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Welcome Welcome to the August 2015 edition of the Castle Point Local Business Guide. The Summer holidays are now upon us and our article on page 4 gives you some great ideas for family friendly walks in Essex that are suitable for all ages. We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Castle Point’ on page 16 where we feature Wild Play Days at West Canvey Marshes, a family friendly picnic and the Canvey Community Archives Heritage Trail. In our regular community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point (pages 10-11), we are pleased that Mouse the Greyhound and Murphy the Cross Breed that we featured in our last issue have both been successfully re-homed. This month we feature 3 new dogs who are looking for loving homes. Within our Community section this week we have articles about the history of the Canvey Island Carnival (page 28), Rayleigh and Castle Point Cats Protection League (page 30) and the Castle Point Bowls Club (page 32). 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 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 £50 it is a really cost effective way of promoting and generating business from your local community. Remember to visit www.businesscard-directory.co.uk to source information and contact details for lots of local businesses.
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Family Walks in Essex The Summer Holidays are fast approaching and a family walk is a great, cheap way to keep the kids busy. Here is our pick of some of the best walks in Essex that are suitable for all ages. Great Notley Country Park boasts 100 acres with views across open farmland and a link to over 15 miles of walking and cycling paths. The site offers many facilities including a sensory trail, endless play equipment, cycle hire centre, fishing, a visitor centre and bistro. A great day out for the whole family. For more details visit www.visitparks.co.uk/places/great-notley-country-park Thorndon Country Park North in Brentwood is a beautiful woodland area filled with bluebells and other spring flowers at this time of year. Children of all ages will enjoy an adventurous walk through the deep dark woods to hunt for the Gruffalo along with all the other characters from the classic tale from Julia Donaldson. If you call into the visitor centre you can pick up an activity map for 50p For full details visit www.brentwood.gov.uk
In the village of Castle Hedingham not only can you explore the magnificent castle but you can walk round the beautiful daffodil and bluebell-filled grounds. The 900 year old Norman keep of Hedingham Castle stands in 160 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland. There are lots of events that take place here, from jousting tournaments to wedding fairs. For more details visit www. hedinghamcastle.co.uk Belfairs Park and Nature Reserve in Leigh-onSea is a great family day out with ancient trees, birdwatching and butterflies.The Belfair’s Woodland Centre is open daily from 9am until 5pm and provides a space for schools, groups and families to learn about south Essex’s fantastic ancient woodlands in an interactive way. For more information visit www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/belfairs 6
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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 Re-Homing Update We are pleased that Mouse the Greyhound and Murphy the Crossbreed that we featured in our last issue have both been successfully re-homed.
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This month’s featured dogs Boycie - Staff Male / Age 6
Boycie is very well mannered and calm however does not like all other dogs. He will need a home with older children and no other pets.
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Tonka - Frenchbulldog / Staff Cross Male / Age 2
Tonka is very lovable and friendly but is strong and boisterous and needs an active lifestyle.
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What’s On In Castle Point Wild Play Days Thursdays - 13th, 20th and 27th August, 3rd September Starts: 11.00am Ends: 3.00pm West Canvey Marsh, Canvey Island, SS8 0QR
Pop along to RSPB West Canvey Marsh this holiday and join in with some wild play. Discover a menu of activities and choose for yourself how wild you want to go. Examples of activities might include butterfly netting, mud cooking and water play. The event will be held whatever the weather! No booking necessary, drop by any time. All children must be accompanied with an adult. Children 3+ £3.50 and under 3 £2.00 donation recommended. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk or call 01268 498620
Picnic In The Field Sunday 22nd August 2015 Starts: 4.00pm Ends: 6.30pm St Michael’s Church Field, St Michael’s Road,SS7 2UW
St Peter’s and St Michael’s Churches invite you to a Picnic in the Field. It will be a family friendly event and an afternoon of fun, live music, family games and more. All you need to do is bring your own picnic. For more information contact parish.office@stpeters-stmichaels.co.uk
Canvey Community Archive’s History Trail Sunday 27th September Starts: 10.00am Ends: 4.00pm The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island
Learn about the history of Canvey Island. Take a vintage bus ride to the Dutch Cottage, Heritage Centre, Bay Museum, Transport Museum and Concord Murals. Pick up your map from the library for venues and bus times. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk or call 01268 498620
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Money Guidance N
ow that the dust is settling on the much lauded new Pensions Flexibilities, what have our experiences been? The media were whipping up a ‘cash’ frenzy encouraging all to access their pensions and go on a spending spree. We have found that whilst there has been a huge increase in the requests to access smaller pension pots, most can see the wisdom in retaining their pension fund intact , to use it for what it was intended for- living in retirement! It is sad that many cannot see that a significant part of their later lives will be blighted by simply not having enough income, and that in all the ‘noise’ around the new rules the primary purpose of pensions has been forgotten- namely to be able to live comfortably when you stop work. The primary purpose apart, recent experiences highlight just how advantageous pensions are now, and the media are now talking about getting as much money into pension rather than extracting it! Anything to fill a page........ I should remind you why withdrawing all your pension is probably a bad idea- Income Tax. If you haven’t accessed any of your pension yet the first 25% is tax free, the remainder is taxed as income. If your pension provider has not previously paid you any benefits the chances are they will use an emergency tax code and tax 75% of your fund at 40%! Whilst you could reclaim any over payment this will take time and involve tax returns. So beware, if withdrawing you may get less than you expect! Let me assume that you still want the withdrawal and are happy to pay the tax, then you must consider what you are going to do with the money? I have had clients say they want to access it just so they can get at it if they need it? This makes no sense as the new rules permit you to access it any time, so why pay tax now if you can access the fund when needed? In addition whilst the funds are in your pension they may be subject to some investment risk but they should in the current climate have more chance of growth than if removed and left languishing in the bank, and the growth is free of Tax! So unless you are retiring in the truest sense, or need to use the money for a something specific it makes no sense to draw the pension. It should also be remembered that whilst it is retained in a
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pension it is in most circumstances free of Inheritance Tax on your death. Many clients have told me they intend to make a withdrawal and buy other investments. This makes little sense. One person approached me who was going to pay 42% tax on his withdrawal (because of it’s size) so his new investment would have to more than double to get back to where he is already! Much of this is very misguided and is driven by simple misunderstanding of the returns, flexibilities and tax benefits of pensions. It is vital you seek advice before withdrawing your funds. Now consider that if you are still working, in middle age, and you are saving for the rainy day, why would you not put as much as you can into pensions? You can access it if needed after the age of 55, you get tax relief at your marginal rates on contributions up to £40,000 pa if you have enough earnings, and the growth is free from tax, the fund is exempt from IHT and 25 % of the future value can be paid to you tax free! If you have the income to justify it and you are in your 50s why not turn your ISAs into pensions? You would get your ISA value grossed up by your marginal tax rate, even a basic rate tax payer would turn their £10,000 ISA into £12,500 overnight by doing so, and you would still have full access, tax free growth, no IHT and the tax on withdrawal will be less than the relief when withdrawn, so you are making money from the tax man! Again this is an area where a little bit of advice from a qualified experienced professional will reap rewards. At Joseph Lamb we have 45 years experience in helping people manage these issues and we will be only to pleased to help you.
Martin Lamb, Dip.PFS Certs CII (MP & ER) We will notify you before we begin any chargeable work and provide an estimate fo costs. Some aspects of business and corporate advice are not regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority.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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History of Castle Point Canvey Island Carnival
Canvey Brownies at the Carnival c1951 - www.canveyisland.org
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he Canvey Carnival as we know it today was started in around 1926 by Ted Andrews who ran Andrews Fair which was situated at the bottom of May Avenue. During the war years the Carnival raised lots of money for the war effort.
In 2011 the Carnival returned and was greeted with a fantastic turn out by Canvey Islanders and exceeded all expectations by raising £3170 for the Indee Rose Trust. This year’s carnival parade was held in July and raised £2,675.29 for local charities.
Ted’s daughter, Mary Dallas went on to be the driving force behind the Carnival with the heydays in the 1970s and 1980s. During Carnival week there were baby shows, mud football, talent contests, dances and much more. Our Carnival Queens and Princesses went far afield representing Canvey and raising money for good causes. Unfortunately as we moved into the 21st century there was loss of support for the carnival and with the many health and safety issues being forced on them the Committee decided to call it a day with the last carnival being held in July 2000. 28
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he Cat’s Protection branch in Rayleigh covers all of Castle Point and is run entirely by volunteers. In 2014 the Branch re-homed 324 cats and kittens from this area, as well as providing advice and practical assistance to people. The role of the Cat’s Protection League is to foster cats that have come into their care until they can be rehomed, meeting Cats Protection’s veterinary standards for neutering, vaccinating and microchipping. They also operate a lost and found register to reunite missing cats with their owners and try to find homes for cats whose owners have become ill or died, moved house, can no longer afford to keep them or have been evicted from their homes or physically abandoned them. They regularly carry out a variety of fundraising activities, including bazaars and outdoor events, teas and Craft and Gift Fairs.
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The next Cat Homing Show will be at Parklands Nursing Home, 21-27 Thundersley Park Road, Benfleet, SS7 1EG on Sunday 23 August. It will be a smaller Show than normal and run from 2pm to 4pm. However, you don’t have to wait until the Homing Show to offer a cat a home - the Cat’s Protection League would be delighted to hear from you today. Please contact Yvonne on 01268 750831 for more information and to arrange the home-check that will be needed before the cat or kitten is homed with you. All the cats and kittens available for homing are in good health, microchipped, vaccinated and, dependent on their age, neutered. They also come covered by four weeks’ Pet Plan insurance. For more details visit www.catsrayleigh.org.uk or call 01268 750831.
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astle Point Bowls Club, located at Woodside Park, Manor Road, Thundersley, was founded in 1980.
The outdoor season runs from the end of April through to the end of September and from October until April the Club plays Short Mat bowls in the Clubhouse next to the Bowling Green. During the Summer, the Club plays in Essex County and local league competitions as well as a programme of friendly games against local Clubs. They also organise a comprehensive programme of internal competitions and has Club “roll-up” days during the week and at weekends. There is something arranged for everybody, from the beginner through to the competitive and experienced bowler. The Short Mat season features a similar menu of activity with County and internal league games, friendlies and “Roll-up” days allowing players of
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all standards to enjoy a game of bowls. In addition to the activity on the Green, the Club organises a series of Social events throughout the year in the Clubhouse for Members and their guests. The Club always welcomes new Members, either experienced bowlers or beginners. The Green is owned by Castle Point Council and is located in Woodside Park, at the top end of Manor Road, Benfleet. There is a well equipped club houseright next to the green. For more details about becoming a member contact Bob Pashley on 01268 742523 or Peter Humm on 01268 741346. To read more about the club visit www.castlepointbowls.co.uk.
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