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Oracle Competition WIN! A meal for two worth £50 at Café Masala - Thorpe Bay Broadway

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are I say, Christmas is only three months away and you know that old phrase ‘ The early bird catches the worm’if you’d like that to apply to you this year,then you’ll want to take advantage of some of the offers inside? You will see that quite a few businesses are already looking ahead and hoping to attract your custom. If you are thinking about booking a Christmas party, make some home alterations or beginning to think about buying early Christmas presents to spread the cost, then please consider your local businesses.

This month’s Oracle competition is to win a meal for two people worth £50 excluding drinks at the Café Masala,Thorpe Bay Broadway.The Café Masala prides itself on its top quality food which is achieved by bringing together of two specialist chefs, provide you the best in Bangladeshi and Moghul cuisine. To find out more visit www.thecafemasala.co.uk To enter please send your contact details to: Oracle/Café Masala Competition,39 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW or email: info@oraclepublications.co.uk closing date 31 October 2014.

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Care for the Elderly S

tatistics tell us that there will be a significant ageing in the population of the UK with over 28.5% of the population being over 60 by 2035, and while the population of Southend-on-Sea will increase by 6% in the period from 2012 to 2020 the number of residents over 65 will increase by 14% during that period with the number of people aged over 85 predicted to increase by 16%. These extra years of life will often involve poor health, dementia or disability putting greater pressure on social and health services. This is where AGE Concern comes in.

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to increase. This is evidenced by the increasing number of people that use the befriending service offered by AGE Concern Southend-on-Sea ("ACSOS"). This service seeks to provide comfort, friendship and practical help to residents in the borough of Southend-on-Sea who feel isolated or who need support in maintaining the lifestyle they wish to lead. In addition to providing company, weekly visits also enable the ACSOS volunteer to monitor the well-being of the person being visited. This is an invaluable service in that any signs of deterioration in the health of the person being visited can be reported to the appropriate authority at the earliest possible stage. Our ‘visitees’ have also told ACSOS volunteers that simply receiving a weekly visit makes them feel better and improves their mental well-being.

Age Concern has had a presence in the town for over 40 years (in those days we were Southend Old Peoples Welfare). We became known as AGE Concern in 1993. We are based at 134 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7LN. 01702 New - Driving service 345373 We are very pleased to welcome callers; Another very in-demand service we provide is many of those who visit us have a variety of issues that of our voluntary drivers for medical transport to be dealt with and our friendly and helpful staff (which includes GPs, Hospital, Chiropody and other are more than pleased to assist them. clinics), along with our NEW driving service which We provide a number of important services; includes shopping, veterinary, clubs and day probably the most important is our befriending centres or visiting loved ones in homes or service. The number of elderly people requiring hospital. Older people, particularly those over 80, support to retain their independence and suffer from reduced mobility and declining continue to live in their own homes will continue mental faculties and have difficulty in arranging OCTOBER 2014

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transport and attending appointments or activities. ACSOS's volunteer drivers provide transport to and from the appointment or activity, and this service really helps to alleviate isolation and assists the social re-integration of our elderly residents. There is no set charge for this service; we just ask that the person being provided with the lift pays the volunteer driver a modest mileage charge.

Help and Advice ACSOS also provides general advice and information for our elderly residents. This can include assisting them to find a reputable tradesman, asking the DWP to provide benefit assessments, providing details of local clubs or simply advising them which agencies can help them resolve their problem. We also have a volunteer “handyman” who will help resolve small problems that the elderly may have, for example, putting up curtains, tuning televisions, changing smoke alarm batteries or light bulbs.

Other services include the launch of our brand new ‘directory of local services for local people’ in January 2015 which will contain adverts from local tradesmen all of which have been interviewed by either the ACSOS Manager or Chairman. Alongside this, we will be producing a newsletter three times a year which will give details of our, and other local events, important information along with local news and fun articles. We hire wheelchairs and also have hearing aid batteries at the office for exchange, whether personally or by post.

This is a fantastic Charity. Our vision is to be the ‘Go to agency for the elderly of Southend on Sea’ …. a big ambition for a small stand alone charity, but we feel strongly that by working with other local charities, we can enhance the life of our elderly residents, and the support that is provided.

Join our team To achieve our vision … we need YOU!! In order to meet the increase in demand that we are experiencing for our services we are growing our team of volunteers.

ACSOS can only deliver its services with the help of its brilliant team of volunteers. Whether it be befriending, driving or working alongside the regular team in the office – our volunteers are a very special group of people who get as much out of volunteering, if not more, as the elderly people that we help.

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Want to look great this autumn?

I’m your Fall guy…

A h, autumn. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. The palette of rich, earthy colours, brilliant blue skies with little fluffy clouds and leaves blowing on the wind signal the end of summer and herald the oncoming winter.

Get me being all romantic and poetic! The changing seasons can make you feel a bit down and wistful but I’ve got some fabulous ideas to make sure you look and feel fabulous this autumn.

Let’s start with your eyebrows. Full brows are more flattering, so tweeze out strays and then fill in your brows with a pencil one shade lighter than your natural brow colour. This creates a softer, more natural effect and avoids the dreaded Scouse Brow look.

Treat yourself to a rotating cleansing brush and you’ll never look at a humble flannel in the same way again.

The micro-massaging bristles help to loosen trapped makeup and dirt without the need for harsh scrubbing.

Khaki Nails Get autumnal colours nailed. Khaki on your nails?

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Plum colours are so last year, anyway.

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If you feel like your hair needs some autumnal TLC (Tender Lovin’ Craigness), consider a bob. It’s a versatile cut that suits every face shape and you can wear it straight and sleek, or tousled and carefree. Either way is H.O.T. In America, they’re going shorter (stopping at the jawline) and razor-cutting layers all over for a softer, choppier finish. I also like the slightly longer, below-the-chin style - a la Jessica Alba.

Warm up tones One colour that’s synonymous with autumn is red.

Release your inner ginger like Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson have done recently and see how the colour warms up your own skin tones.

One way to become a redhead is to try an at-home foam hair colour product, which is drip-free and spreads easily. My tip would be to go for copper if you’re fair, auburn for tanned skin, and mahogany for dark tones. Of course, the golden rule should be, if in doubt ask your regular hairdresser for help and advice.

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Café Masala dares to be different A taste of India with a contemporary twist

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s soon as you walk into its elegant, airy and modern dining room, you know that Café Masala is different. Although it has become a Thorpe Bay institution since it opened its doors eighteen years ago, this is not somewhere to soak up the night's excesses; Café Masala is a destination restaurant for those who appreciate great cooking.

The menu is largely based on classic dishes from the Indian continent, using only the best and freshest ingredients. Unsurprising it has won a string of accolades; including back-to-back British Curry Awards in 2007 and 2008.

Comfortingly familiar The main courses offer you a culinary tour of both the comfortingly familiar and completely unexpected.

Take, for example, the wonderfully named Rowgoonius range of dishes. Originally from Sylhet in north eastern Bangladesh, the base sauce is prepared using methi paratha leaves, with a little capsicum and a mixture of spices to make it medium hot, then garnished with fried tomatoes and onions.

It is a particular favourite with the restaurants most discerning diners, the waiters themselves.

However, it is one particular dish for which Café Masala has become famous for - the Special Sizzler Juliet. As it is brought to the table, every diner in the restaurant turns round to see this piece of culinary theatre. Marinated pieces of lamb, chicken or king prawns are cooked in a traditional clay oven over charcoal, lavished with fresh mint and coriander, capsicums, onions and given an exciting kick, courtesy of flaming brandy. This is not just a main course, it is an event!

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During the balmy summer days and nights, not everyone wants some of the more traditional dishes, so a special seasonal menu has been introduced. Highlights include lightly spiced, succulent grilled lamb chops and Chicken Tikka Stir-Fried Noodles.

Vegetarians are also well-catered for with a Vegetable Biriani fit for a Persian king (where this dish originated), Chilli Aubergine and over ten other delicious choices.

With its modern, clean and contemporary décor, Café Masala could be called a ’boutique’ restaurant.

Certainly its modest number of covers create an intimate feel; making it perfect for an evening dinner date with your partner, a weekend gathering of friends or business lunch with clients and colleagues.

Christmas Dinner - £24.95 Last year and due to popular demand, the Cafe Masala will again be hiring two London Chefs to prepare a traditional English Christmas roast dinner with all the trimmings. Many guests re-booked immediately after last years success however there are still places available, so book your place now to avoid disappointment. Treat yourself to a three course traditional Christmas dinner for only £24.95 and avoid all the hassle of cooking and just sit back and allow the Cafe Masala to cook for you this Christmas.

Cafe Masala is open 7-days a week and can be found at 187 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3EX. Call 01702 589 494 to make your booking.

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Paula Mayura, the owner of the Mayura Yoga Studio has been in the fitness and healing industry for 30 years. It was her dream to have her own centre and those of you that know her will remember how many years it took to build her dream.

“Many of my loyal students waited patiently for the day of opening and due to this loyalty and all the wonderful teachers and therapists we have at Mayura I am grateful to say we have been busy since day one. For me it has always been about the people and this ethos is carried through all that grows here” “We officially opened on 7th January 2013 so we are still in our infancy, just 21 months old and I am constantly amazed by the speed of our growth.

It has always been my aim to serve the community and we are striving to offer classes to suit everyone.”

Beginners welcome We currently offer many styles of Yoga classes from complete beginners or our TLC (tender loving care!) class to suit post operative conditions, arthritis, ME etc to many of the main Yoga teaching styles such as, Hatha, Sivananda, Kundalini, Yin, Astanga, Hot Hatha and Pregnancy Yoga, with levels right through from Therapeutic and Restorative to Dynamic.

In addition to this we have classes in Pilates, Meditation and Tai Chi all held in our beautiful state of-the-art studio with its under floor heating, air conditioning and mood lighting.

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Yoga and Pilates are very useful for sportsmen and women and we are delighted to have Southend Football Club visit the studio twice a week!

Yoga School The Mayura Yoga School has been successfully running Foundation Courses and Teacher Training Diploma Courses since 2007 and these are now run inhouse at the Studio. Some of the Graduate teachers are teaching abroad, in other parts of Essex and as far down as Devon but many teach at the Studio where there is a tremendous team spirit.

For all enquiries in this regard please contact Paula Mayura directly on 07905270142 “We aim to facilitate the well-being of MIND, BODY and SOUL at our centre and our choice of therapies available here reflects this.

The Therapies we currently offer in our cosy treatment room are Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Aromatherapy Massage, Holistic Healing including Crystals and Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Hypnotherapy, Counselling and NLP. We all need, at times, to de-stress mentally, emotionally and spiritually to achieve optimum physical health ” If you are a Therapist and you would be interested in running your business from Mayura, we have a couple of free slots, please call the studio on 01702 581713.

Invitation Come and meet us all on our OPEN DAY on Saturday 18th October between 1-5pm Enjoy a little light refreshment and meet our team of teachers and therapists.

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Council News

No agreement with Boris!

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any of you are aware that the proposed airport in the estuary (Boris Island) has not made it to the Airport Commission’s shortlist. As the leader of Southend-on-Sea Council I welcomed this news, but I should add a note of caution. During a meeting with one of Boris’s Deputy Mayors, and after lecturing me for a considerable time on all the positives about Boris’s proposed airport, went off a bit disillusioned after I said that I would not be supporting the proposal, stating that: “even if the Airport Commission does not support Boris Island the mayor will continue to appeal the decision.”

This is concerning for a number of reasons as apart from the considerable costs associated with trying to appeal the decision (which of course comes from taxes), they continue to ignore Southend, Essex, Medway and Kent County Councils. These local authorities are responsible for millions of people, yet we have one man that thinks he knows best and will continue with his dream irrespective of the thoughts of others.

No benifit to town It seems to me that everyone in the world, apart from the Mayor of London, recognises that the so-called ‘Boris Island’ is not a suitable place for an airport. There would be so many obstacles to overcome and it would not benefit Southendon-Sea one iota.

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What it would do however is lead to the closure of our airport and with it the opportunity of employment, local economic growth and regeneration.

I am personally pleased that the Airport Commission has now rejected this idea and I hope that the Government focuses on delivering sustainable growth at regional airports such as Southend.

Library Review I’m pleased to announce that Cllr Graham Longley has completed this review and his recommendations, which I fully endorse, are that in Shoeburyness the two libraries will be merged into one new site and the redevelopment and retention of Southchurch Library will be accelerated.

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Cover the pan with the lid and return to the boil. Boil for four minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, then drain well. Transfer the drained vegetables to a large bowl and add the remaining filling ingredients. Mix together until well combined, then set aside until completely cool.

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Enjoy!

For the filling: 1 yellow pepper, seeds removed, cut into 1cm/ ½ in pieces 150g/5½oz carrots, trimmed, cut into 1cm/ ½ in pieces 300g/10oz butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, flesh cut into 1cm/½in pieces 5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, peeled, grated 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves 4 spring onions, trimmed, finely chopped 200g/7oz canned sweetcorn kernels, drained and rinsed 100g/3½oz Double Gloucester cheese, grated 2-4 tsp salt

3. When the pastry has chilled, roll it out onto a lightly floured work surface to a 0.5cm/¼in thickness. Cut six to eight 7.5cm/3in discs from the pastry using a cookie cutter or upturned mug. Divide the filling mixture equally among the pastry discs, covering only one half of each disc and leaving a 1cm/½in border at the edge of each. Brush the edges of the pastry discs lightly with some of the beaten egg, then fold the free half of each disc over the filled half and press down the edges to seal using a fork.

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There are three main types of pressure washer,all based on usage type. PSI (pounds per square inch) indicates how much pressure the washer can deliver.To give you an idea of the power of a pressure washer, a garden hose operates at 40 psi. If you invest in a good quality pressure washer, it should last you for several years.

• Don’t pressure wash a rotten deck as it will destroy the

Light use

• 1500-1900 psi • 100 bars of pressure • Best for small items,such as tools or garden tables and chairs

Medium use

• 2000 – 2800 psi • 100-110 bars of pressure • Good for cleaning cars and plastics on the home,such

cleaning agent will be needed for this

wood

• Any extra attachments you use will add weight to your washer.Bear this in mind if you’re going to be the one using it

Final thoughts Choose your washer carefully. If you use a pressure washer not designed for the work you are using it for, it will wear out and break. Similarly, don’t invest in a washer that is too powerful for your needs. It will add unnecessary cost and might damage your property. Finally, always test your pressure washer on an inconspicuous area first.

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A Wider Choice We have over 40 different courses to choose from in our Post-16 offer at Shoeburyness, ranging from traditional A-level subjects, to more creative and vocational courses in BTEC. There really is something for everyone and, if you haven’t quite managed to achieve that C grade in English or Maths GCSE, we also offer the opportunity to study for these alongside your other choices.

Academies This year, Shoeburyness High School has launched its Academy programme, extending students’ academic experiences and opportunities in personally chosen activities which are geared towards their own ambitions, whether in University aspirations, sporting prowess or employment opportunities.

We Care Here at Shoeburyness you are not just one of the crowd.We have excellent academic and pastoral Come and See! care and support, tailored to every individual’s However, don’t take our word for it; come and needs, making the school a fully inclusive 11-19 see for yourself! On Thursday, 13th November Community Academy. we have our Post-16 Information Evening from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the Singleton Centre in the school. There you will have the opportunity to hear about all the courses on offer and chat to the students and teachers which make our school community such a unique place to learn.

We’d love to see you there.

If for some reason you can’t make it that evening, give us a call and we’ll arrange a guided tour when you can.

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THE GREAT WAR AT THE FORUM FREE 28th Oct 10.30am – 2pm Living history enthusiast Ian Houghton, as Recruiting Sergeant will be seeking volunteers for Kitcheners Army and enlist visitors as Great War soldiers, local author Judith Williams will be hosting a Great War quiz. Free event however quiz places need to be pre-booked in advance via theforumsouthend.co.uk.

HALLOWEEN! SOUTHCHURCH HALL GETS SPOOKY! 31st October The event will be held in Southchurch Hall, Southchurch Hall Close - £3 Spooky crafts including ghostly lollipops, perfect for parties. Scary stories and pumpkin carrving demonstrations.

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