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his month Oracle has a new article written by guest writer Warren Higgins. Warren works within the music business and has written a review on Essex lad and X Factor winner, Matt Cardle’s new album release. Judy is busy again trying to get us organised before that Christmas rush and this month’s recipe is perfect for that and looks delicious. Craig’s article this month concentrates on giving those brave ladies and gentlemen advice on how to deal with their new hair growth after chemo. Butt-Busters, the newly opened studio in Leigh, are offering its clients a very new and innovative way to tone their bodies and lose weight. Butt-Busters have kindly donated a prize for this month’s Leigh Oracle competition, the chance for one lucky Leigh reader to win a course of 10 x 10 minute sessions worth £35. I suggest you check out their website for further details on www.butt-buster.com To enter simply send in your contact details to, Oracle/Butt-Busters Competition, 39 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1BW or email info@oraclepublications.co.uk closing date 29 November 2012. Good Luck!

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Pensions - Plan now for that Long Holiday 20 Money Matters by Jacqui Moyies Freeze ahead Salmon en Cro没te Judy's Recipe Page

Free Valuations 30 Under the Hammer by Trevor Cornforth Matt Cardle New Album Interview Oracle Music Box by Warren Higgins

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Local Issues

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o you have bounds of energy, enjoy working as a part of an enthusiastic team and have a little time to spare? Do you want to help make a difference to people’s lives in your local community? If yes, than you could be a great asset to a Havens Hospices local fundraising group. Local fundraising groups are teams of people who donate their time to organising events and activities from coffee mornings to sponsored bike rides, all to raise funds for Essex based charity.

Who are Havens Hospices? Havens Hospices is a registered charity that incorporates Fair Havens Hospice and Little Havens Hospice. Both hospices offer respite and care for adults and children with life-limiting illnesses. When a family has been told there’s no cure for their loved one’s illness, the hospices are there to make the journey as comfortable as possible, controlling pain and medication and allowing family to spend quality time together in the hospice or in the comfort of their own homes. Hilary Metcalfe, Community Fundraiser from Havens Hospices said,“We must raise over £100,00 each week to be there for everyone who needs us. We do not charge a penny for our care, which means the hospices simply could not exist without supporters like local fundraising groups, who donate their time and effort so generously.” NOVEMBER

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What do local fundraising groups do? Local fundraising groups act as the face of Havens Hospices in their local communities, promoting the work of the charity, organising fundraising events and encouraging other local people to fundraise. This year, the charity’s eight community fundraising groups have raised almost £30,000 for the charity, all through organising their own events. Hilary added, “Whether you have a few hours spare on the weekend or perhaps just a couple of hours a month, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. This could mean helping to promote our campaigns or organising or volunteering at a local fundraising event.” Local groups are given the power to shape the way they want to fundraise in their communities whilst receiving expert support and advice from the charity right the way through the year. Tony Cheek, who is part of the ‘Friends of The Hospices’ fundraising group said, “One week you might be organising a street collection, then the next holding a black tie event. It’s completely up to us what kind of events we want to hold. It could be something new every week, which is what makes it so exciting.”

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As well as organising their own events, fundraising groups also support organised events in their community.

Why join? Joining a local fundraising group can be a really exciting experience and a great way to have a lot of fun whilst raising money for local families in need of care. Hilary Metcalfe says, “What’s so fantastic about local fundraising groups is that you meet people from all walks of life, all joining together with the same goal; to raise vital funds for local families in need of care and support. You might be creative, good with numbers or a confident public speaker, whatever it is, every person can bring something unique to the team.” Tony Cheek, who’s been a member of local fundraising group ‘Friends of Havens Hospices’ for 4 years says, “I’d recommend joining a group to anyone who wants to make friends and get involved with the local community. We have a lot of fun and it’s made all the better knowing that every penny we raise is going to care for people who need the love and support Havens Hospices provides. Since our group formed, we’ve raised over £41,000 for the charity, which we’re all very proud of.”

Havens Hospices can only exist because of people like those in local fundraising groups. By joining a group, you’d be a part of raising vital funds for the charity and helping them to fulfil their mission of ‘making every day count’ for the people they care for.

To join... If you’re interested in joining a fundraising group for Havens Hospices in your area or would like to find out more information, please get in touch with Hilary on 07891 514187 or email hmetcalfe@havenshospices.org.uk. Alternatively, take a look at what some of our fundraising groups have been up to at www.havenshospices.org.uk or join us on Facebook or Twitter.

For further information please contact: Sam (Adey) or Lorraine (Fernandez) Community Fundraisers

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he Butcher of Barling, Philip Splett has decided to reopen his shop to the public. Here we ask why.

What made you reopen Philip? Well I originally decided to retire on the 1st January 2012 after working in the butchery business for over 60 years. Although the shop was not open I was still supplying my famous Barling Beauties sausages to a few local pubs and my existing clients were ordering meat from me on a regular basis. Everywhere I went I bumped into customers of mine who bemoaned the fact that I had closed. Butchery is in my blood and I made a decision to reopen the shop again to existing and new customers from November.

had shops in Benfleet,Woodgrange Drive,Thorpe Bay and latterly Barling. I would class myself as an old fashioned style or artisan butcher. The meat is prepared through minimum use of cleavers or saws but by utilising the natural seams and muscles as nature intended.

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The service I provide gives advice on what cut is best for whichever dish is being cooked and producing that cut to meet the budget or size required. I pride myself on being able to make customers feel at ease and enjoy their shopping experience.There is also a number of TV chefs who are using types and cuts of meat, such as venison, which can only be sourced from quality butchers.

Where is your meat sourced? I have my own experienced buyer on Smithfield who selects meat to my specification. Smithfield is still the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier meat market. I stock Aberdeen Angus Scotch Beef, Saltmarsh reared Lamb and rare bread pork. Fresh poultry come from Suffolk, Norfolk and local farms. All the meat is British and is fresh when delivered and allowed to hang to provide the best possible taste and texture. I aim to provide the best quality products when in season at affordable prices. Certainly there is a marked difference in flavour for instance when Beef is allowed to age naturally.

What can you provide us with? The simple answer is anything providing enough notice is given. All types of meat, offal and game. I am happy to take bulk orders where for instance half a pig or lamb can be bought and the customer can specify what types of joints or chops they want. I am currently taking orders for Christmas for local fresh turkeys and geese.These can be on the bone, crowns or boned and rolled. There is no additional cost to the customer in having this work undertaken, it is all part of my service. I produce my own bacon which is cured in the old fashioned way and has a taste unlike anything bought in the supermarkets. I am famous for my sausages,

particularly the Barling Beauties and regularly have many varieties in stock. Cheeses are from the Snowdonia Cheese Company, Suffolk natural hams, Haggis and the famous Stornoway black puddings.For Christmas we are again stocking hot smoked Salar salmon from the Isle of South Uist.

Do you have anything to entice us with? As an opening offer in November I am providing my unique chicken parcel, which is boned chicken stuffed with my own recipe filling. Plus a Vintage Mature Cheddar Snowdonia Cheese truckle at a bargain price of ÂŁ9.95 (as featured in the main photo). Please feel free to call by and say hallo or visit me on my website and join the mailing list to receive regular offers. The website is www.philipsplett.com. Orders can be placed by email through the website or call 216062 or text 07768972579. I look forward to welcoming you all existing and new customers to Burtons Farm Shop, Barling Road, Barling Magna, SS3 0LZ.

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Oracle Hair & Beauty

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y column this month is dedicated to Oracle reader Maggi Hobbs from Great Wakering who recently wrote to me saying “Could you do a column on the plight of us post chemotherapy girls (and guys) – we could do with your advice!” So Maggi, this is especially for you and other ladies and gents in your position. The loss of your crowning glory is, sadly, a common side effect of chemotherapy. The treatment also affects hair regrowth, as the drugs involved attack the roots of your hair and its pigment.Towards the end of treatment your hair will start to come back, but when your locks do return, their texture and colour may be very different to your original hair. Patients may experience kinky, curly, coarse, or even fine ‘baby’ hair.We like to call this Chemo Curls. Your new hair can look and feel like a really bad perm,so it makes sense to treat it that way. Use a very mild shampoo, such as baby shampoo or products for dry or damaged hair. When shampooing your chemo curls, massage your scalp to increase circulation to your roots and remove any dry,flaky skin.Avoid using very hot water because your scalp may be tender. After your shampoo, put on a leave-in conditioner for fine or limp hair.

pinning can break brittle chemo curls. Put away your hair straighteners, just for now, as the heat can burn your sore scalp. Styling products that offer a light hold are ideal,as they are easy to wash out and won't make your hair look synthetic.Go for water-based products whenever you can find them because they are kind and healthy for your hair, and the environment! Hair that is shorter than three inches is very difficult to style and manage so your scalp is still tender, please wait until it recovers and then consult your hairdresser for help with any colour or permanent wave treatments. Make sure you get the ends of your hair trimmed every month until your locks returns to their normal texture. In 6-12months, most of your chemo curls will be gone and you can try some new and exciting hairstyles with your short hair. And be proud of it – your new hair is a sign of your bravery and determination in surviving cancer. It really is your crowning glory.

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Money Matters

Pensions – Plan now for that long holiday H

ow does the idea of a holiday lasting perhaps 20 or 30 years sound? No more work, just a permanent break, pleasing yourself what you do every day for the rest of your life.

earlier you make a start, the easier it is to create the lifestyle you want. And in doing so, take into account that pensions still represent the best option when investing for retirement.

It sounds very enticing – and it’s called retirement. The only snag, of course, is that you have to pay for it in advance. And the earlier you start paying for it, the better your lifestyle is going to be when you finally give up going to work.

Whatever choices you make, do take action now. We are living to a greater age and retirement is going to last longer in the future. As a result, it is essential to save more. The decisions you make today will help determine the standard of living likely to be enjoyed in retirement. But the longer you leave it to take action, the more expensive it will be to catch up.

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Email info@kipsouthendcentral.co.uk www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/southend-central

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