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Welcome A very warm welcome to the February 2017 edition of the Castle Point Local Business Guide. We’ve had nothing but fog and rain just lately, so as we’re fed up waiting for the sunshine we’ve included an article on Winter Waks in Essex (page 6) which should encourage you all to get out and experience the fresh air! We also have our regular ‘What’s On in Castle Point’ on page 16 where we feature a quiz night, a truly scrumptious coffee morning and a display and talk by Owls ‘R’ Us. We have our regular community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point (pages 10-11) and we are pleased to tell you that Reggie has been successfully re-homed. Unfortunately Ruby and Luna are still waiting for a new home, but I’m sure they’ll get placed very soon. This month we feature 3 new dogs that are looking for loving homes. Within our Community section this month we feature important appeals for 2 different sets of volunteers. On page 20 we feature Trustlinks who are looking for practical volunteers with a love of the outdoors for their Growing Together Projects in Thundersley and Rochford. Individuals are needed to support members with mental health issues and/or learning difficulties who attend the Growing Together Community Gardens and share their enthusiasm, skills and knowledge. We are also appealing for volunteers to help out at a Canvey School (page 24). Our financial expert Martin Lamb from Joseph R Lamb Financial Advisers also provides his regular contribution (centre pages). If you want to feature any local charities or community based scheme, local sports clubs or other local activities in our Castle Point guide then please get in touch at: info@thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk If you are a local business and would like to advertise in the Guide, then please contact our salesperson Ricky on 01375 402546 who will give you a no obligation quote. It really is a cost effective way of promoting your business and generating business from your local community.
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Winter Walks In Essex It may be cold outside but wrap up warm, head outside in the fresh air and enjoy one of our Winter Walks. Wat Tyler Country Park in Basildon offers FREE wildlife walks every Thursday morning but is always a great place for a brisk walk with the opportunity to see lots of wildlife. In winter, the creeks come alive with wading birds and the bare branches make it easier to see birds such as Redwing and Fieldfares. There is now also a cafe on the site. For more information visit www.wattylercountrypark.org.uk West Canvey Marshes Nature Reserve. This RSPB owned wetland reserve includes nearly two miles of new nature trails, three bird viewing points, a picnic area and children’s adventure area. This is a wonderful place to see a whole host of wildlife and you could continue your walk along the sea wall afterwards. Entry is free and opening times are 10am - 5pm. For more details and a map of the nature reserve visit www.rspb.org.uk and search fo West Canvey Marshes The Bradwell Cockle Spit Wildside Walk is one of the remotest in Essex. It is a wonderful place for space and peace but also full of interesting wildlife and flora. It is located about 2 miles east of the village of Bradwellon-Sea. For more details and to download a map of the Wildside walk visit microsites.essexcc.gov.uk/ publications/docs/Bradwell_Wildside_Walk.pdf. The walk is 6 mikes long and suitable for all. There are 3 pubs on the route as well as 2 village shops. East Hanningfield. This part of south east Essex is truly lovely, with beautiful views across country in the rolling hills. There are stunning views and a wonderful wildlife meadow to walk through as well as tranquil lanes and some quiet woodland. For more details and a map of this walk and many others to try in Essex visit www.essexwalks.com
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Can you help Re-Home a Dog from Acres Way Kennels? Adopting a Dog
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.
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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.
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 to tell you that Reggie the Staff we featured last time has been successfully re-homed. Unfortunately Ruby the Husky and Luna the Lurcher Staff cross are still waiting for a new home, but I’m sure they’ll get placed very soon. This month we feature 3 new dogs that are looking for loving homes.
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
Reggie- Successfully re-homed
How to contact them Acres Way Kennels, Great Burches Road Thundersley, Essex SS7 3NE They are open 10am-3pm 7 days a week. Visitors are welcome at any time during these hours - no appointment is necessary.
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This month’s featured dogs Molly - Terrier Aged 7 Poor Molly was left tied up with a note from her previous owner. It was clear she had been loved but has now found herself looking for a new home. She loves her walks and is a real little character. She can be a little picky with other dogs but she would be a great little addition to any lucky family.
Ronnie - Chihuahua
Aged 5 Ronnie is a typical Chi. He can be a bit grumpy before he gets to know you but once you have gained his trust he is all kisses and cuddles. Because of his timid nature we would ask for a home with no small children or visiting children. He gets on well with other dogs but can be dominant so would be best suited to a one pet family.
Lenny - Staff cross. Aged 1
Lenny is big burly lad. He loves to play and walk and is lots of fun. He can be quite boisterous at times so is best suited to and experienced home without children or other pets.
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Money Guidance
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the scheme and the sponsoring employer for life, together with whatever level of inflation proofing and death benefits the scheme rules permitted. So what has gone wrong? This bit isn’t complex. There are three main issues: • First of all when these schemes were designed life expectancy was much shorter than today. So the guaranteed pensions are being paid for longer. • Secondly, the schemes are required to invest in ‘safe long term assets’. In the main Government Gilts and, due to near zero interest, returns from these have drastically reduced to something like a quarter or less of their historic average. • Thirdly, in the well intentioned desire to make schemes safer, successive governments have increased scheme funding costs by tighter measurement of their long term liabilities and the extent to which these must be fully funded today. These factors have driven up the cost of schemes massively, to the extent that there are very few companies left where new employees can join a Final Salary scheme. Many are closing to future accrual, limiting future inflation proofing or being wound up completely. Many employers will even be put out of business by the sheer scale of their pension scheme deficits.
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What can you do? If you are still in employment accruing benefits, not much. In the vast majority of situations it would be wise to continue in the Scheme. If however, you have left service or are approaching retirement, and work in the private sector, you could consider transferring your pension benefits to your own private pension. Whilst this undoubtedly carries some risk as you lose the guaranteed pension, and this is the important bit, transfer values are at an all time high. If the transfer value is high enough, you may be able to secure similar (but not guaranteed) benefits with more flexibility, including full access to the fund if needed from 55, owning the pension fund yourself, better tax efficiencies and being able to pass on the fund to your family on death. With these funding concerns likely to increase and interest rates at all-time lows now may well be the time to investigate a pension transfer. You must take
specialist advice to make sure the risks are reasonable, transferring Final Salary benefits is not right for many and no one should consider transferring without first taking advice. This can only be provided by specialist advisers, who hold the specific regulatory permissions and who will investigate all aspects before being able to recommend transferring. If you haven’t asked already, ask us to obtain the transfer value and information we need from your employer. You might be very surprised! Martin Lamb, Dip.PFS Certs CII (MP & ER)
This article does not constitute advice and readers should seek an assessment of their needs and requirements before making any decisions based on the content of this article. The value of investments can go down as well as up and past performance is not a guide to future returns.
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What’s On In Castle Point Get your Thinking Cap On! Charity Quiz Night to raise funds for the Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services Friday 17th February 2017 Starts: 7.30pm for 8.00pm Location: Smallgains Hall, Canvey Island Join us and show off your general knowledge skills at our charity quiz night. £4 per person (max. 8 people per team). Licensed bar will be available, please bring your own nibbles For more information or to purchase tickets please telephone 01268 638416 or contact us online www.castlepointavs.org.uk/training-event-booking.
Truly Scrumptious - Coffee Morning Saturday 25th February 2017 Starts: 10.30pm – 12.30pm Location: Canvey Methodist Church, Waarden Road, Canvey Island SS8 9AB Various gateaux, pies and other desserts. Also stalls.
Hadleigh Gardening Association Display & talk by Owls ‘R’ Us Thursday 16th February 2017 Starts: 7.30pm for 8.00pm Location: Hadleigh Old Fire Station. High Street, Hadleigh, SS7 2PA Admission: Members £1.50, Non-members £2.00. HGA website: www.hadleighgardening.co.uk
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Rochford Trustlinks are creating a new garden from scratch and are looking for volunteers to help clear and develop the area which will be used as a community garden for everyone to enjoy. Fridays - morning and afternoon. If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, call Ann Gill or Beverley Parrish at Trustlinks on 01702 213134 or email support@trustlinks.org www.trustlinks.org
Thundersley Volunteers are needed to help develop a fantastic new community garden and create a fun and friendly environment. Tuesdays and Thursdays morning and afternoon
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Castle View School are looking for volunteers to help assist student learning. Castle View pride themselves on their increasing academic success whilst at the same time striving to develop every child into a well-rounded, caring and confident individual who contributes positively to their community and are well-equipped to contribute to the wider society. They have a variety of volunteer roles available and all will provide an excellent opportunity to anyone wishing to gain valuable work experience within a school setting. Volunteers will also get huge satisfaction from knowing they have made a difference to the education of young person in their community.
Volunteer Cookery Assistants will assist students during practical cookery lessons. Ideally volunteers will have a passion for cooking or catering experience. Volunteer Readers will need to have good reading and numeracy skills and a basic knowledge of ICT to support students with their reading. For more information on these opportunities or to discuss one of our many others please contact Laura at the CAVS Volunteer Centre on 01268 638416 or email volunteering@castlepointavs. org.uk. All volunteering opportunities are also available to view at www.volunteeressex.org.
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