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Welcome Welcome to the August 2016 edition of the Castle Point Local Business Guide. The Summer Holidays are finally here and we need venture no further than our own county of Essex to find some summer fun. Our article on page 6 gives you some ideas of days out for all ages and all interests. We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Castle Point’ on pages 16 and 17 where we feature Kidsfest - a Glastonbury style festival for children, a Cat Homing Show and a Mum2Mum Market. We also have our regular community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point (pages 10-11). Unfortunately Luna the Lurcher Cross Staff, Jack the Lurcher and Rosco the Staff that we featured in our last issue are still looking for new homes. This month we highlight 3 new dogs looking for their “Forever Homes.” Within our Community sections this month we have an article about the history of Canvey Island’s Coastguard Cottages (page 28), the latest volunteering opportunities in the area (page 30) and details of a new local initiative called Way to Wellness (page 32). We also have a Health and Wellbeing article supplied by Spinal and Natural Health Care Centre about “Brain Exercises” (pages 14 and 15) and a look back at this month in history (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 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

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highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Southend, Westcliff on Sea, prittlewell, Southchurch

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Summer Fun in Essex This summer, we need venture no further than our own county of Essex to find summer fun for all ages and all interests. Budding young inventors can take a trip through history’s most exciting inventions at Audley End House and Gardens in Saffron Walden. This event runs from Monday 8th to Friday 12th August between 11am and 5pm. Adults can explore the Jacobean mansion house, wander the tranquil gardens and enjoy stunning views across the unspoilt Essex countryside. For more details visit www.english-heritage.org.uk and search for Audley End. Blast off into a summer of fun at Hyde Hall in Rettendon, Chelmsford every weekday until 31st August. There will be a whole host of “Rocket Science” themed events throughout the summer including an intergalactic garden trail, space themed science workshops, storytelling and arts and craft days. Adults can enjoy a stroll around one of the finest gardens in the area. For full details visit www.rhs.org.uk There is always so much to do at Barleylands Farm in Billericay but this summer there will be six whole weeks of fun! With a different theme every Monday to Friday, the activities are non stop. Themes include Family Hoedown, Deadly Creatures Week and Ultimate Inflatables Week. Adults can enjoy Barleylands Village with arts, crafts, boutiques and gifts as well as the new TipTree Tea Room and Pantry. For more details visit www.barleylands.co.uk Summer at the Colchester Museums is jam packed with history, nature, craft and hands on activities. There is a free WWI day at Hollytrees Museum where you can step back in time with a day of object handling, craft, and historical re-enactment. There is also Mad Science at the Natural History Museum and historical theatre at Colchester Castle. For more information visit www.cimuseums.org.uk 6

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Working for the Community

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

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 Sadly Luna the Lurcher Cross Staff, Jack the Lurcher and Rosco the Staff that we featured in our last issue are still looking for new homes. This month we feature 3 new dogs looking for their “Forever Homes”.

 Luna - Still looking for her “Forever Home”

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This month’s featured dogs Ellie - Terrier Female / Age 2

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Ellie is a timid little girl, she loves the close contact of people but can be wary of larger dogs and sudden sounds. She is best suited to a family with older children and someone who is looking for a loyal companion.

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Cara is a bundle of fun! She socialises well with all the other dogs here and loves to play and have cuddles. Sometimes she can be a bit of a whirlwind so for this reason she is best suited to a family with older children.

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Ted - Crossbreed Male / Age 6

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Health and Wellbeing Brain Exercises

So whilst these brain games and puzzles are fun and can improve specific skills, there are not a quick fix for mental decline associated with the aging process. A different sort of training, physical exercise, however, has been show to maintain and improve your part of the brain that controls your ‘higher level’ thinking. Numerous animal and human studies have shown that regular exercise improves what is called our ‘executive functioning’. This is controlled by an area of the brain just behind your forehead and it is what allows us to choose appropriate behaviour, inhibit inappropriate behaviour and concentrate in the face of distractions. Executive function also influences basic cognitive functions such as processing speed, response speed and working memory.

re you worried about holding on to your mental dexterity and memory as you age? Do you think Sudoko, cleverlymarketed computer games and ‘brain exercises’ are the answer? Think again, regular exercise, such as a brisk walk three times a week, is the key to keeping, even growing, your cognitive powers as you age! Despite what the advertisers would like you to believe, there is scant evidence that directly links computer or paper brain exercises with an overall improvement in mental faculties. Instead, these games tend to produce an improvement in the specific task the game trains you in. That is, you get better at the game, puzzle or at remembering lists accurately but unless the exercise spans a broad spectrum of abilities, there seems to be no benefit to general mental fitness.

Executive function starts to decline when people reach their 70s. But elderly people who have been athletic all their lives have much better executive function than sedentary people of the same age. Studies have indicated that when inactive people get more exercise, even starting in their 70s, their executive function improves. So do you need to start training for the Olympics in order to remember your shopping list? No! Even just a regular programme of fast walking for 30 to 60 minutes three or more times a week will make a difference to your brain functioning. Plus you get the added benefits of improvements to your muscle tone, circulation and general health! A big worry for us all as we age is the risk of dementia but again, we should consider an active life as part of our

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protection against mental decline. People who exercise regularly in middle age are one-third as likely to get Alzheimer’s disease in their 70s as those who did not exercise. Even people who begin exercising in their 60s have their risk reduced by half. We’re not really sure exactly how exercise helps brain function: theories being investigated are the increased production of the feel-good hormone serotonin, improved blood circulation to the brain and the increased production of a growth protein that may stimulate the generation of brain cells and the connections between them. What is known is that regular exercise slows the age related shrinkage of the part of the brain responsible for executive function. So put down that pencil, don’t bother investing in expensive computer games (which encourage you do spend more time on the sofa) and pull on some trainers. If it’s a while since you exercised regularly or you have some problems with backache, foot or knee pain then I’d recommend seeing your local chiropractically trained practitioner before you begin a new

exercise programme. It’s better to start with a properly aligned and functioning body than to worsen niggling problems by ignoring them. Remember, it’s never too late or too early to begin an active life. This article was provided by Spinal and Natural Healthcare Centre. For more information or visit www.spinalandnatural.co.uk

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What’s On In Castle Point Kidsfest 2016 Sunday 14th August 2016 Starts: 2.00pm Ends: 4.00pm Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP Enjoy a full line-up from the most popular children’s acts and show characters, to have-a-go workshops and attractions! KidsFest is like Glastonbury for Kids so don’t miss this opportunity to create lifelong memories whilst enjoying quality family time! The best bit is – once you’re inside there are NO HIDDEN COSTS! Everything (except your food and shopping) is included in the entrance price! For more information visit www.marshfarm.co.uk

Cat Homing Show Sunday 21st August 2016 Starts: 2.15pm Ends: 4.15pm Parklands Care Home, 21 - 27 Thundersley Park Rd, Benfleet, SS7 1EG The Cat’s Protection League have many cats of all ages and colours looking for new safe forever homes. Home checks apply. Call 01268 750831 for more information and to arrange the home-visit that will be needed before the cat or kitten is homed with you. All 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. At the Show there will be everything you need for your new cat or kitten, such as bowls, litter trays, collars and toys, plus Cats Protection gifts and greetings cards.

Mum2Mum Market Sunday 11th September 2016 Doors Open: 2.00pm Starts: 4.00pm The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JA Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor nearly new sales. At the Canvey Island sale there will be around 20 stalls of high quality, nearly new items (up to 90% off the RRP!) and a small selection of businesses offering goods and services of interest to parents. Refreshments will be available. Entry to the market is £2 for adults (children are free) but if you visit the website at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk you’ll find a voucher for 2 for the price of 1 entry.

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Money Guidance

How much is enough to live on in retirement? D

eciding how much money you need to live on in retirement can be tricky. Actually stating what is ‘enough’ is difficult as circumstances change over time. Starting with the least amount is where to begin, which usually constitutes all necessary bills to be paid for i.e. housing, food, utilities and clothes. Thereafter there will be expenses for socialising, travel, goods and services. A recent study showed that for a single person, a weekly income of £270 is needed and for a pensioner couple it is £348. This equates to an annual range of approximately £14,000 to £18,000. To provide £14,000 from a fund with an assumed return of 5% per annum would mean a pension pot of roughly £280,000 is required. Most people don’t have that as the UK average is nearer £50,000 to £60,000. This means that the required income will need to come from other sources such as State Pension (£151.25 a week for retirees from April 2016) and other assets such as savings. If we again assume that the State Pension will provide £7,000, the rest of the £14,000 will need to come from other assets. Let’s say that the £50,000 pension provides £2,500 per annum (5% return) we still need £4,500. If this were to be taken from the pension pot as further drawdown, it would mean that the pot would need to grow at 14% per year just to stand still! Other things also need to be considered such as ensuring that the income doesn’t dry up. This may lead to a decision to purchase an annuity. Is the growth / return rate sustainable? What if the fund is invested in the wrong sector or product? If you have an investment property, what happens if there is an extended void period for the rental? Also what if you

need to sell the property for other reasons? This would create a shortfall in the rental and therefore income. The tax treatment of other personal assets may affect the net income you will receive. Budgeting is therefore an important aspect to retirement. When someone first retires they are more likely to do more as opposed to when they reach their 80’s. This will have an impact on how much income you need throughout retirement. A lot of people will need more than the £14,000 per year in retirement and if you rely on the State to make up the shortfall, then you are in for a rude awakening. The recent pension reforms that came into effect in April 2015 were a clear message from the Government that people need to start taking ownership of their pension and retirement provision. What income is needed during retirement will be forever fluid due to changing circumstances and health of the retiree. Perhaps it would be prudent to start thinking about how to budget for the desired retirement income way, way, way before you hang up your boots!! As always, a little bit of advice from a qualified, experienced professional can improve your finances and help you avoid the pitfalls. At Joseph Lamb we have over 45 years experience and a team of highly qualified advisers who would be happy to help you. Martin Lamb, Dip.PFS Certs CII (MP & ER)

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Coastguard Cottages - Canvey Island n the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Canvey Island was a favourite haunt of smugglers which led to a coastguard station being built close to the Lobstersmack Public House.

In 1822, the Watch became the Coastguard Service and was run by the Admiralty. The admiralty bought 3 acres of land at what was known as “Drunken Marsh” on which to build the new coastguard station.

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Before the Coastguard Cottages were built, what were known as “Preventive Men” were based in an old wooden vessel at Hole Haven called “Emulous.” According to the Canvey Cyclopdia by D.M McDowd, (unpublished) this watch vessel was moored in 1813 and “manned by Cornish, Devonian and Ulster men against smuggling which was rife then on Canvey.”

The new station consisted of seven weatherboarded cottages and an officer’s house opposite the Lobstersmack in an ideal position for keeping a watch on the river. There was also a selection of outbuildings and an observation tower. Stationed there an officer of the Preventive Service, a chief boatman, two commissioned boatmen, four boatmen, and three other men.

The “Emulous” also had a sister ship, the “Pembcote” which was based at Leigh-on-Sea but apparently neither of them had much success in thwarting the local smuggling industry.

The Admiralty also constructed a jetty and slipway on the sea wall in 1902. It is not known whether they ever caught any smugglers in the 97 years that the station was in use but, more than likely, simply the fact that they were there would have limited the smuggling activity. Sold For Scrap The Admiralty ceased to man the station in 1910 and the cottages were let to private tenants for about 3 shillings a per week. In 1924, the jetty and slipway were sold for scrap. The grounds where the coastguards worked is now a caravan park although the seven cottages remain as listed buildings.

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