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Welcome A very warm welcome to the January 2015 edition of the Southend & Westcliff Local Business Guide. As we head towards Valentine’s Day on 14th February, our article on page 4 gives you some great ideas of something a little different to do with your loved one this year. We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Southend & Westcliff’ on pages 22 and 23 where we feature an exhibition on World War 1, a “Musical Monday” for children aged 7+, Pirates Week at Marsh Farm, a Harry Potter Book Night, a Pop Up Vintage Market and a local year round Car Boot Sale. In our regular community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point (pages 10-11), we are pleased that Theo the Boxer, Misty the Blue Staff and Billy the Lurcher that we featured in our last issue have been successfully re-homed. We have 3 new dogs that are all looking for new loving homes. We also have local community articles about the history of The Ritz once one of Southend’s most popular cinemas (page 16) and a feature on local charity ‘Peaceful Place’ (page 24). We also have our regular column from our financial expert Martin Lamb from Joseph R Lamb Financial Advisers (centre pages). If you have any interesting stories about Southend or Westcliff 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
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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 Re-Homing Update We are pleased that Theo the Boxer, Misty the Blue Staff and Billy the Lurcher that we featured in our last issue have been successfully re-homed. They are settling well into their new families.
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Money Guidance New Pension Rules T
he incredible new rules have now been confirmed and have turned pensions into the most flexible & tax efficient savings plans, given that your contributions to a pension receive tax relief and then grow virtually tax free over the years. There is now no limit on the amount you can take from your pension (currently from age 55). If you wish to enjoy it over the early years of retirement that will be your choice. If you would rather invest it to make a sustainable income, or any combination of income and lump sum withdrawals then again, the choice is yours. There are two new ways to facilitate this:
Flexi Access Drawdown This allows you to take up to 25% tax free lump sum, the balance of your pension fund is then invested in a Flexi Access Drawdown. From the invested fund you are free to take withdrawals of any amount at any time. This could be as regular monthly payments to meet your living expenses or one off withdrawals to fund things like holidays or new cars, but beware anything above the 25% will be taxed as income, so any ideas you have about ‘spending’ your pension fund should be very carefully considered. The media have been talking about withdrawing your fund to buy rental property. This makes little sense to us - why would you move a now highly ‘liquid’ tax exempt fund into a very ‘illiquid’ taxable asset?
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Death Benefits The new rules provide unparalleled opportunity to pass on wealth, free of tax. Previously once ‘crystallised’ the only way your fund could pass to someone other than your spouse was after a 55% tax charge. It is now possible to pass your pension fund on death without tax. If you die before 75 your beneficiaries will pay no tax at all, after 75 the fund is tax free but any withdrawals your beneficiaries make are taxed as income at their rate of tax. All the old objections to pensions have been swept away. You must consider maximising contributions to pensions during your working life. The tax efficiencies are enormous. Equally you must get advice on the best way to withdraw your pension or it will be too easy to run out of money or pay far too much tax in retirement. As experienced and qualified pension and retirement advisers we would of course be happy to help.
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Southend History - The Ritz T
he Ritz was one of the most popular cinemas in Southend. It was a grand and imposing building on the corner of Church Road and Grove Road sat between the Palace Hotel and the Grand Pier Hotel and was opened on Thursday 14th February 1935. The building housed some 2225 seats as well as a Conacher 4/13 organ, full stage facilities and a large bar upstairs with sea views. It was designed by Robert Cromie F.R.I.B.A who also designed the Regal Cinema in Margate along with many other cinemas across England. The Interior The interior decorations were designed by Mollo & Egan with all the seats of the luxury type fitted with Dunlopillo arm pads and presented in jade green. The walls were painted silver, green and gold walls, with sweeping lighting coves, which transversed the ceiling and continued down the walls. The auditorium was 120 feet long from the curved walls at the back of the stalls to the curtain line and approximately 100 ft. wide. It was approached through an imposing vestibule and main entrance hall 70 ft. long and 35 ft. wide. The Ritz was originally operated by County Cinemas Ltd before being taken over by the Oscar Deutsch Odeon Theatres chain in 1939 and later by the Rank Organisation. The Flood of 1953 In the early hours of the 1st February 1953, towns all along the east coast were left submerged under many
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feet of water by extremely high tides combined with a storm surge. The Ritz thanks to its elevated position on top of Pier Hill was not flooded and was opened up by it’s owners free of charge to the Southend Corporation so it could put on a Flood Relief Charity Matinee hosted by Richard Attenborough. Rank carried out a modernisation of the Ritz in 1956 with seating being reduced to 1,891, the cafe was later closed and converted into a ballroom, but eventually it became disused. The Cinema was refurbished again in 1968 but just four years later the Rank Organisation closed it on 29th July 1972. The last film to be shown was “Doomwatch.” Rank converted the Ritz into a Top Rank Bingo Club that was later operated by an independent bingo operator and re-named The Invicta Bingo Club. However the bingo hall was short lived and closed down in 1978, leaving the building empty and unused and it quickly became derelict. Demolition of this once fine building began in January 1981.
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What’s On In Southend & Westcliff World War 1 Exhibition Tuesday - Saturday until 21st February 2015 Starts: 10.00am Ends: 5.00pm Central Museum and Planetarium, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6EW Find out about life in Southend during WW1. An exhibition on the impact of The Great War on the people of Southend and the contributions from the people of Southend to the war effort. Including the Frontline, the Homefront, the defence of the town and borough and our hospitals. Free admission. For more information visit www.southendmuseums.co.uk
Musical Monday Monday 16th February 2015 Starts: 10.00am Ends: 3.00pm St Mary’s CofE School, Boston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6JH For children aged 7 and upwards. Bring your instrument and join in a fun day of musical activities, including music workshops, African drumming, simple improvisation, fun music games and an informal performance for family and friends at end of the day. All instruments and standards are welcome. For more information and to book tickets visit www.eventbrite.co.uk
Pirates Week at Marsh Farm Monday 16th - Friday 20th February 2015 Starts: 10.00am Ends: 5.00pm Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP
Ahoy there me hearties. Join Blackfoot the Pirate this February Half Term for treasu hunts, pirate ship playtime and many more swashbuckling adventures around Mar Farm Animal Adventure Park. For details visit www.marahfarm.co.uk.
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Harry Potter Book Night Thursday 19th February 2015 Starts: 6.00pm Ends: 7.30pm The Forum Southend Children’s Library, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1NE If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you’re not going to want to miss this book party to celebrate all things Harry Potter! The evening will consist of dressing up, house points and wizardly challenges and FUN – and is recommended for children over the age of 7 (no unattended children) Booking for this event is essential. Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk to book places. For details call 01702 215011.
Pop Up Vintage Market Saturday 28th February 2015 Starts: 10.30am Ends: 4.00pm Southend Conservative Club, Clarence street, Southend-on-Sea Southend pop up Vintage market is offering fantastic vintage and vintage inspired wares. There will be a tea shop, vintage and retro hair as well as many stall holders providing all you need for the vibe. Entry is free and Havens Hospices will be supported on the day so donations gratefully received. For details contact Linda Willers on 07957 612625.
Car Boot Sale Every Sunday and Bank Holidays Starts: 6.00am Ends: 12.00pm Leigh-on-Sea Station Car Park, Belton Way , Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2ET Year round car boot sale with a wide variety of stalls. Facilities include on-site cafe, toilets and plenty of parking. No need to book. Cars - £12, small vans - £15, large vans - £20, trailers - £5.00. Entry is 50p per person (£1 before 8am) For more information visit www.lazybonesuk.co.uk
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Local Charity - Peaceful Place P
eaceful Place is a small but growing charity supported by and serving people in South East Essex. Their aim is to improve the lives of people with young onset dementia and those that care for them. At the heart of their services they operate a Day Centre from their base in Rochford which focuses on providing active, stimulating and person centred activities in a safe and friendly environment as well as community based activities enabling people to continue to live life to the fullest. They also provide advocacy services to people living with young onset dementia, providing much needed support to individuals and their families as well as regular support groups for carers and those with a young onset dementia diagnosis. The day centre is open on weekdays between 8.30 AM and 4.30 PM with a high staff to member ratio. Their aim is to stimulate the mental, physical and social skills of their members. Activities include pool, air hockey & table tennis, art, crafts & pottery, pub games & quizzes,
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