H L E I G R AY 0 1 7 0 4 . 2
ent! Free Assessm Southend West 333 London Road SS7 2BT 01702 557177
LocaL company, ExcELLEnt QuaLity, affordabLE pricing
by the residents n e se e g a ss e m r Get you little as £25 s a r fo h ig le y a R f o wn Magazines To d n u ro A h it w n Leaflet distributio Re deTAiLs ConTACT foR Mo No matter if you need a one off copy, or thousands of corporate brochures, we are your local printer. ll calendars en we needed 1000 wa t price and lead time wh bes the ly return to ed nite iver defi del will o We Lith “Black Square nt service from the offset. elle exc ed vid pro m tea Billericay!” printed. Adam and his A great local business in them for future printing.
Billericay based business
“We love the magazines and are
very pleased to have swappe d printers. I have already rece ived a better service than at my last two printers!”
Kent based business with a mo
nthly order of 6,000 magazines
01277 658444
www.blacksquarelitho.co.uk sales@blacksquarelitho.co.uk
Graphic House, Radford Way, Billericay, Essex CM12 0DX
Protect Your World With HomeCover ails! Call Or Visit Our Website For Det • • • • •
Payments Start From Only £5.95 per month Full System Health Check & Boiler Service Included Various Plans To Meet Your Needs Parts & Labour Included (Silver, Gold & Landlord Plan) Giving You Overall Peace Of Mind!
email: accounts@essex-maintenance.co.uk
www.essex-maintenance.co.uk Telephone: 01702 716354
CONTENTS 08
06 Mark Francois Political Update
10 Recipe
BBQ Grilled Aubergine Burger
12 Nature Notes
EWT Volunteer Neil Sumner
16 Martin Lewis
14
Money Saving Expert
26
19 The New Electric SUV
Supplied by Torque Magazine
22 Rotary Club / Lions Club Organisations Around Town
Church FEED THE WHOLE FAMILY 24 A View from the WITH GOURMET DELIVERY. Revd Nick Rowan
27
What’s On
FAMILY FEAST
OF FISH
When and Where...
ONLY £20!
27 Useful Numbers
All of
Edition 41
To advertise contact our Sales Team today, details below. Booking deadline for our May edition is: Two pieces of haddock, two20th jumbo fish fingers, four Thursday April portions of chips and two pots of mushy peas or beans.
Copyright 2017. Around Town Rayleigh 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 those editors of only the our fish are freshly prepared and ourrepresent chips are cut of by the hand. We use Around Town Magazines. Around Town Magazines ingredients to ensure quality being delivered to you, time andLtd time again. are is published by Black Square Print Media produced by Black Square Litho Ltd.
Around Town Magazines Graphic House, Radford Way, Billericay CM12 0DX
best
01277 658444 www.aroundtownmagazines.co.uk sales@aroundtownmagazine.co.uk
DELIVERY 01268 655184
James Duddridge, visiting the Rayleigh and Rochford Association of Voluntary Services (RRAVS) at their new base in the Civic Suite at the top of Rayleigh High Street. RRAVS are our local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) who work alongside similar bodies in Castlepoint and Southend, in helping to coordinate voluntary activity across the local community.
mark francois conservative Parliamentary mP for rayleigh & Wickford
I recently spent a Friday afternoon, accompanied by my colleague the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East,
6
The Chairman of RRAVS, Councillor June Lumely, was present in order to host our visit. We also were given a briefing on some of RRAVS latest initiatives by Victoria Marzouki, their Partnership and Development Manager and it was really interesting to hear the breadth of things that they are involved with.
As one example, they coordinate a knitting group which has knitted dolls and such like for local hospitals but which also was responsible for the knitted poppies that appeared across parts of Rayleigh in the run up to Remembrance Sunday last year. A lot of people contributed to this display and I think it was a very fitting tribute, as we remembered those who died in the service of their country. RRAVS are always looking for new volunteers to help out with a variety of projects around the District and anyone who has some spare time and is interested in helping them, is encouraged to telephone the RRAVS office on 01268 772796 to obtain further details.
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
Essex's Leading Blind, Awning & Interior Shutter Specialists for over 100 Years
01277 809047
• Factory Showroom with Free Parking • Large Luxaflex Inspiration Display • Weinor Patio Awning Showroom • Made-to-Measure Curtains & Accessories
• All types of Interior Window Blinds • Custom-Made Window Shutters • Conservatory Blinds • Home & Commercial
As a local company we offer a wide choice of Blinds, Shutters, Curtains & Patio Awnings, with competitive prices all year, plus FREE no obligation quotations.
www.worthblinds.com
sales@worthblinds.com
Unit 13 Parkside Centre, Potters Way, Temple Farm Industrial Est, Southend SS2 5SJ PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
7
24
HoUrS
1 HOUR RESPONSE
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
Aprofessionalfamilyrunbusiness Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience Aprofessionalfamilyrunbusiness Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience Aprofessionalfamilyrunbusiness Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall.. Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall.. Honestandreliablewithover20yearsexperience ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall.. ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall.. ..fromatapwashertoafullheatingsystemcall..
01702435400 01702435400 01702435400 01702 435400
tony nelson plumbing • PLUMBING - Taps, leaks, cylinders and tanks. All plumbing undertaken • HEATING - Leaking or blocked raidators and boiler breakdowns • GAS - New boilers installed, boilers repaired and serviced • drAINAGE - Drain clearing, jetting and repairs CovErING ALL BrENTwood ANd BILLErICAy ArEAS
Please see our website for more details
tonynelsonplumbingbrentwood.co.uk
Plumbing & Heating Specialist
01277 282 211 e: info@tonynelsonplumbing.co.uk 2 25/01/2016 13:50
JUN-805-66112-Southend_North-RAYLEIGH-from15-05feb16.pdf
8
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
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 25 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 Rayleigh & Eastwood 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!!!
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
9
RECIPE Tastes so good...
BBQ Grilled Aubergine Burger (4 Servings) BBQ Grilled Aubergine Burger
Ingredients: BURGERS 2 aubergines Lettuce leaves Sliced tomato 1 red onion 4 burger buns Cooking Oil
A yummy vegetarian BBQ burger, perfect served with a side salad and a tzatziki dressing.
CURRy MaRinadE 75ml vegetable oil 1-2 tsp curry powder Juice of ½ a lime 2 cloves of garlic Salt & pepper
Method: KiTCHEn: 1. Wash .all the vegetables. Cut the aubergines into slices 1cm thick. Peel and slice the onion.
BBQ: 1. Prepare to the BBQ to approx. 220c.
Ingredients for 4 servings Burgers 2 aubergines Lettuce leaves Sliced tomato 1 red onion 4 burger buns Cooking Oil
2. Cook the sliced aubergine for approx. 4 minutes on each side.
2. To make the curry marinade, mix the oil, lime juice and curry powder together into a paste, peel and crush the garlic and add to the mixture. 3. Brush the sliced aubergine with curry marinade and season both sides.
3. Split the buns and drizzle some oil on the inside and toast gently. 4. Serve the aubergine inside the warm toasted buns with lettuce, onion rings and tomato, with a dressing of your choice.
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
HANDYMAN DAVE For all your general property maintenance, call Dave! » » » » »
Tiling Plastering Refurbishments Kitchens Bathrooms
CALL FOR
FREE ESTIMATES
REPAIR SPECIALIST
Glass & Glazing Services Single & Double Glazing Repair Specialist
NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG Call Dave on
07885750744 or 07874225752 deb1956@hotmail.co.uk
Like us on Facebook LKE Glass & Glazing Services
Nokes & Co, Squire House, 81-87 High Street, Billericay, Essex CM12 9AS 01277 633971
07949 266321
mark@nokesandco.co.uk
www.nokesandco.co.uk
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
11
Project2_Layout 1 01/12/2015 12:14 Page 1
24 HR EMERGENCY
Nature Notes
SERVICE
Written by Neil Sumner
• Tree Pruning • Shaping • Precision Felling • Thinning • Stump Grinding • Ground Maintenance • Dead Wooding
Neilsumner123@aol.com twitter.com/neilsumner123 Last month a recreation ground at Crays Hill between Billericay and Wickford was planted at one end with a new woodland, to be bordered by a wildflower strip, and with a small orchard near the car park. Paths through the woodland will lead to a small pond. These new features add variety and wildlife for the enjoyment of the community. The funds for this have been provided by the Veolia Environmental Trust and the Woodland Trust. The local primary school, who helped plant the orchard, have named the woodland, ‘The Forest of Life’ to reflect the importance of trees to our own survival as a species. Most of the site will continue to be mown short, keeping it as recreational. It is good to make space for nature in an amenity park, as it is good to provide footpaths for access through nature reserves, but always remembering the primary purpose of the type of green space. *********************** Spring came early this year with unusually warm temperatures. It was not quite the middle day of March when I saw wild cherry and blackthorn in bloom, Chiffchaffs singing and a Comma butterfly fluttering along a woodland rides over a patch of Primroses. In April, our woodlands come alive even more, with birdsong and with wildflowers. Woodland flowers are early, flourishing before the leaves create a canopy that will shade much of the ground below. A classic seasonal favourite is the Bluebell which thrives in Essex woods of coppiced oak, hornbeam and sweet chestnut. We have many superb displays of Bluebells locally at sites such as Hockley Woods, Pound Wood, Norsey Wood and around Hanningfield Reservoir. Although it may seem common, our native Bluebell is under threat because of hybridisation with Spanish Bluebells (something that even Brexit is unlikely to change). The latter are ornamental and have escaped our gardens. Our native Bluebells are droopy with bell-like flowers hanging from bent stems whereas the Spanish cousins are upright. https://tinyurl.com/ guqbdj4 tells us more. The hue and aroma of a dense array of Bluebells almost overpowers the senses. It creates wonderful opportunities for photography too. Our native Bluebells are protected by law, so we must be mindful of not damaging the plants to get that treasured family picture of us sharing one of our local natural wonders.
12
. Qualified . Licensed . Insured . Based in Rayleigh Discounts Available for OAP & Disable in the local area
LOGS FOR SALE Call us now:
01268 857550
07719 837777
www.tree-king.co.uk
of Rayleigh
Creative, competitive, conscientious
PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS • FENCING • DECKING • PONDS PLANTING • TURFING • CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
• City & Guilds trained • Free consultation and estimates • Fully insured
Rayleigh Office: 01268 642896 07703 444244 Email: rjm4landscapes@gmail.com
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
Roofing
All Aspects of Roofing Covered 99 Brempsons, Basildon, Essex SS14 2BB
U.P.V.C Fascias & Gutters Renewed & Repairs Visit our website www.aj-roofingservices.co.uk
FLAT ROOFING
FLAT
We offer top quality workmanship with the latest high performance materials. All flat roofs will carry a 15 year guarantee.
TILED ROOFING
We offer an extensive range of services inc. strip and retile, repointing of ridge tiles and chimney stacks. We will stop any leaks.
Free Estimates References Always Available Nothing to pay until completely satisfied
Before
TILED
24
HOUR
EMERGENCY CALL OUT
01268 461 057 • 07707 515 766
Email us at a.j.roofing@hotmail.com
After
for only £9 per sq metre
19 St. Davids Way, Wickford, Essex SS11 8EX
Call Lionel or Luke
01268 449771 / 07834 897654 / 07817 726966
WWW.SEALINGTECHNIQUE.COM PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
13
BALANCE TRANSFER In January, for many, the letterbox becomes an enemy. When it flips open it contains a bill. And the worst of those for many are credit cards - a final reckoning of the last year’s debts, topped off by Christmas spending. If you’ve debts you can’t repay, there are two key things to do: stop borrowing more and cut the interest rate. By cutting the rate, more of your repayments clear the actual debt rather than just help add profit to the lender. The main weapon to clear credit and store cards is a balance transfer, where you get a new credit card(s) that repays debts on existing cards for you, so you owe it, but at a far lower cost, for a small fee. The good news is right now there’s white hot competition in this market. So, sort it now and stop paying more than needed. And if you won’t listen to me, listen to Marc who emailed: “took your tip on taking a balance transfer card and we’ve saved £9,400 over the next 40 months. Amazing.” How to choose the right balance transfer card deals There are a vast range of cards to choose from, ranging up to 43 months 0%. But it isn’t quite a simple as just go for the longest. 1. Go for the lowest fee in the time you’re sure you can repay. Most cards charge a one-off fee on the amount of debt transferred. So, for example, 3% is £30 per £1,000. Generally, the longer the 0% period, the bigger the fee. So, what you need to do is calculate how long you think you’ll take to clear the debt, add a few months for safety, then pick the lowest fee within the time you need. If you’re not sure, play safe and go long. For example, the longest card available at the time of writing is the www.MBNA.co.uk up to 43 mths 0%, with a 3.29% fee. The
longest no-fee card is www.Halifax.co.uk up to 26 mths 0%. 2. You need a PERSONALISED best buy table. Each lender credit scores you differently, where one accepts, others reject. Best buy tables just list the best offers available, but what really counts is what you can be accepted for. Worse still, the only way to find out what you’ll actually get is to apply, and that marks your credit file. Yet we’ve seen a new range of tools that show your likely chances of acceptance before applying, protecting your credit score. Some card firms have their own or my Eligibility Calculator (www.mse.me/BTeligibility) shows your chances for most top cards, effectively giving you a personal best buy table. 3. Many cards are ‘up to’s’: With these cards, only 51% of accepted applicants need get the advertised 0% length, the rest could get a shorter deal. So, in many cases, the cards that aren’t ‘up to’s’ can be better. The longest non-up to 0% deal is www.SainsburysBank. co.uk 42mth 0% for a 3.5% fee, and it also has the longest fee free deal at 25mth 0%. This is especially important when you do a eligibility comparison. If all your accepted cards are ‘up to’ cards, then the likelihood is you won’t get the full 0%. So even if there’re one or two non ‘up to’ deals there, they may be worth looking The 3 Balance Transfer Golden Rules
“IF YOU’RE NOT SURE PLAY SAFE AND GO LONG” The 3 Balalnce Transfer Golden Rules Getting the right card’s only half the job. Once you get it, you need to use it the right way.
a) Repay at least the set monthly min, or you can lose the 0% deal. The same can be true if you bust your credit limit.
pay minimums on the rest. Once that’s clear, focus on the next most expensive debt and so on.
b) Always clear the card or shift again before the 0% ends, or rates jump to the representative APRs, typically 18% to 20%.
Are you in debt crisis? The solutions above are for those who can manage their debts. Yet if you: a) can’t meet even the minimum monthly payments b) have non-mortgage debts bigger than a year’s salar c) can’t sleep due to your debts, or have depression or anxiety because of them, then you’re in what I define as debt crisis.
c) Don’t spend or withdraw cash on them, it’s rarely at the cheap rate. Instead, shift your debt to these cards, then put it away somewhere not to be used. A final thought on this. The best way to clear debts is to repay as much as you can and be wary of only repaying the minimum repayments. That’s dangerous. Minimum repayments are set to only just cover the interest, so repayments drop as debt drops, prolonging the debt period. For example, with £3,000 on a typical card, repaying minimum repayments it’d take you 27 years to repay, costing £4,000 in interest. Now you may say to me “I can’t afford to pay more”. Yet in the first month the minimum repayment would be about £70, and if you fixed your repayment at that rather than letting it drop, you’d clear the debt in five years. Yet if you’ve multiple debts, order them in terms of interest rates, and throw all spare cash at repaying the one with the highest rate (as its growing fastest). Just
martin L E W IS Money Saving Expert
Forget the above and get free, one-onone debt-counselling help from www. CitizensAdvice.org, www.capuk.org, www. StepChange.org or www.NationalDebtline. co.uk. They They are there to help, not judge. The most common thing I hear after is: “I finally got a good night’s sleep”. Martin Lewis is the Founder & Chair of Money Saving Expert. To join the 12 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip
ON O M W OOOOD S E N WRNTW RE O B SH G IN
AMAZON www.amazonwindows.co.uk
N NI E OP
Amazon Windows are one of the areas largest windows, door and conservatory companies serving Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Essex. Following 5 years of continued installations in the area, with many recommendations we have decided to create a one-stop showroom for all your Home Improvement needs.
FANTASTIC INTRODUCTORY OFFERS
AMAZON OFFER A COMPLETE BUILD SERVICE ON ALL ORANGERIES AND CONSERVATORIES:
GROUNDWORKERS BRICKLAYERS 3 PLASTERERS 3
3
ELECTRICIANS 3 PLUMBERS 3 TILERS 3
After an initial survey a schedule will follow with all trades booked in. Amazon will make your build as stress free as possible.
• Great Offers on the New 2017 Amazon replacement Window • Amazing range of Amazon Front Doors for 2017 • Enquire into the well-received Amazon Solid Roof with additional discounts for 2017 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 01277 514624 OR VISIT WWW.AMAZONWINDOWS.CO.UK
The new elecTric SUV The SUVs are coming!!! Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Bentley are just three names that have had to tick a box as far as manufacturing a SUV is concerned. They simply had to keep up with market demand. Something that BMW has already done with there X3 and X1 drives, however the new i5 is the electronic/ green version, the one up from the i3. This allows those family 5 seater wagon lovers to go green in a BMW! The pictures make my face cringe up a little, and I start to make a stereotypical American sound that has no spelling, but might look like “eewww”. But I think we can all agree the fact that it has a BMW badge on it, the fact that it is new and the fact that it is going
with the “all electric” trend we have to acknowledge and applaud, we are going to see a lot of these on the road. The price will be somewhere near an entry level Tesla Model S, so not astronomical around 50k, but still pricey compared to, dare I say it, a Nissan Qashqai. As expected with these electric cars, the i5 will have longer battery life courtesy of a larger ion battery pack and is expected to last a figure approaching 200 miles. Competition is growing with the Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive and the Volvo v60 but expect BMW to hold their own. The i3 and the i8 are not exactly rare and neither will this come 2019.
This article was supplied by Torque Magazine.
Flat Roofing Guaranteed for Life Advertorial
Around 70% of homes in the UK incorporate a mineral felt flat roof. Mineral felt generally has a slow breakdown often allowing water ingress to cause unnecessary damage before anything can be visibly detected within the home. A failing roof & the warning signs - Look for signs of cracking around the roof edge, pipes, upstands and roof lights etc. Beware of blisters on the roof surface, during colder months they can become brittle and crack. Felt will attract moss and algae further degrading the roof surface.
IMPORTANT: - ALL PROPERTY OWNERS PLEASE BE AWARE When a flat roof is replaced there are Part L Building Regulations that the homeowner and the contractor must comply with. Please call for free information regarding the Part L Law. The home-owner should also be made aware that insurance companies will no longer accept any liability for any external or internal damage caused by a leaking flat roof which is over 10 years old. In 1999, High-Tech Roofing first introduced the most advanced flat roof technology to the
The Problem
homeowner. Protan, based in Norway, has a pedigree in the design and manufacture of water - proofing materials dating back to 1939, and producing the first roofing membrane in 1971. Protan is our preferred PVC single-ply flat roofing system and will cope with all climates, millions of square meters are installed here and abroad with a proven track record stretching over four decades. Protan is predominantly an architect-specified roofing system, winning many awards serving the very competitive commercial sector.
The Solution
A High-Tech roof is dimensionally stable and solar reflective, the material is unaffected by climate change and 100% resistant to moss &
algae growth. The membrane has a unique anti-slip finish allowing the roof to be walked on and is aesthetically pleasing. As it is vapour permeable product it will never blister or become brittle and crack. High-Tech will create a 100% storm resistant watertight roof, maintenance free and guaranteed for life never to leak.
Let there be natural light
Many of our clients are requesting skylights and roof lanterns to be installed in conjunction with our roofing system. We offer a huge range of style and are all made to measure complementing any home. High-Tech will carry out all structural works along with all external and internal finishing works. High-Tech can turn an extension or an ageing conservatory into a stunning thermally efficient orangery compliant with Building Regulation.
The Definitive High-Tech Flat Roofing Solution
Interest Free Credit Available*
Flat Roofing Guaranteed for Life
High-Tech Roofing has now installed and guaranteed more than 9000 domestic projects – every roof we install comes complete with a LIFETIME guarantee, we give the homeowner absolute peace of mind. time Life ntee ra a u d G rove App
Less roof more sky, roof lanterns supplied and fitted.
A complete roof transformation and insulated as to regulation
We guarantee our roofs are...
We will permanently fix any flat roof problem for life
AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4 GRAND DESIGNS
100% resistant to algae & moss
Durable enough to be walked on
Free of stone chipping’s
Designed with a unique anti-slip finish Storm resistant
Manufactured never to blister or crack 100% maintenance free Proven in all climates
Installed never to leak Aesthetically pleasing
Are you retired? Extra savings now available
Brochure and free sample available on request
For a Free Quotation
www.flatroofs.net
Call: 01268 858983
*T&Cs apply. Finance subject to status. Example:- borrow £2000.00 pay £2000.00 one year later with no added charges. If required the loan amount of £2000.00 can be paid over a further 60 months at £38.72 per month 4.49% APR, total amount payable £2,323.20.
Head Office: Linden House, 30 Linden Road, Benfleet, Essex SS7 4BA
RAYLEIGH LIONS CLUB The Lions Club of Rayleigh is part of the International Association of Lions Clubs, and our primary aim is to raise and distribute funds within out local area. The Lions Club Of Rayleigh was chartered in 1974 and serves the Rayleigh, Hockley, Hullbridge and Rochford areas. Our club is a Voluntary Service Organisation and a registered charity, we are always looking for people willing to help make their community a better place to live. By visiting our website, you will be able to find out about the work of the international organisation of Lions and the Lions Club of Rayleigh in particular, including our activities and also details of forthcoming events, and who to contact for further information. Our club meets on the 1st (business) & 3rd (social) Tuesdays in every month in Rayleigh. Guests are always welcome. http://www.rayleighlions.org.uk
ROTARY CLUB OF RAYLEIGH MILL For most weeks in the year, we meet on Mondays as a club, with our members enjoying a meal at The Rayleigh Club near Hullbridge, Essex. It is followed by a particular kind of meeting such as ‘committee’, ‘business’ and ‘speaker’ - the latter gives us an opportunity to invite a well-known personality or charity organisation to keep us informed about their work or life. We have a members’ raffle at the end of the evening and our Sergeant-At-Arms is an appointed member of the club who manages to extract small amounts of money from us in friendly fun from personal observations of us which goes to our charity box. The evening is run by our President who sits at the top table with his Secretary and we welcome our visiting guests too. Toasts are made to the Queen and our Rotary organisation. We have a Treasurer to manage our accounts and appointed officers to involve us in the more gentle sports, a press officer to publicise our events, an IT specialist to handle our information, a webmaster to run this website and particular members who take on responsibility for an event eg. our Charity Golf Day and our social trips and dinner dances. Our Foundation officer looks to promote the work of Rotary eg. Purple Pinkie support to End Polio Campaign.
22
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
Carpets Direct Established 22 Years
Guaranteed Lowest Prices
ON
SS
LE
FREE fitting
FREE home visits
80% wool twist pile specialists heavy domestic man made specialists Carpets • Vinyls • Luxury Laminates
We Come To You In The Comfort Of Your Own Home
We Offer Coached Classes for All Ages to Learn the Sport Disability & Special Needs
Pre School Classes Under 5’s
Adult Classes Recreational
Keep Fit Classes Parent/Toddler
Competition & Development Groups Bo the ok to International Level B Best
irth Par day ties
Contact us for more information 1a London Road, Wickford, Essex SS12 0AW info@ultima-tc.club www.ultima-tc.club 01268 906269 Ultima Trampoline Club is a reg CASC
WE WILL MOVE YOUR FURNITURE AND FREE UPLIFT/REMOVAL OF YOUR OLD CARPETS PLEASE PHONE FOR YOUR LOCAL RAYLEIGH REPRESENTATIVE
0800 389 0792 Mobile: 07885 256186
www.carpets-direct.co.uk
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
23
comprehend calling the day ‘Good’ Friday. Revd Nick Rowan
The Bitter and Sweet Taste of Easter As you read this we will be preparing to celebrate Easter. Each year in the build up to Easter I enjoy going in to different schools in Rayleigh retelling the Easter story and exploring why it is so special to Christians. One of ways I often do this is by using hot cross buns and Easter eggs. Most will enjoy these over Easter and I think they can point towards the deeper meaning that Christians remember and celebrate. Many will remember there was a time when hot cross buns were not sold all year round. Hot cross buns were traditionally made and eaten on Good Friday. The buns mark the end of Lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning, including the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus, and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial. When I go into schools I often give out small pieces of hot cross buns and invite the children to eat them and think about the bitter/sweet taste. This bitter/sweet taste perhaps reflects the feelings of Christians on Good Friday. The bitterness reflecting the horrific death of Jesus on the cross. The contrasting sweetness breaking through reminds Christians that Jesus died for us. That is why we can
On Good Friday Christians remember Jesus dying for the sins of the world. He died for all of our selfishness and greed. He took on himself all our failures and brokenness. His open arms on the cross act like a bridge. A bridge that we are invited to cross and come into a restored relationship with God. The bitter/sweet taste of the hot cross bun perhaps also reflects daily life. In our lives most of us will experience both joys and sorrows, triumphs and tragedies. Families will often experience celebrating the joy and hope of new born children, and mourning the death of loved ones in the same year. Perhaps the hint of sweetness within the hot cross bun eaten on Good Friday, can act as a signal that death is not the end of the story? When I ask children about Easter, of course the thing they are most looking forward to are the Chocolate Eggs. Eggs which will definitely taste sweet. The eggs are an illustration of new life. The original Easter eggs were painted hard boiled chicken eggs. Just as Jesus began his new life on Easter Sunday after the miracle of his resurrection. When the eggs were cracked open they were said to symbolise an empty tomb. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate Jesus rising to new life. We believe Jesus offers us the possibility of new life with God. A fresh start now and a sure and certain hope for the future. I’m sure all lovers of chocolate would agree that the sweet taste of our Easter eggs today, reflect the joy of that new life we are celebrating. I wish you all a very joyful Easter. Parish Office 01268 742151 info@parishofrayleigh.org.uk
www.parishofrayleigh.org.uk
ELECTRICIAN With 34 years experience, we can help with any electrical issues! we uplift your old flooring and dispose we uplift old flooring and dispose move andyour replace you furniture including kitchen appliances move andinstalled replace you furniture including kitchen appliances all newly areas left clean and vacuumed all installed areas clean and vacuumed we newly guarantee to beat anyleft genuine written quote we guarantee to beat any genuine written quote
products products
all commercial flooring supplied and installed all commercial flooring supplied and installed
all major brands of carpets all major brands of carpets
karndean flooring
amtico flooring
karndean flooring
amtico flooring
solid woods and pre-engineers woods solid woods and pre-engineers woods
laminated flooring
cushion flooring
laminated flooring
cushion flooring
» » » » » »
Fault Finding Extra Sockets Lighting Showers Fuse Boxes Garden Lighting
CALL FOR
FREE ESTIMATES
EMERGENCY CALL OUTS NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG WE DONT CHARGE THE EARTH
12% OFF ALL FLOORING IN free JANUARY estimate and
01702 200232 e. sales@hockleyflooring.co.uk 01702 200232 w. www.hockleyflooring.co.uk
e. sales@hockleyflooring.co.uk 9 main road, hockley, essex ss4 4qy w. www.hockleyflooring.co.uk 9 main road, hockley, essex ss4 4qy hockley_flooring_a5_flyer.indd 1
measuring services free estimate and all our fitting works measuring services guaranteed all our fitting works guaranteed
02/03/2015 12:11
hockley_flooring_a5_flyer.indd 1
• • • • • •
Call Dave on
07885750744 or 07874225752 deb1956@hotmail.co.uk
02/03/2015 12:11
Home Decorations Interior Decorating Exterior Decorating Hand Painted Kitchens Wall Papering Commercial Decorating For a Free no obligation quote contact us
01268 526850
Paul: 07929304993
Colin: 07941705610
sales@topnotchpaintinganddecorating.co.uk
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
25
FEED THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH GOURMET DELIVERY. FAMILY FEAST
OF FISH ONLY £20!
Two pieces of haddock, two jumbo fish fingers, four portions of chips and two pots of mushy peas or beans.
All of our fish are freshly prepared and our chips are cut by hand. We use only the best ingredients to ensure quality is being delivered to you, time and time again.
DELIVERY 01268 655184
Basildon & District Ramblers Club The group meets every Saturday at 2.00pm with some longer walks on others days. The Saturday walks are 4-5 miles with a rest half way. New members are welcome. For further details see our website
Rayleigh This classic treat tells the tale of the adventures of friends Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger at the riverbank one summer. So come along and share in the fun – with music, laughs galore and plenty of audience participation it’s a show for all the family that you won’t want to miss!
www.basildonanddistrictramblingclub.btck.co.uk
Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society (RODS) Present the summer family pantomime ‘Wind in the Willows’ or ‘A Toad in a Hole’ from the 11th to 13th May 2017 at the Mill Arts and Events Centre, Bellingham Lane,
Performances take place on Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm and Saturday at 1pm and 6.30pm Tickets are available from our Box Office on 01268 771751 or 07580 532068 Ticket prices are £10 for adults & £8 concessions For more information visit our website at www.rods.org.uk
If you would like to promote your club or event then please email a maximum of 70 words to admin@aroundtownmagazines.co.uk or fill in the form on our website www.aroundtownmagazines.co.uk Please ensure that all contact details are included.
USEFUL NUMBERS
BIRTH, DEATH MARRIAGES REGISTRATION
01268 361350 01268 361351
POLICE Rayleigh Police Station
0300 333 4444
HOSPITALS Brentwood Hospital Basildon Hospital Broomfield Hospital Essex Nuffield Hospital Queen’s Romford Southend Hospital Spire Hartswood Hospital
01277 695000 01268 524900 01245 443673 08453 143350 0845 1304204 01702 435555 01277 232525
HELPLINES Alcoholics Anonymous Childline DIAL Disability Helpline Drugline Essex 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
CHEMISTS Boots the Chemist, Rayleigh 01268 771883 Audley Mills, Rayleigh
01268 776479
Lloyds Pharmacy, Rayleigh
01268 771703
Grange Pharmacy, Rayleigh 01268 784192 Hambro, Rayleigh
01268 781623
Yardley Chemist
01268 743283
BLOOD TEST 01245 256147 0800 11 11 11 01268 294400/1 01708 749151 01245 353575 0300 9991212 111 0808 8002222 116 123 01375 380609 0845 4565995 01268 541140
Booking Line
01702 746511
ROAD & TRAVEL UPDATES Essex Travel www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/essex COUNCILS Rochford District Council
01702 546366
Rayleigh Town Council
01268 741880
TRANSPORT Bus Service
0870 6082608
Rail Service
08457 484950
TAXIS Rayleigh Taxi Bestax Abba Cars Cab Call Cab 24/7
01268 531888 01268 777300 01268 771666 01268 777300 01268 778877
UTILITIES Anglian Water 0345 145145 Electricity – Power Supply Problems 0800 7838838 Gas – Urgent Calls / Gas Escapes 0800 111999 Minicom – Transco 0800 371787 Thames Water (Supply or Wastewater Services) 0845 9200800 Three Valleys Water 0345 823333 Water – Essex & Suffolk Water 01245 491234 VETS YourVets Vets4Pets Rochford Veterinary Surgery Downes Vets Medivet LIBRARIES Rayleigh
01268 745180 01268 772283 01702 545558 01268 776883 01702 413902
0845 603 7628
PLEASE MENTION AROUND TOWN MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
27
Call us on
01268 947 947
info@elliottandsmith.co.uk
57 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EW