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Welcome Welcome to the September 2015 edition of the Castle Point Local Business Guide. The Summer Holidays are nearly over but our article on page 6 gives you some ideas for some educational places in Essex to remind your children that learning can be fun! We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Castle Point’ on page 16 where we feature a chocolate and ginger goodies event, a folk music night, the Leigh Regatta 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 Canvey Community Archive Heritage Trail (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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Educational Visits In Essex Before the children return to school, why not remind them that learning can be fun by visiting one of these educational places in Essex. The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker in Brentwood was designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister! Their collective task was to organise the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war. A great day out - there’s so much to learn, see and do. For opening times visit www.secretnuclearbunker.co.uk Southend Planetarium presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. All presentations are given live, giving plenty of opportunity for any questions you may wish to ask the knowledgeable lecturers. There are public performances every Saturday at 11am, 2pm amd 3pm. Booking is essential. For more information and opening times visit www.southendmuseums.co.uk or to book call 01702 434449 Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village of 1066 near Stansted is the only motte and bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site. Wander around the village, behind the castle walls, and enter into the many houses whilst mingling with the many animals that roam freely within the village. There is also a Toy Museum and life sized dinosaur models. For more information visit www.mountfitchetcastle.com
Tilbury Fort has protected London’s seaward approach from the 16th century through to the Second World War. Spend a great family day out here as you explore the magazine houses used to store vast quantities of gunpowder or enter the bastion magazine passages and feel what it was like for the soldiers who lived here. For more details visit www.english-heritage.org.uk 6
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Turn your Dreams into Reality Tucked away in a picturesque corner of the Essex countryside a quiet revolution is taking place in carefree living. The residents of Hayes Country Park have turned their dream of residing in beautiful surroundings with friendly like-minded neighbours into a reality. Casting your eyes around the park that is nestled on the banks of the River Crouch and noting the exquisite state-of-the-art Park homes and Lodges – which are spacious and modern, and offer the height of luxury – it is easy to see why a smile comes easily to the faces of those who live here. With beautiful interiors, high quality fixtures and fittings and the chance to add your own personal stamp to really make it yours, Hayes Country Park offers you the opportunity to experience the very best by combining real home comfort with sleek and contemporary styling, each home is unique to each person and from the very first moment you turn the key you feel at home.
While the homes may be ultra-modern there is still a real old fashioned commitment to living in a community where people still care and look out for each other – where a smile and wave each morning is common place and you know your neighbourhood is safe and secure. With excellent on site and local amenities, dedicated and caring Park Managers Howard & Michelle and all their staff, for whom no request is too much trouble, add that to a lively social scene which allows you to do as much or as little as you please – life at Hayes Country Park really is nothing short of idyllic and as part of Leisure Parks UK you can be assured by a company which has more than 50 years’ experience. For more details on how you can have this lifestyle and make it your own at Hayes Country Park, contact us on 01245 320054.
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Can you help Re-Home a Dog from Acres Way Kennels? Adopting a Dog
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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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What’s On In Castle Point Chocolate & Ginger Goodies Saturday 19th September 2015 Starts: 10.30am Ends: 12.30pm Canvey Methodist Church, Waarden Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9AB Cakes, cookies, fudge and lots of other chocolate and ginger goodies will be available. There will also be a number of stalls including crafts, bric-a-brac, books and cards.
Folk Music Night Saturday 19th September 2015 Starts: 7.40pm St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath, SS7 2UW
Folk Music night with “The Where’s Spot band.” Tickets £7.00 (BYO food and drink) or £13.00 with fish/chicken & chips. To book tickets, phone Ken on 07784 687891.
Leigh Regatta Sunday 20th September 2015 Starts: 10.00am Ends: 10.00pm Old Leigh, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EN After the success of last year’s event, members of the Lions Club of Leigh on Sea are working to make this year’s event even better! This will include performances by the popular Hoy Shanty Crew, The Thameside Mummers & The Cockleshell Clog. There will also be various water and mud-based activities from the Scouts. There will also be entertainment at The Crooked Billet and The Peter Boat. For more information call Tony Prior on 07805 641797
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 16
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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 Community Archive’s History Trail
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The Heritage Centre The Heritage Centre will be open to visitors and will also have a needlepoint display. The Dutch Cottage Museum
The Archive has been working with all the museums on the island so that they all open on the day hosting their own event - big or small. The Transport Museum will be providing buses to travel from venue to venue so you can travel round to the museums free of charge. Free maps are available showing over 50 historical sites on the Island. You can pick up your copy from the library and other venues and events around the island. Below is the current list of events that will be taking place on the day.
The Dutch Cottage will be celebrating the Benfleet Historical Society’s 60th Anniversary. The Bay Museum The Bay Museum will be open and they will be joined by Sears (South Essex Amateur Radio) and also Canvey’s own Bay Watch. The Concord Beach and Murals
The Paddocks no2 Hall There will an event at the beach by murals. Canvey Community Archive will be hosting an event in the Paddocks. There will also be displays from Cast and Crew Theatre Workshop, the Carnival, Deep Sea Fishermen, Coastwatch, the Dutch Flood Museum, Beyond The Point, local author and historian Robert Hallmann.and many more.
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Canvey Island Transport Museum The Transport Museum wil be open for visitors as well as running vintage buses between the venues free of charge throughout the day. Pick up your map from the library 28
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Cats Protection League T
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 Rayleigh Methodist Church Hall, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED on Saturday 12th September. It will be open from 10.30am to 1.00pm and will have lots of cats and older kittens, all looking for a new home. 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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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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