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Hospice marks anniversary 15 years of home care service

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AINT Francis Hospice is marking its 15th anniversary of a pioneering service which has enabled terminally ill patients to die in the comfort of their own home.

Since it first started the Hospice at Home service it has dramatically grown as more patients choose to spend the final weeks of their life at home.

Last year 64% were able to die at home compared to just 33% in 2000.

The current Hospice at Home team including (centre) Tracie Brennan, Hospice at Home Manager and (third from centre, right) Julie White

Julie White, who was one of the original members of the team said: “It is less stressful for patients at home. There is no travelling to and from hospital and no restrictions on visiting hours so their families can stay by their bedside.”

Hospice at Home was initially set up thanks to the generosity of lifelong supporter Margaret Helene Markus who left a £400,000 legacy to the hospice.

The project was initially funded for

three years but was so successful that the hospice decided to continue it.

Julie, who received a long service award last month added: “I still remain as enthusiastic now as I was 15 years ago.

“The families make you so welcome and I find it very rewarding.”

The health care assistants will spend three to four hours at a time at a patient’s home and this enables carers to have a much needed break.

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“We look after the whole family,” said Julie.

“The patient is our priority but at the same time we have to look after the husband or wife as they may be struggling too with what is happening. ‘‘Some families have never experienced caring for someone they love who is dying and it is our privilege to be able to support them at this very precious time.”

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HE Empire cinema at Basildon’s Festival Leisure park will be welcoming a new IMAX cinema screen to the park this June.

Its first showing will be the impressive latest instalment in the Jurrasic Park series, Jurassic World.

IMAX is an acronym for Image MAXimum and is a format of cinema projection that records images at far greater sizes and resolutions, thus allowing the cinema goer to feel as if they are more involved in the film rather than watching from the outside.

Matthew Chambers, Centre Manager at Festival Leisure Park, said “It is very exciting that Empire Cinemas have decided to invest in an IMAX screen at Basildon.”

Phil Peirce, General Manager at Empire Cinemas Festival Leisure Park, said “Opening an IMAX at Empire will be great for our customers as they will now no longer need to travel further afield for the

IMAX cinema arrives in Basildon with a showing of Jurassic World

shorts n ACTION FOR BRAIN INJURY National charity Meningitis Now is raising awareness that meningitis and septicaemia can be the cause of acquired brain injury to coincide with Action for Brain Injury Week which runs from May 18 to 24. Organised by Headway it will aim to educate people on the effects of brain injury and support the families of those affected.

For more details visit meningitisnow.org or call 0808 801 0388.

IMAX experience.”

Justin Ribbons, CEO of Empire Cinemas said: “IMAX transformed our flagship Leicester Square cinema for a new generation of moviegoers and we’re pleased to bring it to Basildon.’’

The IMAX explosion has seen the system spread across 62 countries with over 900 IMAX cinemas worldwide.

Essex leads the way with ‘Help to Buy’ housing scheme ESSEX is the leading county in the East of England for the numbers of buyers taking advantage of the government-backed ‘Help to Buy’ scheme.

Figures released by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) reveal there were 1,591 sales registered in the county in the last two years.

Barratt Homes Eastern Counties has declared the scheme to be a huge success for Essex homebuyers.

Help to Buy allows homebuyers to secure a new home under the value of £600,000 with just a 5% deposit.

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Available to all homebuyers, not just first timers, the scheme helps anyone looking for a boost up the property ladder.

Barratt Homes has a range of properties available with ‘Help to Buy’ throughout Essex with a number of three and four bedroom homes at Gloucester Gate, Basildon, while a selection of three bedroom homes are available at Evolve in Grays, Thurrock.

For more information call 0844 811 4888 or visit barratthomes.co.uk.

n COFFEE MORNING The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, 53-55 High Street Brentwood, is hosting The Big Brew coffee morning on Thursday June 25, to raise money for Saint Francis Hospice. Come in and enjoy a cuppa from 10.30am. For more details thebigbrew.org.uk. n FAMILY HISTORY The Essex Society of Family History are holding an open meeting at the Galleywood Heritage Centre, Galleywood Common on Saturday, May 16 from 10am. For more information contact Meryl Rawlings on 01245 252200.

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Plant sales will fund shoebox appeal

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UPPORTING the 2015 Operation Christmas Child campaign major companies Sainsbury’s, Suttons, Thompson & Morgan and Chiltern Seeds have all supported Great Baddow High School’s efforts with free donations of seeds and other goodies.

Mrs Amanda Burdon, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant at Great Baddow High School, wrote to several seed companies asking for any donations of seeds that she and colleague Mrs Linda Williams could use to support the plants they grown annually to sell to staff.

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All the money raised from the plants goes towards shipping costs and additional items needed for the shoeboxes packed by the High School in November for Operation Christmas Child.

Monies raised last year exceeded £400 and they are hopeful of a similar amount this year.

All the companies responded favourably and generously donated numerous packets of seeds which Mrs Burdon and Mrs Williams have used to grow the plants.

Mrs Williams said “We are very excited about this year’s plant sales because we have many different varieties to offer thanks to the donations from the seed companies.”

Similarly Mrs Burdon contacted Sainsbury’s again for support asking for any leftover items from Comic Relief in March and was overwhelmed by the volume of goodies they were given.

Hundreds of items have been donated which will be added to

the shoeboxes for needy children when they are packed and shipped off this December to Africa and Eastern Europe to children who will otherwise not receive a Christmas present. Mrs Burdon said “We are immensely proud of our continued links with Sainsbury’s. Their ongoing support will help make a difference to the lives of hundreds of children this Christmas.”

Foodie families wanted MASTERCHEF’s Gregg Wallace and award-winning grocer Chris Bavin are looking for outgoing families across Essex to take part in a new TV series of Eat Well for Less?

Applications are now open for the BBC One programme which is back to prove that you can source good quality food, but spend less money doing it.

So if the idea of appearing on television appeals, get in touch by calling 0207 013 4148 or email eatwell@rdftelevision.com.

NEW PUBLICATION

Hospice praised for guide THE care and support of young people provided by The J’s Hospice has been recognised nationally as a model of good practice in a new publication.

The guide, entitled Stepping Up in publication Together for Short Lives, aims to ensure that all young people and their families have a positive experience of growing up and making a good transition from children to adult services.

Bev Barclay, Director of Clinical Services at The J’s Hospice, is a member of the UK Together for Short Lives Transition Taskforce, which wrote the report and works to influence policy and share good practice and research relating to transition for young people with life-limiting conditions.

Bev said: “We are proud that the work we do locally has been recognised as good practice and is being highlighted to others in the sector, especially as we have only been delivering services for under five years.

“We will be using the guide to highlight the on-going need of specialist care for young adults with complex needs to ensure transition from children to adult services is as smooth as possible.

“We are also proud that one of our patients was also chosen to write the foreword of the report.”

J’s patient, 21-year-old Lucy Watts, said: “As young adults we need to be supported to achieve the best quality of life possible, and this guide is here to assist in making transition smooth and manageable.”

The guide will be followed Katie Green, J’s Hospice specialist healthcare assistant pictured with the Stepping Up guide

in the summer by an accompanying resource guide for these young people.

Stuart Hornsby, Chief Executive of The J’s said: “By using both these guides together we hope to able to ensure that appropriate funding is provided by all local commissioners to ensure that our services are available to every young adult in Essex.”

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OU may be familar with the Sing-A-Long format with children’s favourite Frozen and cult classic the Sound of Music both having received the showstopping treatment.

Now the people of Essex can enjoy a singalong version of iconic film Grease, which will be shown in Southend as part of the seventh annual Southend Film Festival this Sunday May 17, at 3pm.

Southend Business Improvement District (BID) has teamed up with the organisers of the film festival (which takes place from May 21-25), White Bus, to create an open-air cinema in front of the forum library, at Elmer Square near the High Street.

There you’ll be able to join John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in singing the hits from the film such as Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Beauty School Dropout, Sandy, You’re The One That I Want.

If you want to really immerse yourself

in the Grease-themed fun why not dress up as a T Bird or Pink Lady too?

The show takes place complete with on screen lyrics, so there’s no excuse not to join in. A pre-movie vocal warm up will also take place with the host teaching the audience classic Fifties dance moves.

Southend BID Manager Alison Dewey said: “This is the perfect opportunity to slip into a pair of capri pants, stilettos and a pink jacket, or style your hair into a ‘DA” quiff, don a black leather jacket and white t-shirt. Then you’re all set to join Danny, Sandy, Kenickie, Rizzo and the rest of the gang for an all-singing, alldancing, free event for all the family.”

As it’s a free event you don’t need to book tickets, just turn up at 2.30pm.

There will also be free car parking in the Victoria Shopping Centre multi-storey.

For more information on the seventh annual Southend Film Festivals news and events visit the website: southendfilmfestival.com.

n SOCIAL CYCLING Ingatestone Pedallers Social Cycling Group invite you to take part in ‘The Edward Thomas Ride-The Tye’, a 10-mile roundtrip to Margaretting Tye on Sunday May 24. The ride sets off from Market Place, Ingatestone at 10am. All cyclists welcome, under-16s with an adult. For more details contact Robert Fletcher 01277 354431 or 07910 679379.

Sing-Along with the stars of Grease

ARTS & CRAFTS

Get creative with your little ones CREATE something extra special as a Father’s Day gift with your baby/ toddler in tow at Hazle’s Pottery Barn.

This fantastic ‘creative hub’ in the delightful confines of Barleylands Craft Village in Billericay, is the perfect pitstop if you’re looking to buy that special sentimental gift.

Taking place today and on Tuesday, join in the Baby & Toddler Day at Hazle’s Pottery Barn and create a unique hand, foot or fingerprint gift handcrafted in fine ceramic, pottery or sterling silver.

Lasting Impression hand and foot prints are

imprints of your little ones hand or foot, taken in soft clay, then fired and finished to fine ceramic.

Silver Clay fingerprints or miniaturised hand and foot prints make perfect cufflinks, dog tags or key rings for Dad or Grandad - a gift to cherish forever, all made by hand by Silver Clay expert Jodie.

Or how about putting a painted hand or foot print on a choice of pottery item; a mug for Dad to take to work, or a photoframe for Grandad’s desk? Cost depends on item chosen.

To find out more 01268 270892 or visit hazlespotterybarn.co.uk.

Hazle’s Pottery Barn at Barleylands Craft Village

n CHELMSFORD ROADWORKS Engineers will be carrying out road preparation work in Chelmsford prior to resurfacing. Beeleigh Link in Springfield will close for two days to through traffic on Thursday May 21 and Friday 22. Westway in Widford will close to through traffic from 8.30pm on Friday May 29 until 5.30am the following morning.

Warning signs will be placed in advance of the work and diversion routes will be in operation. This type of surface preparation will lead to some disruption and inconvenience, motorists are urged to be patient.

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Putting pen to paper is rewarding Monster musical The National Young Writers’ Award is back for a seventh year

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TO Celebrate the upcoming n FLOWER SHOW production of cult ACK by popular The first National Flower Show will musical Little Shop demand, children take place in the spectacular setting of Horrors, the throughout Essex can of Hylands House in Chelmsford from Mercury Theatre compete in one of the July 17-19. Situated in the grounds of has launched a biggest writing contests of the the stunning Grade II-listed property competition to get year - taking on the challenge the show will feature a selection of everyone singing. of putting pen to paper and the UK’s finest growers and visitors The Mercury writing a 500 word story to can buy quality plants and products at We all tend toisreminisce after the festive season in Colchester, the theme of ‘strange events special event prices. Green-fingered giving and peculiar happenings.’ about ourindividuals, fabulous family get-togethers. experts including garden designer clubs and it’s the embarrassing and Joe Swift will also be making guest Since launching seven But groups, sometimes workplaces the years ago, tens of thousands appearances. To book tickets visit unfortunate encounters that stick in the mind. chance to win tickets of children have battled it www.aztecevents.co.uk. to see the monster musical.

All they have to do is out to be crowned National Life Coach Vicky Kelly founder of Yolsk and writer film themselves singing the theme tune chorus of Young Writer of the Year and n SUMMER OF CYCLING Simon Edge, give us their verdicts on how to cope Little Shop of Horrors and tweet the video to @ awarded the coveted prize Active Essex is hoping to inspire even enter for free by submitting a 500 word story via mercurytheatre using the hashtag #singtowin. of a trip to Disneyland Paris more people in Essex to get on their www.explorelearning.co.uk/youngwriters or by The entry deemed to be the mostseeking. entertaining will for their whole family - and £500 worth of books for as the county prepares to host Just be cheerfulbikes and calm, popping into a Explore Learning centre win tickets to see the show. their school. The contest is organised by English and and just shake it off! part of the 2015 Aviva Women’s Tour. (details of those closest to you are on the website).

Closing date for entries is 23.59pmNo onone Tuesday maths tuition provider Explore Learning which has Residents wants to be caught in anwill get the opportunity to AHH, Christmas.

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May 19 and the winner will be announced week 111 centres located across the country and seven see up to 100 of the world’s top female argument between two people that Family gatherings, the in-laws, Author Jonathan Meres (pictured above) whose commencing Monday May 25. they love dearly. Do notcyclists in Essex. in action as stage two of the get drawn alcohol and stressful catering ‘World of Norm’ books are a hit with children and Little Shop of Horrors will play into at the Mercury This year’s theme of ‘strange events and peculiar eventdecide comes to the county on June to taking sides.

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RENTWOOD School has a long association with sporting success, but most people don’t know that the facilities of Brentwood School Sports Centre have also been available for public use since 1986.

The centre has grown enormously across the past 30 years, with major developments including the creation of a new swimming pool hall and two separate fitness suite areas. This has added greatly to the main sports hall, dance studios and squash courts of the original site, and the quality of their enhanced facilities was recognised in 2012 when the Sports Centre was selected as the Olympic venue for the training and preparation of Modern Pentathlon athletes from around the world .

These developments have greatly benefited not only Brentwood School pupils, but also the wide numbers of members who use the facility outside of school hours – like Lauren King from Warley, the lucky winner of the New Year free membership prize competition run in conjunction with Made in Essex.

The competition ran for five weeks, from the end of December 2014 to the end of January 2015 in the form of a full page advertorial campaign. To enter, readers of the magazine were asked to cut out or

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email the competition slip that featured in the bottom right hand corner of the advertorial and send it to the Sports Centre with their name and contact number. The names of all the entrants were put into a hat and the winner was pulled out at random. Lauren King was awarded a free 1 year Gold Family Membership.

Winner Lauren King Teacher Lauren 34, can now enjoy with her copy of Made in Essex using the two swimming pools with afternoon. It’s called the Bridge Walk. I go running a her young family, work out in the couple of times a week. Ironically, I was a member cardio room, take up the aerobics classes or try the at LA Fitness and just gave my membership there fun racquet activities of squash and badminton in up, so winning the membership for Brentwood the two sports halls. We spoke to Lauren about her School Sports Centre fits in really well. surprise win: Were you quite surprised by the win?

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PROPERY AUCTION

Sold: former nuclear bunker REGIONAL land and propery auctioneers Clive Emson achieved top guide price of £20,000 for a former nuclear bunker on freehold land at the Roding Valley Nature Reserve, Chigwell.

A rarity at auction, such bunkers were built in the late 1950s and 1960s as part of a network of 1,500 Cold War monitoring stations. They were never needed and were decommissioned in 1981.

Paul Bridgeman, auctioneer and president of the National Association of Auctioneers and Valuers said: “The bunker was sold to a telephone bidder who, I understand, may turn it into a study centre. We achieved an excellent price, thanks in part to its stunning location in the nature reserve.”

Measuring 13ft by 9ft

the bunker is situated within a fenced plot between Chigwell at Buckhurst Hill and accessed from ground level by a vertical ladder via an entrance hatch.

Paul added: “This was only our second auction for Essex and word is spreading among investors

seeking value.

We already have a number of attractive lots for our next sale.” Auctioneers brought the hammer down on £11m worth of land and property this month in five auctions across southern England with an overall 75% success rate.

Starting at 11am, the next Clive Emson Auctioneers sale for London and North and East London takes place at the Channel Golf Club, Chelmsford on Monday June 15.

Entries close on Monday May 18, 2015.

Snapped up for £20,000 the site of the former nuclear bunker in Chigwell, right Paul Bridgeman

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SweetChicks’ sweet victory

DEMENTIA ADVENTURE is delighted to be hosting their sixth year of ‘Walk and Talk Together’ Park Walks in Chelmsford at Hylands Park, thanks to funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery and local support from CHP Foundations.

People living with dementia and their carers can both benefit from being able to get out in the open air and sunshine, with the sights, sounds and smells being mutally relaxing and stimulating. People often report having improved speech, better conversations and enhanced mood after the walks, as well as the ability to sleep better and an increased appetite.

The walks are free to attend and individuals should come with a carer or someone who knows them well. They are suitable for people of all abilities and take place on wheelchairfriendly paths so all are welcome.

The Hylands Park walks start on Friday May 22 and run through to July 31. Recommencing on September 4.

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Solutions for Success!’ finally exposes the real reasons why diets fail. With many of us on the yo-yo dieting bandwagon, it’s no surprise that during our lifetimes the average woman and man spend 31 and 28 years on dieting respectively.

Having 30 years of fitness and nutrition knowledge behind him, Essex-based author and nutrition specialist Lance Geringer (pictured), explains: With so many diets around, there is too much confusion when it comes to losing weight.

My eBook exposes and solves the major dieting problems no one ever speaks about; saving the dieter time, energy, emotions and money. Lance concludes: “I want everyone to be successful in dieting. My book is dedicated to helping millions of people understand the right path to winning their diet battle.”

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Don’t drastically cut calories people are so eager to lose weight that they restrict too many calories.

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holds onto its fat since it’s the best long term energy source when there is a shortage of food. Remember your body thinks only in terms of survival and doesn’t care about how it looks.

Ease into your diet slowly don’t get too strict with your diet right away. You’ve probably eaten

a certain way for a while and it will be a challenge to start changing what is now your normal food routine. Don’t make it harder than it has to be. If you’re not eating three regular meals a day, add a snack to the part of the day where you’d miss a meal.

The basics are always the best - stick with what has been shown to work time and time again. Cut out junk food and replace with more nutritious foods - you will lose weight just by doing this since healthier foods have fewer calories. This sounds so basic but I’ve always found that the simplest ideas are usually the best and longer lasting when it comes to dieting.

Losing weight can be a challenge but ease into your diet slowly, don’t follow any fads and keeping with it is your best chance for success!

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shorts n LIVE MUSIC Former star of Ultravox Midge Ure will be performing on stage at the Mercury Theatre Colchester on Monday May 18. The Eighties pop star will revisit his Celtic roots to perform his album Breathe in its entirety for the first time, accompanied by two musicians from India Electric Co. The show will feature a string of his other chart-topping hits such as Vienna, Dancing with Tears in My Eyes and Fade to Grey plus songs from his recent album Fragile. Ticket sales 01206 573948. n ENTERTAINMENT AT GREENWOODS Greenwoods Hotel & Spa in Stock is hosting a programme of free live music events. The FREE Friday Music on the Terrace event kicked off last week featuring Greenwoods’ regular Jordan Marsh playing a mixture of his signature blues and swing songs. Next up on Friday May 22, soloist Carly Hillman will be performing. Next month guests can enjoy Michael Buble tribute act Joe Fryd (June 19) and (June 26) The Voice finalist Idriess. For further details 01277 829990.

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Music is the sound of the summer in Essex shorts From The Fling to V-Festival, the county is on song when it comes to festivals, so take your pick...

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SSEX’S much-loved boutique festival, The Fling Festival, is back again at Hylands Park, Chelmsford on Saturday July 4.

The Fling is like no other, it’s a festival where a diversity of entertainment is celebrated with surreal theatre, fantastical storytelling and curious sideshows; and the under-the-radar talent this festival manages to unearth will entertain audiences well into the night.

Liam Rich, Festival Organiser, of The Fling Festival, says: “The event is created purely for adults, as a bespoke day of unique experiences for all our Festival guests. We welcome over 300 performers and create more than 100 performance and activity spaces ranging from world class cabaret to comedy workshops, silent disco to curious side-shows, all of which make The Fling the distinctive Festival it has grown into. Excitingly, we’re able to invite guests to camp at this year’s event, and wake up in the beautiful grounds of Hylands Estate.”

The festival starts at midday and finishes at 11pm, but this year, for the first time ever, The Fling Festival is opening its doors to campers to enjoy the event well

into the night. Campers will be treated to extended bar opening hours and late night entertainment including a silent disco, and in true Fling style, a morning yoga workshop (non-compulsory!). For more details FlingFestival.com Brownstock, July 10-12, Morris Farm, Lower Burnham Road, Stow Maries, Chelmsford, Essex One of the smaller festivals but 6,000 people are still expected for three days of dancing. Various stages include the Treehouse which comes complete with giant birds

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nest seats and is built in an old oak tree whilst the Saloon Bar has swing doors and saddle seats. Previous acts have see Dizzee Rascal and Mark Ronson - this year Basement Jaxx, Example + DJ Wire and The Darkness are just a few of the headlining acts. Weekend tickets from £69. brownstock.co.uk.

The Brentwood Festival July 17-19 The grounds of the Brentwood Centre is the venue for this great festival now in its fifth year. Featuring The Human League, Alexander O’Neal, Rebecca Ferguson, Jocelyn Brown to name but a few.

The festival raises money for various charities including Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Saint Francis Hospice and Essex Air Ambulance and has since its launch over 20 years ago has raised more than £120,000.

Tickets from £25. brentwoodfestival.co.uk VFestival August 22-23, Hylands Park, Chelmsford, One of highlights of the music festival calendar, the VFestival is unique. The event is held at two parks Hylands in Essex and Weston in South Staffordshire simultaneously which share the same bill; artists perform at one location on Saturday and then swap on Sunday.

The festival sees some of the industry’s biggest names performing and on stage this year are Calvin Harris, Stereophonics, Olly Murs, Ella Henderson, plus special guest Tom Jones. Tickets from £89. vfestival.com.

n WILD FOOD FESTIVAL The Great Wild Food & Chilli Fair takes place in Rook Hall, Heybridge, Maldon on Saturday June 27 & Sunday 28. This two-day family event features some incredible wild food, bushcraft, and chilli activities. There will be celebrity cooking demonstrations too and an official Essex UK Chilli cook-off.

Sounds intriguing? Then book your tickets £9 per adult, £5 per child. wildfoodandchillifair.com.

n SUMMER FUN DAY The Dogs Trust Basildon is hosting its first summer Fun Day and Fun Dog show at Barleylands Farm Showground, Billericay on Sunday June 21, 11am-4pm. The dog show will include 12 classes including Golden Oldie, Best Rescue, Waggiest Tail and Teacher’s Pet. There will be have-a-go activities for dogs and their owners, an education zone and plenty of stalls with arts, crafts, games and doggy merchandise. £3 per adult, £1 per child, dogs go free.

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Paul Gayler and Glenn Norman heaped Four talented teenage chefs took a panel praise on all four of judges on a candidates saying gastronomic world tour “it had been a as the college’s annual difficult decision.” hunt for a young chef Paul - retired with the qualities to executive chef of carve out a career in the Lanesborough catering came to a Hotel at Hyde conclusion.

Park Corner Drapers Academy said: “Havering pupil Sophie Ferrier, College is one of Sophia Negri, 13 the finest places from Brentwood to learn catering County High School and hospitality. I and Sacred Heart of am lucky to judge Mary pupils Holly Winner, Drapers Academy competitions all Fay, 16 and Anneliese pupil Sophie Ferrier with over the world but McAlpin, 16, cooked Paul Gayler MBE I can honestly say Indian curries, a this one for young cooks in this area is one of Moroccan tagine and Japanese Teriyaki in a bid my favourites. It never fails to amaze me and to impress the highly respected international this year is no exception.” chef Paul Gayler MBE and Glenn Norman, Glen said: It’s such an inspiration to see head chef at the Brentwood restaurant Masons. young people cooking to such a high standard After much chopping, stirring, grilling - I would happily put some of the food on my and frying, it was time to crown the winner menu.” with 15-year-old Sophie clinching the title of For information on Hospitality and Catering Havering and Brentwood Schools Young Chef Courses at Havering College call 01708 462801 of the Year 2015. Sophie who enrolled to study or visit the website havering-college-ac.uk.

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Author of International Amazon bestseller “True Worth” Vanessa Ugatti tells us how to charge what you’re worth and get it!

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HEN it comes to professional services, charging what you’re worth is definitely not an exact science. Of course, there are overheads to consider, market forces and so on. However, there is another dimension which is far more complex in that it depends on the service provider’s beliefs, thoughts and feelings around his or her value.

The concept of True Worth came into being quite simply because I had been coaching for years without even considering charging what I’m worth.

For as long as I can remember and long before I became a coach, I felt naturally drawn to helping people shift and really enjoyed doing it. So when I started working with people professionally, I hadn’t really considered my value; in fact, I was not sufficiently confident in myself to be able to charge my true worth.

This impacted on everything - my work/life balance, my finances and my self-worth! It was a vicious circle.

As luck would have it, I discovered an intensive marketing programme for coaches and, with trepidation, signed up. I was told that I needed to have a niche and in one of the early workshops, this idea of worth or value just came tumbling out, as if it had been quietly waiting in the wings.

At this point, I didn’t realise just how commonplace this problem was. However, when I reflected on the clients I had been working with, I saw much evidence of them not charging what they were worth either!

In the process of reflecting on the subject of worth, something magical happened. In the early hours of one morning back in 2013, when I was half awake and half asleep, a formula, which summarised the necessary steps for charging what you’re worth, appeared in my mind.

The formula is UV + CV + CA = CWTM (Understanding your value, plus communicating that value plus comfortable asking

for fees equals charging what you’re worth). During this time, I learned to really understand my own value, be able to communicate it effectively and got comfortable discussing my fees with clients.

I finally understood that I could still genuinely help people and charge what I’m really worth.

likely regard the quote you give as high, no matter what price you offer. You have to get them to shift from looking at the price of your service to seeing the value of it. Once they understand the value, the price you quote will actually seem relatively low by comparison.

If a prospective client asks me what I charge, I explain that I only work with people who I’m pretty sure I can help.

I offer a complimentary True Worth Strategy Session to establish what their challenges/ blocks may be in relation to charging and how much money they are potentially leaving on the table by not charging what they’re worth. In this way, I am easily able to demonstrate the value of my service and before I quote them a price, I can discover whether the return on investment in being coached is worthwhile so there is absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain.

So if they understand the value and potential return on investment and are ready to make the change, they will go for it.

VANESSA’S TOP TIPS ON HOW TO CHARGE WHAT YOU’RE WORTH AND GET IT! 1) Understand your Value

Understanding your own value is the first step in being able to charge what you’re worth.

However, in order to do this, you need to deeply reflect on your expertise.

Your expertise consists of your professional qualifications, your Continual Professional Development and the experience you have had over the years putting it all into practice.

It is very difficult for you to see how valuable this is because you take it for granted – to you, it’s easy – you’ve been doing it for years. You are what’s known as unconsciously competent.

What that means is that you do things automatically very often without having to think that much and therefore you don’t place much or even any value on it.

An example of unconscious competence is driving a car. If you’ve been driving for years, you don’t have to think how to drive the car – you just do it – and it’s very similar with your expertise. So understanding your value not only takes time but you also need to be objective about it and probably involve others.

It is also something which you need to review on a regular basis because, as you continue to develop your skills, you become even more competent and probably faster at what you do, so if you’re charging for time, you could actually be losing revenue, because you’re so efficient!

2) Understand the Client’s Pain In other words, find out what the client’s problem/s is/are.

To do this, it’s vital to ask the client quality, open questions.

That is questions which can’t be answered with a simple one-word answer and begin with words like ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘when’, ‘how’, ‘who’ or ‘why’.

When you ask these questions, let the client answer without interruptions, prompting or leading.

The purpose of this is to establish what “pain” the client is experiencing and how extreme that pain is. The greater the pain, the more likely they are to use your services and pay you what you’re worth. Of course the reverse is also true. People use service professionals because they have a problem that they need solving. You need to find out what solving the problem will be worth to them and what will the problem cost them if it’s not resolved.

3) Increase Your SelfWorth

Self-worth is at the heart of

everything we do and it drives our behaviour. As human beings we are motivated by pleasure or by pain. So we’re either moving towards pleasure or moving away from pain.

To put this into a business context, if you don’t feel 100% worthy, how can you possibly charge what you’re really worth?

Your perception of what you’re worth is too low. If someone tells you to raise your fees, it makes you feel uncomfortable.

When you feel uncomfortable, what do you do? You move away from whatever is causing that discomfort. You stick with the fees that you’re currently charging even if that means not getting paid what you deserve for the work you do. So selfworth is extremely important.

4) Focus on value not on price

If you focus on the price, so will your clients. If you don’t first demonstrate the value of what you do, prospective clients will

5) Communicate your value to clients

This is another key step in the process of charging what you’re worth. By ensuring that the client knows exactly what they’ll be getting for their money, they’re much more likely to do business with you and pay you what you’re worth.

So it’s not just important to discover your clients’ problems and how extreme they are, as mentioned in tip 2, it’s also vital to ensure that the client understands just how badly they want to have the problem resolved. To do this, you need to reflect both the value of your service and their pain back to them.

Very often people fail to communicate the value effectively, usually for 3 reasons, because they don’t understand their own value,

because they make assumptions about the client’s understanding of the value and thirdly, because they’re just not comfortable doing it.

6) Get Comfortable Talking About Money

Many people are not comfortable talking about money quite simply because they have negative beliefs about it, such as the following: · Money is the root of all evil. · Money doesn’t grow on trees. · A fool and his money are soon parted. · I don’t deserve to be rich.

Whether you’re aware of these or not, it’s very likely that they have become embedded in your subconscious mind, have become beliefs and are therefore negatively impacting on your thoughts and actions around money.

So it’s imperative that you change your beliefs about money, otherwise, it will be impossible to charge what you’re worth.

So when was the last time you reflected on whether you’re charging what you’re worth?

If it’s a long time or you’ve never done it, take the first step in charging what you’re worth by ordering a complimentary copy of True Worth at: www. thetrueworthexpert.com.

You won’t regret it.

Vanessa Ugatti, ‘The True Worth Expert’

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a new career

Meet Steve Franks. These days new authors seem to be popping up all of the time, especially within the children’s market, but Steve is different. He’s not just decided to scribble down a tale in the hopes of getting published; Steve’s journey from the building trade to author is inspiring.

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TEVE has spent his career in the building industry, as a quantity surveyor and now is a director of his own company, Red Dragon Properties in Basildon. His work life is a million miles away from this ‘new’ venture - as a children’s author.

The book itself is new (published at the end of April this year) but Steve’s story-telling skills have been finely honed over the past 15 years or so.

Steve says: “I was always interested in writing but never had the time. My kids really got me motivated to actually go to print – it’s just taken 15 years to achieve.”

As a child, Steve was an avid reader of Marvel comics, which he has fond

memories of. These days, in-between writing and running his own business, Steve still manages to make time for reading. “I read all the time – my favourite is the old Wilbur Smith stories, when he was at his peak - but I also enjoy John Grisham and stories set in the days of the Romans and The Crusades.”

As much as he would love to be a full time writer, the reality is that regular income pays the bills, for now at least. Unless you’re J.K. Rowling or similar, the fact is that authors often need a ‘day job’.

And what of the book itself? Red Dragon Stories: The Princess and the Basket of Strawberries is the first in a series (hopefully), published by Book

Guild Publishing.

Here’s a synopsis, to give you a feel for the story: The Princess is having a wonderful time picking strawberries, and when her friends join her they all look forward to a scrumptious strawberry tea.

But the Wicked Witch of the North has other ideas and, with the help of her evil pet dragon, she snatches the friends away from the forest. Can Red Dragon and his nephew Little Blue find their friend the Princess before it is too late?

It is a beautiful read. The illustrations perfectly match this charming tale, helping to breathe life into the already loveable characters.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there are plans for more. Steve explains: “I have a few more drafted in varying degrees of completion and some ideas for lots more – I think The Red Dragon could take us on many adventures in the years ahead. I’ve also half written another children’s book which is completely different – but I need to complete the draft before revealing more.”

It seems that now the writing bug

has bitten, there’s no stopping him.

On the subject of children reading, this exciting new author is passionate about the importance of books. ‘Reading is very important for children,” he says. “It allows them to start learning vocabulary at an early age and therefore helps with writing as well. If they embrace reading early it gives them a wonderful outlet for the rest of their lives.”

Chicken and Frog Bookshop hosted an event with Steve on Saturday May 9. He read from his book, signed copies and answered questions about his life as an author. He brought along his daughter Lucy, who is currently studying for her English and History degree at Leeds University. She is very proud of her dad, but also said that it was a little ‘surreal’ to hear the stories from her childhood being read to a whole new audience.

Once the official signing was over, Steve joined the Creative Writing

Club, to draw Red Dragons, share an extract from the book and answer more questions, such as ‘What inspired you to write’? from aspiring young writers.

Steve encouraged the children to keep on reading and writing, as well as to buy their books from ‘real’ bookshops, rather than online.

Chicken and Frog Bookshop owners Jim and Natasha were delighted with the afternoon which was a huge success and are looking forward to selling Red Dragon Stories in store. Jim said, ‘It’s always good to support authors. If we believe in a book and can help raise the public’s awareness of it, then we are happy to arrange an event.’

Jim and Natasha host author and illustration events in-store, as well as at Brentwood Theatre and schools, throughout the year. To find out about events, check the website www. chickenandfrog.co.uk or, if you are a children’s author, why not get in touch to see if your book suits the Chicken and Frog?

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Active kids

All-inclusive Summer Camp at

Stubbers Adventure Centre Stubbers offer a superb programme of Holiday Activities for 7 to 16 year olds. These exciting activity day and week options run during weekdays in all school holidays.

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OU can drop off after 8.30am, pick up before 6pm.

With activity options to suit everyone, and a flexible programme to ensure that everyone will enjoy themselves.

Kids are never in a hurry to leave at the end of the day and now they don’t have to!

Book them in for the Sleepover and choose an activity programme from: Water sports week, Commando Week or Multi Activity Week, and then the fun continues with extra evening activities including Beach Party, Camp fire and Movie night.

Accommodation for the week is in bunkhouse tents with eight children per tent in bunk beds. Staff stay overnight with the group.

Holiday Activity Manager, Andy Burgin, said “We have some great evening activities lined up and I know the children will love it! There are limited places on the sleepover so I suggest parent’s book early”.

For the sleepover, children need to be aged between nine and 16. All meals and activities are included in the sleepover price. Children will require a sleeping bag and pillow.

Stubbers Adventure Centre has the biggest variety of on site

adventure activities in the South East. With a picturesque 130 acres of adventure space, including three lakes, you can be certain of having a great time whatever your interest.

And if you are thinking that the kids have all the fun and would

like to try something adventurous yourself then Stubbers is definitely the place for you. Join the extremely popular Bank Holiday “Parents Go Free” days running on all Bank holidays throughout the year and you will have 4 top class

activity sessions in an excellent day.

Check out Stubbers website www. stubbers.co.uk for more details.

Stubbers is an amazing outdoor adventure park for youngsters and adults alike, if you’re looking to get in touch with the great outdoors and have some serious fun get in touch now!

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The wizarding world of Harry Potter

Travelling to Florida with kids The theme park capital of the world

This isn’t a title that is bestowed lightly, but Orlando really is in a class of its own when it comes to spectacular parks. No matter how old your kids are or what they are interested in, they will never be bored in Florida and will make memories to last a lifetime.

Walt Disney World Resort

Often referred to as the most magical place on earth and it certainly lives up to the name! Boasting four incredible theme parks, two amazing water parks, a superb entertainment district and over 20 beautifully themed hotels, a trip to Disney is on many a bucket list.

Ideal if you’re travelling with younger kids, they’ll love meeting Mickey and friends, as well as seeing the wonderful night-time fireworks and catching a glimpse of the world-famous Cinderella Castle – an ideal spot for a memorable family photo!.

To make your trip even easier, you can now prebook your favourite rides, attractions and even character meet and greets using Disney’s FastPass+ service, that lets you book in what you want to do before you get there.

though, is the incredible Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Muggles can walk through Hogsmeade Village before heading into the spectacular Hogwarts Castle at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, whilst at Universal Studios you’ll find Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley amongst a spectacular recreation of London.

Make sure you check out your favourite shops from the films and even climb aboard the Hogwarts Express to travel from one park to the other – trust us, this is one train journey you HAVE to make!

As well as the parks, you’ll also find a great range of entertainment from crazy golf to cinemas and some superb dining at Universal

Universal Orlando Resort

If you love films and classic storybook characters, then you’ll love Universal! The two parks each bring your favourite characters and stories to life, so expect to see the likes of Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, The Cat In The Hat and Popeye in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, whilst you’ll find the Simpsons, the hilarious Minions from Despicable Me, The Mummy and older classics like the Blues Brothers at Universal Studios.

The big draw for many

Sea Life CityWalk, that sits at the entrance to the parks.

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

Famous for showcasing some of the most amazing creatures on earth, these parks will have animal lovers mesmerised. From seeing stunning killer whales and dolphins to getting up close with a penguin, SeaWorld Orlando has some incredible

Hundreds of thousands of Brits head to Florida every year to embark on what is the ultimate in family holiday, exploring the amazing mix of theme parks, beaches and of course, glorious sunshine!

Discovery Cove animals on show. It isn’t just the animals though, amazing rides like Manta and Kraken will satisfy even the most daring of thrill seekers.

If you love land based animals, then Busch Gardens in Tampa is perfect!

Walk around the park and you can expect to encounter everything from elephants and giraffes to kangaroos and even armadillos!

Just like SeaWorld, Busch Gardens is also home to some truly spectacular rides, including the high speed Cheetah Hunt rollercoaster and arguably Florida’s scariest ride, Falcon’s Fury that drops you face first 335ft towards the ground!

For a truly once-in-alifetime experience, the beautiful Discovery Cove offers you the chance to swim with a dolphin in a gorgeous, capacity controlled park. Kids of all ages will be in awe of these stunning creatures and the gorgeous tropical surroundings make this a highlight of any Florida adventure.

Beyond theme parks

As well as the parks in Orlando, there are a host of other great attractions to be enjoyed that will delight your kids, no matter how old they are.

As the only new attractions to open in Orlando in 2015, the ‘Merlin iDrive 360 cluster’ is an exciting new addition in the heart of Orlando’s famed International Drive.

The attractions are Madame Tussauds Orlando, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium and the Orlando Eye – similar to the London Eye but swapping the London landmarks for fantastic views of rollercoasters and the inpark fireworks displays in the evenings.

Younger guests will love LEGOLAND Florida, which boasts over 50 attractions designed for kids aged 2-12 and makes for an ideal first theme park experience.

Meanwhile, Kennedy Space Center is an attraction not to

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be missed. Learn all about the ground breaking space missions that put man on the moon and get closer to a spaceship than you ever thought possible.

If all the parks get a bit too much, then Florida is also home to some of the best beaches in the USA, so a trip down to the stunning stretches of sand in St Petersburg

Plan your way round

Visiting all of these amazing parks can be pretty tiring, so make sure you plan ahead to make the most of your trip. Whilst you’ll want to see and do it all, it’s important to prioritise the things you do and plan rest days into your itinerary. On your days in the parks, it’s a good idea to visit the parks in the morning, then head back to your hotel or villa around lunchtime or in the early afternoon to rest and recharge your batteries before heading back in the evening. This way you’ll get to see more, avoid the midday sun and save your feet!

For details or to book call free on 0808 271 4453 or visit www.attractiontickets-direct.co.uk

Before you travel As well as planning in your itinerary for when you get to the Sunshine State, you’ll need to check that you all have enough time left on your passports and have sorted your ESTA visa waiver (this is essential for travelling to the USA and costs around £15pp), this will avoid any hold ups when you get there.

You can save a huge amount of time and money by pre-purchasing your attraction tickets. All of the parks offer multi-day tickets that are exclusive to the UK market and offer far better value for money than buying at the gate.

Attraction Tickets Direct is the UK’s leading provider of attraction tickets. As well as great value tickets, you can book them with a low deposit and spread the cost at no extra charge, which all helps make your dream trip that little bit easier.

For the first time ever, Attraction Tickets Direct is offering a two-day ticket to Walt Disney World Florida (for a limited time until July 31 - it must be used during 2015 and is valid for 14 days from first use. £149 per adult, £139 per child.

People booking their tickets before the end of June will also be able to try out the three new Merlin attractions at no extra cost, as Attraction Tickets Direct is the only company in the UK to be including access to them for free with all qualifying Florida theme park bookings.

This means that customers booking attractions such as LEGOLAND Florida, Walt Disney World Florida, SeaWorld Orlando or Universal Orlando Resort from as little as £55 per person (based on a 14 day LEGOLAND Florida Unlimited Ticket) will receive entry to the three attractions – collectively worth £48 per person – for free.

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With Spring well underway and Summer just around the corner, many people are gearing up for time on the beach.

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From all inclusive fitness in Turkey and yoga in Spain, to surfing in Morocco, there’s a healthy holiday to suit everyone.

All-inclusive fitness at Galasol Resort, Madeira Situated on a cliff top in Madeira, the resort of Galasol offers spacious accommodation, sweeping ocean views and a huge variety

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HELMSFORD Sport & Athletics Centre (CSAC) has been a centre of excellence for a long time boasting an outdoor athletics track, indoor sprint track, and astro-turf pitches. More recently a brand new fitness

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“Small group personal training has been really successful as it’s not lonely to go to the gym any more.

We’ve seen people achieve their exercise goals, make friends and create great social networks. Some have even set-up their own Christmas parties and frequently go out

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“I’ve made friends and this place has a really nice environment and atmosphere to it” Claire Fletcher

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To enjoy in the Spring sunshine, Ian suggests a three-course ‘lite bite’ menu “I feel a lot stronger and fitter now and this summer I’m going to be wearing short sleeve tops for the first time in ages as my arms look great”

together outside of the gym environment.”

Susan Lamb, 55, has been a member of CSAC for 18 months “I never thought I would find a gym I enjoy going to, I’ve been nervous about joining other gyms as when you get to my age you worry that they’re going to be full of skinny young blondes.

Here the gym has more of a community feel and everyone is very friendly and helpful and there’s something for everyone.

“Since I’ve been coming here I’ve signedup for a number of small group personal training programmes and they’ve all been great. Thanks to these sessions I’ve also been brave enough to try lots of other classes too, such as Pilates and circuit training. I feel a lot stronger and fitter now and this summer I’m going to be wearing short sleeve tops for the first time in ages as my arms look great – which isn’t bad for someone aged 55!”

Today the small group personal training session is focusing on weight loss and six ladies are being put through their paces by Phil Abram. He’s devised a programme that works on all major muscle groups, to help build more muscle to in-turn burn more calories and to tone the body too.

He also focuses on balance and co-ordination to help all over wellbeing.

Each member of the group has to perform a set movement or repetitions for 45 seconds and there are some interesting positions, such as Spiderman push up (push up’s with a Spiderman twist) and a Bosu side lunge, plus the more traditional side plank, step ups, single leg row and overhead lunges. It looks easy but soon the group is building up a sweat and Phil advises all to take on liquids. Every minute the group moves on to the next fitness station and there’s

great camaraderie between everyone motivating each other on and teaching each other new moves.

At the end of the session Phil takes the group onto the Athletics Track to breathe in some fresh air and to enjoy the sun’s rays as they help each other with their cool down session.

There’s lots of stretching as you would expect, but here group members are happy to stretch each other’s legs, whilst they discuss what else they’re going to be up to during the day, such as a new salsa class, walking the dog and picking the kids up from school. And then the hour long session is over, Phil runs off to help one of the group members check out the computerised Wellness System to see if she’s working as an athlete or elite athlete.

The small group personal training sessions also offer body sculpting, core strength workouts and

expect to launch more seasonal sessions in the near future such as bikini body, ski fit and improving your golf swing. Thanks to Chelmsford City Council’s Leisure Plus Card members can access all four leisure centres in the area and personal group training is now available at Riverside too.

Claire Fletcher, 41, is a fan: “thanks to these sessions I feel a lot stronger and my asthma is a lot better too. I love coming here as I’ve made friends and this place has a really nice environment and atmosphere to it. I can also access the Riverside with my kids for swimming so the centres help to keep the whole family fit!

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Don’t mention the “C” word… says Katherine Garner

Private chef, cooking class teacher, supper club host and caterer, Katherine Garner started her business, Mustard Seed, in 2010 and is passionate about all aspects of food. She runs regular cooking classes and supper clubs from her family home in Ongar.

“Everything we do is made and delivered with love, and a prayer to bless whoever receives it,” says Katherine.

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T’S perhaps fitting then, that Katherine is hosting 50 Shades of Pink, a posh afternoon tea fundraiser to support her friend Janet who is currently undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer and Janet’s chosen charity Pink Events, who raise money for Breast Cancer Research and for the Breast Cancer Unit at St James’s Hospital in Leeds. Katherine tells us why we shouldn’t mention the “C” word and about the fundraiser.

The BBC recently ran a brilliant drama – an adaptation of a book “The “C” word..” written by magazine Editor Lisa Lynch about her experience of cancer. The book, and the film of the same name film, is a defiant, ballsy and surprisingly funny story of life, love and cancer. But it doesn’t have a happy ending, because often that’s the way.

I’m going to tell a similar story of a good friend of mine. Her name is Janet.

Only Janet’s story has not ended yet.

But let me tell you how it goes so far.

Janet and I met in October 1985 in the Old Ball pub in Horsforth, Leeds.

Janet had her eye on my school friend, Tim, of whom I was very protective.

I suspect I wasn’t very welcoming at first – after all I was very cosy with my group of Friday night regulars – and girlfriends (and boyfriends too, I suppose) didn’t figure. But Tim had his eye on Janet too and they began to date. By 1986 I was in London working myself in magazine publishing, and Tim has remained my oldest friend, being far better than me at maintaining contact. Some friends are just good like that, aren’t they?

And so I grew to love Janet as a proper friend, not just as my friend’s wife.

She’s a very special, no-nonsense kind

of Yorkshire gal, and we’ve laughed and laughed over the years about all manner of things. We did holidays together, New Years Eves’ together, weddings, children, major birthdays and suddenly it’s 30 years later. As Janet says, “You’ve been there ever since 1985, through weddings, twins, primary breast cancer and now secondary breast cancer!”

Janet was originally diagnosed in October 2012. She had a lumpectomy followed by four months of chemotherapy and a month of radiotherapy at St James’s Hospital, Leeds, then came three months recuperation before heading back to her work in school as a teaching assistant.

All was well for two years then in autumn 2014 she discovered a lump in her neck and after many scans was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer - it had spread to her liver and lung.

Janet takes up the story, “That was a huge shock I can tell you. So on January 7th 2015 my life was turned upside down at the prospect that the cancer had returned. I was very, very scared I can tell you, but the staff at Breast Unit in St James’s have been amazing. There is so much support, not just during the treatments but with practical help and advice as well. At the moment I’m having weekly chemo, which will continue until the end of May and monthly bone infusions for the next year to help protect my bones from the cancer. And the latest scan shows great news - that the tumour in the liver has shrunk by 25% and there’s no further evidence of new disease in my body. Bloody fantastic news actually!

The future is very uncertain but at the moment I’m dealing with the treatment well and that’s the best I can hope for.”

What Janet doesn’t say is that

secondary breast cancer isn’t curable.

Breast cancer rates in England have increased by 90% since records began in 1971. 1 in 8 women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Many are successfully treated for primary breast cancer; around 550,000 women are alive in the UK today after being diagnosed with breast cancer. However, secondary breast cancer – cancer that has returned and spread – kills 1,000 a month, and sadly right now we can’t currently identify who will go on to develop secondary breast cancer. My friend Tim lost his sister to secondary

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Tim and Janet

So this is not a good story I’m afraid to say. But I hope some good can come out of it and I pray that we keep the “C” word at bay for as long as is humanly possible for my friend Janet.

breast cancer, and by some cruel twist of fate he will lose his wife to it too.

Sorry babe, I know we don’t talk about that, but I’m a Yorkshire gal too, and we have to say it like it is.

So, lovely folk of Essex! I’m running a posh afternoon tea fundraiser – 50 Shades of Pink – to support Janet’s chosen charity Pink Events, who raise money for Breast Cancer Research and for the Breast Cancer Unit at St James’s Hospital in Leeds.

So instead of the usually monthly supper club there’ll be an awfully civilised afternoon tea party – in the garden if we can – with all manner of delightful and dainty delicacies, in fifty shades of pink! Think champagne tea at the Ritz – that’s the style I’m aiming for! It includes a glass of pink bubbles, and a two-course afternoon tea. Bring your Mum, or your granny, your girlfriends, husbands, partners – it’s not an all female affair, as breast cancer affects men as well as women. And bring some pennies too as I’ve been given some fabulous prizes to raffle and auction.

It’s on Bank Holiday Monday May 25th, at Mustard Seed HQ (a.k.a. our family home in Ongar) and we’re hoping to have two sittings, the first at 3pm and then again at 5.30pm.

It costs £25 per head, of which £10 minimum will go to the charity Pink Events. To book please email info@ mustardseedcooking.co.uk or call 01277 363407. Thank you. Katherine, Mustard Seed.

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ith the days ticking down until the general election vote on May 7th, the main political parties have published their manifestos as they try to secure crucial votes.

Unsurprisingly, property is high on the agenda, with the majority of parties focussing strongly on the lack of supply of new homes across the country. Here’s our guide to the key property-related pledges in each manifesto.

CONSERVATIVES The Conservatives have put property at the heart of their manifesto by announcing the extension of the Right to Buy policy, which they claim will help a further 1.3 million families.

Prime Minister David Cameron has also promised a £1bn fund to build 400,000 new homes on brownfield sites.

The Thatcherite Right to Buy policy was originally introduced in 1980 and allows housing association tenants to purchase their homes at a discount. The policy had previously only been available to those in council homes, with some association tenants accessing the weaker “right to acquire” and others having no rights at all.

Under the new plans they will all be able to apply for the main scheme, which can lead to a discount of up to 70%.

The Conservatives will fund their brownfield regeneration plans and replace properties sold under Right to Buy by requiring local authorities to manage their housing assets more efficiently.

These policies follow the announcement of the Help to Buy ISA, which will provide first-time buyers with a 25% savings boost on their deposit fund, up to a maximum of £3,000.

UKIP UKIP aims to build one million homes on brownfield sites and will restrict the Right to Buy and Help to Buy schemes to British nationals.

Nigel Farage has also pledged to: • Prioritise social housing for people with parents born locally • Protect the greenbelt by making it easier to build on previously developed land • Establish a brownfield agency to provide grants and loans • Have referendums on major planning decisions • Remove stamp duty on the first £250,000 for new homes built on brownfield sites

LABOUR In addition to his controversial Mansion Tax proposal, Labour leader Ed Miliband has announced plans to build 200,000 new homes a year by 2020. Following the recommendations of a review carried out last year by Sir Michael Lyons, the party plans to double the current level of homes built each year and give local authorities the power to give first option to first-time buyers in areas of housing growth.

This headline announcement was the first in a series of policies outlined in the Labour manifesto Other pledges include: • To create a ‘Future Homes Fund’, which would require that the billions of pounds saved in Help to Buy ISAs be invested in increasing housing supply • To reduce the number of empty homes by giving local authorities increased powers, including the option to increase council tax on empty properties • To build a new generation of garden cities • To build more affordable homes by prioritising capital investment for housing • To make three-year tenancies the norm and impose a ceiling on excessive rent rises • To create a national register of private landlords

GREEN PARTY

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to build 300,000 new homes each year.

Under their proposals, the government would directly commission new housebuilding, with the party claiming this would result in fewer stalled developments.

Announcing the plans, leader Nick Clegg said: “Liberal Democrats believe everyone should have the opportunity to have a decent home at a cost they can afford. We have increased housebuilding in government, but we want to go much further.

And we will help young people who want a home of their own with radical plans to help them buy or rent.”

Other pledges include: • Bringing forward the creation of at least 10 new garden cities in England • A new Housing Investment Bank to provide long-term capital for major new developments • New Rent to Own homes, where monthly payments steadily buy you a stake in your house • A new Help to Rent scheme to help young people put down a deposit to rent their first property

SNP

Deputy first minister John Swinney says:

The Greens want to build 500,000 homes for social rent across the country by 2020, which they believe will cost £27bn.

This would be funded partly by removing mortgage rate relief for landlords and partly by lifting the cap on council borrowing.

“Pushing the case for more UK Government investment in affordable housing will help grow the Scottish housebuilding industry, providing jobs, economic growth and much-needed quality housing across the country.”

Other pledges include:

The party will also:

• To bring 350,000 empty homes back into use • To cap rent costs and introduce five-year tenancies • To abolish the right to buy council homes

• Push for an end to the “bedroom tax” policy • Build 30,000 new homes in the lifetime of the parliament • Abolish the right to buy social housing

PLAID CYMRU

Plaid Cymru want to change planning laws to ensure that local people benefit from housing developments, increase the supply of social housing and improve the quality of homes in the private rented sector.

The party also pledges to: • Implement rent controls to help tenants • Support energy-efficient housing improvements to reduce family energy costs

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ith ‘anti-gentrification’ protesters disrupting a property awards ceremony this week, there was once again a certain amount of press coverage about the lack of affordable homes and social housing available, particularly in London.

It’s true that some developers really don’t help themselves by marketing their properties to overseas investors in preference to local buyers, or in the case of at least one, boasting about “no social housing” in their adverts to foreign purchasers.

But there are plenty of developers doing some great work in the social housing sector that don’t get the credit that they deserve – not just in London, where arguably the shortage of homes is at its most evident as the capital reaches a record population, but across the UK. As government subsidies disappeared in recent years, housing associations have had to innovate and the answer for many is to build homes for private sale and use the proceeds to finance the homes they build for shared ownership and social rent. With no shareholders to please, they can use their surplus to provide homes tailored to their local housing waiting list, often personalising a home to cater for a specific need, perhaps for disabled tenants or larger families.

This work is crucial but rarely makes any national headlines.

These housing associations were generally scathing about David Cameron’s proposition to extend the Right to Buy scheme to their properties, should the Conservatives come to power following the general election. The introduction of Right to Buy in the early 1980s is seen by many to be the start of the decline in social housing that puts us in the position we are in now – woefully short of the number of homes we need.

None of the political parties that have been in power over the past 35 years comes out of our current housing predicament with much glory, all of them having studiously ignored the need to replace council properties that have been sold off the changing demographics of our country.

Our housing associations should be congratulated for the work they have done in the face of political apathy to the needs of their tenants.

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Assessments by HUB’s technical team show Hoola is likely to produce 57% less CO2 emissions than current building regulations require, meaning homes that are great to live in while being cheaper to run.

Hoola London reflects Strawberry Star’s commitment to investing in

previously overlooked areas of London, poised for regeneration. It is located close to the planned £1.7bn Asian Business Port – the transformation of a 35-acre site into London’s third business district, creating 20,000 jobs and contributing £6bn to the UK economy.

Strawberry Star’s focus on high-end design and strategic location ensures these properties have the potential to appreciate considerably in value. As well as high population growth, the Royal Docks’ proximity to Crossrail, due in 2018, will further drive capital value in the area. Prices could rise by around

25% above baseline projections, according to an impact survey.* Hoola is a remarkable development that promises to deliver both exceptional design and unparalleled quality, in a remarkable location poised to thrive over the coming years.

Prices from just £359,000.

Hoola London Marketing Suite now open – Hoola Pavilion, Royal London Dock, E16 1GB (behind the Siemens Crystal Building).

Find out more at www.hoola-london.co.uk; 020 7437 1000 * GVA Crossrail Property Impact Study

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Brentwood

SUBSTANTIAL HOME ON GENEROUS PLOT Situated within a private mews, just off the Ongar Road, is this substantial five bedroom detached family home. The property is situated on a generous plot, with lawned gardens to front and side. Impressive living accommodation includes a kitchen/breakfast room, two further spacious reception rooms, a utility room and master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. To the first floor there are four further bedrooms and a shower room.

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Brentwood

£695,000 £825,000

IMPOSING EXTENDED AND REFURBISHED HOME Laying to the west of Brentwood Town Centre, bordering the Homesteads, stands this imposing five bedroom detached family home, which has been extended and refurbished. With a superb kitchen/family room, master bedroom with en-suite and established approximate 70’ rear garden, an early viewing is recommended.

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OVERLOOKING THE VILLAGE GREEN IN THIS AWARD WINNING VILLAGE Being offered for sale for the first time in 31 years is this 4 bedroom, grade II listed period property, believed to date back to between 1600-1650 and standing in just over 1/2 acre of part walled grounds. The property sits nicely in the middle of the plot, over 100’ back from the road. This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase what many consider to be one of the most attractive houses in Blackmore.

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Blackmore

£695,000- £625,000 £575,000

A CHARACTER 3 BED COTTAGE SET AMONGST THE WOODS ON A THIRD OF AN ACRE PLOT Set amongst the woods on approximately a third of an acre plot is this character 3 bedroom cottage maintained in immaculate condition. The property also has two very large outbuildings, one of which would be suitable for conversion to an annexe (STPP).

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A SIMPLY STUNNING GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT

Offering fantastic accommodation in terms of both size and standard. Internally it boasts a 10’6 x 8’10 reception hall, laying adjacent to a 23’3 bedroom and 22’10 sitting room, this apartment offers a truly spacious feel throughout, emphasised by high ceilings and its period arched stone windows.

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Brentwood

£695,000

Forming part of the Clements Park development this exceptional 5 bedroom family home offers an enviable position fronting open greens in addition to first floor views towards Brentwood’s Town Centre. With accommodation set over 3 levels the property offers a truly spacious feel with a fantastic ground floor family area in addition to tall ceilings and large sash windows and access on to 2 first floor terraces.

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BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED HOUSE OF CHARACTER

Affording an elevated position with views towards St Peters and South Weald, stands this beautifully appointed four bedroom detached family residence, on the Homesteads borders. In our opinion the property offers a wealth of charm by way of an inviting reception hall and a 21’ x 16’8 sitting room. To the rear is a mature garden, with work shop, whilst to the front off street parking and integral garage.

Situated in a pleasant mews courtyard is this three bedroom detached house which has been decorated to a contemporary style with a well fitted modern kitchen, family bathroom with separate wc and a ground floor cloakroom and being within a short walk to Ongar High Street.

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Ingatestone

£450,000 - £475,000

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF INGATESTONE HIGH STREET & STATION

Having been extended into the loft and to the rear is this 3 double bedroomed semi-detached house within walking distance of Ingatestone mainline station and High Street. The property is well proportioned and very well maintained with good off-street parking

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£575,000 - £600,000

A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

A spacious 5 double bedroomed semi-detached house which has been refurbished to an extremely high standard & includes 3 bathrooms, beautifully landscaped gardens to both front & rear. Short walk of open fields. The property has a detached single garage which has been fully insulated & has plumbing. Close to local amenities.

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‘September Song’, Wentworth, Surrey • £3.9m

Time for tee

“Just a 9-iron away from the course,” according to Rupert Wyatt, partner of selling agent Barton Wyatt, September Song is situated on one of the most prestigious roads on the Wentworth Estate, West Drive, on the ‘Main Island’ of Wentworth with the golf courses and clubhouse very nearby.

This unique property was designed by Lewandowski Willcox Architects and built to an ultra-

high specification in 2008, with a gorgeous contemporary feel throughout, including a fabulous glass staircase.

The house boasts four reception rooms, five bedrooms (three en suite), laundry, study, lift from the five-car garage and landscape gardens of 1.86 acres.

Find out more at www.bartonwyatt.co.uk; 01344 843000

We take a look at some of the UK’s best golf properties

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round 3.5 million Britons consider themselves ‘golfers’, whether they play every week or just occasionally. The greens and fairways are a great escape, and for many of these enthusiasts, a property next to a scenic

and challenging course is on the wish list.

Undoubtedly, the climate is a major reason why many dream of a golf property overseas, but let’s not overlook the UK: we have a terrific range of courses and the weather really isn’t that bad (often)! Here are some of our current favourites...

Holland Park, Exeter, Devon • From £350,000 This collection of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom premium properties from Heritage New Homes stands on the perimeter of the Exeter Golf & Country Club, with a great specification and strong eco-credentials.

Catering for a wide spectrum of budgets (up to £1.95m), the scheme features a mix of property types from two-bedroom flats to five-bedroom luxury houses. It is

Brambles, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex • £650,000

set in serene surroundings, adjacent to the beautiful grounds of listed Newcourt House.

The first tee is just minutes from the front door here, and it’s also easy to head further afield, with regular bus services to the city centre, a direct cycle route to Topsham and a new railway station being built just up the road.

Find out more at www.heritagenewhomes. co.uk; 01392 822066

‘Wuthering Heights’, Eltham, London • £2.6m

Brambles is a substantial four-bedroom detached family home set within a sought-after location in the cul-de-sac of Clavering Walk. The big draw for golfers is the gated access leading directly onto Cooden Beach Golf Club from the good-sized back garden.

The property offers abundant living space, including a triple-aspect living room with feature fireplace and a dining room with folding doors to the full-length orangery, which has French doors to the garden. There is also a beautiful kitchen/breakfast room with separate utility room. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, with the bonus of views over the golf course.

The property is close to Cooden mainline station and a short distance from Cooden Beach.

Perhaps even more notable than its position backing on to (and with direct access to) the Royal Blackheath Golf Course is this property’s musical connection. As the name suggests, this was once the home of Kate Bush, who lived here from 1985 until 2003.

This imposing detached residence stands on a substantial plot and offers approximately 5,734 sq ft of accommodation. The property is accessed via electronic gates and offers extensive off-street parking to the front. Internally, the property is in excellent decorative order.

Arranged over three floors, it has six bedrooms and five reception room as well as a large reception hall and landing. A large side extension could easily accommodate a swimming pool and gym area.

Find out more at www.freemanforman.co.uk; 01892 6157573

Find out more at www.alandemaid.co.uk; 020 8467 2205

Heathlands, Camberley, Surrey From £1.299m Heathlands is a collection of just four five-bedroom detached family homes situated in a leafy, secluded location on the edge of the exclusive Camberley Heath Golf Club, with impressive views out over the first tee of the Harry Coltdesigned golf course.

The homes are accessed from a private entrance via Golf Drive, off Portsmouth Road, and have been individually designed to be in

keeping with their surroundings.

Located in a private area of the golf club, previously the greenkeeper’s compound, each home is surrounded by trees and hedgerows.

Properties at Heathlands have large double garages, generous gardens and more than 3,000 sq ft of living space.

Find out more at www.cala.co.uk; 01276 685544

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Eight unique Grade II listed 2, 3 and 4 bedroom barns converted to a high specification, retaining many original features.

All properties have private gardens with plots 1, 2 and 8 having the added benefit of a paddock.

Prices from £650,000

‘The Barns’ Merton Grange is situated in an idyllic rural location on the edge of Gamlingay in South Cambridgeshire. The approach is via a private drive with far reaching views either side across fields.

Specification includes:  Fully fitted kitchens with integrated appliances including range cooker and wine cooler  Flooring throughout  Contemporary fully tiled bathrooms & en-suites, including vanity units and heated towel rails  Oak panelled internal doors with pewter finished handles.

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Come dine with me Richenda Oldham reveals how to create inviting spaces for both formal and family-friendly dining

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hat on earth has happened to the dining room?

Has it really been pushed aside in favour of eating in the kitchen? Is there still a place in our lives for a dedicated dining room?

Dining rooms have been with us since the Middle Ages when nobility banqueted in a large, multifunction room known as the Great Hall. In time this became a smaller, more intimate parlour, which eventually became the dining room as we know it.

While current trends favour a large open-plan kitchen incorporating a

dining area, there is still much to be said for a room that is dedicated solely to eating. Sunday lunches become occasions full of cheer and good food, dinner parties become feasts, while family celebrations, such as Christmas, become special treats as befits a seasonal festival.

A WELL-PLANNED DINING ROOM To plan the perfect dining room you need a clear sense of purpose to avoid a mishmash of styles, which will put off your guests rather than welcome them.

There are plenty of themes that

work well for a dining room. For example, a period style, such as Victorian, can feature deep red walls, handsome mahogany furniture and formal, full-length curtains with deep pelmets. The effect will be reassuringly traditional, while rich red shades are colours that stimulate the appetite.

Terracotta tones and earthy hues are also good choices and would suit a Mediterranean dining room scheme complete with rustic furniture, a tiled floor and iron candle sconces.

A Scandinavian dining room could be light and airy with cool blond wood furniture, sheer curtains and bleached wooden floorboards. Ring the changes

with upholstered chairs in textured fabrics such as linen or leather for a chic yet hardwearing finish.

LIGHTING Because dining rooms often have nocturnal use, you need to choose lighting that will help create plenty of atmosphere. Chandeliers and low-hanging pendants above the dining table are ideal for this, as are uplighters, which cast pools of light.

Candles placed on sideboards and small side tables are excellent for an intimate dining experience. And of course, in the depths of winter, you can’t beat a roaring log fire.

SHAPE AND SPACE It makes sense to draw out the dimensions of the room before embarking on any costly furniture mistakes. The shape and size of your dining room will dictate the shape of your table, too. Would rectangular, square, round or oval suit you best?

If space is an issue, then perhaps an extending dining table, with leaves that can be taken out/added as required, is the most practical solution.

The size of the chairs need to be consider carefully, too - do you really need arms on your chairs if it means less elbow room for your guests?

1. Upholstered dining chairs are both smart and comfortable. The silver grey linen fabric of these Chatsworth chairs contrasts beautifully with the ebony-coloured dining table and chair legs; chairs £280, dining table £1,220, www.blackorchidinteriors.co.uk; 2. Cool industrial interiors need unfussy contemporary furniture just like this Italian-designed, glass-topped Lema 3 Pod round dining table, which has an elegant steel tripod base formed from a continuous unbroken line in each section; £1,890, www.gomodern.co.uk; 3. With a nod towards Baroque, this handsome table with its distressed paint finish and complementary shell-embellished chairs makes a charming period dining set; Raffaella table, £1,191, chairs £273 each, www.sweetpeaandwillow.com; 4. This vintage dining table and chairs set is made from the environmentally friendly and extremely hardwearing acacia wood, which is also stain-resistant; £245 (dining chair), £495 (dining table), £845 (sideboard), www.alexanderandpearl.co.uk; 5. Good design doesn’t have to be sacrificed just because you don’t have much room for a dining table. The Skovby A102 is a stylish and space-saving table that seats two to six people; £1,100, www.wharfside.co.uk

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Moving house needn’t be a nightmare just make your move with Belvoir. Made in Essex speak to Belvoir Basildon’s new Franchisee and director Keeley Taylor

With 16 years of lettings industry experience, and five years working for Belvoir, 30-year old Keeley Taylor was the perfect candidate to take over as franchisee of the Belvoir Lettings Franchise in Basildon. She is now director of Belvoir Basildon which covers the territories of Basildon, Romford and Southend-on-Sea. Her loyalty to the Belvoir brand and love for all things lettings meant that she elected to take over the business when the franchise became available.

“It really felt like the right step for me when I was offered the chance to become the Franchisee,” she explains, “having worked at the office in Basildon since 2006 (primarily when it was known as ‘Let it Be and then as part of Belvoir when it was bought out by them in 2010).

The company initially started nine years ago and it was just the director and me at that time. We had no properties and strived to create and grow a client-base. Since then the business has grown tremendously.”

Keeley’s contacts have held her in good stead. “I’ve worked at the office for so long so I have some great relationships with the existing

landlords and tenants and it’s fabulous to be able to build the business and guide it in a new direction.”

Keeley is just one of many new franchise owners for Belvoir who have been a successful lettings agency with an award winning service for nearly two decades.

Offices across the UK such as the one Keeley runs in Basildon, are individually owned by local people, which the company believe ensures the best combination of knowledge and marketing effectiveness, such as the franchisee’s familiarity with the local schools and facilities; knowing the better areas to live in and why some houses are more attractive to locals whilst others will attract newcomers to an area.

“I always felt strongly supported by the staff and the management at Belvoir’s Central Office and have good relationships with them, so the decision to become a franchisee once the possibility arose was an easy one,” Keeley says.

“I couldn’t wait to be part of a network. I would recommend anyone looking into a Lettings Franchisee role to contact Belvoir’s head office in Grantham, they’ve been fantastic.”

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I have been a landlord for the past 18 years and have used Belvoir Lettings in Basildon for the past 5 years. I have found them to be very professional in the management of my property portfolio. They have extensive knowledge of the rental market in my area and keep me up to date with any legislative changes as and when they occur. Their maintenance department always ensure prompt repairs where necessary. They are a pleasure to work with. Dean - Landlord Belvoir Basildon - the office has been very supportive and accommodating to me, especially Keeley and Sophie. They have always kept me updated regarding the maintenance and the arrears and have always responded to my emails as quickly as possible and have always helped as much as they can’. Rna - Landlord I’ve used Belvoir for a number of years to manage my properties and appreciate the hard work the team put in to making my life stress free. I would never go back to managing my own properties again. Darren - Landlord Having known the team at Belvoir for some time I knew I could place my property in good hands. They also let my property in 3 days! Phil - Landlord Belvoir have let and managed a number of properties for me since 2007. Its great to deal with a Team who give a personal yet professional service. With minimal voids and an easy to understand accounting system I would recommend you guys to anyone, and have done. Keep up the good work. George - Landlord Keeley we would just like to say thank you to you and your team for looking after our portfolio of properties. The service you provide is comprehensive and means that we’re able to get on with our retirement secure in the knowledge that the properties are being properly managed on our behalf. Having dealt with you, and Sophie, personally for some time I was pleased to hear that you bad decided to take over the Basildon, Grays and Southend areas. I wish you well with this venture and look forward to continuing our valued relationship.We are happy to recommend your services to anyone thinking of changing agents or becoming a first time landlord. Steve & Gill - Landlords

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The simple guide to Lynda Clark of First Time Buyer magazine looks at how this part-buy/part-rent scheme could help first-timers to get a foot on the ladder WHAT IS SHARED OWNERSHIP? Shared ownership, also called part-buy/partrent, is a government-backed scheme that allows you to buy a share of a home, which you live in as if you owned the whole property outright.

The benefit of this scheme is that the initial purchasing costs of a shared ownership property are generally lower than that of a property purchased on the open market, particularly when it comes to the deposit you will need.

Shared ownership properties are available through housing associations, or registered providers as we call them. The registered provider that sells you your home will become your landlord, owning the part of the property you do not. With shared ownership you initially

AM I ELIGIBLE? AND WILL I HAVE PRIORITY FOR A SHARED OWNERSHIP PROPERTY? Each applicant is assessed individually but generally speaking you are eligible for shared ownership if: • Your household income is less then £60,000 per year or £71,000 a year or less in London for a one- or twobedroom home or £85,000 or less in London for a three-bedroom or more property. The minimum salary requirement is around £20,000.

• You are a first-time buyer or you used to own a home but cannot afford to buy one now.

• You rent a council or housing association property.

buy between a 25% and 75% share of a home.

You buy your share with a mortgage and a deposit, just like you would if you were buying a home on the open market – only both are likely to be less than if you were buying the property outright.

You then pay a subsidised rent to your landlord on the share that you have not yet bought. For example if you buy 25% of a property you will pay subsidised rent on 75%. As and when you can afford it you can buy more shares – read more about this in the ‘staircasing’ section later in this guide. As you purchase more shares your rent reduces and when you own 100% of your home you will not need to pay rent at all.

If demand is high and a shared ownership property is oversubscribed, the registered provider will look to prioritise applicants. If you currently rent a housing association or council property or you are serving military personnel you will have higher priority than other applicants. Depending on the area you are buying in there may also be other priority groups, ask the register provider selling the home you’re interested in for further details.

In order to find out whether you are definitely eligible for shared ownership you need to contact your local Help to Buy agent. The Help to Buy agent will work through your personal circumstances with you, which will include your income, savings, need for housing, a basic check on your expenditure and any local connections you might have. This is a free service so it’s well worth contacting them.

• You have good credit history

HOW DO I FIND MY LOCAL HELP TO BUY AGENT?

In addition to the above, different properties will have different eligibility criteria so you should expect the minimum earnings for example to differ depending on the value of the property you are looking at.

You may be able to buy a shared ownership property if you used to own a home, but can’t afford to buy one again now, often this situation arises when a relationship breaks down and the two involved cannot afford to buy another home on the open market on their own.

You can find out who your local Help to Buy agent is by logging onto www. helptobuy.org.uk and clicking on your area on the map. Your local Help to Buy agent will have information on all of the shared ownership properties available in your area.

They’ll also pass your details on to registered providers that request information from them of people who are interested in purchasing shared ownership properties. Think of them as a matchmaker linking those searching for properties and those selling them.

• Generally you must live or work within the area you want to buy.

IS THE SUBSIDISED RENT I PAY INCREASED REGULARLY? It is important to find out at an early stage what rent you will need to pay on the initial share of the property you won’t own, and how much this will increase by on an annual basis.

Housing associations calculate rents initially based on a percentage of the value of the share you don’t own, this percentage generally ranges between 2% and 3%.

Every year the housing association will look at increasing the rent. Rents cannot be arbitrarily increased and are regulated, so don’t worry about extortionate rises. The calculation used for increasing rents is shown in your lease and will be linked to inflation.

Make sure you have a good read of the lease before you buy.

YOU SAID EARLIER I WOULD HAVE TO PAY A SERVICE CHARGE? In nearly all cases you will need to pay a service charge. The service charge covers looking after and cleaning the communal areas, buildings insurance and often things like window cleaning and lift maintenance. It is important to check out what amount the service charge will be before committing to buying a home to ensure you can budget for it.

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shared ownership SO WHAT EXACTLY DO I NEED TO BUDGET FOR? Before buying a property make sure you set two budgets, one for purchasing costs and one for ongoing costs.

To cover purchasing costs you’ll need to allow for: • Mortgage valuation and possible arrangement fees • Legal fees – it is a good idea to use a specialist fixed-fee solicitor who is experienced in shared ownership • Deposit – this is usually 5-10%

of the value of the share you are purchasing.

• To cover ongoing costs you’ll need to allow for: – Mortgage payments – Rent on the share you do not own – Service charge – Utility bills – Council tax – Contents insurance

The table below* gives you an example of how buying 50% of a property valued at £150,000 would initially cost you £7,250 and £630 per month as an ongoing cost:

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460 170

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630

* Illustrative purposes only, your agreement will detail the exact rent and services charges. **Based on 5% deposit ***Figures based on a repayment mortgage type, over a 25-year term

WHAT IS ‘STAIRCASING’?

IS IT BUYING MORE SHARES? One of the great things about shared ownership is that you can buy more shares at any time until you own the whole property, this is known as staircasing. A range of circumstances could lead to you staircasing: whether you have a partner move in with you, you inherit some money or you receive a good pay rise – all could allow you to purchase more shares in your home.

When you’re ready to buy more shares you just need to contact to your

landlord who will guide you through the process.

The cost of your new share will depend on how much your home is worth when you want to buy the share. If property prices in the area have gone up, you will pay more than you did for the initial shares you bought. But, if your home has dropped in value, your new share will be cheaper. Your landlord will arrange to have the property valued, although you will need to pay the valuer’s fee.

Once the property has been valued, your landlord will contact you to confirm the costs involved.

It’s worth talking to your mortgage lender at an early stage if

you’re considering staircasing to see what mortgage options are available to you.

WHAT ABOUT WHEN I’M READY TO SELL??

You are able to sell your home at any time but you must first inform your landlord. Your landlord will have a period of time in which to find a suitable buyer for your property.

This is generally eight weeks. If in that time a buyer is not found you will be free to approach an estate agent and ask them to help you sell your home.

If you have staircased and own

100% of your home, you can sell it yourself, although you must still notify your landlord first. Sometimes registered providers like to buy properties back, hence why you need to let them know you wish to sell.

This will be highlighted in your lease.

I’VE HEARD PEOPLE TALK ABOUT ‘RESALES’, WHAT ARE THEY? ‘Resales’ is the term used by registered providers to describe properties that aren’t new, i.e. properties being sold as above. Generally you will need to buy

at least the minimum share that the current shared owner owns. Buying a resale is just like buying a new build shared ownership property in that you’ll need to pay monthly rent and service charges.

Some people prefer to buy a property that has been previously lived in rather than one that’s brand new. You could ask the current owner questions such as what are their current running costs and what is the landlord like to give you a feel of what it’s like to live there.

You’ll find that each Help to Buy agent lists resale properties as well as new ones so you’ll be able to see all of the options available to you.

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Stepping up W Tony Harker Harker of of Genesis Genesis explains Tony explains how how shared shared ownership can be the perfect platform ownership can be the perfect platform to to become a fully-fl edged owner-occupier become a fully-fledged owner-occupier

COMING SOON COMING SOON

ith average ith average first-time buyer first-time buyer deposits soaring deposits soaring to over 30% of the to over 30%value, of the property property value, affordable house purchase schemes affordable house purchase schemes have rocketed in popularity. haveexample rocketed popularity.

For Help to in Buy has helped For example Help to Buy has helped over 88,000 buyers, and over 40,000 over 88,000 buyers, and over 40,000 people have taken advantage of people have taken advantage of alternative housing solutions, such as alternative housing solutions, such as shared ownership. shared The ownership.

G15, a collaboration of The largest G15, housing a collaboration of London’s associations, London’s largest housing associations, including Genesis, collectively manages including Genesis, affordable collectively manages over 410,000 homes over 410,000 homes and build 10,000affordable more annually, and buildhow 10,000 more illustrating popular theseannually, options illustrating how Shared popularownership these options are becoming. in are becoming.

Shared ownership particular has both short-term andin particular benefi has both short-term and long-term ts for those who want long-term benefi ts for those who want to get on the property ladder but are to get on to theraise property ladder are struggling a deposit or but secure raise a deposit or secure astruggling traditionaltomortgage. a traditional mortgage.

How does shared ownership How does shared ownership work? work?

Providing you meet the criteria Providing you ownership meet the schemes criteria (see P32), shared (see aP32), schemes are greatshared way ownership to get onto the are a great get may onto find the property ladderwayandto you property ladder and home you than may you find you can buy a bigger you canotherwise buy a bigger would have home been than able you to would especially otherwisewith havethebeen able to afford, opportunity afford, especially with the opportunity of staircasing. of When staircasing. you first buy a new home When you first buy a new home through shared ownership, you through ashared you purchase share ofownership, the property, purchasebetween a share of the property, typically 25-75%, paying rent typically between 25-75%, paying rent

on the remaining share to the housing on the remaining share to the housing association, who then in effect become association, who then in effect become your landlord. As and when you’re yourtolandlord. you’re able afford it,Asyouand canwhen take steps able to afford it, you can take steps to buy additional shares until you own to buyofadditional shares until own 100% your home.

This is you known 100% of your home.

This is known as staircasing. as staircasing.

Do all housing associations offer Do all housing associations offer staircasing? staircasing?

Most housing associations will Most their housing associations will allow tenants to staircase allow their tenants to staircase up to three times, until you reach up toownership. three times, until asyou reach 100% As well owning 100% of ownership.

As well staircasing as owning more your home, more means of your home, staircasing also the amount of rent also pay means the amount rent you decreases, so it canof help you up pay more decreases, so itdisposable can help free of your free up Asmore disposable income. the of rentyour is affordable income. the rent is affordable from the Asstart, it should make should make itfrom easiertheto start, save itmoney towards it easier to save money towards further staircasing. further staircasing.

Will staircasing cost me?

Will staircasing cost me?

Purchasing further shares works much Purchasing further works with much like a typical houseshares purchase, like a typical houseforpurchase, with valuations required each ‘step’, valuations forneed eachto ‘step’, and you willrequired of course pay and legal you will course to pay the fees,of and anyneed mortgage the iflegal fees, and mortgage fees, applicable, too. any On the plus fees, you’ll if applicable, too.toOnpay the any plus side, not need side, Duty you’llonnot need to any Stamp staircasing up pay to 80% Stamp Duty 80% ownership if on thestaircasing value is up lesstothan ownership if the value is less than £125,000. £125,000.

How you fund the purchase How you shares fund is the purchase of additional up to you, of additional shares up through to you, although typically this isisdone typically is donebuilding through aalthough mortgage lenderthis – most a mortgage lenderstreet – most societies and high banksbuilding offer societies and high street banks offer

these types of mortgages. Some these types of mortgages. Some providers will allow you to borrow providers will allow you to borrow up to 95%, meaning you only need a up deposit to 95%,tomeaning younext onlyslice need 5% secure the of a 5% deposit to secure the next slice ownership. Speak to an independentof ownership.advisor Speak toto fian mortgage nd independent out what mortgage advisor to find out what options you have. options have. owner, although As anyou outright As an outright although you no longer needowner, to pay any you no longer need to pay any rent on the property, it is worth noting on the property, it is worthyou’re noting asrent leaseholder of an apartment, as leaseholder of an you’re still required to payapartment, management still required pay rent, management charges, such as to ground as the charges,association such as ground rent, asthe the housing will remain housing association will remain the freeholders of the land. If you’ve freeholders of the If you’ve bought a house, the land. freehold can bought a house, the freehold can be transferred to you upon reaching be transferred 100% ownership.to you upon reaching 100% ownership.

What would I need to do when I Whattowould I need to do when I come sell my shared ownership come to sell my shared ownership home? home?

When you want to sell the property, When want to you sellown the through property, you can you sell the share you housing can sell the share you or own through your association, if you’ve your housing or sell if you’ve staircased up to association, 100%, you can it in staircased to 100%, you can it in on the openup market, through an sell estate on theofopen an estate agent yourmarket, choice.through When you sell agent of your choice.percentage When youyou sell your home, the greater yourthe home, theprofi greater own, more t youpercentage will make you if own, theofmore t you make if the value yourprofi home has will increased, value aofbenefi your thome has increased, sothethere’s to staircasing in so there’s benefit back to staircasing getting morea equity when youin getting sell up. more equity back when you sell up.

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Buying aa home home a real PLUS for Carla Buying Carla Younghouse-hunter house-hunterbags bagsaanew newhome homein in Tooting Tooting through through innovative innovative Thames Valley Young Valley Housing Housing Association Associationscheme scheme

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arla Rosser’s Rosser’s story story arla wasfamiliar familiar toto many many was young people London. young people in in London.

The 31-year-old clinical The 31-year-old clinical scientistwanted wantedtotolive live scientist close workand andwas wasdesperate desperate close to to herher work escapeever-increasing ever-increasingrent, rent,allall to toescape whilestruggling strugglingtotokeep keepupupthe the thethe while pace of saving for a deposit to buy pace of saving for a deposit to buy a a place own favouritearea area place of of herher own in in herher favourite Tooting. of of Tooting.

Thankfully,sheshefound foundout outabout about Thankfully, shared ownership from a friend, who shared ownership from a friend, who had used the scheme to get on the had used the scheme to get on the property ladder elsewhere in London. property ladder elsewhere in London.

Carla registered with Thames Valley Carla registered with Thames Valley Housing (TVHA) and was soon offered Housing (TVHA) and was soon offered a new two-bedroom apartment at XVII, a new two-bedroom apartment at XVII, a smart contemporary development in a smart contemporary development in Tooting. The property was available Tooting.

The property was available under TVHA’s own innovative twist on under TVHA’s innovative twist on the standardown shared ownership model, thewhich standard it callshared Sharedownership Ownershipmodel, PLUS. whichInit call Shared to Ownership addition giving PLUS. her the In addition to giving the opportunity to split herherhousing opportunity to asplitpart-buy/part-rent her housing costs under costs under aShared part-buy/part-rent arrangement, Ownership PLUS arrangement, Ownership PLUS allows CarlaShared the option to buy just 1% allows optioneach to buy 1% moreCarla of herthe property yearjust over the more of 15 her property each year increasing over the next years, potentially next years, potentially her15 ownership to 60%. increasing her ownership to 60%.

She bought a 45% initial share She bought a 45% initial share

herflat flatand andwas wasdelighted delightedtotofind find ininher outthat thatshe shecould couldgradually graduallyincrease increase out theproportion proportionofofher herhome homethat thatshe she the owns.

The scheme has been designed owns. The scheme has been designed cost-effectiveasaspossible, possible,soso totobebeasascost-effective thatCarla Carlawon’t won’thave havetotopay payaasolicitor solicitor that to revalue her property every time to revalue her property every time shewants wantstotobuy buyananadditional additionalshare share she andthe theamounts amountsshe shehas hastotopay payare are and predetermined, so the cost of buying predetermined, so the cost of buying theextra extraequity equitycan canbebeincluded included inin the her budget. her budget.

Shecan canalso alsobuy buyadditional additionalshares, shares, She in increments of 10%, should she in increments of 10%, should she wish to do so, just like the standard wish to do so, just like the standard shared ownership model. Notably, all shared ownership model. Notably, all the purchasers at XVII chose to buy the purchasers at XVII chose to buy through Shared Ownership PLUS. through Shared Ownership PLUS. Carla says: “Shared Ownership Carla says: “Shared Ownership PLUS is a very easy way to own more PLUS is a very easy way to own more of my home over time, almost without ofnoticing my homeit.over without Andtime, afteralmost 15 years, I can noticing And after 15 years, can continueit. to build towards full I home continue to build towards full home ownership. I’m buying my home ownership.

I’m atbuying gradually, but a pace Imy can home afford gradually, to do so. but at a pace I can afford to do“I’d so. been renting a one-bedroom “I’d beeninrenting a one-bedroom apartment Streatham Hill but rising apartment Streatham Hillofbut rent was in pricing me out therising area. rent was pricing me out of the area.

I’m often on call with my work for I’m on calland with my work for theoften NHS Blood Transplant service the Blood and Transplant at NHS St George’s Hospital, so service moving at St George’s Hospital, so moving

further out would have made life further outdifficult. would My haveapartment made life and work at and work difficult.

My apartment at XVII is just brilliant. Shared Ownership XVII PLUSis just is abrilliant. fantasticShared way Ownership of getting PLUS is property a fantastic way –ofI’dgetting on the ladder never on the property ladder – I’d never

have been able to buy in this area have been without it.” able to buy in this area without Carla’sit.” two-bedroom apartment, Carla’s two-bedroom with off-street parking, hasapartment, a market with parking, a market price off-street of £380,000.

Herhas 45% share price of £380,000. Her 45% share

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cost cost £171,000, £171,000,which whichshe shewas wasable abletoto fund fund with with aa £55,000 £55,000deposit, deposit,a amix mix of of her her own ownsavings savingsofof£25,000 £25,000and anda a top-up top-up from from her her parents. parents. Compared Compared to to her her old oldrent rentofof£1,183 £1,183per permonth, month, her her outgoings outgoingsare arenow now£1,101, £1,101,made made up upof ofaa£492 £492mortgage, mortgage,£478 £478rent rentonon the theshare shareshe shedoesn’t doesn’town ownand andservice service charges of £130. charges of £130.

“I’m “I’m paying paying less lessfor fora abrand brandnew new home home with with an an extra extra bedroom, bedroom, and and II own own aa large large share share ofof itit too. too.My My apartment’s fully carpeted and the apartment’s fully carpeted and the kitchen is fitted with integrated kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances, which saved a lot of extra appliances, which saved a lot of extra expense. The second bedroom is a expense. The second bedroom is a double, and I can use it as a home double, and I can use it as a home office to study for my exams, as well office to study for my exams, as well as have friends and family to stay. as have friends and family to the stay.

There’s a communal terrace, above There’s a communal terrace, above the commercial units on the ground floor, commercial units on the ground floor, and it’s a real bonus having private and it’sspace.” a real bonus having private outside outside space.”

All the homes at XVII are now theTVHA homes XVII are new now sold,Allbut hasatnumerous sold, but TVHA numerous new developments (as haswell as resale developments (as well as resale properties) that are available on a properties) that basis. are available on a shared ownership shared ownership basis.

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Richenda Oldham dips her toe into the latest selection of bathrooms 1. En suite bathrooms needn’t be dark and poky as Woodstock furniture’s bespoke circular motif design demonstrates with its extensive use of mirrors, which help reflect light around the room, www.woodstockfurniture.co.uk; 2. A simple white bathroom suite provides the perfect starting point for anyone with a yen for a bold decorative scheme. Here, sea blue walls are teamed with black and white checkerboard-effect floor tiles for the ultimate wow washroom, www.diy.com/cooke-and-lewis; 3. With sustainable interiors being all the rage it makes sense to create an eco-friendly bathroom. This bespoke spa tub is made from teak and comes complete with lights, bubbles and jets, www.williamgarvey.co.uk 4. Pale woods and simple clean lines are the hallmark of Scandinavian style interiors - epitomised perfectly here by Frontline Bathrooms’ Aquatrend Avola White collection of understated, functional furniture, www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk; 5. The Classic Suite is everything you could hope for in an elegant period-style bathroom with a traditional freestanding round soaking tub, £1,300, pedestal basin,£389, and lavatory with a mahogany soft close seat, £540, www.burlingtonbathrooms.com

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This Augustan Aureus is priced at £32,000. In 2013 an Aureus from 15-13 BC was auctioned for US $425,500, 227% up on its $130,000 estimate. Another, with a unique heifer design, sold for £300,000 in 2014.

Uncorrelated with other asset classes, rare coins and stamps provide several thousand Stanley Gibbons Investment clients with strong portfolio diversification and the potential for capital growth.

To find out more call 0845 026 7170 or visit sginvest.co.uk/whathouse The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back what you put in. Stamps and certain other collectibles are not designated investments for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 and as such are not subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or otherwise. Stanley Gibbons Investment does not provide valuations.

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Wellbeing

DIY Home-made LipBalms Sore cracked lips, for many of us, become the bane of our lives during the hot summer months. Smothering our skin with sun lotion that has a high UV protection is drummed into us before we hit the beach, yet people aren’t quite as aware of the importance of protecting our lips, says Clare Weyers, owner of Elite Beauty School.

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F you fancy getting creative and becoming your own lip balm maker, then try something a little different and take a look at these natural ingredients that are ideal for giving your lips overnight intensive therapy.

Honey and Petroleum Jelly: Not only will your lips become succulently silky and soft, but the honey will be absorbed into your dry lips, restoring and locking in the moisture

petroleum jelly. The jelly acts as a further barrier to keep the honey in place and adds extra moisture.

The jelly may even curve the temptation of licking off the tasty honey! they’ve lost. Honey is a great form of treatment as its antibacterial properties encourage healing and help to prevent infections that can form from cracked lips.

Before bed, rub in a thin layer of pure honey onto your lips, and top it off with another thin layer of

Cucumber Cure: Cucumbers don’t just go well in a tuna sandwich; they have been associated with beauty regimes for quite a while now, especially to freshen up the eyes and reduce the appearance of bags. Now your lips can also reap the juicy benefits…

Aloe FOREVER More people are turning to alternative natural health care products, and as a result, aloe vera is attracting attention as it can provide many benefits for our health and lifestyle.

For more information on ordering products or joining the team please see below.

Dawn Hagger Tel: 07943 103355 E: dhagger7@gmail.com www.dawnmariebrides.co.uk • Team Essex

Turns out, the vegetable that is 90% water is an ideal for supplying moisture to your lips. It contains vitamin C which promotes the production of collagen. Collagen will make the skin tissue within your lips resilient and structured, so that they look healthy, luscious and full.

Lastly, the caffeic acid found in cucumber acts as a great supplier of UV protection. You may be having a great time in the 40 degree heat but your lips will suffer! The caffeic acid is perfect for dehydrated and dry lips that are affected by sun damage.

Simply cut up a couple of slices of raw fresh cucumber, rub your finger around the slice, just like you would a Vaseline pot.

Then apply the water to your lips, not bad for a vegetable you can pick up cheaply from your local shop.

A must for Mango: Mangoes aren’t just

delightfully tasty and refreshing, but they are also rich in fatty acids.

Before this puts you off, these acids make mango butter a perfect emollient for your lips, making them superbly soft and moisturised, not to mention smelling lovely.

Here comes the science: the fats found in mango butter are composed of oleic and stearic acids, which are

both hydrophobic and hydrophilic. What does this jargon mean? I hear you say… Simply, this means that one end attracts water, meaning your lips get the benefits of added moisture, while the other repels, acting as a waterproof shield to protect your lips. Perfect!

All you need to do is slice up a mango and squeeze out the juices into a cup or onto a plate, whichever is easiest, then apply onto your lips with your finger. Easy.

Honey, Sugar and Coconut Oil Paste: The main crux of this sweet creation is that your lips are undergoing an exfoliating re-vamp to rid any old dry skin cells from the sugar, as well as being healed and smoothed by the honey and nourished by the coconut oil.

Simply heat the coconut oil to room temperature, stir regularly so you get rid of any hot air pockets.

Mix the sugar in well until you achieve a good

consistency and the sugar is distributed evenly.

Finally stir in the honey and you’re ready to go.

The amount of ingredients you choose is your own preference, so have a little experiment. This one is great to make a large batch of and keep in a little pot next to your bed.

Alternatively, use the same method but replace the coconut oil with olive oil for another creative exfoliating combination.

If you’re in a real rush, just pucker up and dab a thin layer of extra virgin oil onto your lips. This ancient natural beauty secret will help prevent dryness and possible chapping. Like all the examples, use at night for the extra intensive conditioning.

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Get juicing!

It appears everyone is getting on the ‘juicing’ bandwagon to aid their health and wellbeing regimes. Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox recently stated in an interview: “I’m on a healthy eating kick at the moment, and enjoy smoothies made in my Nutribullet blender in the morning.”

About the Author:

Clare Weyers has always had a passion for beauty.

“Growing up, I always watched my mum putting on her make up and going for facials, it fascinated me,” she says.

“I just loved being in that sort of environment so I always knew I would start a career within the beauty industry.”

Clare set up Elite Beauty School in Bishops Stortford on the Herts and Essex border as she wanted to pass on her knowledge and expertise to help other people attain their goals on a day to day basis. “Having my own training school, and being able to teach people from scratch was, and still is an amazing and fulfilling experience. Before I had Elite I would spend my days socialising with clients whilst performing treatments on them. Seeing what I had achieved and how happy they were with the result made me realise that this was my dream job.”

Clare offers NVQ Levels 1,2 and 3 courses and also short intensive hair and beauty courses in a variety of topics including: hairdressing, nail treatment, hair removal and make up, facial, eye and eyelash, Reiki training, Holistic massage therapy, as well as a variety of combination courses. She has since introduced Hairdressing courses as well.

“We saw a need to offer

Clare Weyers

So what is NUTRiBULLET? students different learning options and qualifications depending on what they wanted to achieve for themselves. It was important to create an environment where students of any age could learn in small groups with as much support as possible, from the tutors and school. I enjoy seeing my students grow in confidence whatever age they are as they realise they are capable of performing excellent treatments on clients within a very short space of learning time.

I also love the fact that I work in an industry that is all about making women and men look and feel better about themselves; I wouldn’t change my job for the world.” Clare adds: “I encourage anyone that has a passion for beauty to follow your passion, as it really is a creative and rewarding industry to be a part of.”

Want to learn more beauty tips and tricks? Clare Weyers from Elite School of Beauty is happy to share her advice! Call her now for a chat on this number 01279 755077 email your query to info@elitebeautyschool. co.uk visit the website elitebeautyschool.co.uk, or follow Elite School of Beauty on Facebook!

It is an extremely powerful nutrition extracter, with the ability to break down stems, seeds and skins of food, making it easy to digest all the goodness you need for beautiful skin, hair, nails and giving your energy levels a real boost.

With a HUGE legion of celebrity fans such as, Freddie Flintoff, Jessica

Wright, Lauren Pope, Calum Best, Lucy Watson, Nigella Lawson, Abbey Clancy, Sara Cox, Ferne McCann and loads more, it’s definitely become a must-have for people looking to shake up their diet and optimise their vitamin levels with minimum effort.

The NUTRiBULLET also comes with its own recipe book, with easy

to follow instructions, specially put together by a nutritionist to boost your immune system, rid yourself of toxins, pick up energy levels and fight free radicals.

Creating delicious, nutritious smoothies has never been easier.

NUTRiBULLET, £99.99 available at highstreettv.com

Here’s some great fuss-free recipes to try: Toxin Cleansing Blast

Flush toxins from your body with this delicious, fruity concoction.

-1-2 handfuls of rinsed spinach -1 cored pear -1 banana -1 cored apple -1 cup of pineapple -water to the MAX line

Energy Elixir

Add some serious pep to your step with this delicious, energizing elixir. A perfect aftnernoon pick me up.

-2 handfuls of rinsed spring greens -1 banana -1 cup of red grapes -1 cored pear -1/8 cup of walnuts -water to the MAX line

Life Boost Blast

Start your day with a blast of calcium and magnesium. No supplement ever tasted this good!

-1-2 handfuls of rinsed kale -1 pitted peach -1 banana -1 handful of strawberries -1/8 cup of flax seeds -1/8 cup of goji berries -water/cocunut water to the MAX line

Fountain of Youth

-1-2 handfuls of rinsed spinach -1/2 cup of red grapes -1/2 cup of rasberries -10 almonds -1 tsp maca powder -water to the MAX line

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Rolled Whiting

Head Chef of Trattoria, Jamie Oliver’s restaurant in Chelmsford, Darren Jones, is a whizz in the kitchen. Just for Made in Essex readers, he has together three tasty recipes that everyone should try...

Ingredients

Whiting fillet x 1 thin sliced fennel x 1 small bulb Sliced chilli x 1 sliced garlic 15g white wine 30ml butter 20g mussels 6-8 cherry tomatoes x 3 cut in quarters olives x 5 wooden skewer x 1 Method: Take the whiting and place the sliced fennel on top and carefully roll the fish, skewering it to hold it in place. Then place in the oven for 6-8 mins at 200C. Get a pan on the heat with some good olive oil and flash the mussels, chilli, garlic and any fennel that’s left in the pan. Add the white wine and put a pan on top steaming the mussels till they are open, when cooked add the olives, cherry tomatoes and butter and gently emulsify it.

When the whiting is cooked through, place on plate and pour around the fish the fantastic mussels in sauce. Garnish with a couple of rocket leaves and some lemon zest.

Courgette Tagliatelle

On a plate with…

Darren Jones

Ingredients

Courgettes x 2 Garlic 20g Chilli x 1 White wine 50ml Mint 40g saving 2 leaves Veg stock 20ml Tagliatelle 150g Ricotta cheese 50g Cherry tomatoes, x 5 halved Method: Take the courgettes and peel them creating ribbons putting these to one side. Add the rest of the courgettes to a pan with the garlic, sliced chilli, mint and white wine. Bring to the boil and simmer to just soften the courgettes. Then place all ingredients into a blender and blitz till smooth. Start to cook the pasta in boiling salted water. In a separate pan warm up your courgette stock, add ribbons and simmer. Add a nice veg stock but not too much as you want a nice thick consistency. When the pasta is Al Dente add to pan and throw in the cherry tomatoes, toss gently and build up into a bowl, garnish with the ricotta cheese and the two mint leaves.

Pulled pork

with foil. Leave on a low heat for around a hour. Boil the new potatoes till soft, when soft crush them by hand, and sprinkle over the oregano and oven roast till golden in the oven at 180C to make Ingredients crackling. Now get a big pan, brown at 180C. Pork Shoulder 2-4kg heat up some good olive shallots x 2 By now the pork should be oil and sweat off the sliced leeks x 2 trimmed very tender. Take it out of the shallots, leeks and garlic and juices and pull apart, keep Sliced garlic 50g thyme, (you could always add the juices on the heat and White wine 500ml chilli here, I do but it’s not for reduce to make a ‘bangin’ good veg stock - 1 litre spice it’s for flavour so one dozen new potatoes jus. Once shredded place on chilli would be fine) then add top of roasted herby crushed thyme 30g your pork and slightly brown new, pour a little of the jus oregano 15g off. Add the white wine and over and garnish with the reduce by a half, then add Method: crackling. If your lucky you Take the pork and trim off the the stock so it almost covers will have some meat leftover the pork and cover the pan fat, season the fat and stick for sandwiches the next day.

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Children’s Library Journeys

with Essex Libraries Libraries have a unique long term relationship with children and their families. They welcome babies from the earliest months, giving them a love of stories and helping them to develop social and emotional skills they need. Libraries inspire children to read for pleasure throughout their school days, help with study and homework and offer young people opportunities which enable them to make a difference to their communities, explains Sarah Mears

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N April a new report was published setting out the national “Children’s Library Journey” highlighting the activities libraries offer to children as they grow. In Essex a child’s library journey starts with Bookstart.

Bookstart is a scheme to ensure that all children have access to books. Children will be given their first Bookstart bag when they are around 7 months usually by their health visitor. The bag contains carefully selected board books for the child – just right for little hands to hold. When children are aged three they will receive their Bookstart Treasure Gift from pre-schools or libraries. Each book gift comes with encouragement for parents to take children to the library where they can borrow and share hundreds of books carefully chosen for young children.

All Essex Libraries run rhyme time sessions - 30 minutes out of a busy day when parents and children can spend some time together learning and sharing rhymes and actions.

As children start school, libraries help children prepare. We offer lots of stories about the fun of school,

As children start school, children as they libraries help reassuring make that big transition.

Parents can borrow “Starting children School bags” containing stories for the child and a prepare survival guide for them.

Local schools have great relationships with their local library and during the year classes will be bought into the library. This gives the library service the chance to make sure all children have library cards and that they understand what a library does as well as exciting them by highlighting lots of new stories.

Out of school time libraries encourage children to read for pleasure, challenging and inspiring them through fun events like the Summer Reading Challenge – the six week national reading challenge where children earn stickers and a medal for reading 6 books.

This year’s challenge is called “Record Breakers” and it starts in Essex on Saturday July 11, in all libraries and mobile libraries.

During the year there are lots of other fun events for children –we’ve recently enjoyed Harry Potter Night and Shakespeare Week and some libraries in Essex will be having a “Big Wild Rumpus” at 11am on Saturday June 13 to celebrate the children’s picture

book “Where the Wild Things Are”. All our events are listed on our website at www. essex.gov.uk/libraries Starting secondary school can be challenging for children and libraries are a supportive familiar place in the community, ready to help children with homework and learning, providing not only books to borrow but a wide range of on-line resources. At this stage of learning, it is really important that children not only know how to find information, but also how to assess it for accuracy and bias and libraries are there to help.

As children become teenagers and start to think about their futures, opportunities for volunteering and contributing to their local community become really important and Essex Libraries have a role here too.

We offer a range of volunteering opportunities for young people, the largest being the opportunity to help us with the Summer Reading Challenge, supporting children and talking to them about the books they are reading.

Last year over 600 young people aged 14 and over took part. Volunteering in libraries gives young people experience in working with customers, understanding how to behave in the workplace and

confidence when meeting new people – all skills they will need when applying for jobs or further education.

The library journey doesn’t stop when a child grows up. In Essex Libraries we support people throughout their lives, but the foundation of that lifelong relationship is set when children are very young.

So we encourage families to bring children to their local library; ask for a library card and give every child a great start in life.

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Russell Grant’s Weekly Horoscopes

ARIES March 21st - April 20th

Spending more time at home will bring tremendous pleasure.

Although you’re a competitive person, you occasionally enjoy withdrawing from the pressures of the rat race and relaxing. Hosting a casual dinner party or launching a decorating project will make your spirits soar. Fortunately, money is flowing in at a brisk pace. Use it to create a peaceful haven. Splash out on some beautiful furniture and artwork. Ignore a traditionally minded relative’s criticism of your extravagance.

Your charm and charisma attracts admiring looks from every corner. If you want romance, you’ll easily find it.

Be sure to attend an educational, cultural or religious gathering. You’ll probably meet up with someone who makes your pulse rate pound with excitement. A group project is worth your time and attention.

An influential member of the team will recognise your artistic talent. Give them permission to show your work to a curator, publisher or boutique owner.

LIBRA September 24th - October 23rd

You’ll be asked to serve as a spokesperson for your employer, workmates or your neighbourhood. It’s only natural you perform this task, since you are famous for your diplomacy. You should be compensated for your efforts. When people see how well you handle this delicate situation, job offers will come pouring in.

You’ll be able to work in a field that draws on your creative and intellectual talent.

Soon, work will feel more like a blessing than a burden.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - January 20th

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st

LEO July 24th - August 23rd

Spending time alone always gives you lots of pleasure. You can be a sociable person who enjoys mixing with large crowds, but now your energy is low and you’d rather rest, relax and reflect. Alternatively, an intense romance could prompt you to spend lots of time in the bedroom with your amour. It feels wonderful to be worshiped and adored. Once you come up for air, you’ll be asked to make a public presentation. At that point, you’ll be ready for your close up.

SCORPIO October 24th - November 22nd

Working with someone whose background is entirely different from your own will be stimulating. They’ll offer helpful criticisms you wouldn’t otherwise stop to think about. It’s possible you’ll gain inspiration from a foreign culture. Take this opportunity to go to a museum or go online in search of new ideas. If you’re given a choice between working for a flat salary and earning a commission, choose the latter. It will turn out to be a much more lucrative arrangement in times to come.

AQUARIUS January 21st - February 19th

GEMINI May 22nd - June 21st

VIRGO August 24th - September 23rd

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - December 21st PISCES February 20th - March 20th

You have a chance to make inroads with neighbours, relatives or colleagues. People are charmed by your easy laugh and kind demeanour. If you need favours, now is the time to ask for them. A flirtatious conversation at a party fills you with hope. This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Are you already in a serious relationship? Take a trip with your amour. A change of scenery will bring out the best in both of you. Abandon work for pleasure and have fun.

A lucrative job boosts your bank balance. You have enough money to splash out on luxuries.

This is a great time to buy attractive clothes, cosmetics and jewellery even treating yourself to a spa treatment.

A loved one won’t be readily available, thanks to a business trip or personal engagement. This will give you more time for solitary pursuits. Catch up on your reading, journal entries and art projects. A little time alone will be therapeutic. Relax and enjoy.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd

Your social life sparkles with excitement. Be sure to accept a party invitation. If you’re single, you’ll meet someone special at this gathering. Look your best. An outfit that boosts your confidence will make it easy to connect with an admirer. You will get a chance to travel or study. Don’t be worried about how this opportunity will affect your personal life. Your first priority is to yourself. If someone is interested enough, they’ll follow you wherever you go.

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Cambridge for one in Oxford (6,6) 9 After final portion of vindaloo, time in the bog is required – many a time (5) 10 Driving back from endless binge – utter lunatic! (9) 11 Washing up liquid (9) 12 South American uses it to pay sweetener to Frenchman (5) 13 Live with uncontrolled desire (6) 15 Turned around the car, almost plunging into the grass (8) 18 Man United’s opposition?

(8) 19 They can be worn on the sleeve of a suit (6) 22 Showy splendour’s reflected in some festal celebrations (5)

An intense romance is heating up. It feels like you can communicate with your partner without speaking a word. In the past, you were reluctant to make a serious commitment. That could change now you have met someone who completely understands you. Your partner sympathises with your desire for freedom and will encourage you to take solitary vacations and solo outings. Try to be equally supportive. What goes around, comes around.

Working with a partner will be gratifying and satisfying.

It’s great to know someone will support you through good times and bad. If you play your cards right, your collaborator will teach you some valuable artistic techniques. Give yourself permission to paint, draw or play music.

You have a tendency to pour all of your energy into work, which undermines your personal life. Fortunately, romance could be arriving sooner than you expect. Get ready.

Work will be a source of pleasure when you’re asked to do something that engages and interests you. You’ll enjoy putting your personal stamp on a project that has lots of promise. If you’re unemployed, you’ll be offered a wonderful job that appeals to your creative side. Be sure to accept this position immediately. There’s a chance you will be able to work from home several days a week, which will be beneficial for your family. It will also reduce commuting costs.

Your charm, humour and compassion make a terrific impression. If you’re looking for love, you won’t be looking for long.

Are you in a relationship? Don’t be surprised when your partner becomes extra attentive and helpful. You are entering a second honeymoon phase that should be celebrated and cherished. Your employer will want you to spend more time at the office. Be ready to put your foot down. It’s time to establish some healthier boundaries. Summon up your courage Stand firm.

CROSSWORD NO:19

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East (9) 27 Piece of eight? (5) 28 Dish of lamb’s tender (9,3)

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warmth (7) 21 Wear down a fabric, say (6) 23 Refuse to have reckless time at first (5) 25 At university to get first in philosophy? Much would be required here! (2,3)

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Community radio station Phoenix FM broadcasts live programming from 7am to midnight every day to Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas on 98.0FM and www.phoenixfm.com Thursday, May 14 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter in association with Saint Francis Hospice 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward in association with Chigwell Bifold Doors and Windows 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Flora Blathwayt in association with Affinity Wills 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers in association with Papa John’s Pizza 6.00pm Words and Sounds - book reviews and readings with Christopher Stagg 7.00pm GR80s - music and guests from the 80s with Xanthe Bearman 9.00pm 50 Shades Of Chay - indie and alternative music with Chay Appleyard 11.00pm Cultura Brazil - news and music for the local Brazlilian Community (in Portuguese) with

Ezequiel Cassol

Steve Robertson 2.00pm The Angel Hour - interviews with local people presented by Victoria Eisermann and Loui Friday, May 15 3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward with Vixter 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association MIke Jones with Papa Johns Brentwood - featuring live sets from 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm That Friday Feeling - pop and club tunes with local bands 10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Nikki Mills Brian Ager 8.00pm Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring 10.00pm The Playlist Sunday, May 17 Saturday, May 16 7.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney 10.00am Sunday Best with Andrew Babicz 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob Harvey 12.00pm Sunday Lunch with Tony Smith - pop, R’n’B 10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson 12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with and dance hits and live studio sessions

2.00pm Steph’s Sound Wave - music with Steph Cawthorne 4.00pm Sunday Vibes - relaxed tunes with James Phillips 6.00pm Brentwood’s Only Alternative - indie, alternative and local bands with Eddie Curry 8.00pm 33rpm - alternative music and album tracks with Chris Siviter 10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan Monday, May 18 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers

6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the 40s to the present day with Adam Dyer 8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music with Gary Casserley 10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show - avantgarde and progressive rock with Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi

genres with Tracy Morter

Wednesday, April 20 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Bob Simpson 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm Midweek Matchzone - local and national Tuesday, May 19 football news with Chris Hood 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm 7.00pm Body Talk with Mel Watson in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 8.00pm Curveballs - indie, alternative, rock and local 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers bands live with Nick Field 6.00pm One For The Road - rock music with Alex 10.00pm The Top 20 Show with Mike Jones - two Hoggett 8.00pm Off The Record - indie music with Ben Knight hours of Pink Floyd tracks chosen by Phoenix FM listeners 10.00pm Sonder - music across many different

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The Temple at War Military Festival promises to be the “biggest Ever tried foraging? This Saturday Military Event in Essex combining at High Woods Country Park, Living History Groups and the Colchester, there will be an general public and showcasing ‘Introduction to edible wild foods poignant moments from the First with Clive Edwards who has 20 World War, Second World War and years experience practicing and the Cold War with striking reteaching bushcraft skills and is enactments. The event takes place the owner of this weekend, Saturday “The European May 16 (9am-6pm) Bushcraft and Sunday May 17 School.” From (10am-4pm) against the 10am – 1pm spectacular backdrop of join in the Cressing Temple Barns fascinating in Braintree. Experience woodland the lives of a British ramble where ‘Tommy’, Red Cross you can learn Nurse, Spitfire Pilot, about foraging, Land Army Girl and plant ID and Home Front Volunteer. how to cook Tickets £10.50 per some basic adult (£12.50 on the dishes. Try day), £5.50 per child some cooked (£7.50 on the day). For Audley End House edible wilds more details

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too. £7.50pp (under16s free). Book in advance through the Visitor Information Centre in Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, 01206 282920.

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Costumed characters bring Audley End back to its Victorian heyday this weekend. Meet those who keep the estate, near Saffron Walden running like clockwork and immerse yourself in the fascinating lives of those both Above and Below Stairs.

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 from 11am-4pm. For more details and admission prices visit english-heritage.org.uk.

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On Sunday May 17, a toe-tapping Big Band will play live throughout the day during the ‘Vintage Affair’ event at Hedingham Castle. There

will be an array Join in the Charity YogaThon on Saturday of fantastic stalls at Shenfield Common to browse, Lindy Hoppers, vintage hair styling and a host of classic cars to marvel at – all set on the perfectly manicured lawn in front of the Castle!

Tickets £8.50 per adult, under-18s £6. For more details a Charity YogaThon to celebrate hedinghamcastle.co.uk. the studio’s second birthday.

The event takes place from If you enjoy Yoga or want to give 4pm-7pm. Last year fantastic it a go for the first time, head to turnout saw more than 140 people Shenfield Common on Saturday join in and help raise £3,000 for May 16. Teacher and founder of Brentwood MIND. If you want to Wellbeing Yoga, Brentwood Studio, take part a £20 donation to MIND Jessica Livingstone is hosting is required.

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Glorious treasures to be discovered on our own doorstep this summer

Let Essex’s country houses and gardens seduce you with their beauty and peacefulness

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HAT could be more quintessentially English than a country house and formal garden?

Essex is blessed with a wealth of historic venues and stunning green spaces, each possessing a distinctive character and atmosphere all of its own. Whether you’re a connoisseur of majestic architecture, natural beauty, living history, or cultivated splendour, you’ll find everything you’re looking for – and more – in Essex’s houses and gardens. Here’s just a few of our favourites: “One of the most important post-war gardens in the country where sculpture and plants complement each other perfectly,” was how BBC Gardener’s World described the garden designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd in Harlow.

His eponymous Gibberd Garden and Rooms are Grade II-listed and open throughout summer (until September), with a lively events programme including music, theatre and open evenings.

Horticulturalists will adore the formal terraces, lawns, pools and avenues, romantic woodland glades and multitude of streams which characterise the shady lower areas of the Beth Chatto Gardens Garden. Art lovers will be drawn to the extensive collection of

modern sculpture and architectural pieces that Sir Frederick and Lady Gibberd acquired over their lifetime. Works by celebrated artists including August Rodin, Gibberd Garden Dame Barbara Hepworth, Sir Henry Moore and Dame Elizabeth Frink can be seen, along with a growing number of pieces by young British artists. For further details (thegibberdgarden. co.uk).

Built in the same year that Henry VIII met the French king, Francis I at the Field of Cloth of Gold, Layer Marney Tower is the tallest Tudor Gatehouse in England.

Henry stayed in the impressive tower in 1522; however the palace it was intended to lead to was never actually completed.

Today, Layer Marney is home to the Charrington family, whom welcome visitors.

Climbing the 80ft tower’s 99 steps is well worth the effort, as the reward is a breathtaking view across the north of the county. The roses in the garden thrive in the rich, heavy clay soil and also benefit from the warm south facing aspect to produce gloriously scented, colourful displays right through the summer. A knot garden further evokes the time of King Henry

and the Marney family who originally built the house, however the garden wasn’t significantly developed until the Victorian era. There are some beautiful and unusual trees growing around the lawns on which visitors are welcome to picnic (layermarneytower.co.uk).

For enthusiastic gardeners looking for inspiration and indeed, plants, the Beth Chatto Gardens are a must. Covering six acres, these beautiful gardens have become world famous. Creative use of the space has seen Beth and her team transform something of a wasteland into both a visitor attraction and important resource. There are four principal gardens across the site; scree, gravel, woodland and water all with lush leafy plantings of Gunnera, Eupatorium, Phormium and impressive Miscanthus around a series of natural ponds.

Beth has described her style of gardening as ‘ecological’, following her late husband Andrew’s extensive research into to the natural associations between garden plants. The adjoining nursery and shop means that visitors can recreate aspects of the garden back home, or learn from her books and writings. (bethchatto.co.uk).

For more ideas visit visit www.visitessex.com/disover/rural.

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HE new Mazda MX-5 will make its UK debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed and this year’s most anticipated sports car will be available from £18,495.

With a superior power to weight ratio, rear-wheel drive, perfect 50:50 weight distribution and more comfort and technology than ever before, the all-new Mazda MX-5 is pure roadster.

Offered with a choice of two SKYACTIV-G petrol engines it comes with generous standard equipment and new levels of safety technology.

With a choice of nine models across five trim levels, the all-new Mazda MX-5 promises to reaffirm Mazda’s

dominance of the affordable sports car sector. Maintaining the driver-focused ethos that has made the Mazda MX-5 the best-selling two-seater sports car of all time, the latest MX-5 was conceived and developed under the concept of “innovate in order to preserve”.

This engineering philosophy has allowed Mazda to maintain the agility, fun and engagement that has always defined the MX-5 while at the same time meeting ever-increasing safety and efficiency requirements, alongside improved refinement.

The lightest MX-5 since the iconic original, the all-new Mazda MX-5 is shorter, lower

and wider than the outgoing car, with the smallest overhangs and lowest centre of gravity yet. These dynamic proportions combined with Mazda’s KODO: Soul of Motion design philosophy ensure that the all-new Mazda MX-5’s styling reflects its focus on driving pleasure in an unmistakably contemporary and dynamic way.

Featuring Mazda’s award-winning SKYACTIV technology, the all-new MX5’s ultra-efficient lightweight petrol engines deliver new levels of performance and economy. Across the range the all-new Mazda MX-5 features alloy wheels, LED headlights, a leather steering

Mazda’s sports car MX-5 will make its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

wheel, plus a lightweight and sleek fabric hood. SE-L models add LED daytime running lights, climate control air-conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth®and cruise control, plus Mazda’s MZD-Connect connectivity and infotainment system with 7-inch Colour touch-screen display and Multimedia Commander.

SE-L models with the 2.0-litre 160ps engine are distinguished by 17-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels and piano black door mirrors, and benefit from a strut tower bar

and limited slip differential.

Step up to Sport trim and both the 1.5 and 2.0-litre cars feature rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, smart keyless entry, Premium Bose®Surround-Sound and heated leather seats.

With the 1.5-litre engine, Sport trim MX-5’s come with 16-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels and piano black door mirrors. Sport models with the 2.0-litre 160PS engine benefit from a dynamic set-up that includes Sports suspension featuring Bilstein

dampers, a limited slip differential, while visually, they are marked out by their 17-inch Bright alloy wheels and body coloured mirrors.

Versions of the all-new Mazda MX-5 fitted with Mazda’s integrated navigation system come with threeyears of free European map upgrades, while the range topping 2.0-litre Sport Nav is available with the optional £350 Safety Pack, which includes High Beam Control and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Peugeot sets new record

Ferrari’s stunning Testarossa

Testarossa duo for auction TWO ultimate versions of the Ferrari Testarossa will be offered at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale, on May 23.

Housing a 4.9 litre V12 engine pushing 390BHP, the Testarossa was capable of an impressive 0-60mph time of 4.7 seconds and top speed of 196mph.

The final incarnation of the iconic series, a 1994 Ferrari F512 M is estimated at between £280,000 and £330,000.

One of just 501 made worldwide, just two owners from new have enjoyed this highly collectable, matching numbers and rare car.

This particular left hand drive car was supplied new to the German market via their dealer, Tamsen, in 1994 finished in Giallo Modena with Nero leather upholstery.

The car was then sold on by the first owner to Japan from where it has recently returned with a comprehensive service history.

It has covered a mere 11,000

miles from new and is supplied with three keys, service books, toolbox, flash light and Tubi Exhaust.

From one of the final versions to one of the first, also going under the hammer is an early 1986‘Flying Mirror’example, one of the earliest and rarest of all Testarossas.

First delivered to Switzerland in 1986, the car was originally finished in Bianco, but was repainted early in its life in Giallo Fly Yellow, arguably one the best colours for a Ferrari.

Its odometer reads just 45,000 miles and with only two previous owners, this car is estimated at between £80,000 and £100,000.

Having been maintained regardless of cost by a number of Ferrari specialists, most notably Autofficina, it has been consistently serviced to a very high standard.

The interior has also been well maintained, with the 1980’s Pioneer stereo intact as well as the three piece luggage set in a cloth bag.

Volvo V70

Volvo extend E-Drive VOLVO has increased the availability of its new Euro VI compliant Drive-E engines by replacing all of its frontwheel-drive models with the new fourcylinder engines.

This roll-out of the Drive-E powertrain family, Volvo’s in-house designed and built engines and gearboxes, marks a further step in its technological independence and also ends Volvo’s reliance on engines sourced from other manufacturers.

The engines are built with a maximum of 2.0-litres and four cylinders, using a mixture of turbocharging, supercharging and electrification to produce varying power outputs. This configuration allows for lower weight, size and complexity, all resulting in lower emissions and fuel consumption.

New to selected models across the range are petrol powered T2 and T3, and diesel powered D2 and D3 engines. They join the four-cylinder T5/T5AWD and D4 Drive-E engines which were launched in 2014. Models now available with the new engine are the V40 and Cross Country S60, V60, XC60, XC70 and V70.

A PEUGEOT 208 has set a new long-distance fuel consumption record,.

The 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 S&S covered an impressive 1,337.19 miles were covered on 9.45 gallons (43 litres) of diesel, with an average fuel consumption of an amazing 141.2mpg This record confirms the technological excellence of the latest Euro6 BlueHDi diesel engines and their contribution to the reduction of CO2 emissions.

This performance was achieved at the end of April on the Peugeot test circuit at Belchamp in France, supervised by the French Type Approval Authority, UTAC (Union Technique de l’Automobile, du motocycle et du Cycle).

A strictly standard production Peugeot 208, with the 1.6-litre engine and 5-speed manual gearbox, ran for 38 hours and set

an absolute long distance fuel consumption record for a standard production vehicle.

Several drivers were used to arrive at this result, each taking a turn of 3 to 4 hours at the wheel during the scrutinised test.

The Peugeot 208 tested was a ‘Very Low Fuel Consumption’ version, available from the dealer network as part of the extensive range.

With an official Combined fuel consumption figure of 94.2mpg (3.0 l/100km) and low CO2 emissions of 79g/km, it takes its place as the world benchmark for a standard production model powered by an internal combustion engine.

This version is characterised by the presence of an aerodynamic rear spoiler and the adoption of ultra-low rolling resistance Michelin Energy Saver+ tyres.

Peugeot’s 208 set a new record of 141.2mpg

‘While the basic dimensions of the new Corsa’s cabin remain largely the same, almost everything in it has been re-designed’

Corsa is slick inside and out

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AUXHALL’s latest generation of its popular Corsa is real value-formoney.

But just how new is it?

Although all the dimensions are no different, all of the car’s body panels are new, and provide greater definition between the ‘sporty’ look of the three-door and the ‘premium’ five-door models.

Almost every element of the Corsa’s cabin is completely new, including a completely re-designed instrument panel and dashboard, and greatly improved (claims Vauxhall) levels of functionality, highlighted by Vauxhall’s sophisticated IntelliLink system – its first use in a high-volume application.

While the basic dimensions of the New Corsa’s cabin remain largely the same, almost everything in it has been redesigned.

It feels not at all cramped and appears to be really well put

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TOM SCANLAN together. Five-door models will be a real boon for those with a young family or those less athletic in getting into the threedoor models, not forgetting its higher and easily extendable boot area.

High quality materials – like those used for the soft IP toppad, or the decor elements in satin chrome, are on board. New Corsa’s interior also introduces an industry-first seat fabric printing technology. The seats do indeed look stylish and of high quality.

A new ‘driver control centre’ is located within the newlydesigned instrument panel.

There’s also a re-designed leather-covered steering wheel that’s more ergonomic than before, along with switches and chrono-styled instruments that are all finished in chrome.

The interior is practical, too,

with the front doors featuring a compartment large enough for a 1.5-litre bottle as well as three cup-holders in the centre console. There’s also a flexible cup-holder located in front of the gear lever.

Corsa is the first high-volume Vauxhall to be available with IntelliLink, an innovative communications system already in the ADAM model.

The IntelliLink infotainment system is fully customisable, and designed with ease-of-use in mind. It operates through a seven-inch colour touchscreen, and can be controlled via apps such as BringGo (for navigation), Stitcher and TuneIn (for global radio channels and internet podcasts).

It’s compatible with both Apple and Android mobiles, and incorporates additional features such as voice command, Bluetooth and Siri Eyes Free.

I wasn’t able to try all of these, but there’s no doubt this will appeal greatly to the

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Model: Vauxhall Corsa Engine: 1.0-litre diesel engine developing 115PS of power and 170Nm of torque Transmission: Six-speed manual Performance: Maximum speed 121mph, 0-60, 10.4 seconds Economy: 65.7 mpg offical combined CO2 emissions: 100 g/km

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contemporary buyer and it of course has to be there to keep Vauxhall’s new Corsa competitive in this area.

The power trains are new or improved. Vauxhall says the highlight of the new Corsa’s engine line-up is its new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo petrol unit. It certainly feels at least as smooth and quiet as any other threecylinder engine and definitely an improvement in terms of vibration reduction.

Pushed hard, it can get the car from 0-62mph in just 10.4 seconds in 115PS guise with a top speed of 121mph.

Both 90PS and 115PS versions deliver superior low-end torque, with 170Nm generated at just 1,800rpm.

With Start/Stop technology as standard, the 1.0-litre ECOTEC achieves 65.7mpg combined and CO2 emissions as low as 100g/km.

The new, six-speed manual gearbox feels really pleasant: light and quick.

There’s also a significantly improved 1.3 CDTi diesel engine bringing it up to Euro 6 emissions standards.

At launch, the most frugal Corsa diesel version – with 95PS, 5-speed manual transmission and braking energy recuperation system – can reduce the three-door model‘s CO2 emissions to 85g/km and allow it to achieve 88.3mpg on the combined cycle.

The same engine is also available with 75PS. I also drove the most basic new Corsa Sting, priced at juts £8995.

Not that it’s at all basic. In fact, given the ‘package’ of 1.2-litre, 70PS petrol engine with an impressive list of standard safety and convenience features, it is excellent value.

There’s even a heated windscreen, tyre pressure

monitor, hill start assist, a steering column adjustable for both reach and height, remote central locking and more, plus, really important: ABS braking with ESP helping keep the car stable under slippery conditions.

Also importantly, it was actually a pleasure to drive. I experienced heavy city traffic as well as some fast roads and it was all very easy.

There’s an excellent turning circle, so the car is easy to manoeuvre, especially in the extra-light ‘City’ driving mode.

The engine has to work hard sometimes, but it doesn’t lose its refinement and has a good five-speed gearbox to help.

The braking system consists of ventilated front and solid rear discs; testing this, my emergency stops in all the models were as good as I’ve felt in any other car.

Prices start at £8,995 and top out at £16,825 for one of the five-door versions.

Top ten best-selling used cars

AUTO Trader, the UK’s digital marketplace for buying and selling new and used vehicles, has today revealed a list of the fastest selling used cars in March.

Heading the top ten was the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso which took an average of 15 days to sell. That’s nearly a month and a half quicker than the industry average, which stands at 55 days.

The data also reinforces the close correlation between pricing-to-market

and speed-of-sale.

On average each of the top ten fastest selling cars was 98.8% aligned with Auto Trader’s recommended retail price, based on valuations data underpinned by actual retail prices.

“The top ten is interesting for a number of reasons, not least because it provides clear evidence that pricing to market boosts speed of sale,” said Karolina Edwards-Smajda, Auto Trader Trade Solutions

TOP TEN FASTEST SELLING CARS – MARCH 2015 Make Model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Ford C-Max Ford Focus Audi TT Nissan Qashqai Vauxhall GTC Vauxhall Mokka Renault Grand Scenic Ford Mondeo Toyota Prius

Director. “Optimal pricing and careful stock management using products like Auto Trader i-Control can really help dealers, by cutting average days to sell and thereby boosting profits.”

Days to sell 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Diesel Man 15 2012 Ford C-Max Diesel Automatic 17 2014 Ford Focus Estate Petrol Manual 18 2012 Audi TT Coupe Petrol Manual 20 2012 Nissan Qashqai Hatchback Pet Auto 20 2014 Vauxhall GTC Coupe Diesel Manual 21 2014 Vauxhall Mokka Diesel Auto 22 2012 Renault Grand Scenic Diesel Man 23 2014 Ford Mondeo Hatchback Diesel Man 23 2012 Toyota Prius Hatchback Hybrid Auto 24

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Trotters celebrate London marathon success with run A RUNNING club celebrated its success at the world famous London Marathon by pounding the streets of Brentwood.

More than 30 members of Thrift Green Trotters took part in the race while a further 100 members got involved by handing out water at drinking stations along the route.

The members reunited after the event at The Brentwood Centre to celebrate their achievements by setting off on an evening run before relaxing and sharing their experiences.

Brian Harding, chairman of the club said: “It was a great day and

West Ham manager, Sam Allardyce launches the air dome sports facility at Great Baddow High School

Delighted Thrift Green Trotters showing off their medals

FOOTBALL

Brentwood’s joint managers move on JOINT managers, Adam Flanagan and Danny Dafter, have left Brentwood Town Football Club.

The joint managers, who took the club from the lower half of the Ryman Isthmian League Division One North to the Ryman Isthmian League Premier Division via play-off wins against Sudbury and Thurrock, are going their separate ways.

Danny adopted the role of player/joint manager and has enjoyed a run in the team this season but has struggled to retain full fitness from game to game.

Danny has been on the scene at Brentwood Town for a decade and has enjoyed playing into his 30s but knew this would be his last season as a player and has now “hung up his boots”.

Adam came in to a joint manager position with Danny the season before last and this was his first venture into management although he had been involved in coaching roles at other local clubs at this level.

Adam moves onwards and upwards to manage Vanarama South side Concord Rangers following the departure of their manager, Danny Cowley, to Braintree Town.

Brentwood Town FC are indebted to these two young managers who took on a difficult job and achieved well beyond expectations.

Charged with the emphasis of promoting local youth, the joint managers took on that challenge and there were very high percentages of

local youth and ex-youth players regularly featuring and later dominating the team sheet.

Under the guidance of the joint managers, this young squad flourished and, despite a slight dip in form in the closing weeks of the season, raised their game in the 5–0 second half win against Thurrock in the playoff Final last weekend.

All at Brentwood Town FC wish Adam success at Concord and Danny a satisfying “retirement” from the game – although we all expect he will return to his passion at some stage.

The Club have been inundated with interest for the vacant manager’s post and remain open-minded at present.

Applications are invited.

Interested parties should forward their CV to the Club Secretary, Ray Stevens, at r.w.stevens@btinternet. com or by post to 59 Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 2BZ.

Season ends on a high for the Jets A FANTASTIC display from the whole team today in their final game of the season.

The first half ended with Jack scoring an equaliser with a superb run from the opposition end of the pitch, on the wing and crossing in to cancel out Maldon and Tiptree’s goal.

The second half was played with great energy and gusto with each player doing his bit.

Ben made some great saves aided on the line by Marcello when the score was 2 – 1.

Haydn and Nathan W kept the defensive line, Nathan W’s

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job made all the more difficult by a very nippy number 75.

Jack came on to allow Nathan W a break and immediately made his presence felt on the number 75 so any forward plays from the wing were cancelled out.

There were a few minutes of panic, particularly after Shaun’s cracker of a shot where the Jets had to remain steady but then they made it their own

with Daniel’s bullet of a goal directly into the bottom corner, followed by Jake B’s crossfield shot looping the ball over the top of the keeper.

Nathan F was immense in the middle of the park and wasn’t too shoddy up front, showing great control on the ball and playing in Ethan a few times.

Man of the Match could have gone to anyone in the team today for their all-round team performance however it was awarded to Daniel for his work rate and his great goal.

everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. For those who did not run they were out on the course helping out.”

The Thrift Green Trotters supported Saint Francis Hospice by giving 11 club places to its runners, who raised almost £11,000.

“We are very grateful to the Thrift Green Trotters for allocating club places to the hospice,” said Katy Woodgate, Interim Events & Community Manager at the hospice.

“Without their support and the support of other runners and clubs like them we would not be able to achieve the £80,000 we expect to raise from the London Marathon.”

MOTORSPORT

Lynn takes his first GP2 victory ALEX Lynn scored his first victory in the GP2 series in Barcelona with the DAMS racing team at the weekend as one of the support races to the Formula One World Championship.

Lynn, from Dunmow, had two races over the weekend and qualified in second for the first race, eventually finishing in fifth place, due in no small part to the fact that the DRS wing on the back of his car would not open, restricting his overtaking potential and outright top speed.

For the second race he lined up fourth on the grid and by the first corner after a brave move was in second place, and said afterwards: “I just closed my eyes and went for the gap and hoped for the best.’’

The Formula One Williams Development driver held station until a safety car period and passed the leader and took first place.

His DAMS team-mate Stoffell began to attack his lead but his tyres began to fade which put Lynn in a stronger position and was able to dictate the course of the race from the front and take the chequered flag.

Alex Lynn on his way to first win in GP2 A fillip for Lynn after the race was the Williams personnel congratulating him afterwards and he is due to test their Formula One car this week. n Will Stevens, the Rochford born racing driver was again racing for the Marussia F1 team in the Barcelona GP. He had a solid race and finished once again in 17th place, just one place behind McLaren’s Jenson Button.

Dolan win a great fillip for Le Mans OWNER of Jota Sport Simon Dolan took victory in the LMP2 class of the Six Hours of Spa, a round of the World Endurance Championship.

Dolan, who was born in Chelmsford, was partnered by GP2 racer, Mitch Evans, who joined Le Mans winners Harry Tincknell and Simon Dolan to make his sports car debut.

The Jota team, which won at Le Mans last year, using a Zytek Z11SNb (as the Gibsons were then known), took on the

LMP2 regulars of the WEC in Belgium.

A regular competitor in the European Le Mans Series, it will only compete at Spa and Le Mans in the world championship but its

recent performances have shown it to be one of the leading teams in the LMP2 category, whatever the series.

Jota’s victory, by over a lap of the daunting Ardennes

Jota Sport Gibson on track at Spa, and above right, Simon Dolan celebrates

circuit, ideally sets up the team to defend it Le Mans title next month.

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Pirates plunder V ORTEX Lakeside Hammers suffered a further home defeat, losing 4448 to reigning Elite League Champions, the Poole Pirates, despite clawing their way back from a 16 point deficit with three heats to go.

The Pirates got off to a positive start, with former Hammers Captain Davey Watt and GP Star Chris Holder gating in heat one.

Hammers rider of the night Kim Nilsson had other ideas however, chasing down Holder to pass him on the final lap, leaving the away team with a 2-4 advantage.

Lewis Blackbird, guesting for the Dorset club took victory in the first reserves race, with Ellis initially in second, before over cooking it on bend 2,

allowing Starke through.

The returning Steve Boxall chased the Pirates reserve, but failed to prevent an away 5-1.

Mikkel Bech found himself the victim of first bend bunching in the third.

In the re-run the Dane had a good scrap with former Hammer Peter Karlsson, with the Pirates guest taking the chequered flag.

With Dakota North falling on the entry to the first bend on the final lap, the race was awarded.

Hammers Captain Richard Lawson took the victory in the fourth, with Blackbird squeezing past Boxall on the second bend.

Nilsson scorched from the gate in the following race, keeping Holder at bay, as Starke retired at the back.

Karlsson and Watt teamed up like old Hammer times to dominate the sixth, before North and Gomolski took a further 2-4 advantage over Schlein, with Kennett spinning out on lap 1.

A shared heat 8 then saw possibly the race of the night or at least effort of the night, when Nilsson, who missed the gate, first hunted down and passed Gomolski on lap two, before stalking and passing the leading Blackbird on the back straight of the last lap.

Holder and Watt came out in the following race, squeezing out Bech before dominating the remainder of the race.

Twelve points down, the Hammers nominated Nilsson as a tactical, in a closely fought race which saw North take the victory, ahead of the Hammers

Kim Nilsson leads the charge from Robert Lambert (white) and Lewis Kerr (yellow) CREDIT: Rob Newell/TGSPHOTO

number 2, whilst Schlein suffered engine problems whilst battling in a points scoring position.

When Blackbird and Starke took another Pirates 5-1 in the second running of the second reserves race, things were looking distinctly grave for the Hammers, but a 5-1 from Kennett and Schlein over

Karlsson and Watt suddenly gave the home side some momentum.

This continued in the penultimate heat, with Lawson and Bech gating to see off North and Blackbird.

Lawson and Nilsson, deserved choices for the nominated heat, then despatched of Holder and

Karlsson to slam home a third consecutive 5-1, which whilst not preventing defeat, did at least bring the scores back to a level of respectability. n A Fans Forum will take place at the Orsett Hall Hotel on Friday, May 22, in the Whitmore Suite. Doors open from 7.30 for an 8pm start.

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CHELMSFORD CRICKET CLUB

Four wins out of five for Chelmsford teams 1ST TEAM

Chelmsford 190 all out Colchester & East Essex 162 all out (Chelmsford won by 28 runs) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division

AFTER losing the toss and being asked to bat on a damp pitch, Chelmsford knew that it would be difficult from the start, particularly with Colchester fielding Essex seamer Reece Topley.

Despite the early loss of Beard, Nick Prowting and Dan Hagen provided an excellent recovery to reach the 100 mark.

Prowting was particularly severe on off-spinner Austin, who was despatched for three sixes in an over upon his introduction to the attack.

Austin (3-65) was to have his revenge, bowling Prowting for an excellent 51 before trapping Sterland LBW first ball to turn the game on its head.

The Colchester spinners began to turn the screw and after Hagen for fell for 63, a flurry of quick wickets ensued to leave Chelmsford in a spot of trouble at 145 for seven. However the game turned again with an excellent partnership between Nick Bailey (33) and Ben Clifford (19).

They were able to push the score on to 190 all out, with Bush (4-22) and Stephens (3-49) picked up the rest of the wickets.

Colchester came out very

aggressively at the start of their innings, Hebron (35) in particular looking to attack anything full pitched. The introduction of first Ben and then James Clifford provided the breakthrough, both striking in their first over.

The game turned again as Ollie Devenish (3-26) also struck in his first over just before tea, before an outstanding catch by Sterland to give Devenish his third wicket left Chelmsford well on top at 113 for seven.

There was still life in the game though, as Stephens (42) announced his arrival at the crease with a huge six, and although he was looking susceptible to dismissal, he was beginning to score quickly. The return of Ben Clifford brought a flurry of wickets, as he first removed Topley to a terrific slip catch from Nick Prowting, before clean bowling Stephens and the final batsman to win the game and finish with exceptional figures of five for 48 from 12.1 overs.

2ND TEAM

Colchester & East Essex 183-9 Chelmsford 186-6 (Chelmsford won by 4 wickets) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division

REIGNING champions Chelmsford opened the 2015 league campaign with a good victory away to Colchester at Castle Park.

Fielding first, Chelmsford’s Mark Drain removed opener Dale, caught

by Jack Moss at mid-off with the score on 21 in the fifth over.

Chelmsford skipper Gary Chidley boldly introduced Stuart Everard’s leg-spin from the pavilion end in the tenth over with the score on 35 for one.

This decision paid off handsomely as Everard captured three for 15 in his first 6 overs to reduce Colchester to 62 for four after 20 overs.

Crace and Young grafted a recovery partnership of 67 for the fifth wicket before Rob Hayto’s off -spin accounted for Young (36).

Everard struck again aided by Rob Catchpole’s catch in the deep – 138 for six in 44 overs. Crace batting at three for Colchester was by now on 56 and striking the ball well, and clearly decided to try and accelerate the scoring rate before he ran out of partners. His luck ran out in the 50th over, bowled by Hayto for 92.

Hayto and the returning Drain each took a further wicket to leave Colchester on 183 for nine at the declaration on 52 overs. Everard finished with four for 65, Hayto three for 61 and Drain two for 29.

Chelmsford in reply lost Moss (8) on 21 and Chidley (25) on 57, before opener Catchpole (53) and Paul Jones (27) began to exert control. Then from 114 for two a minor collapse

reduced Chelmsford to 122 for five.

Needing 49 to win from the last 20 overs, one further wicket was lost before an unbroken partnership of 40 between Bradley Green (36) and Stuart Everard (22) took Chelmsford to victory by four wickets with 9 overs to spare. Edwards took three for 37 for the home side.

3RD TEAM Chelmsford 206-8 Brentwood 41 all out

(Chelmsford won by 165 runs) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division

THIS was a solid performance with Stephen Drain impressing the most and Vit Sapaetharan and Craig Thompson posting landmarks.

The wicket was rather slow and it was difficult to score quickly against generally accurate bowling.

Frustration saw off both openers before a sensible partnership between Sapaetharan and Chris Drain laid a foundation.

On 111, Drain (31) was dismissed trying to accelerate the score and the rest of the batsmen continued with these efforts. Useful cameos from Steve Pleasant (22), Craig Thompson (17) and Stephen Drain (21) as well as Sapaetharan’s 69 took the score past 200. G. Bull with two for 25 was the pick of the bowlers.

Drain continued his good performance by dismissing both

openers and then Thompson took overtaking the next six in the space of a few overs. One of these was a fantastic catch from Henry Brisland.

When Drain picked up another wicket, the innings stood at 20 for nine.

The last pair showed some resilience and saw off Drain (3-6) and Thompson (6-22) but there was far too much time left to save the game.

Eventually top scorer S Bull (16) was the last man out at 41.

Banfields to the fore THE fourth and fifth team sides were very hard to raise, the burden fell heavily on Dave Goddard’s shoulders and his reward was to be part of an overmatched fourth team.

Ilford were too strong and although the batsmen applied themselves they could only muster 73 all out which Ilford passed for the loss of a single wicket.

The fifth team though had a splendid win with the Banfields to the fore and perhaps this should be regarded as reward for Dave’s efforts.

Father James scored 102 in Chelmsford’s 220 for three and son Peter took four wickets as Brentwood were bowled out for 89. Barry Clayden (74) was also in the runs and Matt Cole (3-12) impressed on his league debut.

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