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Raspberry Jam

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Savings Roundup Has the Bank of England Base Rate increase been good for savers?

Last month, we went to print just before the Bank of England met to decide whether to raise the base rate for only the second time in a decade. We had a hunch that they might not, although the market was pricing in a rise, given that we’d been in similar positions in previous months. We got that bit wrong, but we’ve (very sadly) been right in our predictions of what it means for savers.

We said ‘the larger banks and building societies still have more savings deposits than they need and we think they are likely to pass on little or none of the benefit of any base rate increase to their savers, instead using it as an opportunity to improve their profits.’ We predicted that ‘savers hoping for a base rate increase to improve their returns are therefore likely to be disappointed’.

Lloyds Bank has only increased rates on two accounts, Barclays has increased its Everyday Saver by just 0.05% and HSBC, Natwest and Santander have passed on only 0.10% to customers of their Flexible Saver, Instant Saver and Everyday Saver respectively.

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National Savings & Investments (NS&I) hasn’t been able to pass on the full increase. NS&I have announced that they will increase some rates from 1st October but these range from just 0.05% to 0.15%.

Building societies, who are run for their members benefit, rather than to maximise profits, have been just as bad as the big banks. 29 out of 45 have still to announce any changes. Only 32 financial institutions have changed their savings rates and only three have passed on the full 0.25% rate – Beverley, Holmesdale and Swansea Building Societies.

new firms since our last column – and we believe there are now over 40 firms at some stage of the process.

We have been asked a lot this year as to why we haven’t seen many of these come to market yet. The simple answer is that the average time to go from the initial meeting with the regulator to being authorised and live in the savings market is 27 months. We anticipate that 2019 and 2020 will see many of these prospective banks come to fruition with 2020 likely to be the high point before numbers drop back.

When will we see more new banks come to market?

That being said, we are expecting to see some activity this year with Orchard Funding Group announcing last month that it is hopeful of receiving its banking licence by the end of 2018.

Marcus, a new arm of Goldman Sachs, which is already live in the US with savings accounts has announced it is open in the UK to employees and expects to be live nationwide in the coming months. With an initial interest rate on its savings account of 1.50%, it is likely to be very popular if that is the rate it launches with given the best buy is currently 1.36% from Virgin Money.

The list of prospective new banks seems to grow by the day - we’ve heard from another two

Zopa, the peer to peer lender has announced it has secured £44m to fund its expansion in to

At the top of our best buy tables, we have seen a host of new names takeover top spots in the past month with only one category (5 Year) remaining unchanged since the start of August. While the providers have changed, the rates haven’t moved significantly.

The best increase has been 0.09% on notice accounts with 0.06% (2 Year) and 0.05% rises on 3 Year and instant savings.

Otherwise, our tables are largely unchanged.

banking and is now almost two years on from its original announcement that it was seeking to gain authorisation.

Civilised Bank, who had to surrender their licence in April this year, have hired a wave of new bankers, including former Harrods Bank CEO, Mark Stephens, for what looks like another assault on the market.

While we don’t expect every prospective bank will come to fruition, we believe that a significant proportion of those firms looking at a banking licence will make it to market.

What are the best rates currently?

The market can move quickly, so we always recommend that you check our website for the latest rates. At time of going to print, our best paying personal savings rates are: Terms

Interest Rate

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Virgin Money

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Bank of London & Middle East

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Bank of London & Middle East

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That’s all for this month. As always, this article is reproduced on our website www.thesavings.guru, with links to all the accounts and providers mentioned.

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RECIPE Raspberry Jam

Ingredients: 1kg fresh raspberries Juice of 1 lemon 1kg jam sugar

Method: 1. Make sure you have saved up enough jars to fill with your jam and sterilize these before you start.

2. Put a small plate in the freezer to chill.

3. Place half of the raspberries into a preserving pan and add the lemon juice.

4. Mash the berries down using a potato masher and then leave to cook gently for about 5 minutes.

5. Using a sieve, drain the juice off the berries and firmly work the pulp through the sieve with a wooden spoon until you are left with just the seeds.

6. Tip the juice and the pulp back into the preserving pan and stir in the sugar.

7. Bring it to the boil and allow to bubble for 5 minutes.

8. Remove the mixture from the heat and pop a little of the jam onto the plate from the freezer.

9. Push your finger into it – it should wrinkle and look like jam. If it doesn’t then you need to boil it for a further couple of minutes and test again (don’t forget to put the plate back in the freezer).

10. As the mixture is cooling, give it a little stir.

11. Pour into the jars and seal.

12. The jam will keep unopened for one year and make sure you store in the fridge once opened.

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Pension Pot Fraudsters on the Prowl To enjoy a good retirement with a decent pension is something many of us look forward to and save up for over our entire working life.

Unfortunately, it is also something fraudsters and scammers look forward to as they aim to capitalise on the fruits of your labour by lining their own pockets with your life savings.

Since April 2015 when pension freedoms were introduced, this type of fraud has increased significantly, particularly with the over 55s. Recent information released

by Action Fraud shows that, in 2017, there were 253 reports of pension fraud where the victims lost more than £23m between them, an average of £91,000 each! While this is bad enough, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) suggest that the real figure is likely to be very much higher as most cases are never reported.

The scam starts with an unexpected call, text, social media approach, email or even a cold caller at your door offering a free pension review. The fraudster comes across as very charming, convincing and knowledgeable offering investment opportunities for little known schemes which give a high rate of return. Not only that, but the schemes are backed up by guaranteed minimum returns and easy option termination plans with no penalty for exiting. Of course, to make the offer even more attractive, the fee for arranging the investment scheme is very minimal or even free - because the bigger prize is your pension pot. Once the funding is secured, your money disappears over the horizon with little hope of recovery. Some tips to avoid pension scams include: o Ignore unexpected pension reviews offers whether made online, on social media or over the phone o Use the FCA Register at https://register.fca. org.uk/ or call the FCA contact centre on 0800 111 6768 to see if the firm you are dealing with is authorised by the FCA o If it’s too good to be true, it is!

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Cranham Community Library Come along to our new

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style Library at Cranham Community Centre in Marlborough Gardens. We have a great range of jigsaws and fiction books to borrow.

We are open Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 12.00 and Monday 1.30 to 3.30.

Volunteers wanted ring Janet 01708 222665 for information.

Cranham Over 60s Club Covers Upminster and Cranham Every Thursday 1’00pm ‘till 3.00pm.

Cranham Social Centre.

Good company, tea and biscuits, entertainment, dancing free raffle, bingo. Car parking at the rear.

Access for the disabled.

All welcomed. £4.00 each.

Just turn up, or ring 0208 5935 625.

Friends of Parklands The aim of our “Friends” Group is to maintain Parklands Open Space as a pleasant place to walk and relax, surrounded by a natural environment.

We arrange Working Parties to keep Parklands tidy and to help control any excessive overgrowth. The Working Parties meet for a couple of hours, at 10 a.m., on the second Wednesday of every month.

If you would like to join us please visit our website,

www.friendsofparklands.org. uk, for further information, or email our Working Party Organiser, Andy Brett, at: upminsterbrett@gmail.com Friends Of Upminster Mini Golf Course We are a recently formed group with the aims of promoting the Mini Golf Course in Hall Lane, Upminster and working in partnership with Havering Council to improve amenities and to encourage people of all ages to participate at the course.

Find us on Facebook.

Why not come and give it a go. Equipment is supplied and the course suits all abilities from novices to experienced golfers looking to improve their short game. More information on the Councils website: www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/ ServiceChild/Hall-Lane-golfcourse.

Friends of Upminster Windmill Volunteers are sought to help us develop and maintain an attractive garden area around the new visitor centre at Upminster Windmill.

Our small friendly group meets on Tuesdays. If you would like to help email charlottethemiller@gmail. com or enquire at the site on a Tuesday.

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Gone Too Soon ‘Gone Too Soon’ is bereavement support for Parents who have lost a Son or Daughter.

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Reids, 66-68 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LB from 7.00 - 9.00 p.m.

The group is aimed to give parents the opportunity to come together, to talk to people who can relate and understand how it feels to lose a child, and offer support through the grief journey.

Meeting Dates: 15th October 19th November For further details, please contact Lyn on 07387 805406 or email lyn-currie@hotmail.co.uk Greenfingers Gardening Club We are a friendly group and meet at the Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham. 7.30pm First Monday of the month, but if this falls on a Bank Holiday we meet on the following Monday. No meetings in January or August.

Horticultural speakers, raffle and free refreshments. Come & join us you will be very welcome. Info from Sheila Woodrow 01708 228752

Havering Museum The Museum tells the remarkable story of Havering from pre-history to the present day and celebrates the achievements of local people while exploring how the areas that make up the Borough were formed and developed.

Currently exhibiting; Titanic - Honour and Glory. It tells the story of the Titanic disaster through artefacts and includes stories from local people, who have a connection to the ship. We also have various family events, talks and events on throughout the year.

See website for details www.haveringmuseum.org.uk or phone 01708 766571 Registered charity no109376 Havering U3A Havering U3A meets at 2:30pm second Wednesday of the month at St. Michael’s Church Hall, Main Road, Gidea Park.

September 12th Paula Short “Sicily’s Heroes and Villains” Doors open 2:15pm.

Pilates for a Healthier Spine Experienced Sports & Remedial Massage Therapists Charlene & Neil Carpenter teach traditional Pilates in private sessions and also to small groups in Upminster & Cranham.

For further information or to book a course or trial class please visit www. upminstersportsmassage. co.uk or call Charlene on 07411 826721, or email upminstersportsmassage@ gmail.com Upminster and District Probus Club Retired with free time during the week - Upminster and District Probus Club.

Luncheon club, with talks and outings, for retired men, covering art, crime, gardening, history, music, sport and transport etc.

Meet on the last Wednesday of the month at the Cranleigh Restaurant, Hornchurch.

Outings planned 2018: Chelmer Cruise, Bressingham Gardens, The Peoples Post and Kentish Curios.

We have a wide range of interest groups running throughout the month.

Secretary: Barry on 01708 703783

For more information come along or see our website www.u3asites.org.uk/havering

secretary@upminsterprobus.co www.upminsterprobus.com and https://www.facebook.com/

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admin@aroundtownmagazines.co.uk Please ensure that all contact details are included.

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at Orsett Hall CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

ALL INCLUSIVE NIGHTS

Friday 30th November 2018 £51.50 Friday 14th December 2018 £53.50 Saturday 1st December 2018 £53.50 Saturday 15th December 2018 £53.50 Thursday 6th December 2018 £39.00 Sunday 16th December 2018 £39.00 Friday 7th December 2018 £53.50 Thursday 20th December 2018 £39.00 Saturday 8th December 2018 £53.50 Friday 21st December 2018 £53.50 Sunday 9th December 2018 £39.00 Saturday 22nd December 2018 £53.50 Thursday 13th December 2018 £39.00

Wednesday 5th December 2018 £69.50 Wednesday 12th December 2018 £69.50 Wednesday 19th December 2018 £69.50

MERRY SWINGMAS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONS Live Christmas Swing Entertainment Tuesday 4th December 2018 £29.00 Wednesday 5th December 2018 £29.00 Tuesday 11th December 2018 £29.00 Wednesday 12th December 2018 £29.00 Tuesday 18th December 2018 £29.00 Wednesday 19th December 2018 £29.00 SWINGMAS CHRISTMAS EVENINGS Tuesday 4th December 2018 £38.00 Tuesday 11th December 2018 £38.00 Tuesday 18th December 2018 £38.00

POSTMAS PARTY NIGHTS A special Party Night for those that are simply too busy or have to work in December!

Friday 11th January 2019 £39.00 TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON GOLD ROOM AND WHITMORE SUITE GARDEN BRASSERIE - Father Christmas to Attend £106.00 per person | £53.00 per child under 12 years CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY LUNCHEON IN THE PAVILION 1 FREE Family Photo in the Photo Booth and Father Christmas to Attend £88.00 per person | £44.00 per child under 12 years BOXING DAY LUNCHEON IN THE GARDEN BRASSERIE £54.95 per person | £27.50 per child under 12 years Under 2’s FREE NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER £108.50 per person | Strictly an Over 12’s Event

Book online www.orsetthall.co.uk or email the Events Team events@orsetthall.co.uk