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Look out for next month’s edition on how you can take part by asking a question concerning for many, a worrying, controversial and confusing subject of how elderly care works within the Southend Borough.Guest speakers, Doris Jones Ltd. will be answering questions on what the elderly should expect if they need to be looked after either at home or in Private/State owned Care Homes. Also, how the system works and your rights.

This bumper spring edition is blooming with offers,local information plus another great competition that has been kindly donated by Original Sports.In celebration of 10 years trading,and still the No.1 local sports shop,one lucky reader has the chance to win a £100 voucher to use at the South East’s leading racket-sports, running, rugby and fitness specialists. www.orginalsports.co.uk To enter simply send your contact details to: Oracle/Original Sport Competition, Oracle House, 11 Clarence Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1AN or email info@oraclepublications.co.uk. Closing date 31st March 2015.

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s the final sections of the London Soccer Dome arrive in Southend and the convoy of lorries up and down the A127 start to come to a halt, it’s fair to say Southend United is heading in the right direction.

The London Soccerdome was built in Greenwich in 2005 and it originally operated as the David Beckham academy before the former England and Manchester United star and his management company decided to pull out of the operation just four years later.

The London Soccerdome was one of two set up

by Beckham, and on the closure of the London branch, Blues stepped in to make the dome part of the training complex, ahead of a future move to a new stadium, Fossetts Farm.

Bentley has totaled over 100 appearances in between the sticks for the Blues despite being only 21, with many tipping the Basildon-born stopper for international honours in the future.

Payne penned a one-year-deal at the start of last season, and was more of a bit-part player during his first campaign as a professional.

However, this season has seen the 19-year-old attacking midfield man turn himself into a favourite of the fans as well as being the Club’s top scorer so far this season with seven strikes to his name.

Top scorer Jack Payne

Southend Chief Executive Steve Kavanagh believes the erection of the Soccerdome will mean exciting times on the horizon for the Sky Bet League Two promotion chasers.

Dome is Key The Blues currently sit firmly in the play-off places in the division and are hunting down the automatic promotion places.

Kavanagh believes the dome is key for the development of the Club’s impressive youth system, with two youth graduates – Daniel Bentley and Jack Payne – playing crucial roles in the Club’s rise to the higher echelons of the league.

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These two are the latest off the Southend conveyor belt of talent, following in the footsteps of current Charlton Athletic striker Franck Moussa and Wolves defender Dominic Lorfa – whose father played for the Club as well.

“Seeing the likes of Jack Payne score on Saturdays and Dan Bentley keeping clean sheets for their local Club has added feeling when the player has come through the Academy,” Kavanagh said proudly.

“Our aim is to build on the excellent work Ricky Duncan (youth Manager) and his team have put in place”.

Kavanagh continued: “It’s hard not to notice the Soccerdome’s arrival and many fans around the ground on match days have spoken to me about this.

“Our Academy was one of the highest scoring CAT 3 Academies in the country and the biggest barrier to becoming CAT 2, which is our stated objective, is requiring an indoor facility.

“This provides that answer and the Technical Board who oversee the management of the Academy are busy working on plans to ensure our timelines fit to enable us to apply for CAT 2 at the earliest opportunity, something which will add to our already excellent recruitment.”

Parts of the dome have been ferried over to the Club’s Boots & Laces Training Ground, and is slowly getting pieced together.

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Fantastic addition Although it will take a little while to be erected towards the back of the Southend United Training Ground, it is believed the Dome will be a fantastic addition to the Club.

With the facility, many believe players let go by Premier League sides could head to Essex due to the high class facility, which could also be utilised for commercial activities as well.

Southend will be aiming for the Dome to be a key part of the intended Fossetts Farm Stadium, and are intent on attracting talent to the Club with the new facility on show.

The reconstruction of the Dome is now subject to a forthcoming comprehensive Planning Application, as requested by the Borough Council, to include the Club’s revised plans for the West Stand at Fossetts Farm.

Kavanagh concluded: “I really do think the Club is heading in the right direction. We’re doing well on the pitch so far and are well placed under Phil Brown’s stewardship. The Board have backed him well, and off the pitch things are starting to take shape as well.”

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After all, a cheeky touch of ‘fake bake’ can rejuvenate tired-looking skin by helping it to appear softer, smoother and more polished, giving you an instant body confidence boost. And guys, I know you’re doing it too. The ladies in my salon often tell me how much they’ve noticed the Dove Summer Glow lotion going down…

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looking fabulous, just as Gwyneth Paltrow’s subtle, almost creamy lighter tones.

Build it gradually At first, try a gradual tan, which is lighter on the skin and can be built up if you want to go darker. To keep the tones as natural as possible, don’t apply your tanning lotion more than twice a week.

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Having listened to the many voices of residents about the proposed closure of four public toilets, the administration have decided to postpone this until a proper review has taken place on the condition, use and levels of anti-social behaviour at all of the council’s public lavatories.

However, to be clear, if after the review we find that certain public toilets are experiencing the levels of abuse and anti-social behaviour that forced us to consider the closure in the first place, there will be no other option but to close those facilities.

It would also be interesting to see if the organisations and businesses that have made their views heard would consider coming forward as sponsors to help renovate and maintain these conveniences.

I am pleased to announce that following the Oracle question night at Café Masala, one particular idea put forward really struck home, and I have started to develop a project which is summarised below:

Make Southend Green, plant a tree in 2015/16 This campaign will include ensuring that new housing developments include tree planting in their plans, encourage private donations for planting trees with commemorative plaques attached, and a publicity drive to have tree planting legacies written into wills.

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Southend-on-Sea roundabouts with planting sponsorships should also have more stringent conditions of maintenance to avoid neglect and we need to promote further adoption of roundabouts not already covered.

Street “twinning” across the borough could also be introduced to offer spare plants and horticultural knowledge along with“Friends of”groups for parks and public spaces. Property owners and tenants across the borough who fail to keep their front gardens maintained and clear of rubbish/junk will incur penalties for non-clearance.

Urgent tree planting Future projects include urgent tree planting on Southend Cliffs to prevent any more landslides/erosion, and installing porous paving under street trees to promote their long term health. As these improvements take place we can create a photographic record of beautiful plantings in the town, both public and private, promoting the image of Southend-on-Sea as a green and clean town.

I remain forward thinking and it is necessary to continue seeking ideas about savings/ revenues to deliver the funding gap imposed by the government. Therefore I would welcome from residents any thoughts, no matter how minor they might seem.“It only takes one to make a difference”.

Please email me at cllrwoodley@southend.gov.uk Cllr Ron Woodley Leader of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

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2015 is Thorpe Hall’ Hall’s ’s s 90th anniversary year arr and the school intends to mark the occasion in style. Plans include a time capsule, special events for pupils, families, friends and alumni and a commemorative jour journal nal tracing the school’ s educational and school’s cultural heritage.

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Marking the milestone with a time capsule are creating Pupils ar e cr eating a time capsule to mark the school’ss anniversary school’ anniversary.. It will be buried in the summer summer,, along with contributions fr from om every year gr group oup in Thorpe Hall’ Hall’ss Nursery Nursery,, Lower and Senior Schools and opened again for the 100th year celebration in 10 years’ time.

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“Our aim is to bring together all

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Thorpe Hall’ Hall’s s 90th Anniversary Events Coming Up 1920’ 1920’s s Drama – Mar March ch 18th to 20th

Anniversary nniversary Tea Tea Party – 5th July

The cast and cr crew ew of Thorpe Hall’ Hall’ss Upper School perform Bugsy Malone, the musical set against the backdr backdrop op of 1920’ 1920’ss pr prohibition. ohibition. The show runs for 3 nights fr om the 18th. Pr from Prepare epare to be ‘splurged’!

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1. Heat the oven to 180c/fan 160/gas 4. Line a 12 hole muffin tin with decorative muffin cases. Tip the flour into a mixing bowl. Add the cocoa, baking powder, sugar and almonds, then make a well in the centre. Beat the eggs with the yoghurt and vanilla and pour into the dry mixture along with the butter and oil. Stir with a large metal spoon until combined.

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