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Welcome A very warm welcome to the Basildon Local Business Guide, a brand new innovative magazine for the local community. The main aim of the Basildon Local Business Guide is to provide readers with an interesting and stimulating reference magazine that helps put them in touch with their local business community.

Our other publications, The Rayleigh Local Business Guide, The Southend Local Business Guide and the Rochford/Hockley Local Business Guide have proved extremely popular with the local community and we have tried to produce a similar format for Basildon which has something for everybody with a mix of editorial, games and quizzes, reference material and local business advertising.

Our featured articles in this edition are on Basildon’s role in the upcoming London 2012 Olympics (page 10), an article on the Basildon’s controversial ‘Hollywood’ sign (pages 18-19) and on the ‘Top 10 Super Foods’ (pages 22-23).

We also have a couple of community features on the Acres Way Kennels (pages 6-7) to try and help them re-home some lovely dogs that need a second chance! We also feature the Wrinkle Club (page 12), an innovative new club for the over 50’s.

If you have any interesting stories about Basildon 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 We would like to thank all of our business advertisers for supporting our first Basildon Local Business Guide and would ask our readers to support their local businesses in order to help secure local jobs.

Please visit our website at www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk where you will find our latest guide on-line. You will also find weblinks established from our e-magazine to the websites of most of our business advertisers.

Please do not forget to mention the Basildon Local Business Guide when contacting businesses featured in this magazine!

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Advertisers Index GARDEN SERVICES, HOME IMPROVEMENT & CONSTRUCTION BUILDING MERCHANTS

16 FLOORING, DOORS & STAIRS Inside Front KITCHENS / BATHROOMS 5 LANDSCAPE GARDENER 26 ROOFING 17 SCAFFOLDING 17 SKIP HIRE 8, 27 WINDOWS / GLASS 11 WOOD / TIMBER SUPPLIES 16, Inside Back FINANCIAL, LEGAL & PROPERTY SERVICES ESTATE AGENCY 28 INSURANCE Back Page NEW HOMES 1, 25

HOUSEHOLD & LIFESTYLE

BLINDS 26 CAR PAINTWORK / REPAIRS / MOT / ACCESSORIES 4, 9, 13, 27 CAR RENTAL 25 CAR SALES 30 ENTERTAINMENT Front Cover EVENTS ARRANGEMENT 3 FURNITURE

20 OVEN CLEANING 26 RESTAURANT 15 TRAINING / WEB DESIGN / MARKETING 21 HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Working for the Community

Can you help Re-Home a Dog from Acres Way Kennels?

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cres Way Kennels has been caring for dogs over 20 years. They look after both boarders and strays and provide a high level of attention to every dog under their roof. They take in strays for both Southend and Rochford councils, and from members of the public.

yourself in this difficult situation. Please note, that due to limited kennel space and resources, a fee is charged for this service. If you feel you may need to rehome your dog, please call the kennels on 01268 770402 between 10am and 3pm and ask to speak to Tom or Cheryl.

To accomodate the rising number of strays, Acres Way have recently rebuilt their kennels to hold 50 boarders and strays, where every dog has access to a covered outdoor run.

Adopting a Dog

If you’ve found a stray dog in Southend or the surrounding areas, you should, in the first instance, contact Southend Council on 01702 215836. If you found the dog in Basildon, you should contact Basildon Council on 01268 533333 Sometimes, due to no fault of their own, people find they need to rehome their dogs. This can lead to the difficult and heartbreaking process of trying to find a new home for the dog. Acres Way are sometimes able to take these dogs into their kennels, and find new homes for them.

They are visited by a large number of people each week looking to adopt a dog, and are often able to match dogs to new owners within a short period of time. This is far less stressful on the dog in the long run.

Their ability to take in dogs for rehoming is dependent on the number of kennels they have available at the time - space is limited, and they are required to keep a number of kennels free for any strays that may be found by the council. That said, they will always endeavour to do their best to help you, should you find 6

If you think you might be able to 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. It may also benefit you to bring a lead and collar, but if you do not have one, they do have a number available for sale at the kennels.

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!

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This month’s featured dogs Jake - German shepherd Male / Age 8

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Jake was picked up in the Basildon area and we can only assume that he was a yard dog. He was covered head to toe in oil, his ears have been clipped and had a terrible infection set in. His feet were also in a horrendous condition and for the first week he was unable to stand. Jake has endured a hard life and would enjoy a relaxed environment to settle into. He is not good with other dogs and would need to go to an older family with either grown up children or just adults.

How to contact them Acres Way Kennels, Great Burches Road Thundersley, Essex SS7 3NE They are open 10am-5pm Monday to Wednesday, and 10am-3pm Thursday to Sunday. Visitors are welcome at any time during these hours - no appointment is necessary.

By email: contact@acresway.co.uk By phone: 01268 770402

 Sebastian - Jack Russell Terrier

Male Age 4-5

Jake was collected by the dog warden as he was found wandering the streets. He was very under weight and in need of a good wash. Although not very good with other dogs or cats he is brilliant with adults, children, is very affectionate and loves a fuss.

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Basildon’s role in the Olympics A

s the London 2012 Olympics are fast approaching, Basildon is doing its part to help out with the biggest event to be hosted in the United Kingdom in years. Basildon Sporting Village is one of the best sports and leisure facilities in the East of Essex and is now preparing for the 2012 London Games.

The Sporting Village has 250 acres of park and 60% of the District is green and open space; it has recently been refurbished with a 50 metre international size pool which is the only one of it’s size in the region so is perfect for the Pre Games Training Camp. Stratford Olympic Park is only 30 minutes away and so far the facility has been approved as a Pre Games training camp for the following Olympic Sports: Athletics, Judo, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Fencing, Boxing, Artistic Gymnastics and Swimming. It has also been approved for the following Paralympic events: Paralympic Athletics, Wheelchair Fencing, PBoccia, Goalball, Paralympic Judo and Swimming.

2012 London Olympic torch. Basildon-based TECOSIM Technical Simulation were responsible for testing the design before it went into production. The three-sided aluminium torch, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby is 80cm (31in) long, weighs approximately 800 grams (28 oz) and contains 8,000 holes which represents the 8,000 torch bearers. The torch relay will be carried around the UK for 70 days and starts at Lands End on 19 May 2012.

Basildon has also been involved in engineering the London 2012 Olympic torch. A Basildon engineering firm were given the task of testing the design of the

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THE LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY

The Wrinkle Club CONCEIVED AFTER A LONG HARD LOOK AT JUST WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR US ‘OLD UNS... WHEN WE SAY OLD, WE MEAN IN TERMS OF YEARS UNDER OUR BELTS - NOT THE DATE OF OUR BIRTH WE THOUGHT THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS LIKE US WITH THE SAME FEELINGS AND WE WOULD LIKE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

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he Wrinkle Club is a social network for the over 55’s and it is akin to taking part in a social life geared for people like us. You know the things, dining out, scrabble meetings, quiz meetings, dances, coffee and tea mornings, classic cream teas, theatre trips, coach trips and such like. In fact, it would be you who decides what to do. England is a beautiful country with much to see and do so there would never be a shortage of ideas as far as this is concerned. Let us enjoy our lives now that the burden of a job is not relevant any more, the kids have gone (hopefully) and there is an abundance of free time to utilise and relish.

If you are bored – lonely and fed up with day time tv and you wish to broaden your horizons by meeting new people and making friends perhaps The Wrinkle Club can assist. We actually believe life is about people – nothing much else...

My name is Bob Dobson. Having reached that golden age of 65... My wife Tricia is a very similar age but will not reveal the figure at the moment....I can tell you though, she has a bus pass...

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If you would feel comfortable in the company of similar people, you can join the Wrinkle Club for nothing. Yes, that’s right, it’s free..!!

Let us have an email address (computer again) and you shall receive a regular news letter explaining all on offer. Tell your kids, neighbours and relatives. Get them all to join in and assist. Get a blog going (computer again!) But you’re grandchildren can do it for you!

Give it a try...

Email: information@thewrinkleclub.com www.thewrinkleclub.com The Wrinkle Club unit 3 555 Sutton Road Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 5BF

Telephone 01702 61 11 00

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Recipe Corner

Tomato soup METHOD 1. Firstly, prepare your vegetables. You need 1-1.25kg/2lb 4oz-2lb 12oz ripe tomatoes. Throw the vines and green bits away and wash the tomatoes. Now cut each tomato into quarters and slice off any hard cores. Peel 1 medium onion and 1 small carrot and chop them into small pieces. Chop 1 celery stick roughly the same size.

2. Spoon the into a large heavy-based pan and heat it over a low heat, then tip in the onion, carrot and celery and mix them together with a wooden spoon. Still with the heat low, cook the vegetables until they're soft and faintly coloured. This should take about 10 minutes. Stir throughout.

Ingredients 1-1.25kg/2lb 4oz-2lb 12oz ripe tomatoes 1 medium onion 1 small carrot 1 celery stick 2 tbsp olive oil 2 squirts of tomato purée (about 2 tsp) a good pinch of sugar 2 bay leaves 1.2 litres/ 2 pints hot vegetable stock (made with

boiling water and 4 rounded tsp bouillon powder or 2 stock cubes)

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3. Squirt in about 2 tsp of tomato purée, then stir it around so it turns the vegetables red. Add the tomatoes, sprinkle in a good pinch of sugar and grind in a little black pepper. Tear 2 bay leaves into a few pieces and throw them into the pan. Stir to mix everything together, put the lid on the pan and let the tomatoes stew over a low heat for 10 minutes until they shrink down in the pan and their juices flow nicely. From time to time, give the pan a good shake - this will keep everything well mixed.

4. Slowly pour in the 1.2 litres/ 2 pints of hot stock (made with boiling water and 4 rounded tsp bouillon powder or 2 stock cubes), stirring at the same time to mix it with the vegetables. Turn up the heat as high as it will go and wait until everything is bubbling, then turn the heat down to low again and put the lid back on the pan. Cook gently for 25 minutes, stirring a couple of times.

5. Remove the pan from the heat, take the lid off and fish out the pieces of bay leaf and throw them away. Ladle the soup into your blender until it's about three-quarters full. Blitz until the soup's smooth, then pour the puréed soup into a large bowl. Repeat with the soup that's left in the pan. (The soup may now be frozen for up to 3 months.

Defrost before reheating.)

6. Pour the puréed soup back into the pan and reheat it over a medium heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until you can see bubbles breaking gently on the surface. Taste a spoonful and add a pinch or two of salt if you think the soup needs it, plus more pepper and sugar if you like. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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Basildon’s Hollywood sign - Essex style I

t’s hardly Hollywood, but Basildon now has its own sign to welcome drivers to Essex. The white letters at the entrance to the town, which was erected at a cost of £90,000 as part of a marketing project funded by the Thames Gateway programme to put Basildon on the map. The grant also paid for new road signs and entrance signs to the area to ‘help identify Basildon along this key route and improve the access to a number of industrial areas’.

Hollywood Influence Basildon might lack the glamour, the glitz, the film studios and the stars, but is, in its own small way, living the Hollywood dream. It looked to Hollywood for inspiration, and, in a reference to the sign which overlooks the world’s movie capital, it erected its name in 5ft tall white letters on a hill where the A127 dual carriageway meets the A176 near the Essex town.

Ironically, the sign is in a spot beside a leisure park already nicknamed ‘Bas Vegas’ by locals because the strip of fast food restaurants, nightclubs, and cheap hotels reminds them (vaguely) of the Nevada gamblers’ paradise. In fact the only tenuous link to California’s film making centre is the local Hollywood Bowl bowling alley.

Mixed Reaction But what do the residents of Basildon think about the council’s attempt to give their home a little bit of California-style glamour? Well, it seems they’re not all that impressed.

The sign has received a mixed reaction from locals. Some say that the sign sadly lacks some of the pizzazz of the 45ft Californian version. Online forums were also awash with criticism of the sign:

one contributor said: ‘Top marks to the council for managing to come up with something to make Basildon look even more kitsch than it already is and spending an obscene amount of money to do so.’

However, the council’s deputy leader at the time, Councellor Stephen Horgan, defended the town’s new ‘landmark’, saying it would help economic growth: ‘It is vital that the public sector continues to invest in regeneration and the environment. Our businesses, and the A127 corridor, are our economic backbone and this direct investment over the next year will address many of the key concerns that companies have expressed to us in the past.’

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rected in 1923, the original Hollywood sign in Los Angeles had 50ft-high and 30ft-wide lettering and was studded with light bulbs - but then it is the moviemaking capital of the world and home to dozens of A-list stars.

The Essex town may well have given the world TV presenter Denise Van Outen, singer Alison Moyet and pop group Depeche Mode, but does that really warrant a Hollywood-style sign to welcome visitors?

Basildon, on the other hand, is famous for White Van Man and a leisure park nicknamed ‘Bas Vegas’, so it’s all in proportion.

But it shouldn’t be forgotten the Hollywood sign had fairly humble origins as a temporary advertisement for a new housing development, so there is hope for Basildon yet.

The original Hollywood sign read ‘Hollywoodland’ to advertise a new housing development but the ‘land’ suffix was removed in 1949.

The dilapidated wood and sheet metal letters were replaced in 1978 with steel versions that were 45ft tall and between 31ft and 39ft wide. The sign’s familiar ‘wavy’ appearance was not intended.

Viewed at the same altitude, they run completely straight.

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The Top Ten

Super Foods All foods have nutritional value, however there are 10 foods that are very beneficial to your health and are called ‘super foods’. These are the top 10 with reasons why they are so good!

1. Apples There are over 7,500 varieties of apples grown around the world and each is full of antioxidants and vitamin C which helps towards healthy gums and skin. Apples also contain pectin which can help to lower blood cholesterol levels and keep the digestive system healthy. They improve diabetics’ long-term control of blood sugar levels and can help weight control.

2. Baked Beans Baked beans are full of protein, calcium, iron and fibre. It contains carbohydrate that is of the low GI variety. The tomato sauce covers the baked beans is a good source of lycopene which is an antioxidant to help prevent prostate cancer and heart disease.

3. Broccoli Only two florets count as a veggie portion. It contains antioxidants (vitamin C) and is a good source of folate which is meant to be a major benefit in preventing heart disease. Broccoli also contains a phytochemical called sulphoraphane that has specific anti-cancer properties.

4. Olive Oil Several studies have shown that the monosaturated fat in olive oil is good for the heart, it lowers bad cholesterol levels and increases the good levels. It is also rich in antioxidants.

5. Wholegrain Seeded Bread Wholegrain seeded bread has a low GI which can protect against heart disease, help with weight control and also reduce hunger pains. They contain essential fatty acids and are full of fibre which keeps the gut working efficiently.

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6. Salmon All fish are full of protein, vitamins and minerals, but oily fish (salmon) also contain omega 3 fats that reduce blood clotting and inflammation. Oily fish have been proven to dramatically reduce the risk of having a heart attack. Omega 3 fats also prevent depression and protect against the onset of dementia!

7. Tea The caffeine in tea is helpful for stimulating alertness, mood and motivation. Tea counts towards the recommended eight cups of fluid daily, which is the minimum to avoid dehydration. Tea is a rich source of antioxidant called catechins which is meant to protect the artery walls against the damage that causes heart disease and prevents formation of sticky blood clots; one cup a day offers some protection according to studies!

8. Yogurt Yogurt is an easily absorbed source of calcium, its therapeutic benefits are the health of the large intestine and the relief of gastrointestinal upsets. The bacteria Lactobacillus GG, added to some yogurt, are not digested, reach the large intestine and fight harmful bacteria.

9. Bananas Bananas are slightly higher in energy than other fruits but the calories come from carbohydrates which are excellent for refuelling before, during or after exercise.

Bananas contain antioxidants that protect cells in the body against damage from free radicals that can cause cancer and heart disease. They are also full of potassium that helps lower blood pressure and vitamin B6 for healthy hair and skin.

10. Brazil Nuts All nuts are full of essential vitamins, minerals and fibre. Studies have recently suggested that eating a small handful of nuts four times a week can help reduce heart disease and satisfy food cravings. Brazil nuts are a good source of selenium that may help protect against depression, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Holidays and Observances (United Kingdom)

Jan 01, 2012: New Year's Day Jan 02, 2012: New Year's Day Holiday Apr 06, 2012: Good Friday Apr 08, 2012: Easter Sunday Apr 09, 2012: Easter Monday(WAL, ENG, NIR)

May 07, 2012: Early May Bank Holiday Jun 04, 2012: Spring Bank Holiday Jun 05, 2012: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Aug 27, 2012: Summer Bank Holiday(WAL,ENG,NIR) Dec 25, 2012: Christmas Day Dec 26, 2012: Boxing Day

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Useful Phone Numbers Emergency Services

HelplinesÂ

Police, Fire, Ambulance Essex Police - non-emergency Crimestoppers Basildon Police Station

999 101 0800 555111 01268 532212

24hr A&E - Basildon Broomfield, Chelmsford Southend

01268 524900 01245 443673 01702 435555

Hospitals

Health

Basildon Southview Clinic Basildon Great Oaks Clinic

01268 533151 01268 5224010

Councils

Essex County Council 0845 7585592 MP for Basildon and Billericay - John Baron 01268 520765 MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock - Stephen Metcalf 01268 200430 Basildon Council 01268 533333 Out of hours emergencies 01268 286622 Recycling / Refuse / Bulky Household Collections

01268 294949 Environmental Health / Pest Control 01268 294280 Planning / Building Control 01268 294155 Housing / Homelessness 01268 294092 Parking / Roads & Transport 01268 294970 Council Tax 01268 294544 Housing Benefit 01268 294575 Animal Welfare 01268 294280 Business Rates 01268 294540 Basildon Library 01268 288533 Laindon Library 01268 542065 Pitsea Library 01268 552884 PDSA Basildon 01268 282893

Helplines - Age UK 0800 1696565 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555 Childline (24hr) 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau 0870 1264042 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 Samaritans (24hr) 08457 909090 Sexual Health Direct 0845 1228690 Shelter 0808 8004444 Victim Supportline 0845 3030900

Travel

Traveline National Rail Enquiries Basildon Train Station National Express

0871 2002233 08457 484950 0845 6007245 08717 818181

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Emergency Utilities Electricity - UK Power Gas - National Gas Emergency Service Anglian Water Services Essex & Suffolk Water Directory Enquiries

0800 7838838 0800 111999 0845 7145145 0845 7820999 118 500

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