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Help your child settle into their new school quickly and easily.

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you know something they don’t?). Rest assured that you have done your best and are confident that you have chosen the best school for your child; the chances of it going wrong are minimal as you know your child better than anyone, so trust your decision. For children starting senior school I always think the most useful thing you can do, once you have bought the correct uniform and stationery, is to make sure that they know how to get to the school. For many 11 year olds this is the first time that they will be walking to school or taking public transport on their own.This can be a very frightening idea for them and they may have very real fears about their own safety, getting lost, catching the wrong bus, or even being bullied. If you have ever travelled on the bus in the morning, you will know that they are usually packed during term time with thousands of children, and there is always safety in numbers.

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For very young children starting in nursery or their school’s reception class, this may be the first time that they have left home and Mum or Dad regularly, and this is a big step for you all to make. I hope that you have already been invited to visit the nursery or school with your child so that you can both see where they will be going. The best nursery schools will also arrange to come and visit you at home so that you can tell them about your child, discuss any concerns you have, and introduce you to your child’s key worker. In this way when you take them to nursery on their first day, they already know their teacher. It is not unusual for children to pick up on their parents’ fears and not want to leave them – BE STRONG – they will be perfectly happy and settled once you have left while you may well be an emotional wreck! Talk to your child and listen to, and take seriously, any worries they have. Getting lost in their new school and looking stupid in front of other pupils is a common worry that really only time will resolve. You can talk through with them what they think they could do if this happens. Making new friends is also a common worry, especially if they are going to their new school without knowing anyone there. Again, this is something that time will resolve. Hopefully they will already have been to the school and met their Form Tutor and new class mates and have been encouraged to exchange contact details. If they have, use these over the holidays so that they can meet up before school starts in September and begin to make new friends before they start. Finally, if you have any concerns that are greater than just settling-in nerves, speak to the school as soon as possible in September. No teacher wants children to be scared and unhappy and schools will do all that they can to ensure that the pupils in their care feel secure and happy.

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want to tell you this month of a little gem in Turkey. Kalkan; once a small fishing village known as Kalamaki, is now one of the most sophisticated and picturesque seaside resorts in Turkey. It offers a wide variety of cosmopolitan restaurants, shops and bars dotted along the pretty harbour-front and up along the steep cobbled back streets of this beautiful old town; it is no surprise Kalkan has become so popular for both holidaymakers and British investors over the years, yet despite this, it has managed to retain its unique character and charm.

sun but also the stunning coastline set out before you and combined with the sumptuous meals served at the restaurant and relaxed atmosphere, you will almost certainly be back for more. My favourite is right at the water’s edge on the harbour – Aubergine … and there are numerous other eateries in town.

Despite being the up-market resort that Kalkan has become, you can still wander up into the mountains for no more than 15 minutes (by car or bus) and be transported back in time to a way of life that hasn’t changed for hundreds of years.The villages of Islamlar and Bezirgan are both within easy distance. Islamlar The properties in Kalkan, be it a hotel or villa, are all has a rambling collection of wonderful old houses and second to none in their standard, service and facilities is renowned for its trout farms whilst Bezirgan, nestled offered. If you can tear yourself away from the on an ancient lake bed, has a lifestyle that is property’s pool then the beach clubs are a perfect concentrated on yielding their crops and tending to choice. Made up of platforms cut from the rock at the their livestock. Wherever you choose to explore waters’ edge, they not only allow you to soak up the though you can be sure that Turkish hospitality will be in abundance. With all this on your doorstep it is easy to see why guests return year after year.Kalkan has an enchanting ambience that will slowly but surely seduce you into the Turkish way of life where times is of no consequence but peace and contentment is everything.

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Method 1. Preheat the oven to 160c/fan 140/gas 3. Lay the tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of sugar. Roast for 50 minutes until semi-dried, remove from the oven and leave to cool.

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2. Blanch the asparagus in a pan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, drain and put into ice cold water until cold then drain again. Put in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Slice the courgettes thinly lengthways with a peeler and again put them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. Put a frying pan or griddle pan over a high heat for a few minutes until it is very hot. Cook the asparagus and courgettes in batches turning after about 1 minute until slightly browned or charred lines. Put to one side. 4. Make the basil oil, blitz all the ingredients with a pinch of salt in a small processor or use a hand held blender until smooth.

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halloumi with the remaining olive oil and over a medium heat fry them for 3 minutes each side or until golden brown. Place on kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil.

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Gender pricing: all’s fair in love, war and insurance premiums

ave you ever wondered why women tend to pay less for car insurance than men, or why men get more bang for their buck when they convert their pension into an annuity? It is all to do with the practice of gender-based pricing used by insurers to calculate the premiums we pay. But it is a practice that is about to be outlawed thanks to a landmark ruling – a ruling that will soon affect how much you pay for insurance or get from your pension fund. The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg has ruled that using differences between men and women as a risk factor in setting premiums for car and medical insurance and pension schemes breaches EU rules on equality. How it will affect you will depend on your age, medical condition and gender, although it is anticipated that more men than women will be better off as a result. If you have a teenage son you will be all too aware of the sky-high cost of insurance. If you have a daughter of a similar age, you’ll be relieved to learn that although it is still expensive, premiums are lower for young female drivers. With life insurance and pension annuities, the difference in premiums or benefits can be explained by differences in the life expectancy of men and women.

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The deadline may be around six months away, but people need to reassess their situation as soon as possible. The savings could be considerable, particularly once you factor in the length of the policy. Experts suggest that the cost of life cover and critical illness rates for both men and women could rise by around 25 per cent (ABI News Release, 1 March 2011). If this is the case, you could save yourself £6,000 by paying £200 a month on a 10-year policy rather than paying £250 a month. There is another reason for not resting on your laurels. Insurers may start to change their pricing ahead of the deadline The inability for insurers to use gender will not necessarily make pricing fairer, but it will make insurance more expensive for many and reduce pension income for many too. It’s why you should act sooner rather than later by Jacqui Moyies To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, contact Jacqui on :

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Bag a bargain at an auction By Trevor Cornforth

An auction sits very comfortably between the seller or deceased estate and the buyers who are competing to own the goods either as dealers or end users. The competitive element is the vital ingredient because it ensures the seller gets maximum price and not just the first offer from a gold buyer in the High Street or a dealer down the road. Auctions which include live internet bidding, such as ours, maximise the exposure offering all of the items on sale to a Worldwide The sad thing about these shows is that there is no audience and enabling customers to buy in the comsuggestion of an end user or collector just a desire to fort of their own homes.They do, however, miss out on make a profit the wrong way around! Most shows have the atmosphere! the contestants buying retail, in centres, shops or fairs and then trying to sell “wholesale” in an auction. It is If you fancy getting caught up in the action and bagging a bargain then pop along to our next sale, possible to make a profit that way but less likely. take a look and then think about whether you would What these shows do demonstrate is that there are lots like to bid and how much. We don’t bite, so maybe of bargains to be had but many people don’t realise have a chat with us about how it all works and whether that they can attend and buy at an auction or are afraid your idea of price is realistic.Then just stay and have a to do so.This is such a pity as they can be great fun and go!!! It’s much more fun than the telly and twice as a very good source whether you are into antiques, addictive!!! vintage or fine jewellery. n the last few issues we have concentrated very much on the selling aspect of auctions and the types of goods which are popular. There is, of course, another and vital side to the coin, buying! The current crop of TV programmes about antiques tend to treat the whole subject as a game show whereas there are vast numbers of people around the world who take dealing and collecting very seriously.

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ORACLE Diary Dates VISIT THE VULCAN DAY AT SOUTHEND AIRPORT SUN 26 AUG 2012 10 TO 4PM Get a close-up view of the Vulcan XL426 and talk to the volunteers who look after her! There will also be the chance to climb inside the Vulcan's cockpit and see the cramped conditions in which XL426's five-man crew had to work. A selection of Vulcan memorabilia will be on sale and teas, coffees, alcoholic beverages and lunches will be available. £2.50 Entry £2.50 Cockpit Visit Visitors are encouraged to arrive by train at the new London Southend Airport station. FOULNESS ISLAND BIKE RIDE – 9TH SEPT 2012 The secret island is usually closed to the public but the MOD give permission for the Island to be open to cyclists for this day only, start at Great Wakering Primary School, track covers 23 miles. Register to ride and get sponsored. Register at www.thorpebayrotaryevents.co.uk We need up to 100 volunteers to ensure the ride takes place safely, if you would like to be a Marshall please contact David Ince: dm.ince@virgin.net LEIGH FISHING FESTIVAL AT OLD LEIGH-ON-SEA Sun 19 Aug 2012 11:00 to 16:00 This popular annual event celebrates Leigh’s fishing industry and heritage. See fishing boats and talk to the local fishermen, find out how fish gets from the sea to your table. Free cockle tasting and events demonstrating the connection of man, boat and sea. Stalls will also provide various shellfish, fresh native oysters and rock oysters. www.oraclepublications.co.uk www.twitter.com/oracle_essex

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