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Oracle is on the move!

From January 2015, Oracle will be moving to its new premises.

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fter 8 years above Hopson’s Estate Agents, Oracle is finally moving and will be operating from its new premises at the beginning of January. The phone number and email address will remain the same. Please see below for Oracle’s new address from early January 2015.

Oracle’s competition this month kicks off the New Year with a great start with an opportunity to spend a night at the newly refurbished Beaches Guest House, on Eastern Esplanade. It has recently reopened its doors after being closed for 8 months. You won't be disappointed as the transformation is truly stunning and no expense has been spared.This month one lucky Oracle reader plus partner will have the chance to spend the night in one of Beaches premier rooms which includes an ensuite shower plus a balcony with sea views across the Thames estuary. The night’s accommodation will also include a full English breakfast. This wonderful prize would normally cost £110. (Please note that the prize must be redeemed by the end of February 2015 and excludes Valentine’s weekend).

Take the Hot Yoga Challenge!

Hit the mat 30 times in 30 days and revel in the changes in your body, life and well-being Statistics have proven that it takes 21 days to make significant changes to your lifestyle. So come and join us during the month of January and shape up this New Year.

Feel the benefits of the hot challenge Weight Loss – our customers have lost up to one stone during this challenge Detox – many clients report visibly clearer skin Toned Body – Calmer mind – Strengthen Bones and Joints – Heal Injuries

To enter please send your contact details to: Oracle/Beaches Guest House Competition, Oracle House, 11 Clarence Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1AN or email info@oraclepublications.co.uk. Closing date 29th January 2015.

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Lastly,I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!

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ssex Chambers of Commerce have been chosen by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to be principal delivery partners for THE BUSINESS, a range of fully-funded business training workshops available to businesses in the Southend-on-Sea area.

for local businesses to upskill their staff or even begin their own business!

THE BUSINESS project has already had just over 700 bookings for a variety of workshops and that number is growing daily. The bookings have come from over 175 different local companies, all Southend-on-Sea Borough Council have secured eager to increase the knowledge of their £1.8m of regional growth funding (RGF) to deliver managers and staff, leading to job creation and a business support programme to help job safeguarding. As well as great opportunities Southend’s small and medium sized enterprises to expand your knowledge on subjects such as to grow and prosper. The funding was secured Social Media for Business, Marketing, Personal from the government’s regional growth fund Development, Contracts of Employment, Health through Lancaster University, who are leading the and Safety Basics, Presentation Skills, Public creation of 15 new growth hubs across the UK. Speaking and more, these workshops also give The programme includes grants and workshop local businesses the chance to network, all in the support for new and growing business.

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Free Business Training :- A feast of knowledge

Full day and half day workshops are available, with tea and coffee provided for all workshops and lunch being provided for full day bookings.

To find out how you and your company can benefit from these great workshops, all of which are being run by local business professionals, please check out the website at www.networkingon-sea.co.uk/the_business_-_workshops.htm where places can be booked. Alternatively, if you need any further information or have any questions, please call David Goody on 01702 560 108 or Sophia Merison on 01702 560 105 at Essex Chambers of Commerce, who will be only too please do chat and make bookings for you.

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Experience tells me that often the free ones turn out to tell you what you already know or are of a quality that leaves you feeling you have wasted precious working hours. This is not true of these free 'Essex Chambers of Commerce' Workshops. So far, I have been to two of some of the most 'dry' subject areas; 'Health and Safety' and 'Employment Law' however, both of the Workshops have been professionally run with an excellent content and delivery combined with an angle that has made the subjects interesting.

Thank you to everybody involved in making these a success. I highly recommend them to all local small Business owners."

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ere’s a thing - well, several in fact, but first things first - I can see into the future. Here are my predictions for the hottest hair and beauty trends in the coming months.

They don’t call me Psychic Smith for nothing...

Overall, my top tip is that this year less is most definitely more. Simple, retro styles will again be to the fore - but not at the expense of looking glamorous and sexy.

working up and down the strands several times and then unravelling them to reveal crimps…

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Sultry, smoky eyes will also be on trend. Drawing attention to this part of the face is a super chic and very Parisian. With eyes demanding attention, the New Year is also the perfect time to play with thick lashes to create a 60s, doe-eyed look reminiscent of Twiggy or Jean Shrimpton.

Taking Bohemian, happy-go-lucky nonchalance and making it work in a variety of different social and professional situations takes a little effort.

Adding a little tousled texture and keeping your makeup fuss free will rock formalwear, or suit to a T, slouchy sweaters and ripped jeans.

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Don’t forget: when in doubt, KISS – Keep It Simple, Sexy. Bonne annee!

Centre partings are going to de rigeur. The runway shows held in Paris last Autumn heavily featured this style, with Miranda Kerr and Cara Delevigne being two of its most famous – and stylish – exponents.

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their ten different panoramic routes. So let the train take the strain for a different kind of holiday.

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Non-traditional ski resorts Bern has some great ski destinations on its doorstep. Although not a traditional destination for the English, it is very popular with the locals and caters for skiing, cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing. The Bern region offers 12 small, versatile ski resorts up to 1,800 meters above sea level making the conditions perfect for the whole family. Also, there are so many possibilities for the keen winter sport traveller.

Visit the frozen Schwarzsee mountain lake and its wonderful ice skating experience, or go on a horsedrawn sled ride over the frozen lake.

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ast month, I gave you a very brief insight of what to expect when flying from Southend to Bern, Switzerland. Bern and the surrounding area has a huge amount to offer and although I am not able to cover the plethora of exciting options available, I do want to highlight a few more reasons why this additional route from Southend Airport to Bern, flying SkyWork Airlines, is such a great destination.

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Council News

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work required; therefore we are allocating £600,000 into next year’s budget with just over a further £2 million in the next four years, totalling £2,650,000.

Commitment by the Council I hope that the information above shows a commitment by the council to allay fears about the physical state of the Pier, the real challenge for all of us residents is to decide what is required in terms of future attractions are needed, to bring our Pier back to being once again the wonderful old lady of Southend-on-Sea. The Council, its officers or councillors do not have all the answers for the regeneration of the Pier.Therefore I would welcome constructive suggestions that we could pursue.

Seaway Car park Following on from last month’s article on developing Southend, I have now signed the agreement to allow, subject to planning approval, for the development of the Seaway car park opposite Lucy Road. This is another golden opportunity which will create 450 jobs, a multi-cinema complex, retail outlets, restaurants, accommodation and replacement car-parking.

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Method: Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides, then remove and set aside. Add the onions to the oil and cook for 10 mins until starting to caramelise. Add the carrots, herbs, spices and flour, and stir for 1-2 mins to toast the spices. Add the browned chicken thighs and stock. Stir well, cover and simmer for 30 mins.

If using chicken thighs, remove them from the pan, shred the meat and discard the bones. Add the meat back into the soup, along with the butter beans, season and heat through for 1-2 mins.

Use a hand-held blender to blitz the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky. Or blend about half, so it’s creamy but still has chunks of chicken, carrot and butter bean. Serve with extra pepper, and good crusty bread.

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The pond has frozen!

Melt iced ponds by using a pan of hot water to gently thaw it. If you have fish in your pond, be careful not to break the ice as the vibrations will upset them. Placing a ball in the pond will slow down the onset of a frosted surface.

Is there enough oxygen?

Many people worry about the oxygen levels in their pond, particularly if it is particularly deep. Set your mind at ease by installing a pump. This will keep water moving around your pond, keeping plants, frogs and fish happy.

Is the pond too dark?

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You can further increase the oxygen levels by introducing oxygenating plants to your pond during March and April.

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I’ve disturbed a hibernating animal!

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