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September 2017

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Oracle Photo Competition 2017 Winners Revealed!

WIN! Tickets to official Genesis/Gabriel musical

Local Issues: Getting our teenagers off the streets

‘Southend Conservation Area’ by Hilary Painter – Oracle Photographic Competition 2017 highly commended

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WELCOME

The response for this year’s photographic competition has been overwhelming. The standard of the entries was exceptional and Keith Hoskins and I found choosing the winners for each category extremely difficult. See page 20 to view the winners and Keith’s critique on each one and visit our website to see the rest of the best – you won’t be disappointed! A big thank you to everyone who took part and remember to keep snapping for next year’s competition.

This month is the 12th anniversary for Oracle and when I think back to its beginnings in a spare bedroom at our house in 2005, I realise how far it has come. A year ago, I launched its sister company, Oracle Creative Media Ltd as I felt there was a need for a local, transparent, web development company. This month I am also pleased to welcome, Francesca Wynne-Morgan who has now joined the family business to offer our clients her expertise in Marketing, Events and Social Media.

Whether you’re an ancient groover or not, this month’s competition will interest you! Following their sellout 2016 tour, The Musical Box is back in the UK to perform The Black Show – internationally acclaimed for its historical re-enactment of early Genesis’ work – at the Cliffs Pavilion, Monday 16th October at 7pm. Visit: southendtheatres.org.uk for more details.

To enter, please send in your name and contact details to: Oracle/Musical Box Competition, Oracle House, 11 Clarence Road, Southend SS1 1AN or email: info@oraclepublications.co.uk by the 29th September.

To win more tickets for other shows, please follow us on social media. Good luck!

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CONTENTS Off the Streets and into Service

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Local Issues by Faith Bater & Cheyenne Spearman

Barnet Fare – Food for your Hair

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Salon advice by Craig Smith

Oracle Photographic Competition Winners 2017

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Results and feedback from Keith Hoskins of Picture Perfect photographic studio

Quick Beef Stroganoff

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Judy’s Recipe Page

NEW! Shrimpers Score a Hat-trick

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Sports news by Andrew Strutt

Brainbox 30 What’s On

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LOCAL ISSUES

Off the streets and into service First announced by the Conservative and Liberal Democrats coalition in 2010, the National Citizen Service (NCS) was launched with the aim of getting kids off the streets and preventing them from getting into gangs. Now, more than 275,000 young people have taken part in the scheme and that figure is rising fast.

Expanding from its early focus on districts in London to areas such as Southend-on-Sea, NCS encourages teenagers away from unproductive and anti-social behaviour on the streets by teaching them life skills, then supports them in using those skills effectively to benefit their local communities. Not only that, but the experience, skills and motivation that the young people gain put them in a much stronger position when going to interviews and job opportunities and leaves them far better prepared for life in general.

Put your money where your mouth is “I chose to sign up for NCS because I believed it would be an excellent experience rather than spending most of my summer holidays at home. Also so I could have the chance to make a difference in the community.”

– Cheyenne Spearman

The training takes place over one month. The first two weeks include a fun and exciting residential adventure week where participants get involved in indoor and outdoor activities and team building exercises. During the second week, practical, useful, workplace skills are taught within an actual University, along with some very valuable lessons on personal money management.

After the two residential weeks, another two weeks is spent at a youth centre where participants choose a specific charity to help with their Social Action Plan. These projects often raise awareness for very important, worthwhile causes in much need of additional support.

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NCS really is a once in a lifetime opportunity which gives young people the skills to build on and use throughout their entire lifetime. NCS develops personal, social, presentation, teambuilding, and problem solving skills.

It is badly needed in many communities to teach and build confidence in young people – especially those that might, for many reasons, not have had the most advantageous start in life – and help them to contribute to their communities and lead constructive, productive lives.

Put your mind to it Our experience of Faith’s nan suffering from mental health issues inspired us to focus 6K’s (our NCS group) Social Action Plan on Rochford Mental Health Unit as we want to combat the stigma that often surrounds mental health and raise awareness and support so that other people might feel able to speak up if they are suffering and find the help they need.

We also feel that this is particularly important so that young people are able to confront their issues.

As part of our social action project, we are creating and giving care packages which include novelty items to aid young people who suffer from mental health issues and to normalise and raise awareness among those who don’t.

We hope that our project results in the breakdown of the stigma that surrounds mental health and that we raise enough funds and awareness to make a big difference in the local community. We are showing that there is nothing to be afraid of – mental health issues are universal, and if units like this were better supported then we could help those in our community far more effectively.”

Put a smile on your face “I decided to be a part of the NCS summer project because I wanted to make new friends and make a difference.” – Emma Orchard On a personal level, it is knowing that we have, and are continuing to make a positive difference in other people’s lives that we have found the most rewarding, and we wholeheartedly recommend NCS to anyone thinking of taking part – you can make a difference too!

If you know of any young people who need to be pushed out of their comfort zones or would like more information on the National Citizen Service then please visit: www.ncsyes.co.uk

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Put into action “I decided to take part in NCS because it offered something that I couldn’t get anywhere else, and that was the ability to grow and practice my skills that I would need in the future, skills that I couldn’t be taught at school.” – Faith Bater At the end of the NCS summer project there is a graduation ceremony to celebrate everyone’s achievements and present them with their certificates. These make a great addition to any CV for those wishing to impress potential future employers.

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Barnet fare – food for your hair

It’s not all about shampoos, conditioners, serums and treatments – if you want a healthy and glossy head of hair, it’s the kit in your kitchen that really matters!

The protein found in poultry, such as chicken and turkey, strengthens the hair and increases the presence of iron, which promotes hair growth.

Salmon is a terrific source of Omega 3 fatty acids, which help to open the hair follicles and promote healthy hair growth. A lack of Omega 3 can lead to a dry scalp and dull looking hair.

Hair in a can Beloved of Popeye, spinach won’t just put hairs on your chest – it contains vitamins B, C and E as well as potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and Omega 3, all of which are needed to keep your mop shipshape and Bristol fashion. The iron content in particular helps the red blood cells carry oxygen to your hair follicles – essential for healthy hair growth.

The staple of students for decades, lentils have fallen off the superfood radar in recent years.

However, they’re cheap and a good source of zinc and biotin, which help to maintain your hair’s health. Lentils are also packed with protein, which

strengthens your hair strands. Try adding lentils to salads and soups for a healthy addition to your diet.

Sweet potatoes are a tasty alternative to traditional spuds and are brimful of beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A. And you can bet your sweet patootie that an extra hit of Vitamin A will help keep the dandruff at bay! Similarly, carrots help you to achieve a shiny well-conditioned look by maintaining the natural oils in your hair.

If you’re feeling flush, oysters are another wonderful source of zinc. Zinc is an important antioxidant for the body and helps with hair growth as it helps keep the oil glands at the scalp at a healthy level.

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Walnuts contain biotin and a host of other nutrients.

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Photographic Competition Winners 2017

SPOTLIGHT

The Oracle Photographic Competition 2017 is over and the standard of this year’s entries has been even more amazing than last year! Expert adjudicator, Keith Hoskins of Picture Perfect photographic studio, offers feedback on his chosen few …

The Race is On! by Frances Beckerman Wildlife Winner ‘The race is on’ is just what I thought before seeing the title!

Beautifully sharp and just the right amount of the image in focus.

I’m liking the colours – all about summer this one. It shows us all what is under our noses every day.

Always keep a camera to hand!

Buddhist Frog

by Gemma Rogers (age 11) Wildlife under 18s Well done, Gemma! Your photography gets better every year and this is very cute too.

I particularly like your putting together of the textures of the frog on the stone statue. All nice and sharp. Did you take any other angles I wonder?

Southend Conservation Area by Hilary Painter Architecture Commended

Wildlife & Wild Life by Mark Prior Wildlife Commended So well captured, and kind of the birds to be flying in a formation of three! Just a small bug bear of mine is that I do like to see the water horizon level.

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‘Genteel’ is the word that came to mind when first seeing this image.

Showing something of the conservation area in its surrounding environment.

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Goldie Oldie by Lennie Warwick Architecture Winner Love this, an almost surreal look at a very well known landmark. Great use of late afternoon sun producing some lovely golden tones topped off by a sky that takes me back to summer picnics on the downs. The lesson to learn from this image is that the world around you isn’t just the bit you see when standing and looking straight in front of you!

Winter Café by Frances Beckerman Architecture Commended From old to new, this photo gives us a look at the changing face of Southend seafront. Composition is good with everything falling on the ‘thirds’ and the eye is always drawn back to the main subject. I’d like to see the shots of the other colours of the water too.

Autumn Sunlight on Hadleigh Downs

by Terry O’Connor Landscape Commended One of the best renditions of this scene. Accomplished initial photography (including the cyclist, by the way) and great postproduction to lighten shadows and enhance the whole photo.

Good Job! Cliffs by Kim Tobin Landscape Winner

The Past and the Present by Emily Rajah (age 15) Landscape under 18s

Wow! I just want to walk into the frame and sit down. So warm and welcoming with rich colours and lots to see, always bringing me back to ‘take a seat’. I’d love to have been there with a bride and groom to photograph too.

Another one where I knew what the photography was giving me as soon as I saw the photo. The framing? I love the Palace being on an angle and that the walkway is so dominant in the photo, a most overpowering presence and portent of things to come?

Well done and thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s competition – the standard of all of the entries really was incredible! Now visit: www.oraclepublications.co.uk to see the rest of the best.

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FOOD

Quick Beef Stroganoff

This is a bit of a cheat and if you haven’t had beef stroganoff for a few years (all the rage in the 70s/80s) then its time to give it another go. Once you have all your ingredients prepared it takes just 15 minutes to cook and you have a shortcut supper. It also works just as well with pork loin. Enjoy!

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• 225g long-grain rice • 500g rump or sirloin steak, cut into thin strips • 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, crushed • 1 tbsp olive oil • 6 shallots, thinly sliced • 200g chestnut mushrooms, wiped and quartered • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard • 100ml beef stock • 284ml carton of soured cream • 2 tsp paprika • Juice of half a lemon • Large handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

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1. Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet. Meanwhile, put the beef strips into a shallow dish, add the crushed peppercorns and toss to coat. Set aside.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the shallots for 3–4 minutes or until soft but not coloured.

3. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 5 minutes. Increase the heat, add the beef strips and fry for 4–5 minutes or until the juices have evaporated and the meat is brown. Stir in the mustard and the stock, then bubble to deglaze the pan.

4. Stir in most of the soured cream and half of the paprika and gently heat until warmed through.

Check the seasoning and add the lemon juice and a pinch of sugar if needed.

5. Spoon the beef stroganoff onto plates. Top with the remaining soured cream, sprinkle the remaining paprika and parsley over and serve with the rice.

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Shrimpers score a hat-trick

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After missing out on the play-offs by a point last season, this summer’s transfer window has been more about keeping players than bringing them in for Southend United.

The star man in midfield, Ryan Leonard, has generated interest from numerous championship clubs including Sheffield United and Milwall.

However, manager Phil Brown has remained adamant that Ryan will stay and, with the window soon shutting, it looks like he will be keeping his word.

Moving forward Top scorer from last season, Simon Cox, and attacking left back Ben Coker have also been linked with moves away but both are now likely to stay.

This has meant that Phil Brown has looked to add quality rather than quantity and has done so by bringing in a hat-trick of former Premier League players to the club.

Three points for a win Michael Turner has arrived from Norwich as a centre back with experience of playing regularly in the Premier League and Championship but, at 33 years old, injuries could be a problem and he already has one injury that has seen him miss the start of the season.

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Stephen Hendrie, who was on loan with Southend last year, joined permanently from West Ham. He was brought in more as back up for Ben Coker but after the left back suffered a broken leg, Hendrie has become a firstchoice player.

The biggest signing so far has been winger Michael Kightly.

He has played regularly in the Premier League for Wolves, Stoke and most recently Burnley and, at 31, still has a couple of years left before retirement. If Michael can stay fit, his quality on the wing could make the difference.

These three experienced signings, plus the youthful transfers of 26-year-old centre back Rob Kiernan and 19-year-old French striker Amadou Ba, strengthens an already impressive looking Southend side.

Reserves It has been a mixed start to the season though for the Shrimpers. On the opening day they defeated title favourites Blackburn Rovers at home 2–1, courtesy of goals from Ryan Leonard and new boy, Michael Kightly. However, this has been followed up by an early cup exit to lower division Newport and a 5–0 thumping defeat at Rotherham. Time will tell as to whether the quality can shine through and make a significant impact.

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