ICA LER L I B 5 201 12.
Y
s e ren d i p ity Serendipity Hair Studio opening early December in Outwood Common Call 01277 636467 for information serendipityhair12@gmail.com 12 Morris Avenue, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2JR
IT EM OF CO AL M L CA S A COM E W BO LL RE P I X FO AL LIM TH A DEA EN B LS R SO M S TA OT OR O E LD RY W TLE IN S IN FO EP RM AR E. A AT TE IO LY N! -
STS CERTIFIED
C O M P A NY
FOOD SUPPLIER
PART OF ESSEX PROVISIONS
CHRISTMAS BOX DEALS 41/2 - 5kg Turkey Crown Boneless Wrapped in Bacon
41/2 - 5kg Turkey Crown Boneless Wrapped in Bacon 3kg Rolled Sirloin of Beef or Rib of Beef 2.5kg Rolled Top Rump of Beef 1-5 2kg Honey Ham or Gammon Bone in 1.5kg Gammon or Festive Honey Ham 1lb Sausage Meat Plain or Cumberland 2.5kg Boneless Rolled Loin of Pork 30 Pigs in Blankets ople e P 1lb Sausage Meat Plain or Cumberland 10-15 1kg Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese 0 20 Pigs in Blankets One Jar Cranberry Sauce 5.0 £13 One Jar Pickled Onions One Jar Pickled Onions in Balsamic Vinegar One Jar Mustard One Jar Red Cabbage ple 5 Peo One Jar Goose or Duck Fat One Jar Caramelised Onions 10-1 One Jar Goose or Duck Fat 20.00
£1
41/2 - 5kg Turkey Crown Boneless Wrapped in Bacon 2.21/2kg English Leg of Lamb 4.5kg Whole Gammon Smoked or Unsmoked 21/2kg Turkey Crown Boneless Wrapped in Bacon 1lb Sausage Meat Plain or Cumberland 11/2kg Boneless Loin of Pork 30 Pigs in Blankets 11/2kg Honey Roast Ham ple One Jar Cranberry Sauce 10 Pigs in Blankets 10-15 -6 Peo 4 P e ople One Jar Mint Sauce One Jar Cranberry One Jar Pickled Onions One Jar Pickled Onions One Jar Red Cabbage One Jar Goose or Duck Fat 1kg Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese One Jar Goose or Duck Fat
£68.00
£120.0
0
PRIZE WINNING FREE RANGE BRONZE TURKEYS WEEKS TURKEYS 2015 PRICES 3kg 4kg 5kg 6kg 7kg
(6.6-8.8lb) 11.90 per kg (8.8-11.0lb) 11.60 per kg (11.6-13.2lb) 10.90 per kg (13.2-15.4lb) 10.65 per kg (15.4-17.6lb) 9.65 per kg
8kg (17.6-19.9lb) 9.30 per kg 9kg (19.9-22.0lb) 9.05 per kg 10kg (22.0-24.4lb) 8.70 per kg 11kg (24.4lb+) 8.40 per kg
These turkeys will be placed in carry home boxes, wrapped in grease proof paper with a sprig of rosemary, along with cooking and storage instructions and a pop up cooking timer.
01268 710899
info@essexprovisions.com | www.essexprovisions.com Laylands Farm | Sudbury Road | Billericay | Essex | CM11 1LA
Š 2015 Intu Properties plc
Shop with us: in centre | at home | on the go
Come and play dress up this Christmas intu.co.uk/lakeside
CONTENTS 12 16
6 Competition! 14 Know Your Tradesmen 18 A View from the Church 20 John Baron 23 Nature Notes 24 26 Martin Lewis 30 The Cook Report 32 Around Town Sports Table/ Rotary 35 Round Club/ Lions Club 41 Recipe 44 What’s On 47 Useful Numbers Around Town Selfie Competition Richard Ward
Reverend Paul Carr Political Update
EWT Volunteer Neil Sumner Money Saving Expert
Billericay Christmas Market Review of 2015
WI Christmas Recipe When and Where...
Around Town Magazines Graphic House, Radford Way, Billericay CM12 0DX
Edition 37
To advertise contact our Sales Team today, details below. Booking deadline for our January edition is: Friday 15th January
Copyright 2015. Around Town Billericay is an independent magazine and does not endorse the products or services that appear in the magazine. Opinions expressed in Around Town do not necessarily represent those of the editors of Around Town Magazines. Around Town Magazines are published by Black Square Print Media Ltd produced by Black Square Litho Ltd.
01277 658444 www.aroundtownmagazines.co.uk sales@aroundtownmagazine.co.uk
Merry
Christmas Fantastic Christmas offers available in store today!
The UK’s Best Prices On all the top brands!
FROM £379
FROM £279
Your Local Mobility Showroom Hubert Road, Brentwood Essex, CM14 4JE
Visit Us Mon-Sat 8am - 5pm Sun 10am - 4pm
FROM £59.99
We’re open 7 days a week!
Visit us in Store!
Try before you buy. Expert advice. Disabled Toilet. Free Parking. UK’s Best Brands.
01277 237 037 www.careco.co.uk
#AroundTownSelfie Competition! To celebrate our new look, we have placed posters ‘around town’ of our NEW logo in various locations. If you come across one, take a selfie with the poster and send it to us! We have teamed up with The Ship Inn, Stock who are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a complimentary meal for two! The winner will be chosen at random, from all entries, after the closing date 20th December 2015. We look forward to seeing your selfies, good luck!
Text: 07410 172096 Email: admin@aroundtownmagazines.co.uk Upload it to Facebook or Twitter using #AroundTownSelfie /AroundTownMagazines
6
#AroundTownMan
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
Ian’s curtains & blinds
Curtains | Tracks and Poles | Roman Blinds | Roller Blinds | Vertical Blinds Venetian Blinds | Wooden Blinds
g Wishin a ody b ry e ev stmas y Chri us Happ pero s ro p m &a ear fro New Y rtains & u Ians C ds! Blin
Pattern books also available.
FREE QUOTE - Call today on Wickford: 01268 410516 | Mobile: 07743562384
ian.dipple@yahoo.com | www.ianscurtainsandblinds.co.uk
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
7
the original
touch of class express quality dry cleaning & alterations
free collection & delivery minimum spend of £15.00
special offers
Fully Licenced waste transfer station
due to our brand new large capacity washing machine and dryer on all quilts, throws and mattress toppers all £13.00 due to our brand new washing machine and dryer all done on the premises. five shirts for £10.00 washed and iron wash and fold service also available from £15.00 - £25.00 excluding feather and extra large mattress toppers
tel:01277 632330 4 grange road grange parade billericay, essex
family run business est.1978
CP Shutters
Custom Plantation Shutters Specialists Trading Standards Approved with a shop offering prices as low as the internet, free installation, seven years trading history with over 3000 Custom Plantation Shutters installed, offering a five year warranty on both product and workmanship, you can certainly Buy With Confidence, just as our many reviews say. Our shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm Sundays by appointment only.
8
Call the original Custom Plantation Shutters Shop CP Shutters for a free survey today!
01702 68 69 70 It really is EasyCP with CP Shutters www.cpshutters.co.uk Find us at 280 London Road, Westcliff, Essex SS0 7JG One of our staff can give you a free estimate on our made to measure interior shutters.
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
ADVERTISEMENT
Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile!
It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Chris Miller feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is 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. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. 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. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service Billericay, Ingatestone, Ramsden & Stock and Chris is finding that his
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.’ 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!
STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING? Don’t replace the Frames... just the Panes!
Broken or Damaged Windows? Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks? Want The Latest Energy Saving Glass? All Glazing Backed By Our 5 Year Manufacturers Guarantee Priority Freephone
0800 61 21118 www.cloudy2clear.com ...we make saving money perfectly clear... PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
9
Carl Earey - Experienced Podiatrist
Ugg Boot Cleaning
10% OFF *
07729 186453 01277 232550 • Routine nail care • Hard skin • Corn and callus • Verrucae treatments • Ingrowing toe nails • Treatment of common foot problems
All local surrounding areas covered
10
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
We Go The Extra Mile For Your Smile
Holly Court Denture Clinic Qualified Clinical Dental Technicians Trevor Harkness CDT Dip RCS Eng GDC no. 139025 New Dentures, Repairs, Relines, Teeth Added to Existing Dentures, Gum Shields, Flexible Dentures, Chrome Cobalt Dentures. All Work Guaranteed | Friendly Free Advice On-Site Laboratory
Ardutch Dress Making Debby Addison-Robbe. Dressmaker based in Billericay. Are your clothes hanging on by a thread? Looking for that perfect fitting pattern? Or just after treating yourself?
Repairs Alterations
Pattern cutting
07793031297
Production
Book your free consultation now before Christmas!
WL56223M006 02-May-2014 11:50 2 Holly Court, High Street, Billericay, CM12 9AP
info@ardutch-dressmaking.co.uk www.ardutch-dressmaking.co.uk
www.hollycourtdentureclinic.co.uk Telephone: 01277 653677 | Mobile: 07970165715
144 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9DF
Tel: 01277 632 971 PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
11
Mobile Upholstery Repairs & Leather Cleaning www.mobileupholstery.co.uk
07889 368706
Before
After
Leather suite deep cleaning and conditioning All Aspects of Fabric & Leather Furniture Repaired In Your Home Springs - Cushions - Frames - Seams Damaged/Faded Leather Repaired and Colour Restored
enquiries@mobileupholstery.co.uk
Maison sur La CoLLine Holiday in Cathar Country In the South of France 30 minutes from Carcassonne For further information go to
holidaylettings.co.uk Property reference 77726
12
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
Richard Ward has over 35 years experience in the painting and decorating industry and as a Dulux Select decorator, is able to offer complete decorating packages to his customers in Essex and London. Based in Blackmore, but with customers across the county, Richard prides himself on the quality of his work and the benefit of his long standing experience. He said ‘Most
are needed. ‘I will make an Domestic - Commercial initial visit to your home to discuss your requirements Interior - Exterior and offer advice on Fully Insured | 35 years experience suitable products and colours. You will be given Tel: 01277 821454 a full cost breakdown Mobile: 07961 943840 before you decide if you wish to go ahead and I can always recommend Richard offers customers a any other tradesman you no-obligation consultation might need for plastering, service and can also plumbing etc’. recommend other tradesman where more of my work I receive from repeat customers or recommendations. As a Dulux Select Decorator you can rest assured that all work is covered by their 24 month workmanship guarantee and customers feedback can be checked on the Dulux website’.
Painter - Decorator extensive renovations
To feature your business contact: 01277 658444 or sales@aroundtownmagazines.co.uk
Painter Painter- -Decorator Decorator Domestic Domestic- -Commercial Commercial
Painter - Decorator
Interior Interior- -Exterior Exterior
Domestic - Commercial
Painter - Decorator Painter - Decorator Fully FullyInsured Insured||35 35years yearsexperience experience Interior - Exterior
Tel: 01277 821454 821454 FullyTel: Insured | 35 years experience Domestic -01277 Commercial
Domestic -Mobile: Commercial Mobile: 07961 07961943840 943840 Tel: 01277 821454
Interior - Exterior
Mobile: 07961 943840
Interior - Exterior 14
Fully Insured | 35 years experience
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
• REPAIRS • RE-ROOF • LEAD FLASHING • FASCIAS, SOFFITS & GUTTERING
• Family run business • Established since 1994 • Supply and fit • All repairs carried out • Pressure treated panels • Free advice and quotes
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7-4 | Sat 8-12
07831 281590 | 01708 225599 admin@upminsterfencing.co.uk upminsterfencing.co.uk Upminster Fencing, Mardyke Works, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 3PA
s 35 Year
ce xperien E l a n io Profess &
rcial Comme tic Domes
SERVICES Tree Surgery Stump Removal Tree Surveys Hedge Cutting Site Clearance
for a free estimate or advice contact
Dean Smith
Tel: 01277 636216 Mobile: 07912 978507 Email: dean@dlsroofing.co.uk
Season e
d Logs
FRE
local d E eliver y £65 bulk ba g
specialists working with narrow access & confined spaces £2M PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE - FREE ESTIMATES & ADVICE
01277 352033 | 07973 202400 info@treesplus.co.uk Ingatestone Garden Centre, Roman Road, Ingatestone CM4 9AU PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
15
Aerials Direct Family Busine s Establi s she 20 Years d !
• TV, FM & Digital Aerials • Supplied fitted & repaired • Free to view digital
GAS●PLUMBING●HEATING GAS●PLUMBING●HEATING GAS●PLUMBING●HEATING GAS●PLUMBING●HEATING Allmakes&modelsofboilersserviced Allmakes&modelsofboilersserviced Allmakes&modelsofboilersserviced andrepaired
Allmakes&modelsofboilersserviced andrepaired Allmakes&modelsofboilersserviced andrepaired CondensingBoilersandWarmAirUnits andrepaired CondensingBoilersandWarmAirUnits andrepaired CondensingBoilersandWarmAirUnits AllworkundertakenLeaksUpgrades CondensingBoilersandWarmAirUnits AllworkundertakenLeaksUpgrades CondensingBoilersandWarmAirUnits AllworkundertakenLeaksUpgrades Installations AllworkundertakenLeaksUpgrades AllworkundertakenLeaksUpgrades Installations Installations NoCallOutCharge Installations NoCallOutCharge Installations NoCallOutCharge OAPdiscountsavailable NoCallOutCharge OAPdiscountsavailable NoCallOutCharge OAPdiscountsavailable Fullpublicliabilityinsurance OAPdiscountsavailable Fullpublicliabilityinsurance OAPdiscountsavailable Fullpublicliabilityinsurance FullyQualifiedEngineers Fullpublicliabilityinsurance FullyQualifiedEngineers Fullpublicliabilityinsurance FullyQualifiedEngineers FullyQualifiedEngineers FullyQualifiedEngineers Aprofessionalfamilyrunbusiness Aprofessionalfamilyrunbusiness
• Satellite installation • Domestic & commercial • Same day service • Extra TV points • All work fully guaranteed • Fast friendly service
ocal re a l We a ness! busi
01277 424037 01708 347257 www.aerialsdirect.co.uk
25 Priory Road • Noak Hill • Romford • RM3 9AP
.
Aprofessionalfamilyrunbusiness Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience Aprofessionalfamilyrunbusiness Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience Aprofessionalfamilyrunbusiness Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall.. Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall.. Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall.. ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall.. ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall..
01702435400 01702435400 01702435400 01277 261888
.
0333 320 9420 info@pennysonline.com www.penneysonline.com 15 Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0AA 20% off KeraStraight Brazilian Blow-dry Prices from £99.99 to £199.99
20% off Any Colour Service Prices from £19.99 to £104.99
20% off Redesign / Cut and Blow-dry Prices from £19.99 to £79.99
20% off Gentleman’s Cut and Style Prices from £9.99 to £29.99
Valid any Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 1st January 2016 until 1st February 2016. Offer subject to availability. Not available with any other offer. Full T&Cs visit www.penneysonline.com
16
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
mber e c e D 8 2 rts Monday
Sale Sta
th
9am
Come and see our fabulous new showroom in Romford -our Ilford branchnew is now closed in Come andsee see ourfabulous fabulous new showroom in Come and showroom Romford - Ilford branch nowworlds closedmost Add value to- your home with the Romford Ilford branch isisnow closed Add value to your home with the worlds most famous Add value to your home with the worldsbrands most A12 Eastern Avenue famous brands famous(atbrands North Street Lights)
A12 Eastern Avenue Romford, EssexAvenue RM5 3AL A12 Eastern (at North Street Lights) www.bodywash.uk (at NorthEssex StreetRM5 Lights) Romford, 3AL
01708 736 700 www.bodywash.uk 01708 736 700 01708 736 700
Romford, Essex RM5 3AL www.bodywash.uk
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
17
hn Lennon seem to be everywhere this time of year: “So this is Christmas e?” I’d like to change this slightly: “So this is Christmas and what will rate that Jesus was born to be our Saviour? It is, after all, what makes ating and, just like those amazing events in the summer, it can be life but only if you make the time to enjoy the celebration.
illericay’ extend an invitation to worship s season. Why not put a date in your miss out on the greatest Christmas
Is Christmas Only ForMinistry) cay & Little Burstead Team of the local Church Services over the Christmas period. The Children? IEmmanuel wonder howChurch many of you starred in a Nativity Play when you were a child?
rr
2nd December Toychance Service’ atto 10.30am Did you- ‘Annual get the play Mary or Joseph or Service perhaps you weren’t good at December - ‘Carol by Candlelight’ at 7.00pm
acting and were relegated to the back
9th December - ‘Lunchtime Carol Service’ at 12.30pm end of the donkey? I can vividly remember at Saint Mary Magdalen Church
being the Inn Keeper... but what I really y 23rdwanted December to - ‘Family Nativity’ 10.30am be was a atShepherd with a stuck on my head, clutching ristmastea Eve towel - ‘Christingle Service’ at 4.00pm a toy lamb and granddad’s walking ‘Communion by Candlelight’ at 11.15pm stick, falling theatrically to the ground The first Communion of Christmas. with amazement when the Angel of the stmas Lord Day - ‘Family Communion’ ‘shone around!’at I10.00am can also vividly remember singing the wrong lyrics to a carol at the school Nativity Play: “While shepherds washed their socks by night all watching ITV, the angel of the Lord came down and switched to BBC.” I wonder if you stopped entering into the Christmas story when you left childhood behind? It’s easy to lose that innocent childlike wonder about the birth of Jesus, isn’t it? And, as you grow older, you no longer see that you have a part to play in the Christmas story, it doesn’t have the same appeal for adults does it? Oh yes, we celebrate with Christmas work parties; time off work and family gatherings... but immersing ourselves in the Christmas story? Not anymore! Perhaps you, like so many others, have fallen into the trap of believing that Christmas is only for the children. But the Christmas message is for adults, too, because: “Peace on earth and goodwill to all men” and the gifts of love, joy and hope are some of the best Christmas gifts you could receive in the world... ever! Can you imagine giving someone a present on Christmas morning this year
www.billericaychurches.org
and they don’t open it? It would be silly wouldn’t it? What about if you gave someone a gift and this time next year they still hadn’t opened it! “Why haven’t you opened your present?” You’d ask? And they respond: “Oh, the paper’s so colourful and it’s wrapped so beautifully, it seems a shame to spoil it. It looks so lovely on the table. I’ll open it one of these days!” You’d think they were losing the plot, wouldn’t you? Many of you have celebrated Christmas for as long as you can remember. You know the carols and the pop songs and the stories inside out, but you’ve never unwrapped the gift to see what the celebration is really all about. God’s gift of Christmas is worth opening and can be life changing, for adults and children. The shepherds in the field didn’t end up disappointed after they made the journey to Bethlehem to meet Jesus after he was born. The Bible tells us that: “They returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen...” And that is my hope and prayer for each one of you this Christmas. Will you make an effort to celebrate and, in your celebration, find time to glorify and praise God for all you will hear and see this Christmas? I invite you to join with us at Emmanuel (or any of the great churches in Billericay) where we have something to suit every age group and every taste, details can be found opposite. May God’s richest blessing be upon you and your family this festive season and I pray that you will blessed with the spirit of Christmas, which is peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; and the heart of Christmas, which is love. paul@billericaychurches.org @revPACman
Family Nativity ‘Then & Now’ at 10.30 am
A ‘spontaneous’ Family Nativity for children of all ages. Organised chaos at times, but always great fun!
Bryn Haworth In Concert
Christingle Service
at 7.30 pm
at 4.00 pm
An inspirational and entertaining evening of Rock, Gospel, Country & Blues. Tickets are £8, under 12's £4 & Family Tickets (2+2) £20. This event is raising funds for Emmanuel. Contact paul@billericaychurches.org or 01277 658055 for tickets.
An opportunity for the whole family to spend time together before the excitement of Christmas night. This service always has a lovely atmosphere with a Christingle orange for children of all ages!
Communion by Candlelight
at 11.15 pm
Annual Toy Service
The first Communion of Christmas. (Followed by Sherry and Mince Pies)
We collect toys for Basildon Women’s Aid. Bring along an unwrapped gift to be placed under our Christmas tree.
at 10.30 am
Family Communion
at 10.00 am
Carols by Candlelight
A relaxed and fun Christmas celebration for the whole family.
Our Community Carol Service with Nine Readings And Carols, with the High Voltage Big Band. (Followed by Sherry and Mince Pies)
at 7.00 pm
Family Communion at 10.00 am
Lunchtime Carol Service
at 12.30 pm at Saint Mary Magdalen The Church in the High Street A service designed with busy sales staff and shoppers in mind - although everyone is invited! Guaranteed to last 45 mins. Share in a festive buffet lunch before, or after, you enjoy your favourite Carols.
A relaxed and fun service for the whole family, as we look forward to all that a New Year will bring. Offerings from all our Christmas services will be shared between these three organisations, all of whom are working with vulnerable children: Operation Christmas Child Distributing shoeboxes in Eastern Europe Luke’s Counselling A Community Bereavement Service based in Basildon Philippine Community Fund Providing Education, Food and Housing
Emmanuel Church is situated on Laindon Road, CM12 9LD (Opposite the Fire Station).
T
01277 632120 emmanueloffice@billericaychurches.org www.emmanuel-church.info @EmmanuelCM12
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
19
good causes and projects which took part in this year’s walk on 12th July at Barleylands Farm.
John Baron Conservative Parliamentary MP For Basildon and Billericay
The annual Fun Walk presentation recently took place at Anisha Grange Care Home, at which cheques from the ‘Bonus Pot’ were distributed to those charities,
These cheques are a unique feature of the Fun Walk, and come on top of funds raised by the charities themselves. This year for every £100 a beneficiary raised under their own steam, a further £90 was added from the pot nearly doubling their efforts. The total monies raised and donated in 2015 was £100,000, with the number of charities and good causes benefitting reaching 100. Particular thanks go to this year’s Bonus Pot sponsors: Our thanks go to Swan Housing Association, c2c Rail, Butyl Products Ltd, Abellio Greater Anglia, Hallmark Care Homes, Barratt Homes,
Private Ambulance Service Ltd, IFE Global Logistics, Finmeccanica, Selex ES, Ford Motor Company Ltd, Mr Barrie Stone and others. Our thanks also go to the great team at Barleylands Farm for hosting the Walk, to our ‘Family of Volunteers’ for organising and running it, and to the many others who have helped including our accountants Hunt Smee and Co. Next year’s Fun Walk is set for 22nd May, again at Barleylands Farm. Please contact 07544 324 218 or funwalk@hotmail.co.uk to register. Finally, as this is my final column of 2015, may I wish all my constituents a merry and peaceful Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.
STERLINGS ACCOUNTANCY STERLINGS ACCOUNTANCY SOLUTIONS LTDLTD SOLUTIONS STERLINGS ACCOUNTANCY Chartered Accountants STERLINGS ACCOUNTANCY SOLUTIONS LTDEssex, CM12 9AJ 111 High Street, Billericay, 01277 654281 Chartered Accountants SOLUTIONS LTD www.sterlings-accounting.co.uk 111 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AJ Chartered Accountants jasmine@sterlings-accounting.co.uk 01277 654281
111aHigh CM12 9AJ We are a firm of Chartered Accountants with far Street, moreBillericay, relaxedEssex, approach, from the 01277 654281 way we communicate to our appearance (no grey suits!) Wishing you of a Chartered Merry Christmas from all ofmore us atrelaxed Sterlings Accountancy are a firm Accountants with a far approach, from the -We Specialists in business growth & development (turning acorns into oak trees!) way we communicate to our appearance (no grey suits!) We areinitial a firmconsultation of Chartered Accountants with a far more relaxed approach, from the - Free (free coffee too!) Specialists in business & (and development (turning acorns into oak trees!) way we communicate togrowth our appearance suits!) -- Accounts, taxation, VAT, payroll lots(no of grey other stuff!) -- Specialists Free initial in consultation (free coffee too!) business growth & development (turning acorns into oak trees!) - Free Accounts, payroll (andtoo!) lotsof ofyour otherbusiness stuff!) for FREE. -Get initialtaxation, consultation (free coffee a second opinionVAT, on the financial side - Accounts, taxation, VAT, payroll (and lots of other stuff!) Get a second opinion on the financial side of your business for FREE.
CALL 01277 654281 ANbusiness APPOINTMENT. Get a second opinion on the financial sideFOR of your for FREE.
20
CALL 01277 654281 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. CALL 01277 654281 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
WING M NLEOOR ROOPEN W NOG F OW I M NSHE OORW OO N
NOVEMBER QUICK STEP PROMOTION – CALL NOW FOR STEP NOVEMBER QUICK LOWEST PRICES IN–ESSEX PROMOTION
ON R PE FL OW O H S NOW
CALL NOW FOR
WING M NLEOOR ROOPEN
NOVEMBER LOWEST QUICK STEPPRICES IN ESSEX PROMOTION –
F OW O SHNOW
CALL NOW FOR
Looking for a new floor from any of these brands below. Do notfor purchase from any any other supplier in Looking a new floor offlooring these brands Looking for afrom new floor from any of these brandsbelow. below. until you have hadanyaflooring quote from us inin Dothis not area purchase from any from other supplier Do not purchase other flooring supplier this area until you have had a quote from this area until you have had a quote from usus
LOWEST PRICES IN ESSEX
RETAILER & DISTRIBUTOR RETAILER & DISTRIBUTOR
FREE Special offers on Kahrs Special offers £12.99 Engineered onFlooring Kahrs Oak Machines orders. at the lowest prices your floor new floor is fitted underlay07956 with 528 Ask us about www.appleflooring.co.uk Telephone: 01268 525 525 Mobile: are 528 available £12.99 Engineered distributors for all these brands undercutting your all flooring 25 Bakers Court Retail Park, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EH Email: appleflooring@live.co.uk to rejuvenate skirting when your per sqm ex vat Oak Flooring orders. at the lowest prices your floor new floor is fitted
FREE FREE
Free Samples, New Bona best in flooring under one roof Oak Special offers Engineered Free Samples, Quotations & in New Bona All theAll the best & in DISTRIBUTOR flooring under one roof Sanding Engineered Oak flooring from RETAILER home Surveys. Apple Flooring are authorised Quotations & in on Kahrs Machines Sanding underlay with flooring from home Surveys.Ask us about are available AppleforFlooring are authorised £12.99 Engineered distributors all these brands Machines undercutting your all flooring to rejuvenate skirting when your underlay with Free Samples, Ask New Bona exus vatabout Oak Flooring All best inprices flooring roof are available orders. Engineered Oak per sqm atthe the lowest your floor new floor is fitted distributors for all under theseone brands Quotations & in undercutting your all flooring Sanding to rejuvenate flooring from home Surveys. skirting when your 25sqm Bakers Court Park, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EH Email: appleflooring@live.co.uk Apple Flooring are authorised per ex vat Retail
01268 ch 525 525 Mobile: 07956 528 528 e T TechTelephone: a u q Telephone: 01268 525 525 Mobile: 07956 528 528 A
www.appleflooring.co.uk 25 Bakers Court Retail Park, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EH Email: appleflooring@live.co.uk www.appleflooring.co.uk
& PLUMBING TECHNICIANS TECHNICIANS & PLUMBINGHEATING
ch e T a u q A
34 HARWOOD AVENUE, ESSEX. RM11 2NT NUE, HORNCHURCH, ESSEX. RM11HORNCHURCH, 2NT
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE EMERGENCY SERVICE
ch e T a u q A
O JOB TOO SMALL
NO JOB TOO SMALL
HEATING & PLUMBING TECHNICIANS PLUMBING & GAS CENTRAL HEATING & GAS CENTRAL HEATING HARWOOD AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, ESSEX. RM11 2NT BOILER REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE EPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 24 HOURSHOWER EMERGENCY & BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS SERVICE BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS NO JOB TOO SMALL
HEATING & PLUMBING TECHNICIANS
01268 963290 07503 153480
PLUMBING & GAS CENTRAL HEATING HARWOOD AVENUE, HORNCHURCH, ESSEX. RM11 2NT BOILER34 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SHOWER & BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE NO JOB TOO SMALL
SERVICE
NO JOB TOO SMALL
OUT CHARGE CHARGE NO - CALL ESTIMATES FREE
-
FREE • ESTIMATES PLUMBING & GAS CENTRAL HEATING
PLUMBING & GAS CENTRAL HEATING CONTACT US FOR A PROFESSIONAL, US FOR A PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE AND FRIENDLY&SERVICE BOILER REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE • BOILER REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE info@aquatech.org.uk Web: www.aquatech.org.uk ech.org.uk Email: Web: www.aquatech.org.uk SHOWER & BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
O CALL OUT CHARGE - ESTIMATES FREE el: 01708 443349 Tel: 01708 443349 • SHOWER CONTACT US FOR Mob: 0750 315 3480 ob: 0750 315 3480 A PROFESSIONAL,
RELIABLE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE MEMBER OF INSTITUTE OF PLUMBING CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED GAS SAFE CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED
& BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
NO CALL OUT CHARGE - ESTIMATES FREE
PLUMBING
MEMBER OF www.aquatech.org.uk mail: info@aquatech.org.uk Web: INSTITUTE OF PLUMBING CITY GUILDS QUALIFIED Tel:& 01708 443349 GAS SAFE
Mob: 0750 315 3480
BER OF INSTITUTE OF PLUMBING
CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED
GAS SAFE
CONTACT US FOR A PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE
GAS SAFE
NO CALL OUT CHARGE
- @ ESTIMATES FREE info aquatech.org.uk - www.aquatech.org.uk
CONTACT US FOR A PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE ANDAROUND FRIENDLY PLEASE MENTION TOWNSERVICE MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS Email: info@aquatech.org.uk Web: www.aquatech.org.uk
21
CALL NOW!
01268 293440 07977 992211 Elm Farm, London Road, Crays Hill, Billericay, CM11 2UZ
All Digger Work - Drainage - Tarmacadam - Hand & Machine Lay - Hot Tar & Shingle/Resin Bonded Block Paving/Concrete - Council Vehicle Crossings Brick Work - White Lining Hot Thermo Plastic & Rubberized Traffic Paints RJB Construction & Lining are a well established family company based in Billericay. We provide a complete service including road reinstatement, driveways and lining work. All our employees are fully trained to high standards, eliminating the need for sub contractors meaning quality of product throughout. We are efficient, ambitious and hardworking and we pride ourselves on carrying out our work to the highest standard.
www.rjbconstructionandlining.co.uk
Nokes & Co, Squire House, 81-87 High Street, Billericay, Essex CM12 9AS 01277 633971
22
07949 266321
mark@nokesandco.co.uk
www.nokesandco.co.uk
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
Nature Notes Written by Neil Sumner
Neilsumner123@aol.com twitter.com/neilsumner123 Many of our Christmas traditions originated in Victorian times and not least those that are associated with nature. Silver Fir trees, cut from the forest, became a favourite use for a Christmas Tree, their use originating in North Eastern Europe. Holly, Mistletoe and Ivy were all used originally in the pagan Winter Solstice festival and then adopted as Christian symbols. Common and freely growing in the countryside, their bright berries and resilience made them natural choices for indoor decorations.
windows & doors fascias, soffits & guttering weather board cladding (available in over 20 colours)
porches all carpentry work
01268 710245 ramsden heath
Holly is our commonest native evergreen. It can grow profusively and has to be managed in some ancient woodlands as it would shade out woodland flowers and the saplings off deciduous trees. But it is a great benefit for wildlife, the berries being a food source. The Mistletoe is a parasite but often a welcome one: the berries are food for thrushes and wintering blackcaps. It has declined in Essex since the mass removal of orchards in the 70s and 80s so its always good to find a clump in our local countryside. Ivy is a prolific native plant which provides huge benefits for wildlife. In Spring, Caterpillars feeds on the flower buds and the dense tangles are good nesting sites for birds. In summer and autumn, bumblebees and butterflies drink the nectar and in winter it shelters invertebrates which, along with the berries, are food for small birds and mammals. The Robin is one of beneficiaries of these hardy plants and also one that we associate with Christmas, being a favourite on cards and replicated as tree decorations. This year it was voted as Britain’s national bird. My view is that we chose it because it is often visible. It is relatively fearless of people, following us around and hoping to pick up grubs and worms that we disturb in the way a wagtail follows horses or cattle. Whilst we enjoy the festive celebrations in the warm or outside well-wrapped, a Robin may remind us of our wildlife’s day by day struggle for survival during the winter months.
Digital Aerials Satellite TV Communal Systems Door Entry TV Wall Mounting CCTV Home Cinema Multi Room Systems 20 Years Experience Fully Insured
07730 352223
steverobinson76@msn.com
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
23
B e a u t i f u l l y
K i t c h e n s
C r a f t e d
B e d r o
W: w w w. c r o w n w o o d p r o d u c t s . c o . u k
H a n d m a d e
o m s
H o m e
F u r n i t u r e
O f f i c e Extensive Showroom & Workshop 7 Radford Crescent Billericay, Essex, CM12 0DU
E: s h o w r o o m @ c r o w n w o o d p r o d u c t s . c o . u k
T: 01277 650012
WINTER A stark warning, not just for Game of Thrones fans… winter is coming. Yet don’t leave it till we’re knee deep in white stuff to sort bills, as changes can drag-on (sorry). So dust off your long johns, grab a cup of Bovril and snuggle up with my checklist to keep your costs down and the heat up. 1. Save £250+ on energy bills. Winter is of course the highest-use energy period. So the key is to ensure you’re on the cheapest possible deal – that may be changing tariff with your existing provider, it may be switching. The move across takes 17 days, so do it now to ensure you’re on the right deal before the cold snaps. Those who worry about this, don’t – it’s the same pipes, gas, meter and safety, and you don’t lose supply. The only difference is price and customer service. But savings can be huge. About 70% are on their provider’s standard tariff – across the big six this is an average of £1,095/year based on typical usage. Yet the cheapest open market’s deal is around £830 a year – that’s £260 a year saved, much of that in the winter months. However, as your exact cheapest depends on what you use and where you live – to find out, always do a comparison. Just make sure you select ‘all tariffs’ on a comparison site. You can use mywww.CheapEnergyClub.com which also gives switchers up to £30 cashback and then monitors you tariff after to check no one beats it, or anyOfgem.gov.uk approved comparison site. 2. Switch energy now and you could get £100s back. If you pay by direct debit, it’s likely you’re in credit after the low-use summer. Most providers give it back automatically, but if they don’t, call and ask. If you’ve switched in the
past five years, your old supplier may still owe you too. Asking for it back is simple and here’s a success to encourage you: “The balance owed to me from 17 months ago (which they never got back to me about) was £1,364.22. A brilliant result but I do feel an idiot for not knowing how much I’d overpaid, so I urge everyone to do the same as me and check.” – Col.escargot. 3. Free winter car check. Halfords.com is offering a free £15 winter car check, which includes checks to your battery, bulbs, wiper blades, oil and screenwash levels. You don’t need to book in advance, though you can online if you want, and the check should take about 15 minutes. There is no obligation to buy anything, but be prepared that staff might try to upsell you. The winter car check is on until spring next year. 4. Are you entitled to any extra winter help? Winter is a tough time for many as the cold sets in. But there are funds which may help… a) Winter fuel payments. If you were born on or before 5 January 1953 (and met other qualifying criteria throughout the week commencing 21 September 2015), you’re eligible for the up to £300 winter fuel payment. If you get certain benefits, eg, state pension, pension credit or jobseeker’s allowance, you’ll usually get it automatically – otherwise you may have to claim it. You do that by calling 03459 15 15 15. b) Cold weather payments. Anyone on certain benefits, eg, specific income support, jobseeker’s allowance, pension credit, gets £25 for every seven days where there are subzero temperatures. It’s paid automatically from 1 November this year. c) Choosing between heating and eating? If you’re seriously behind, or in general financial
hardship, you may be eligible for special tariffs/help. Try theHomeHeatHelpline.org.uk on 0800 33 66 99. 5. Do you know where your water cock is? Everyone should know where their main water off-switch is, otherwise known as a stopcock. Frozen pipe bursts create an average of £4k of damage, worse if you can’t find the off switch as your home floods. So if you don’t know, spend five minutes now finding out – typically it’s under the kitchen sink, in the boiler cupboard, or outside.
KEEP YOUR COSTS DOWN AND THE HEAT UP. 6. Full service car breakdown cover £41, basic for £16 – and if you’re renewing, haggle. Problems are more likely in winter and the consequences are more severe. For breakdown, home start and onward travel cover,AutoAidBreakdown.co.uk charges £41/ year, though if it sends a truck and driver you pay, then reclaim. Or if you’ve got cover and are at renewal, haggle. In a recent poll I conducted, 84% of AA and 78% of RAC customers who tried got lower rates, like Graham did: “Thanks for the haggling advice. Just spent five minutes on the
martin L E W IS Money Saving Expert
phone to the RAC and got my renewal slashed from £252 to £151. Just over £100 for about five minutes’ work – that’ll do nicely!” Full help to do this in www.mse.me/breakdown. For basic policies, buy through a cashback site like Topcashback.co.uk or Quidco.com and you can reduce the cost, eg, RAC basic is £27.99 a year and you get around £12 cashback, AA is a little more. 7. Free loft/cavity wall insulation, open to all. Energy firms face sanctions if they don’t meet Eco quotas, so some, eg,British Gas. co.uk,EDFEnergy.com and Npower.com give free insulation to anyone in England, Scotland or Wales with a suitable home (you don’t have to be their customer or on a low income). If you paid for this commercially, it could cost around £700. The savings can be huge. The Energy Saving Trust estimates you’ll see a reduction in bills of £300 a year compared with a typical uninsulated home. On average it takes 3-4 weeks to book a survey and a further two weeks for the insulation to be fitted (though it can take longer).
Technology Solutions
Est. 1987
QualiĂžed Technician
Flat Screen TV hanging with hidden cabling Aerial & Satellite, TV Setups &Tuning TV & HD Signal Distribution Multi-Room Audio systems WiFi & Wired Networks
Call Trevor on
01268 696572
07954 424645
Interior & exterior Painter & decorator Wallpaperin g and other specialized w all coverings
30 years experience
Essex County Council Approved
Tel: 01277 651347 Mob: 07709857349 www.trevange.co.uk info@trevange.co.uk @trevange #Liveinstall winner 2013
Be prepared this winter
28
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
29
The
Cook Report Written By Jo Cook
The Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower bring festive fun to the High Street at this year’s Christmas market For Christmas enthusiasts and long term Billericay residents like me, the beginning of December not only signals an onslaught of endless social events and late night shopping, mulled wine and minced pies, it also means the Christmas market is back in town! Originally an evening event held mid-December, since 2008 the high street has closed on a Sunday to play host to all things Christmas, including local food and craft stalls, stage and street entertainment, and of course Santa Claus, with local shops, restaurants and pubs open all day to complement high street festivities. This year looks to be no different with over 100 UK farmers, crafts & continental market stalls set to turn out, as well as a full timetable of entertainment planned for the day, this year held on Sunday December 6th. Organised by local Rotary clubs & The Round Table, with The Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower taking the lead, the teams work tirelessly to raise sponsorship for the event throughout the year, and many businesses of the town make generous donations towards the costs of organising the event. Any sponsorship remaining goes to charity and
30
the event and organisations involved have a proud record of supporting good causes locally and nationally. The event runs from 11.00am to 5.00pm and entrance is free, with the High Street closed at Sun Corner to Radford Way from 7.00am. Nick Sillitoe, from The Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower, said ‘The event takes almost a whole year to plan. This year we’re really focussing on bringing something for everyone, and we’ve extended the entertainment on offer this year so there’s something for all ages’. The Santa Parade, courtesy of Brentwood Rotary Club and sponsored by Harlequin Montessori Nursey, will start at Western Road at 11am before seeing him return to his grotto behind the Chequers pub. They’ll be opportunities for his visitors to receive free face painting and a free balloon, as well as take a ride on a Christmas donkey, when they visit. Other entertainment on offer includes traditional and modern music stages with choirs and local bands respectively, Punch & Judy shows in The Reading Rooms, and Morris Dancing at various locations on the high street throughout the day. Market place activities have also been extended to include The Walk, The Cook Shop Yard, Billericay Constitutional Club Car Park and Western Road this year. With the number of stalls available, the variety of entertainment on offer, and the number of visitors expecting to be at its highest this year, it’s sure to be a great event. If nothing else it’s a great opportunity to support local businesses and charities and start your Christmas countdown with a full day of fun and frolics. Nick said ‘It really is a great family day out. Each year we look forward to seeing families and friends of all ages enjoying themselves and celebrating’. For further information about the event, you can visit their website: www.billericaychristmarket.com
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
Daniel Stacey Call now on:
07737308913 Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Bumper Scuffs
BEFORE
AFTER
Body Work Repair Dent Repair Headlight Refurbishment Interior & Dash Trim Repair Leather Seat Repairs and Re-colour We are a Mobile Service Lease Repairs for Returning Vehicles
This is an exciting local opportunity to join our expanding team. Positions available throughout the company. For more information visit www.blacksquarelitho.co.uk/team.php
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
31
2015 REVIEW A debate broke out in the office a few weeks ago, we passed it off as a brainstorming session, and the main topic was “Which nation is the best all-round sporting nation?” My pessimistic, British, journalistic mind immediately started listing other countries, USA, Russia, Germany, China, Australia etc. However, my colleague really got the cogs turning when he suggested it was little old England/Britain. Surely not!? See below a review of our sporting year and lets put it to the test, are we winning or are we failing? Athletics – The Super Saturday three from 2012 flew the flag in the World Championships. Ennis, Rutherford and Farrah once again ensured that Britain left their stamp on a thrilling World Championships in China and solidified team GB’s status as one of the most competitive teams in the world, especially for a country so small! Boxing – A massive year again for the British boxers. Currently, we can boast no fewer than 10 world champions across the different weight divisions. James DeGale, Lee Selby, Liam Smith, Anthony Crolla, Terry Flanagan and Lee Haskins have all been crowned World Champion this year. Cricket – Regaining the Ashes has to be the jewel in an old rusty crown in 2015. It was an ‘against all odds’ victory as Australia were back in ominous form sweeping aside everyone and moving back up to number one in the world, and England had failed to beat New Zealand and West Indies in previous tests. Also we had another disappointing world cup display, crashing out in the group stage. Pakistan then laid the boot in by beating the English 2-0 in the UAE and not even a Jos Buttler masterpiece of 100 in 46 balls could gloss over the turbulent 2015. Football – As a nation we have been pretty good! England have qualified for Euro 2016 by winning every one of their qualifying matches. Shame to say the English sides struggled in the Champions
League, not one of them making it through to the Quarter Final stage. We lost to Spain recently, but they are quite good at football.
Formula 1 – Lewis Hamilton has become the World Champion for the 3rd time. He joins Jackie Stewart on 3 championship wins and is aiming next season to join an elite club of 4 drivers that have achieved 4 or more. Netball – The England Netball team went to Australia with real hopes of reaching the final. They are the third best team in the world and seeing as they are up against New Zealand and Australia who play the sport professionally in their home countries, it is an impressive position to be in. They lived up to the expectation and went out only to the eventual winners Australia in the semi finals. They also went on to secure third place by beating Jamaica in the play off! Success story all round, if only more people would tune in and help the sport take-off. Rugby – Despite being in the top 4 or 5 teams in the world, we failed miserably at this year’s world cup. However, we showed the world that we can host a tournament, every cloud! Tennis – Andy Murray hasn’t had an amazing year, however in the prestigious team form of the game ‘The Davis Cup’, we have reached the final, can’t do much better than that...... we could win it I suppose?! I would love to cover all sports, but as you can see I am running out of room. My colleague has certainly made a great case for us being considered the allround leading sporting nation. The above Baromter is just a bit of fun, however even in Rugby and Cricket England are still a force to be reckoned with. Rowing, Cycling and Snooker are another three that Britain are clearly the top of the leader pile, how many more can we make a case for? Roll on 2016!
Put the spotlight on your local sports team, contact Zaki Hasan, via email, zaki@aroundtownmagazines.co.uk
LOCALLY BASED COMPANY IN BRENTWOOD WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. NO JOB TOO SMALL! FREE ESTIMATES WITH NO OBLIGATION. We also offer general maintenance and building works.
• ALL TYPES OF PLUMBING / HEATING • NEW BOILER / REPAIRS / SERVICING • BATHROOMS / KITCHENS • POWERFLUSHING • DRAINAGE WORKS
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE:
• ALL ASPECTS OF DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK CARRIED OUT • SECURITY SYSTEMS AND ALARMS • REPLACEMENT CONSUMER UNITS • PERIODIC INSPECTION & TESTING • FULL REWIRES / PAT TESTING / FAULT FINDING
THERMAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY TO LOCATE HIDDEN LEAKS AND WIRING DEFECTS BEFORE THEY BECOME EXPENSIVE REPAIRS.
Tel: 01277 810005 Email: t-p-s-l@btconnect.com www.timminspsl.co.uk Unit 15 Cockridden Farm Estate, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3LH
The Crown is changing
Allen & Coe At Allen and Coe Cleaning we see the cleaning of your home as a way of adding value to your life. Imagine the feeling you get when you come home to a fresh, clean and tidy place after a hard day’s work. That is the feeling you will get after a cleaning visit by one our well trusted, experienced and trained cleaners. All staff hold DBS certificates.
Completely new pub coming...
as Christm Eve & Eve ar’s New Ye EE FR ADMIS
SION
CHRIST M MARKETAS food serv ed Mince p all day mulled wies ine Child
We offer the following: • Regular weekly cleaning • Fortnightly cleaning • One-off Cleaning • Commercial Cleaning
ren welco
me
Christmas Day Selected Hours
Denise: 07525 710499
2 High Street, Billericay CM12 9BG
allenandcoecleaning@outlook.com www.allenandcoecleaning.co.uk
Find us at 34 Radford Way, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0BT
Call us on 01277 523003 facebook.com/The-Craft-Beer-Shop
34
shop rd Way
Radf ord C
Radfo
LA Fitness
Way
KwikFit
Radford
Way
Roa
d
Radford
Stock Ro ad
the
CRAFT BEER
ey
when you spend £25 or more r details Ask instore fo
ent resc
£5
off
You should be here
No rs
shop
beers of your choice from our online selection
Billericay Train Station
ad
Ro Western
Crow nR
oad
t
CRAFT BEER
MAKE UP YOU OWN GIF T PA R CK ..add the
High Stree
the
2 minutes walk from the train station WE’RE OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
MAYFLOWER ROTARY CLUB The 140 stalls including a continental market are in place, the 100 shops are open, Santa’s in his sleigh, Punch and Judy await, the local acts are ready at the two live music stages these include local stars Phil Cavill (longest serving lead in Les Miserables) and Libby Holden (X Factor 2013), the car park behind Santander is ready with kiddies fairground rides (only £1 courtesy of The Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower) and donkey rides (Sponsored by Co-op Funeralcare), the Hogs have been roasted, other food favourites prepared and the wine mulled. It only needs you and your friends to complete the picture by joining us in Billericay High Street to create the great atmosphere that is Billericay Christmas Market, so let the Christmas Season begin. It’s FREE – Free Parking [thanks to NCP], Free Entry [Thanks to Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower and their sponsors], Free visit to Santa’s Grotto [courtesy of Harlequin Montessori nursery] and Free gift [courtesy of Thurrock Garden Centre] plus Free Punch & Judy [Thanks to Billericay District Residents Association]. Santa’s Parade & Grotto starts at 11am The Chelmsford Caledonian Pipe Band will lead Santa in his sleigh [provided by Brentwood Rotary Club] from Western Road along the High Street to Sun Corner and back again to his grotto in the Community Day Centre behind the Chequers Pub. Thanks to our Sponsors Platinum: Essex Auto Group, Burstead Golf Club, Para Bar Estates, Paul Robinson Solicitors Gold: Hallmark Homes and SDF Essex Windows & Doors Silver: Waitrose, FishnChickn and Billericay Brewery
Merry Christmas Everyone!
BILLERICAY LIONS CLUB Its a busy old time for us Lions as we prepare for the 2015 Christmas Sleigh campaign. As one of our biggest fund raising activities, it always creates excitement for the young folks of Billericay as it brings Santa to our local streets from the 12th to 23rd December. Please look out for us and check routes via the website below. On Saturday March 19th 2016 you are also invited to A Taste of Brazilat Emmanuel Church Hall. Be prepared to have your taste buds tested while the Lions quiz you on all things Brazilian. Tickets at £15 are selling fast so call 0845 833 9849, visit our bookstall outside Poundland on Saturday morning, or email: Brazil@billericaylions.com. All profits go to Lions Charities. Our Trial by Jury night on the 14th November was something a little different, but turned out a roaring success with everybody enjoying an opportunity to question and contribute to the verdict. Lions’ November social calendar concluded with a trip to the Last Night of the Autumn Proms at the Cliffs Pavilion followed by an Italian meal. With a full range of social and fund raising events planned for the New Year, there has never been a better time to be a Lion. For details of membership contact us as below or visit our Saturday morning bookstall. For information on all Lion’s events please visit our website www.billericaylions.com or telephone 0845 833 9849, and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/billericay.lions.
Before saying anything else, Billericay Round Table would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who attended and supported the annual Fireworks Display. As this article is being written, the numbers are still being finalised, but it’s looking like the event will have raised in excess of £60,000 for local charities and good causes! There is a huge amount of time and effort that goes into the planning and organisation of the display, but we couldn’t keep doing what we do without your continued support, so if you paid your money and came along, give yourself a giant pat on the back! The money raised will be donated throughout the coming year to a really wide variety of local community projects, charities, groups and individuals in need of help. If you have a project that you think might benefit from our support then we would love to hear from you – please email all enquiries to community@billericayroundtable.co.uk So what’s coming up in December? Quite a lot! By the time you read this we will have erected the Christmas Tree outside the Police Station in time for the Lights switch on. We will also have a stall at the Billericay Christmas Market, spreading good cheer and selling Winter Pimms, mince pies and gingerbread! We’re delighted to announce that Father Christmas has again asked us to help him with his Santa Sleigh - he loves to visit as many of the boys and girls in Billericay as he can before the big day! Here are the dates and locations that he’s asked us to help him with: Saturday 12th December – WesternRoad Sunday 13th December – Noak Bridge Saturday 19th December – Birds Estate Sunday 20th December – Ramsden Heath We will be posting notices around the different routes, so keep an eye out for them for more details. We have plenty of other events and activities going on throughout December, so if you’re an active and adventurous guy aged 18-45 who wants to get out and DO MORE,come and try us out! Get in touch by emailing us at domore@billericayroundtable.co.uk or contact us via Facebook!
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
35
Composite Doors
for just £699 Selected range price includes . Choice of Blue, Red, Black or White . Chrome Effect Handle and Yale Magnum Lock with 3 Keys . Letterbox optional extra Fully
All of our doors are backed up with a 10 year guarantee
Installe d Inc. VA T
‘the 2015 contemporary range’
or r do You way! ur
yo
. Choice of styles from modern to traditional . Different glazing options . Choice of chrome, graphite, black and gold door furniture
Design your door online @ www.doors-4-you.co.uk
Any size 2-Part uPVC Patio Doors
. Any size, up to 2.4m,
Only £999
. Offers high security and large
2 panel opening.
. High quality stainless steel tracks give maximum possible service life.
Fully Installe d Inc. VA T
units are easily achieved.
. Striking design with low sight line gaskets.
Call our friendly team today
01277 800074 Lines open 9am-9pm 7 days
Ace Vision Wash Road West, Basildon, Essex, SS15 4BT
iPad
£10 off iPhone 5
iPhone
Screen Repair
With This Advert
Screen
Offer Price
£69
Repairs
01268 459161
Normal Price £79
iPhone, iPad & PC Repairs In Store
£39
Technology & Home Entertainment
01268-459161
www.AceVision.co.uk
TV Wall Mounting
Service
m
o Fr
Plus Bracket
£99 m
o Fr
We are at the bottom of Noak Hill Rd Next to DGT wheels & Tyres PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
37
Sun CoRnER, BillERiCay S
E
R
V
I
C
E
S
All aspects of domestic & commercial electrical work undertaken
Dents, Scrapes, Scratches, Scuffs and Alloys Minor Accident Damage, Vandal Scratches, Bumper Scuffs and Dents can now be repaired same day, at your convenience and at a fraction of bodyshop costs. World-leading technology for repairing your car bodywork.
ttobin@chantryelect1.demon.co.uk chantryelectricalservices.co.uk
We pride ourselves on doing a good job - after all, your recommendation of our work is what keeps us busy. email: lee@bumpsaway.co.uk
www.bumpsaway.co.uk For a FREE no obligation quote please call Lee on
07426 770 770 or 01277 656567
Garden Design & Construction for over 40 years
• Patios • Driveways • Decking
Before
After
• Artificial Grass • Turfing • Brickwork • Lighting • Planting for a free quote call
01277 655601 | 07811 252374
Pvcu cleaning service Guttering & Fascia boards Soffits & Cladding Window & Conservatory frames Conservatory roofs
CCTV recorder fitted to our Gutter vac system, you can see your gutters being cleared
39 Tyelands, Billericay, Essex CM12 9PA
www.bfarndonandsons.co.uk
38
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
A Traditional, Good Old Fashioned Pub, Right In The Middle Of Billericay High Street We serve a simple, traditional lunch menu which includes Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes & Platters Home made soup all winter and a choice of lovely hot drinks We keep a great selection of real ales from all over Britain & have a very reasonably priced, quality wine list
Plus 10% off your total bill with this advert (T’s & C’s apply. Offer ends 30th Dec’)
High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BQ Hope To See You Soon! X In association with
INN ON THE GREEN Come & have a nosey and enjoy
20% off * your food bill
Soon Coming
AAT’S ON?PARTY NOW BOOK YOUR WHAT’S CHRISTMAS Our2 Alecourses & Pie Festival from is now on!
£15.99pp
NEW Menu coming soon • Join us from 28th April • Delicious NEW dishes including our favourite Pulled Pork Burger
Inn on the Green, Mountnessing Road, Billericay, Essex CM12 0EH
T: 01277 658998 | innonthegreen-pub.co.uk
First Name:
Surname:
Email:
Post Code:
Terms & Conditions: 20% off food: *Offer valid for a limited time only. Details must be completed to be valid. Minimum spend of £5. Maximum discount of £20 applies. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Only one voucher per transaction. Offer subject to availability. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw offers at any time. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Promoter: Spirit Pub Company, Sunrise House, Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3JZ.
& Christmas Parties s king Christmas Day Boo Please ask a member of staff for more details
Let us take the stress out of your .. Plus. new r u o enjoy
t Nigh
y Curry Thursday
Christmas Day
ever
Part
i
2 Co es ur £16. ses 9 3 Co 5 ur £19. ses 95
01277 840201
Stock Rd, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 8LB
40
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
RECIPE The Women’s Institute Mince Pies This recipe is made using Pate Sucre, sweet enriched shortcrust pastry, but it is not difficult to make, just whiz it up in the processor!
Ingredients: 225g Plain Flour 135g Butter 50g Caster Sugar 1 Egg Yolk Good Quality Mincemeat
Tips: The pate sucre can be used to create fresh fruit tartlets at other times of the year, just bake blind until the pastry is cooked but not brown. The pastry could also be used to make posh jam tarts or a flan case to fill with a sweet filling.
Method: 1. Preheat the oven 180C, Gas Mark 4. 2. Put the flour into a food processor, chop the butter and add to the flour. 3. Separate the egg and mix the yolk with the sugar and 4 tsps cold water and mix. 4. Process the flour and butter to fine crumbs and with the machine still running add the liquid as quickly as possible. Process until it forms a ball
5. 6. 7. 8.
in the centre. Do not over process. Remove from the processor and chill for half an hour. Roll out thinly and cut out into circles. Place in a greased bun tray and add a spoonful of mincemeat. Bake 12 - 15 mins, depending on the size until the pastry is cooked. Cool a little then carefully remove from the tray.
See more at: www.thewi.org.uk/what-we-do/recipes/baking/mince-pies
If you would like your recipe to appear in Around Town Magazines then contact our sales team on: 01277 658444 or email: sales@aroundtownmagazines.co.uk
0 ,C W 5 er n 4 . rg cke ÂŁ Bu hi C
e or im k h T l rin ink nc cia D Dr Lu Spe ips &ap & h r
MAN G AL Express Charcoal Grill & Meze
Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from all at Mangal Express Mangal is the quintessential Turkish ocakbasi (open hooded grill, the mother of all BBQs)
Opening Times:
Monday - Saturday 12am - 11pm Sunday 4pm - 11pm
Telephone orders welcome
01277 625577 1 Radford Way | Billericay | CM12 0AA
42
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
ion
t n d Tow n u o e Ar n i z a Mag ooking Men
b when ea eciev r d an seco o of Pr glass al iv r r on a
All inclusive Christmas parties
ÂŁ45 per person!
Drinks included are House red, white & rose wine, Real Ale, Draught Fosters, Strongbow and all Soft drinks. 2 Course Festive Buffet including DJ 7:30pm arrival - Carriages at midnight.
01277 631171 info@thebursteadgolfclub.com | www.thebursteadgolfclub.com The Burstead Golf Club, The Common Road, Little Burstead, Essex, CM12 9SS PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
43
Basildon and Billericay Greenway Ramblers Our group meets at 10am every Tuesday (5-6 miles) and Sunday (longer walks of 10+ miles usually with a break for lunch) New members are welcome. See our website at sites.google. com/site/greenwayramblers/ walks-programme-1 or phone Joe Lawton on 01277 631119. Belvedere Jazz & Music The Chichester Hotel Tudor Room, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr Wickford, SS11 8UE. Tel: 07850 607075 www. belvederejazz.co.uk. Belvedere Jazz & Music Club is non-profit making, receives no external funding and is run entirely by voluntary jazz enthusiasts.
a voluntary organisation, established by two young enterprising mums back in 1977. Today, its main function remains the same as 38 years ago, to provide support and advice to families with twins, triplets and more! Our Nursery Group meets every Monday in term time, from 10.30am until midday, in the church hall at the rear of Christ Church in Perry Street and costs £4 per family per session. For more information about the club visit our website: www. billericaytwins.co.uk or telephone Amanda Deacon on 01277 653752. Buttsbury Billericay W.I.
£10 Entrance Fee
Come and join our friendly group for evenings of variety and fun! We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8pm 10pm. Canon Roche Church Hall, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LL.
Wednesday 6th Jan 2016
Please contact Jan Nash for more info. 01277 630147.
Derek Nash’s Picante Latin Sextet
Cafe on the Common
Show Time 8pm - 10.30pm
Wednesday 13th Jan 2016 The Spirit of Stephane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt Wednesday 20th Jan 2016 Enrico Tomasso’s Swing Six Wednesday 27th Jan 2016 Big Screen Take One Billericay Twins Club The Billericay Twins Club is
44
to let us know by Sunday 20th December so that we can cater appropriately. There is no charge and transport can be provided. Please ring 01277 622297 or 659530 for more details. Crawdaddy Blues Club Bringing the very best local, national & international blues acts to Essex, now in our 16th season. Every Friday at Billericay Town FC, New Lodge, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, Essex. CM12 9SA. Doors open at 8pm. www.newcrawdaddyclub.com. December 4th Closing the Club’s 16th season is Chris Farlowe & the Norman Beaker Band. Tickets, £12.00 in advance or £14.0 on the door. Tickets are available at the Club or by contacting Paul on 01702347007 or via email heaters@ blueyonder.co.uk. FC Redwing
At Saint John’s Church, Outwood Common, is open every Thursday between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm. Good quality food, value for money and friendly staff is always guaranteed!
FC Redwing is one of the largest youth football clubs in the Billericay/Basildon area and the organiser of one of the biggest youth football tournaments in Essex.
Christmas Day Lunch
FC Redwing are a “Family Club” with the emphasis on fun. FC Redwing’s main aim is to get children from a young age to fall in love with the beautiful game. Run by a team of volunteers who are all FA Qualified coaches, they pride ourselves on being a friendly club. Clive Ashdown, Head of Academy at FC Redwing YFC,
Will you be on your own on Christmas Day? If so, then this is your invitation to enjoy good food with good company at Queens Park Community Church on Friday 25th December at 1pm. If you wish to come along you need
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
won the “Unsung Hero” award at the Active Basildon Sports Awards.
younger side to run alongside the more established one.
olds and under plus young at heart adults.
This award celebrates Clive’s efforts in helping the club provide free regular football training for 4-6 years olds. This is the only free scheme of its kind in the area.
Mayflower Wine (& social) Club
Join Postie Pete as he tries to organise a surprise Christmas party in the Land of Makebelieve. Watch as he meets Old MacDonald, Bo Peep, Cinderella and a whole host of characters. But watch out for Mr Grouch who doesn’t like surprises or parties! Why travel to a panto when you have a traditional style family panto on your doorstep?
For more information on the above please feel free to contact Mark Gordon, FC Redwing YFC - Director of Communications at fcredwing@ hotmail.com or on 07977 416 044. Mayflower Morris Men 20th December 12.45pm Billericay’s Morris dancers will be celebrating Yule in their customary manner in The Square, Stock outside The Bear. All are welcome to see a display of England’s traditional dances. Free. Contact: Julian Whybra on 01277 654228 or www.mayflowermorris.com
The club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Day Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay at 8pm. New members always welcome. First visit this time free and our annual subscription is £22.00. More details phone Paulette on 01277 652001. Norsey Wood Society Norsey Wood Society will be holding an Open Meeting on Monday, January 25th 2016 in the Day Centre, Chantry Way, starting at 7.45 p.m. Following a short AGM Gerald Lucy will give a talk entitled “Discovering Fossils in Essex and Beyond”. All are welcome. Phone 01277 653852 for further details. The Billericay Ladies Probus Club
Mayflower Morris of Billericay Mayflower Morris of Billericay is holding an Open Morning on Saturday January 30th 2016 at St Mary Magdalen Church, High Street, Billericay between 10am and 1pm. The morning will be very informal and anyone aged 10 and over is welcome to join us and try some of the dances. Our longer term aim is to recruit some new members to join the side and possibly to set up a
The Club meets for lunch at 12.00pm on the second Monday of each month at the Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite, Hutton CM13 2NS. Where a three course lunch is served. New members are always welcome, come along and make new friends. If you would like any further information please contact Jenny on 01277 633115 The Surprise Christmas Party A Family Pantomime for 6 year
Tickets: £2.50 children and £5.00 adults. Saturday 12th December 11.00am and 1.00pm. The Fold , 72 Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9 LD. Please telephone the Fold on 01277 659286 to buy your tickets. Who Let The Dad’s Out? For all Dads (and Granddads) with Toddlers (preschool) takes place on the first Saturday of every month at Emmanuel Church, Laindon Road from 8.30am to 10.00am. WLTDO? aims to provide a fun place for Dads (and Granddads) to spend time with their children with plenty of toys, games, story times (bacon butties and fresh coffee also provided) and is a great place to get to know other blokes. All WLTDO? volunteers are great with children and are DBS cleared. For more information, contact Tony Wallace on tony.wallace@ billericaychurches.org
If you would like to promote your club or event then please email a maximum of 70 words to:
admin@aroundtownmagazines.co.uk Please ensure that all contact details are included.
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
45
Menu Changes at La Toscana To reflect the change in season and to ensure we always offer the very freshest produce to our customers, all our menus’ have been revamped by Tony and the team.
Christmas at La Toscana We are now accepting reservations for the festive season so if you want that special venue for this great occasion - book now Throughout December (except Saturday Evenings), we are offering Lunch: 2-Courses £16.95; 3-Courses £19.95 Evening:2-Courses £22.95; 3-Courses £26.95 For parties of 6 or more, a £10 per head nonrefundable deposit will be required at time of booking
Full A La Carte Menu Monday to Saturday Lunch and Evening Lunch Set Menu Monday to Saturday 1 Course £7.95; 2 Courses £10.95 Evening Set Menu Monday to Friday 2 Courses £19.95 Sunday Lunch 2 Courses £19.95 Check our website for full details at www.latoscanabillericay.co.uk Book by telephone or call into the restaurant OLD BARN COURT, HIGH STREET, BILLERICAY, ESSEX, CM12 9BY TELEPHONE: 01277 630120
Est 1974
Oriental Cuisine To Take Away
www.kamble.co.uk
HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE
£1 charge under £15. Delivery Charges will apply to some areas
Opening Hours
Sunday to Thursday 5:00pm - 11:30pm Friday & Saturday 12:00pm - 2:00pm / 5:00pm - 12:30am
10% OFF
Upon mention of AROUND TOWN Upon mention of AROUND TOWN Excludes alcohol. Photocopies not accepted. Excludes alcohol. Photocopies not accepted. Valid until 2015* Valid until31st 30th December November 2015*
UNLIMITED USE within time period*
OFF LICENCE We sell Wine and Beer
18 High Street, Billericay, Essex CM12 9BQ
46
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
david’s farm shop 81 High Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 9AS Tel:01277634092
the CSoaCh & ,h orSeS C ,B CM12 9lU hapel
treet
illeriCay
01277 622873
BILLERICAY’S PREMIER ALEHOUSE & EATERY
Your local Greengrocer serving customers both retail & wholesale
Class 1 produce sourced locally from Spitalfield Market Over 400 new products now in stock Free Local delivery
DAVE & THE TEAM
Xmas Trees & Wreaths
WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR
Local Honey stockist
YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
Debit / Credit Card facility
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hampers & Xmas stock
20% OFF
Open 6 days a week Mon - Sat
OUR LUNCH MENU
Farm Shop produce and associated products
WITH THIS VOUCHER
Present this advert to receive 10% off your next shop
(MON - THU THROUGHOUT JAN 2016)
Offer available until 10/12/2015 and limited to maximum spend of £30 and retail customers only. Free local delivery subject to minimum spend of £20
C /TheCoaChandhorsesBilleriCay
USEFUL NUMBERS POLICE Billericay Police Station
01277 631212
HOSPITALS Brentwood Hospital Basildon Hospital Broomfield Hospital Essex Nuffield Hospital Mayflower House Queen’s Romford Southend Hospital St. John’s Spire Hartswood Hospital
01277 695000 0845 1553111 01245 443673 0800 688699 01277 621130 0845 1304204 01702 435555 01245 491149 01277 232525
HELPLINES Alcoholics Anonymous Childline DIAL Disability Helpline Drugline Essex Home Start
01245 256147 0800 11 11 11 01268 294400/1 01708 749151
(Helping families under stress) 01277 263325
In Focus
(family disabilities support)
Narcotics Anonymous NHS non-emergency Parentline Samaritans S. Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Centre Victim Support Essex Women’s Refuge
BIRTH, DEATH MARRIAGES REGISTRATION
TAXIS Advanced Taxicall Billericay 01277 800001 Mayflower Cars 01277 624000 Swift Cars 01277 757473
CHEMISTS Boots the Chemist, Billericay Filmcroft Ltd, Billericay Lloyds Pharmacy, Billericay Moss Pharmacy, Billericay Shadforth M.W Billericay Shadforths Pharmacy, Billericay Shadforths Pharmacy Ingatestone
UTILITIES Anglian Water 0345 145145 Electricity – Power Supply Problems 0800 783 8838 Gas – Urgent Calls / Gas Escapes 0800 111999 Minicom – Transco 0800 371787 Thames Water (Supply or Wastewater Services) 0845 9200 800 Three Valleys Water 0345 823333 Water – Essex & Suffolk Water 01245 491234
0845 6037632 01277 233565 01277 221155
BLOOD TEST Booking Line
01277 655233 01277 624862 01277 622828 01277 653035 01277 622927 01277 652241 01277 352125 01268 242159
ROAD & TRAVEL UPDATES Essex Travel www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/essex
01245 353575 01277 655352 111 0808 800 2222 08457 909090
COUNCILS Basildon Billericay Town Council Chelmsford Ingatestone Stock Parish Council
01268 533333 01277 625732 01245 606606 01277 353315 07757 114952
01375 380609 0845 4565995 01268 541140
TRANSPORT Bus Service Rail Service
0870 6082608 08457 484950
VETS Best Friends Veterinary Surgery House & Jackson Ingatestone Veterinary Centre Summerdale Veterinary Centre Vet Savers LIBRARIES Basildon Billericay Ingatestone Wickford
01277 651009 01277 655524 01277 353612 01277 631889 01277 652100 0845 603 7628 01277 624624 01277 354284 01268 561963
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
47
RitePriceBathrooms.com Check out our website we have Shower Doors 1950mm high for the taller man
Devon Quadrant + Tray and Waist 6mm x 1850mm £199
Oslo Toilet & Seat £129
Rak 600 Toilet £119
Apex 900 + Tray and Waist 8mm x 1900mm £399
Clio Sliding Door + Tray and Waist 6mm x 1950mm £399
RAK 600 Suite £199
Oslo Cloakroom Suite £199
Oak 500 Vanity £225
Roma 550 Vanity Pack £225
Pacific Bar Valve £99
Regent Bar Valve £59
Comfort ‘Tall’ Toilet £129
01245 262003
Unit 13, Eckersley Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SL Off Vicarage Road, opposite Riverside Ice Rink, with free parking
rpbathrooms1@outlook.com www.bathroomdiscountchelmsford.com