September is upon us, back to school for some! by Hockley Living Magazine Essex

Hockley Living Issue 38, September 2015 FREE Monthly

Community Magazine

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Church Services & Events Hockley Catholic Ordinariate The Hockley Mission is merging with the Benfleet Mission to form the Southend Area Ordinariate and as from the first Sunday in September we shall be based at the St John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, Manners Way, Southend. It is the church on Cuckoo Corner Roundabout.

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Oddfellows Art Exhibition

he Oddfellows Art Competition Exhibition will be held on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 10am to 4pm. at the Old Fire Station, Hockley, in aid of the 55+ Social Centre. Come and see all the entries For further details call Nicola on 01702 208746

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ogether on Sunday Afternoon are back meeting in Hockley Public Hall on 6th September after a summer break during August. We hope to enjoy some more warm weather as we head towards autumn and hope to organise some interesting afternoons. We meet between 2.30 and 4.30 pm with an afternoon tea, and if you would like to join us, please give us, Jan and Colin a call on 01702 203659.

Hockley & Hawkwell 55+ Social Centre, Southend Road (In car park behind the Library)

ur next Fund Raising event is Race Night on Saturday, 17th October, at the Centre. Doors open 7 for 7.30pm. £10 per head including fish/chicken/veggie and chips supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets from Dot on 01702 202060. Buy a horse or a forecast in advance at £1 from Wendy on 01702 203247. Thanks to all the local shops and businesses who sponsor the races. We are currently trying to raise funds towards a new Minibus since the current one is now ten years old. Donations gratefully accepted!

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A sponsored walk to mark the 85 anniversary of THE HOCKLEY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Sunday 13th September 2015 10.30am start. 4 – 5 mile circular route around Hockley Woods with Alvyn Bysouth Registration £5.00 per person. Registration and Sponsorship forms available from: Hockley R.B.L. White Hart Lane, Hawkwell, SS5 4DQ Or contact Len James 07905570955 th

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An evening with

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September 2015 7.30pm

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he closure of Barclays Bank in Hockley will undoubtedly bring disappointment to many in the village. I am sure the decision ® is purely an economic one, as less and less people are using the bank. Some customers may find relief in knowing that they will be able to do their basic banking at the Post Office in Hockley, situated within Chemicrest Pharmacy. You can withdraw cash up to your daily limit on your Connect Card. You can even deposit cash using your paying in slips, for depositing cheques you can use the Post Office envelopes and your paying in slip. Unfortunately you cannot currently ask for the balance on your account. You will be able to pay most utility bills without charge at the Post Office. The water companies that serve our area do not Bankingwith the Post Office MONwithout - FRI 9charge. to 6pm have any arrangement You will not be able to pay your credit card bills unless you • Post Office Current Account SAT 9 to 5.30pm have a Post Office Credit Card. • you Personal for If requireBanking more than 10transactions High Streetthen Banks justTop basic you may wish to consider opening a Post Office Savings Current Account. There are • Instant Saver several saving products to • Reward choose from,Saver ranging from instant access to fixed term deposits depending onCash your personal • Premier ISA situation. The Post Office also has a Credit Card, which does not charge • Fixed Ratepurchases Cash ISAin foreign currency. The Post Office also you for making • Growth Bonds has its insurance products, Car, Home and Travel. We promise to give you all the information you need about our products, so that you can compare with your existing products and enable you to make an informed choice. Business customers can do banking at the Post Office with their pre-printed Deposit Slips. This is not an online service but a manual service and takes longer for the transactions to appear on your statement.

WHERE CAN YOU GET ALL YOUR BANKING NEEDS MET IN HOCKLEY 6 days a week? 01702 A HOCKLEY POST OFFICE 204444 BANKING SERVICE

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Finally, I would like to mention that as trends change, the face of the high street will also change, but it is heartening for you to know that we at Hockley Post Office intend to stay, and to this extent we have invested money in the shop to attract customers. We are also aware that unless we bring ourselves to modern expectations, we may also end up as one of the statistics. Let the Post Office looks after your financial needs and the pharmacy look after your personal wellbeing. Please, do not feel let down, come and talk to us and see if we can be of any help. My team and I look forward to welcoming you. Ajay Desai

Christines of Hockley Your Traditional Florist

hat a pleasure it is to write about our lovely florist in Hockley, having known Christine for 27 years both as a midwife to my three sons and friend. No doubt many others will also remember Chris holding their new born babies. Even back then Chris would make you feel special and show kindness just the same as she does today, always doing that extra bit more, adding that extra special touch. So to all you Brides to Be who are planning a wedding for 2016/17 I can personally recommend Christine and her team who will create the magic of your day with flowers. Pop by to see Chris in her consulting room at her shop in Hockley and take time to look through her albums where you will discover some of her amazing creations. Christines of Hockley caters for any occasion with care and passion, remember to use the advert on page 2 for your 10% Off.

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e have received a number of complaints about the speed of broadband connections in Hawkwell and Hockley. There are a number of online speed checks that can be used to measure download and upload speeds but we would not recommend that you use one that needs to be installed as they may come with unwanted extras. Unfortunately the results are not very reliable as they vary from company to company and on the time of day the test is carried out. We believe it is safe to say that connections in our area are poor. Before we take any action we would be interested to hear your experiences and if any of our readers / members could advise us if anything could be done to improve this situation. Alan James Vice Chair of Hockley and Hawkwell Residents Associations www.hockleyresidents.co.uk www.hawkwell.org

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he speed of Broadband in the Hockley/Hawkwell area has been criticised by many and when there is a problem with the service it can be difficult to know who to contact, especially if your telephone is with one supplier and your Broadband service with another. Many people have experienced the “it’s not a problem our end, contact your supplier” predicament when nobody seems to want to take responsibility for your problems. The overall speed of your connection is dependent on several factors including; the distance you live from the exchange, whether fibre is available at your location and supply caps imposed by your provider. Some people don’t realise that there are many other factors that have an impact on speed and reliability; bad internal wiring, suspect routers, faulty/missing micro filters, poor wireless service and PC/laptop issues can also have a major effect. We would always recommend that all possible causes are fully investigated. If you are experiencing problems, or feel your connection should be faster, DLA Computers can arrange a home visit to investigate your particular issues and advise on possible solutions. For a quote give us a call on 01702 810060 and mention Hockley Living.

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2 Studies were conducted Study 1 - endurance running program running at 65% max for 30-60 minutes over 6 weeks Study 2 – interval training with 30 second sprints 30 second rest for 15-20 minutes Outcome Study 1 – the participants in the endurance group lost on average 0.5kg Study 2 - the sprint interval group lost 12% body fat and on average 2-3kg of fat mass. Benefits of interval training • Burns fat • Increases lean mass • Improved body ability to burn fat • Lowers blood pressure and improves heart health • Better endurance and work capacity • Better abs • Leaner legs • Takes less time By Alex Bacon

From a complete extension to those annoying little jobs around the house, here at LMJ Building we offer a full range of building services. From your initial enquiry, until the last hand shake upon completion, our local tradesmen aim to surpass your expectations by delivering a professional, honest and reliable service that’s tailored to your needs. • Extensions • Loft Conversions • Renovations • Electrical • Carpentry • Driveways • Patios and Landscaping

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Greensward Academy

m I the only one that thinks the new Greensward Academy building could have looked a lot better? I can’t think why anyone would think this design would compliment our area and I am surprised that it ever got passed by planning committees. I suppose it passes all the acceptable building criteria but from an aesthetic point of view I believe it completely fails. It is completely in your face being so close to the road and I would say it is on a par with the Lego building in Southend for poor design. Maybe I am out of touch with what looks good today and as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so I would be interested to get your views. Alan James Vice Chair of Hockley and Hawkwell Residents Associations

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La Vallee Farm Shop

a Vallee Farm shop your traditional butchers now has a new refrigerated cabinet selling the following items:Gourmet cooked pies, Bacon, Bacon joints, Ham, Pate, Cooked meats, Cheese, Scotch eggs, Pork pies, Apple juices etc. The farm shop prides itself in selling home produced beef, lamb and locally sourced pork & poultry. We also specialise in home-made sausages, burgers and kebabs and a variety of low fat products. As well as our meat products we stock a wide range of local produce such as eggs, vegetables, jams and mustards. We run a Loyalty Scheme where you collect a stamp on every occasion that you spend £15 or more. Once you have collected 6 stamps we will give you £10 off your 7th visit. So next time you visit the shop, don’t forget to get your card stamped, or to start a card if you don’t have one. If you Follow Us on facebook then you will be kept up to date with our weekly special offers. See Advert Back Cover

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The mornings of 3rd October and 7th November A full day 5th December If you wish to book a table for any or all of the events please contact Nicola on 01702 208746 / 07802678255 Or email her Nicola.O’Riordan@oddfellows.co.uk Tables will cost £5 the half day and £10 the full day. Please note that the full day will be advertised as a Christmas fair and stall holders will be expected to wear a Christmas jumper and decorate stalls accordingly. The Oddfellows is the trading name of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society Limited, Incorporated and registered in England and Wales No. 223F. Registered Office Oddfellows House, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB

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La Vallee Farm Shop

Supplying Quality Meat Retail & Wholesale. All our own produce or sourced locally. NEW! We have a refrigerated cabinet selling Gourmet Cooked Pies, Bacon, Ham, Bacon Joints, Cheese, Apple Juices, Pate, Cooked Meats, Pork Pies, Scotch Eggs, Fresh Vegetables & Quality Meat

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