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Visit The Jewellery Specialists Creating Your Dreams With All The Professional Aspects of Jewellery You Require 28 ELM ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 1SN TEL: 01702 472535 FAX: 01702 478800 Email: terryhatt@aol.com Website: www.hattonjewelley.co.uk
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Welcome Welcome to the December 2013 edition of the Castle Point Local Business Guide. Christmas is now nearly upon us and on page 6 we have a feature ‘Where’s Santa in Essex? This is a useful guide to where you can locate a Santa for the kids to visit. We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Castle Point’ on page 14 where we feature a Cat’s Protection League Cat Homing Show, a Spirit of Christmas Market and a Mince Pie Morning. In our regular local community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point, (pages 10 & 11), we are thrilled to announce that both dogs featured last time, Leo the Lurcher and Brea the Rottweiler, are now successfully re-homed with new loving families and they are both very happy and settled! We also have 2 new lovely dogs that need your help! In our Community feature this month we have an article on the History of the Anchor Public House in Benfleet (page 30) and we also have our regular column from our financial expert Martin Lamb from Joseph R Lamb Financial Advisers (see centre pages). If you have any interesting stories about Castle Point or if you are a local team, association or charity that would like to be featured in any future editions of the Local Business Guide then please drop us a line at: info@thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk If you would like to advertise in any of our Guides please contact Ricky on 01375 402546 and with prices starting from as little as £45 it is a really cost effective way of promoting and generating business from your local community. Have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
The Castle Point Local Business Guide Publisher Email: info@thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk Ricky Edwards - Sales Tel: 01375 402546 The Local Business Guide do not make any recommendations as to the fitness of the advertisers appearing in this publication to carry our their services and no recommendations should be deemed to have been made. All rights reserved. No part of The Local Business Guide Limited publications may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means either wholly or in part without prior permission of the publisher.
Advertisers Index GARDEN SERVICES, HOME IMPROVEMENT & CONSTRUCTION BATHROOMS 22 BUILDER / GROUNDWORKS / pAVING 22 BUILDING SUPPLIES CARPETS / FLOORING DECORATOR
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DRIVEWAY / PATIO CLEANING
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GUTTER CLEANING 34 KITCHENS / BEDROOMS 9, 13, 29 LOCKSMITH 26 PLUMBING / HEATING
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Roofing / GUTTERING / SOFFITS 8, 29 TOOL HIRE 13 Upholstery 23 WINDOWS 15 FINANCIAL, LEGAL & PROPERTY SERVICES ACCOUNTANT ESTATE AGENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR LETTINGS SOLICITOR
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HOUSEHOLD & LIFESTYLE CAR SALES / REPAIRS / MOT
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CATERING / CAKES
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COMPUTER REPAIRS
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DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS
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FURNITURE SUPPLY
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GOLF CLUB JEWELLERY
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LADIES FASHION LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION MOBILITY SUPPLIES MUSIC TUITION PET SUPPLIES PICTURE FRAMING
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VENUE HIRE
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HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY SALON 17 DENTISTRY 3, 16 SPINAL CARE CLINIC
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SPORTS MASSAGE
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94% Customer recommendation based on May 2013 CSI sales and service customers. 1 in 4 new cars sold in South Essex are from Toomey Southend. †MOT 4 LIFE on new and used cars when booked with a scheduled service at Toomey Southend. Excludes Fleet and Motability customers. No Cash Alternative. Terms and conditions apply. **Free tank of fuel on used cars, to be filled up at Toomey Southend petrol station at point of handover. Offer available on used cars ordered and delivered before 30th September 2013. Offer excludes a small selection of used cars. Offers supersede all previous promotions.
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Where’s Santa In Essex? Visit Santa and his real, live reindeer as part of Colchester Zoo’s “Magic Of Christmas” events. You can visit him in his enchanted Grotto on the 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th and 18th - 24th December. Other events throughout December include “Mother Christmas Grotto Days,” pantomimes and late night opening. For the full programme of events visit www. colchester-zoo.co.uk Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham. Why not join Santa on a special train as it steams along. The “Santa Special” will run on Sunday 8th, Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 2nd of December. Santa will bring a present for every child. Prices are £10 per adult, £9 per child 3-15 and £3.50 for under 3s (includes present but no seat.) Call 01787-461174 to make a booking or book online. For full details visit www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk At Alton’s Garden Centre, Arterial Road, Wickford, you will be taken on a journey through a magical grotto where Father Christmas is waiting to see you. He will present each child with a lovely gift plus a seedling Christmas Tree that you can plant in your garden and watch it grow for years to come. Advance tickets can be bought online at www.alton-gardencentre.co.uk. Full details including dates and times are also on the website. Santa’s Grotto at the Eastgate Centre, Basildon is open daily until Christmas Eve. It is free to visit Santa and receive a gift and additional photographic memorabilia is also available to purchase. It is possible to turn up on the day but booking is strongly recommended. For full details of opening times and to book visit www.eastgateshoppingcentre.com or call 01306 886 989 for more information. 6
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The Weir Gallery & Phoenix Frames We are a family run business with over 30 years of experience in Westcliff, now in a unit close to the Rayleigh Weir, giving the same excellent advice, choice and service.
Our Workshop uses traditional and modern techniques using both manual and automatic equipment depending on your framing requirements. From re-glazing, reframing or print replacements, medals to family photographs, football shirts to Royal Academy paintings and budget photo-frames to conservation framing.
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Working for the Community
Can you help Re-Home a Dog from Acres Way Kennels?
Adopting a Dog
Leo -
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f you think you can offer a dog a good home, the first thing you need to do is to go down to the kennels, select a suitable dog you like, take it for a walk and see how you get on. Some people and dogs just don’t get along, so before reserving a dog, the Acres Way staff would need to see if you suit each other. If you have children, or another dog, they recommend that you bring them with you, to make sure that everyone will get on. Once you have visited the dogs, and hopefully found one that matches your lifestyle and expectations, a member of staff will arrange a convenient time for a home check. These are usually carried out within 2 or 3 days of your visit and take about half an hour. Once the home check is complete, you’ll be able to collect your dog. You will need to bring with you some identification showing your current address, and the £130 adoption fee. Their staff will be on hand if you have any questions, and will be able to guide you through the adoption process. All the staff and dogs at Acres Way look forward to seeing you
Brilliant news – Leo, the 2 year old Lurcher and Brea, the 3 year old Rottweiler that we featured in our last issue have been successfully re-homed with loving families. They are both settling in well to their new homes.
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Re-Homing Update
Brea -
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This month’s featured dogs Thomas - Lurcher Male / Age 3 - 5
Good with other dogs: Yes Good with children: Unknown
How to contact them Acres Way Kennels, Great Burches Road Thundersley, Essex SS7 3NE They are open 10am-3pm 7 days a week. Visitors are welcome at any time during these hours - no appointment is necessary.
By email: contact@acresway.co.uk By phone: 01268 770402
Fifi - Staffie
Female / Age 1 - 2
Good with other dogs: Yes Good with children: Unknown
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What’s On In Castle Point Cat’s Protection Cat Homing Show Saturday 14th December 2013 Starts: 10.30am Ends: 1.30pm Hadleigh Methodist Hall, Chapel Lane Hadleigh, SS7 2PQ Many cats of all ages and colours are looking for new comfortable safe forever homes. Pop along and view the cats. Home checks apply. There is also a Cats protection Goods Stall selling most items that you will need for your new cat. Tea and coffee available. Free entry. For more information visit www.catsrayleigh.org.uk
Mince Pie Morning Saturday 14th December 2013 Starts: 10.30am Ends: 12.30pm Canvey Methodist Church. Waarden Road, Canvey Island Cake Stall, Craft Stall, Card Stall, Bric-a-Brac Stall, Book Stall - Everyone Welcome
The Spirit of Christmas Market & Craft Event Friday 20th December 2013 Doors Open: 7.15pm Ends: 10.30pm The War Memorial Hall, High Stree, Canvey Island Essex SS8 7RB Unique gifts & treats you won’t find on the High Street from stocking fillers to homeware. Refreshments available. Festive Music to get you fully into the ’Spirit of Christmas.’ Entrance fee: £1 OAPs: 50p Children: Free For more information call Claire on 0798 200 5058 14
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Castle Point Denture Clinic Come to the Denture Professionals All Aspects of Denture work From a Simple Repair to a Complete Denture Cosmetic Makeover Denture Repairs in 30 Minutes (approx) New Patients Welcome Ground Floor - No Stairs! Home Visits Available For those Who Can’t Visit Us AREAS COVERED: LEIGH, HADLEIGH, RAYLEIGH THUNDERSLEY, BENFLEET & CANVEY ISLAND
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Telephone: 01702 557750 273 Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex SS7 1RU (near Victoria House / Corner Roundabout)
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Money Guidance Cash - The Highest Risk Investment?
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ou may have read this headline in the Sunday Telegraph’s money pages recently? It was an unusually good article that outlined the writers thoughts on inflation. I have covered this in previous articles, but my thoughts now appear to be spreading amongst the financial and adviser community. The published inflation rates seem to significantly underplay the REAL inflation we are all seeing in the price of goods. Interestingly whilst the Government were patting themselves on the back as the Consumer Price Index fell to 2.7% pa last month, they seemed entirely not to spot that the traditional (and in our view more representative of reality), Retail Price Index actually ROSE to 4.1% pa! All of this whilst base interest rates remain at 0.5% and there are hundreds of ‘savings’ accounts and Cash ISA accounts out there paying less than that! Whilst saving or investing in cash does indeed feel like a ‘safe’ thing to do, would you really buy any investment that guaranteed to lose you 10% in REAL terms over the next three years? Because that is what is happening to your cash deposits and ISAs now as the rate of inflation is currently far higher than the returns on your deposit. This gap is now at least as high as it was back in the financially grim 1970s. We believe this period of very low interest rates and relatively high inflation will actually last for many years. Because it has to. The government are spending £42 BILLION pa just on interest! There is so much debt in the economy that they HAVE to keep interest rates down for as long as possible. After a few years the inflation this creates may well enable them to start repaying the debt…….. Not much of an ‘official’ Government policy, but in our view this is the reality of it, whatever they may say about controlling inflation, we are not sure they want it any lower than it is now. For those who wish to try and grow the real value of their savings, it is vital that they are exposed to some risk and invest in the assets that will benefit from inflation in order to try to achieve higher
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returns. More and more people will have to consider this very seriously. There are other options available, but it is imperative that you seek advice. As many of the banks have pulled out of the ‘advice’ market, where can you turn? At Joseph Lamb we have been running our own investment portfolios for many years. They are available to all, not just the super wealthy. Over the 5 years to the end of October our Low Risk Investment ISA portfolio achieved 5.6% pa. our Medium Risk portfolio, 7.8% pa. Whilst there are advice and some product charges to deduct from these, they are still compelling, and have been achieved with much lower volatility than the majority of our peers. You can see these , and other portfolios in detail on our website www.josephlamb.co.uk, click on Investments and Savings tab, and look at our Portfolio Performance. If you are wary of investing consider this. Premium Bonds are accessible if you need them, tax free and paying on average about 1.3% better than most savings accounts, if you win, but still considerably below inflation. Nonetheless they remain the best home for cash type deposits. It could be an idea that you place enough cash here for say two or three years of expenditure, and the balance is invested in something like our portfolios? This should provide some growth over the near future, and reduce the risk inherent in investing? If this sounds like an idea, or you want a general chat about investing, risk, tax efficient income, or for that matter ANY financial topic you need help with, feel free to contact us. We are in our 43rd year providing Financial Advice. Please look at our client testimonials on our website, after all their opinions matter more than mine! Initial meetings are free and without any obligation. Martin Lamb, Dip.PFS Certs CII (MP & ER) Investments may go down as well as up, Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. This article does not constitute investment advice, readers should seek an assessment of their needs and requirements before making any decisions based on the content of this article
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K GILL CONTRACTORS All Apects Of Fencing, Groundwork & Property Maintenance
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LLOYD CARPETS LIMITED 1 ROSEBERRY WALK, CHURCH ROAD, BENFLEET, SS7 4EW
LLOYD CARPETS PROUDLY ANNOUNCE THEIR 41ST YEAR OF TRADING FRIENDLY PERSONAL SERVICE PLAIN AND SIMPLE PRICING FREE ESTIMATES FREE SAMPLE LENDING SERVICE
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Alarm Special £550 Wireless Alarm Kit Dialler to call your mobile Remote Alarm Fobs PIR’s, Door Contacts and Bell Box For more information and to book your survey Call and ask for Nicky or Chris
110-112 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AL
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N0 1 CAR CARE CENTRE IN THE UK 2013! N0 1 CAR CARE
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BRING THIS ADVERT IN AND GET 10% OFF!! Winter check now available here Anti Freeze and Battery test and all levels including oil and filter change *£99 +vat
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History of Castle Point
The Anchor Public House - Benfleet
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he building where The Anchor Inn is now was built in 1380 and was most likely built as a Court House. Historians have made this assumption due to the high standard of the workmanship that went into the construction of the building and the fact that it was built at the time of a Peasant’s Revolt. Men were protesting about the very first poll taxes and had burnt the existing courtrooms near the church to the ground. It is believed that The Anchor building replaced it. During renovations to the building in 1989, ornate medieval windows were discovered facing the stables across the yard. This has led historians to believe that what is now the front of the building was originally the back. When first recorded as a Public House, it was called the “Blue Anchor.” The Inn was very much the centre of village life for centuries, especially when George Land and his wife Sarah took over in 1875. George and Sarah had three sons and a daughter and the family ran the pub up until 1964. The well at the Anchor was the main water supply until about 1899 and in the 1880’s the only public transport in Benfleet was a horse and cart provided by George Land. It was also the first building in Benfleet to be lit by gas. In 1924, the Anchor became home to Benfleet’s first voluntary fire brigade which consisted simply of a handcart until enough money had been collected to buy the first engine in 1925. Also in the early 1920s, the Post
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Office was part of the building with the sorting office being in the yard in a converted stable. We learn quite a lot about the activities that took place at the Anchor Inn through Iris Sugg’s book “Memories of Benfleet.”* As a child, Iris lived above what was often called the “Cottage Shop.” Her bedroom looked towards the Anchor and she would spend many hours watching the comings and goings of the establishment. Iris remembers, “Ted Land owned the Inn when I was a child. He had no legs and rode around in a bath chair. On the footrest where his feet would have been he always had a pet lamb to keep him company. On occasions, the rear of the Anchor was used as a knackers yard where poor worn out horses were brought to be shot.”
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KEEP WARM THIS WINTER!
Coal now in stock 20kg briquettes £11.62
20kg premium trebles £9.74
All prices include vat HEAD OFFICE BUILDING SUPPLIES
BATHROOM & PAVING CENTRE
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74 High Street, Canvey Island SS8 7SE
101 Point Road, Canvey Island SS8 7TJ
01268 696666
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BATHROOM & BUILDING SUPPLIES CENTRE 223 London Road, South Benfleet SS7 5UN 01268 566566
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Happy Christmas & Thank you for your Support! 12-14 Oak Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 7AX 01268 690706 or email: info@petsuperstoreessex.co.uk
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The opening of our shop was a huge success with hundreds of you queuing from 8am. WE NOW STOCK A range of long evening dresses especially for prom & formal events. Luxury faux fur capes & coats We stock all the latest fashion including jeans, leggings, knitwear, party wear & jewellery. On selected days Lucy will announce via twitter that she will be there to do meet & greet
With this coupon we are giving you 10% OFF everything in store from now until Christmas eve
Southend Store
242 Churchill Square Victoria Shopping Centre Southend on Sea SS2 5SB Tel: 01702 619565
Brentwood Store 14A Ongar Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9AX Tel: 01277 231277
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Lucy’s Boutique
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ucy’s Boutique is owned by Lucy Mecklenburgh who is on the hit ITV 2 show The Only Way Is Essex. The first shop Lucy opened in the town of Brentwood has been very successful. In the middle of October Lucy opened her second boutique in the Victoria shopping centre in Southend, Essex. Hundreds of fans and customers queued for the opening to meet Lucy on the day. The new store is a great addition to Southend bringing the latest fashion trends with many unique items having been hand selected. In stock are a range of stunning prom & evening dresses that range from £100 upwards.
These can also been seen on the website at www.lucysboutique.co.uk. The store usually gets very busy from January onwards so they can take appointments to ensure you have the best first hand service. Lucy will be in the Southend store on selected dates, usually a Saturday. When Lucy is in she can help you shop, you can meet & have your photo with her. She will usually tweet before she is going to be there. The Southend store of Lucy’s Boutique is located at 242 Churchill Square, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on Sea, SS2 5SB. For more details visit the website or call 01702 619565.
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Essex County Council 0845 7585592 Castle Point Council 01268 882200 Canvey Island Town Council 01268 683965 MP - Castle Point - Rebecca Harris 020 7219 7206 rebecca.harris.mp@parliament.uk
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Age UK 0800 1696565 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555 Childline (24hr) 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 477 0808 Cruse Bereavement Care 0844 4779400 FRANK - National Drugs Helpline (24hr) 0800 776600 GamCare - Gambling Issues 0845 6000133 Missing People (24hrs) 0500 700700 National Debtline 0808 8084000 National Domestic Violence Helpline (24hr) 0808 2000247 NSPCC Helpline (24hr) 0808 8005000 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre 0808 8029999 Runaway Helpline (24hr) - under 18 0808 8007070 RSPCA (24hr) 0300 1234999 RSPCA - Southend Branch 01702 290889 Samaritans (24hr) 08457 909090 Sexual Health Direct 0845 1228690 Shelter 0808 8004444 Victim Supportline 0845 3030900
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