA or call 01268 772796.

Email: rravs@rravs.org.uk. Further details are also available at www.rravs.org.uk

Help a STAR! A local charity run an excellent service supporting adults affected by drugs and alcohol. As a volunteer, you would support a keyworker to create a relationship of trust 24

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

SUMMER OFFERS! • BOILER SERVICING from £44 + vat

• SYSTEM HEALTH CHECK from £45 +vat • BOILER RENEWAL from £1100 + vat • POWER FLUSHING from £280 + vat • THERMAL IMAGING from £80 + vat

SERVICES OFFERED • BOILER REPAIRS • FULL HEATING INSTALLS • RADIATORS • HEAT PUMPS • SOLAR PANELS PV & THERMAL • ALL ELECTRICAL WORKS

ONE OF THE ORIGINALS!

Castle Point Gas & Heating Co Ltd

21 – 25 Hart Road,Thundersley, Essex SS7 3PB

E-Mail : info@castlepointgas.co.uk Web:www.castlepointgasandelectric.co.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

25

Directory BRINGING LOCAL BUSINESSES TO LOCAL PEOPLE

Finding a local business online has never been easier!

www.businesscard-directory.co.uk DelivereD Free to 15,000

Homes

southend & f Westclif gh FRee

• Clear & Easy to Use

wedding, perfect place to hold your The Rochford Hotel is the endeavour . At The Rochford Hotel we private party or special occasionand unique. With our experience in organised to make every event special be will ng t that everythi entertaining, you can be confiden touch. Let us make your day a detailed professionally and with ble. relaxed, happy and memora

TO AD VERTIS bRinging

IN AN

esses TO LOcAL

LOcAL bUsin

Y OF OU

R LOCA

Castle

L BUSIN

AL BUSINESS

OUR LOC

• Full Description of Business Services Weddings Banqueting

• Contact Details & Location Map

Call Ri ck 01375 y: 402546 Mobile : 07969 211229 sal GUIDES es@the

ISE TO ADVERT IN ANY OF

22 Ensuite Bedrooms Private Functions FREE WIFI Internet Access Conferences & Meetings

Rayle igh /Hockle y

APRIL 2013

peOpLe

E

ESS GU

Point Rochfo rd

• Unique Business Card Format

RayleiJULY 2014

ses to local people

bringing local busines

DelivereD Free

BRi

Basildon & Thurrock

FREE

TO AD Castle Point VERTIS E basildon

bringing local businesses to local

usiness BUsinesses gui locAl de.co BRinging .uk

IN AN

people

R LOCA

April - June 2012

to local peo

rayleigh



60

se in the

ber.indd

Call Ric 2546 01375 40

35

uide.co.uk

e.co.uk

albusinessg

lbusinessguid

www.theloc

www.theloca

5,000 homes

09/04/2013

12:43:07



businesses

to locAl

Local Busine

ss Guide

call: 01375

2012

Delivered 

to 10,000 homes

05/11/2

012 13:53:23

FREE

April

- June

bringing

• Link to the Business’s Own Website

dd 60

www.the loca

FRee

2012

people

o.uk

NOVEMBER

bringing local businesses to local

Castle Point

people

April - June 2012

essgui de.co to loCAl PeoPle .uk bRinging loCAl bUsinesses





Delivered

essguide.co.uk



www.thelocalbusin

Delivered

 to

10,000

homes

2013

o.uk

basildon

www.basildo 2012



people

d

JANUARY-

sguide.c

co.uk

FREE

 ide.co.uk  nbusinessgu

homes 

10,000

to  FREE Delivered 

es to locAl locAl business

31

southen MARCH

lbusines

uk

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.

www.thelocalbusinessguide.



e.co.ukGuide call: 01375 402 546 ssguid lbusine Local Business heloca issue of The www.t in the next to advertise

CP November.in

ple

es

n basildo

local

business

albusin

60

FREE

peopl e

402 546

Call Ri ck 01375 y: 402546 Mobile : -directory.co.uk inesscard www.bus 0796 9 2112 sales@ 29 theloc es to

local

essguide.c

localbusin

sales@the

of The

NOVEMBER

bringing

1229

07969 21

e ro c h fo rd h o te l.

E m a i l : we d d i n g s @ t h s otel.co.uk/wedding w w w. t h e r o c h f o r d h

next issue

60

2013

www.basildonbusinessguide.co.uk

 www.thelocalbusinessguide.co  .uk

S4 1BU CHFORD, ESSEX S B R A D L E Y W AY, R O

5 4 4 3 9 3Mobile: TELEPHONE: 01702 co. u k

bringing locAl

to adverti

CP Novem

- May

OCTOBER 2013



35

Delivered FREE to 10,000 homes

Rayleigh April.indd

March

ple

- apriL 2013

FeBruary

e

To locAl peopl

to Delivered FRee

Y OF OU

Rochfo rd Hockle & y

nging South locAl end BUsine sses To Basild locAl on people Homes fRee 10,000 eD Free to

Deliver brin ging local bus inesses

localb

es

fRee

L BUSIN Southend 2013 ESS GU IDES SEPTEMBER www n t ocalbusi Basildo.thel Castle Poin nessguid PeoPle Ca ockley e.co.uk s to loCal stle Point sse Rochford/H al busine Rayle Rochfo igh bringing loC BRi rd/Hoc ngi South ng loc kley Al BUs en d inesse Delivere Basild s To loc d fRee on to 7,50 Al peo 0 hom ky:

Rayleigh

to 5,000 Hom

IDES

homes fRee to 10,000 

april 2013 ssguide.co.uk

lbusine

www.theloca





Delivered FREE to 10,000 homes

www.basildonbusinessguide.co.uk NOVEMBER

2012

13:53:23

BRINGING 05/11/2012 www.thel LOCAL BUSINESSES to adverti ocal se in the business TO LOCAL next issue guide.co PEOPL of The E Local Busine .uk

60

CP Novem

ber.indd

ss Guide

60

call: 01375

402 546

Delivered 

to 10,000 homes  www.thelocalbusinessguide.co  .uk

Delivere

www.business card04/12/2

012 12:17:15

d FREE

directory.co.uk

to 10,0

00 hom

www www.th .theloca elocalbusinessgu www.thelo lbusines ide.co.uk calbu sguide.c 31 sines sguid o.uk e.co. uk

CP April.indd 47

homes

o.uk

guide.co.uk

albu www.theloc

47

39

o.uk

sinessguide.c

usiness www.thelocalbusinessgui elocalb .uk www.th www.thelocalbusinessguide.co de.co.uk

Delivered FRee to 10,000

ory.c scard-direct www.busines

es

02/04/2013 13:00:02

www.businesscard-directory.co.uk 26

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

Useful Phone Numbers Emergency Services

HelplinesÂ

Police, Fire, Ambulance Essex Police - non-emergency Crimestoppers Rayleigh Police Station Rayleigh Neighbourhood Policing Team

999 101 0800 555111 0300 3334444 07813 953703

24hr A&E - Basildon Broomfield, Chelmsford Southend

01268 524900 01245 443673 01702 435555

NHS Direct confidential health advice Rayleigh Clinic

111 01268 366600

Essex County Council Rochford District Council MP - Rayleigh & Wickford- Mark Francois Out of Hours Emergencies Recycling/Refuge/Household Collections Environmental Health/Pest Control Tree Preservation Orders/Woodland/Parks Planning/Building Control Cemetries/Land Charges Housing/Homelessness Leisure Activities Parking/Roads & Transport Housing Benefit Council Tax Benefit Animal Welfare Business Rates Rayleigh Library

0845 7585592 01702 546366 01268 742044 01268 527317 01702 318111 01702 318111 01702 318111 01702 318191 01702 318191 01702 318191 01702 318191 01702 318166 01702 318197 01702 318198 01702 318057 01702 318017 01702 775830

Hospitals

Health

Blank

Councils

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 Page 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 Rayleigh Train Station National Express

0871 2002233 08457 484950 0845 6007245 08717 818181

The Local Business Guide 01375 402546

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

Emergency Utilities Electricity - UK Power Gas - National Gas Emergency Service Anglian Water Services Essex & Suffolk Water

Directory Enquiries

0800 7838838 0800 111999 0845 7145145 0845 7820999 118 500

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

27

TO ADVERTISE IN ANY OF OUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDES

Rayleigh

Castle Point

Southend & Westcliff DelivereD

Call Ricky: 01375 402546 Mobile: 07969 211229

DelivereD

X , ESSE HFORD

U SS4 1B

nessca

www.busi

393 02 544

17 O N E : 0 c h f o r d h o t e l . c o. ugks in ro gs@the k/wedd weddin rd h o t e l. c o. u Email: fo heroch w w w. t

sales@thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk

DelivereD

0 Homes

k

calbusines

Free to

31

de.co.uk

sguide.co.u

www.thelo essgui s to lochel ocalbusin www.t al people

k

ry.co.u rd-directo

Free to 5,00

rayleigh

bringing loc al businesse

Weddings Banqueting

Y, R O C E Y WA

4 JULY 201

le

cal peop

ses to lo

l busines

loca bringing

Bedrooms 22 Ensuite ctions Private Fun rnet Access I Inte s FREE WIF s & Meeting Conference

TELEPH

es

15,000 Hom

& southend Westcliff

dding, ld your we avour ce to ho de rfect pla tel we en is the pe The Rochford Ho r experience in ou ford Hotel . At d The Roch or special occasion d unique. With will be organise rty al an hing day private pa ery event speci fident that everyt t us make your ev be con touch. Le to make detailed ing, you can entertain nally and with a le. rab professio ppy and memo ha relaxed,

BRADL

Free to

OCTOBER 2013

es

10,000 Hom

int Castle Po esses to

Cal busin

lo bringing

oPle

loCal Pe

www.busines scard-direct ory.c

o.uk

SEPTEMBER

2013

helocalbusine www.thewww.t ssguide.co.uk localbus 31 inessgui de.co.uk

bringing local businesses to local people

www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk 28

oc albusi

nes

www.busi

o.uk

ctory.c scard-dire

www.thel

39

e.co.uk .co.uk nessguide

sinessguid

calbu www.thelo

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546

THE LAND BUYING COMPANY WE BUY 1. Building land with or without planning permission 2. Property that is dilapidated or old 3. Property that has been left in a will or gifted 4. Green Belt land - small or big plots 5. Land at the side of your property and back gardens with access

• QUICK VALUATIONS • QUICK DECISIONS • QUICK CASH We can answer most questions without a site visit

For friendly expert advice please call Robert Huntley 24/7 on

07770 722620

30

to advertise in the next issue of The Local Business Guide call: 01375 402 546