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How nice it is to see the town brightened up with so much festive wall art by local artists commissioned by Southend Bid. We just had to show a piece off on the front cover! Following on from last month’s article which highlighted the worrying situation of the UK’s nursing profession, this month Cllr Ron Woodley writes about mental illness in Southend . Judy’s sausage stuffing cake recipe looks delicious and will be a great addition to your Christmas table. Also, Wendy Lee of Wine de Vine gives great suggestions on what to drink on Christmas day – not just wine, but also sherry and port. This month’s competition prize has been donated by C+F Studio, 35 Alexandra Street, Southend SS1 1BW who welcome you to a personal shopping experience. Win a £50 voucher and sample the very best of luxury boutique brands, internationally sourced. To enter please send in your name and contact details to: Oracle/C+F Studio Competition, Oracle House, 11 Clarence Road, Southend, Essex SS1 1AN or email: info@oraclepublications.co.uk by 31st December 2017. Finally, I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas from all the Oracle team. Happy holidays!

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CONTENTS MPs With Money On Their Minds

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Local Issues by Cllr Ron Woodley

A Blog is For Life, Not Just For Christmas!

Salon advice by Craig Smith

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LOCAL ISSUES

MPs with money on their minds Mental illness accounts for over 30% of the disease burden in the UK. In Southend the overall health and care budget is approximately £300 million, with the spend on mental health being £30 million. It seems that suddenly mental health issues are being given greater priority in the NHS, being politically led and part of a wider national policy.

Locally there are clear plans outlined once a person has been identified with mental health issues, which is a positive. However, we all need to think about what preventative measures can and should be taken to minimise what is a growing illness. This is an area where we should not just be educating the health professionals, but residents and family members too. Early recognition, stress reduction and removing stigma can have a more positive effect than treatment alone.

So why have national politicians suddenly decided that mental health should be given greater priority? Have they woken up to the fact that mental health has a direct impact on overall productivity and therefore to the economy, and in Southend alone that equates to £135 million per year?

• Supplying decent housing • Giving all people opportunities for employment,

A mental note It should be recognised that people suffering from mental health issues need the full support of the NHS and, where necessary, any wider system changes that may be required to help prevent and respond to any escalating risk, ease access to help, aid in recovery and keep someone well. Although the financial constraints on the NHS are extreme, there needs to be a financial commitment, because the benefits to the local economy are greater than the cost, and the personal wellbeing of the patient extremely beneficial.

Identifying a small range of problems in society could have a considerably positive effect on people’s mental health and result in major savings in this sector. Beneficial actions could include:

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either through education and/or apprenticeships

Stop encouraging young parents back into work too early through Government projects, such as the better start programmes (they don’t suit every parent, especially in some deprived areas)

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nursery or school too early, which can cause anxiety for both child and parent. Could this also include discouragement of forward-facing pushchairs/buggies, where the child only sees vehicles rushing at them, rather than the comforting face of their parent?

Not-so-good thinking The need to continue raising concerns about our hospital and local NHS is one of many, and

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probably the most crucial, issue facing the residents of Southend-on-Sea. This follows on from last month’s article highlighting the dire state of the health service, the lack of recruitment and retention of staff, government funding, financial controls and the level of bureaucracy in running a service that is vital. Unfortunately, what we have in this country are politicians who think they know best, and make changes for changes sake. These changes are based upon short-term benefits or their political ideologies, rather than the needs of the people who they are/were elected by to serve. Now enter the bureaucrats – you know, the ones that politicians recruit to carry out and put in place the philosophies that they want implemented, whether or not those philosophies are suitable for the longer term. It is not the bureaucrats I’m concerned about per se, it is the considerable

cost – how many local residents know exactly how much is spent on bureaucracy and how much on the patients or the services mentioned above? Every pound spent on administration or a change in policy is a pound not spent on health and wellbeing. Politicians always seem to base their vision upon the short-term, the lifetime of a parliament or the next local election.

Mind – our own business I was elected as a Southend Councillor because residents in Thorpe Bay (including me) got fed up with our politicians. I am still fed up, especially by the way we as residents are being treated with contempt by the politicians and the bureaucrats on the so-called consultation about our local health service and the future of our hospital. If the current proposals are refused by us residents, I believe that our protest will be ignored and the bureaucrat’s plans will be implemented. This whole process is about saving money, about the lack of skilled people coming through the system and the lack of vision many years ago of how to tackle a growing population, the elderly, the young and the increasing problem with mental health, and the sad thing is that once again these so-called health professionals’ plans are only based upon the next five years.

by Cllr Ron Woodley BERA Chairman and Independent Councillor for Thorpe Ward

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A blog is for life, not just for Christmas!

The ubiquity of smartphones means that having your picture taken and it then being shared on social media almost immediately is inevitable. Unfortunately, when it’s first thing on Christmas morning and you’re still in your jim-jams, your snaps can end up making you look less Christmas angel and more Christmas turkey!

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But not if you follow these simple tips to help you to look red carpet glam in mere minutes:

Starting about 2” away from your parting, plait a 1” section of hair all the way down to the tip. Repeat the process on the opposite side. Once you’ve created your braids, pull your hair back to create a ponytail, then pull your plaits back into the ponytail and secure with a hair tie. If you want to go a step further, take a hair bun maker and place it at the base of your ponytail. Then wrap your hair around the bun maker and pin it in place.

Naughty First, take a hair band and place it just behind your ears, pin it in place if need be. Then plait a large section of hair from the front of your hairline and braid it until it reaches your ponytail. Once it is all plaited together, gather it and secure it with a hair tie. Et voila, you’re done!

It’s not super sleek but if you have a houseful of guests or kids to cater for, this is a chic and practical look that helps you to look fantastic in photos, while out-shining Nigella in the kitchen.

If you have long hair, which is naturally curly or wavy when you wake up, run your fingers through any areas that have become frizzy and tame them a little. Now take some ‘beach’ hairspray and give your

Just remember when posting your selfies online – a blog is for life, not just for Christmas!

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Your troubles will be out of sight What they forgot to factor in though, is that although the best things in life may come free, hobbies and socialising cost money! As you get older you may have the time to do all the things you want, but you’re unlikely to have the income or savings to make the most of it. So, don’t forget that it’s never too late to be the person you always wanted to be, and if your New Year’s resolution is to grasp the chance to do so, if only you could afford to … perhaps you should look

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I’m dreaming of a white, red and sparkling Christmas

Christmas Day in our household begins with a breakfast of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon with Champagne – the perfect accompaniment and festive celebration tipple to start the day.

My recommendations with other Christmas fayre are: venison with red Burgundy, roast beef with a good Claret, turbot or salmon with white Burgundy.

A little bubbly also makes for a great toast before lunch or to serve with a light starter.

Festive spirits

Turkey has been the traditional Christmas lunch since Victorian times and because of its low fat content I select wines with a medium or full body but a soft, tannic structure. When served with sweet cranberry sauce and pigs in blankets – which add a salty, savoury element – consider a young, ripe and fruity wine such as Chilean Pinot Noir, Californian red Zinfandel or a French Beaujolais Cru and buy the best you can afford. If you are having bread sauce in place of cranberry then select a full-bodied Chardonnay – Burgundy would be my go-to destination in the wine aisle. Modern times have introduced luxury poultry such as goose or duck which are much oilier and will be complemented with wines which show higher acidity and tannins. A red Burgundy will offer the structure and lovely cherry flavours but if you prefer a white wine then try an Alsace Riesling or Pinot Gris which offers a medium-sweet palate with balanced acidity.

Vegans and vegetarian wines are available and I would go for a Chilean Merlot with nut roast or a red Burgundy with porcini risotto.

Christmas pudding and mince pies are delicious with the similarly-flavoured, aged Tawny ports and rich Madeiras; both wines go very well with rich chocolate desserts too. With a traditional sherry trifle, serve a sweet Sherry (sweet Oloroso Sherry or Pedro Ximenez) or a botrytised Australian Semillon. Most fruit-based puddings are less sweet than other desserts and quite high in acid; characteristics matching sweet Loire wines and German Riesling Spatlese, Auslese and Beerenauslesese. The high acidity from the apples and intense sweetness of the caramel in a Tarte Tatin are a perfect partner to top-quality Barsac or Sauternes. Simpler apple pies and tarts need a less sweet wine like other fruit-based desserts.

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Sausage Stuffing Cake This is a good stuffing recipe that can be made into balls or used to stuff a turkey (stuff the neck, not the cavity as the heat takes too long to penetrate). Putting it in a cake tin makes a great centrepiece and everyone can cut a wedge. You can make it a couple of days in advance and leave it in the fridge ready to bake. Enjoy!

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Method: 1. Heat oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6. Heat the oil and butter and gently fry the shallots and celery for 5 mins without colouring them. Tip into a bowl and add the breadcrumbs, sausagemeat, chestnuts, orange zest and sage. Add plenty of pepper and a little salt, if using, and mix together with your hands. Add the egg, then mix well. 2. Arrange the bacon slices around the sides of an 18–20cm springform cake tin leaving a 5cm strip on the base and letting the excess hang over the edge (if your slices are quite thick, run the blunt side of a knife over them to stretch them longer). 3. Fill the tin with the stuffing, level it and fold the bacon over the top, gathering and twisting the ends loosely in the centre. Scatter the remaining chestnuts over, pressing them in slightly. 4. Set the tin on a baking sheet to catch any juices that escape, then bake for 40–45 mins until the top is golden. Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove onto a serving plate and scatter with parsley. Cut into wedges to serve. by Judy Barden

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A numbers game This year we have again entered a team of Year 8 and Year 9 students to compete in the regional finals of the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Junior Team Challenge. The students who formed the team had gone through a fun and engaging, yet rigorous selection process and were very proud to have been chosen to represent Shoeburyness High School. On the day, we took a minibus to Woodford Green and joined around 30 other teams from a number of other schools, many of them grammar schools. The rounds consisted of different group activities, such as relays and whole team challenges. One of the rounds was a paired relay, where the team of 4 would split into two groups of two and could only answer each question once the other pair had answered the previous one correctly. The final activity of the day was another relay, where the team had to work as a team of four to complete maths tasks whilst racing against every other team at the same time. Coordinated teamwork and mathematical problem solving skills were essential and the team were a credit to themselves, the department and the school. They performed fantastically on the day, but unfortunately just missed out on qualifying for the next round, but we finished in our highest position so far. Shoeburyness High School maths students will be attending the regional finals again in 2018, and with our Year 8 students keen to go again now they are in Year 9 our team will be better prepared than ever! 2017/2018 will hopefully be even more successful, with current Year 11 students on target to deliver even better results in the summer.

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Cliff House – the premier clinic for aesthetics! Cliff House Clinic is now recognised as the premier clinic within the South East for the highly-advanced, bespoke treatment programmes it has developed in the field of Non-invasive Facial & Body Aesthetics for both women and men. Cliff House Clinic has a fundamental policy: everyone is different and each of our clients should benefit from an individually-based treatment programme accordingly. We understand that each of our clients has his/her own specific requirements and aspirations. Our expertise, experience and qualifications allow us to design bespoke treatment programmed for every client, utilising the wide range of state-of-the-art, specialist equipment and products at our clinic. All our practitioners are qualified to the highest level and have many years of experience in the field of aesthetics, so we certainly know what we are doing! We take pride in our professionalism and particularly in our one-to-one relationships with our clients. The fact that we are acknowledged by Vogue magazine may speak for itself, but for further confirmation, just take a look at the testimonials from our customers on: www.cliffhouseclinic.co.uk We will not treat any client without first undertaking a detailed and careful, consultation, so please take advantage of our FREE consultation offer. You can meet our expert team and get free, friendly advice on all of our treatments in our fresh, comfortable clinic without any obligation.

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• HIFU face and neck lift (lasts 2–3 years!) • Advanced skin clinic for ageing or

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• Skin resurfacers and advanced skin peels for fresh, radiant skin

• • Photo-dynamic light therapy for all skin conditions • Semi-permanent make-up for eyes, lips and brows Laser skin rejuvenation

01702 431970 11 Clarence Road, Southend SS1 1AN email: penny@cliffhouseclinic.co.uk www.cliffhouseclinic.co.uk

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