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We are really pleased to report that the appeal for funds for Monty the Giant Schnauzer’s operation has had an overwhelming response! Acres Way have managed to raise the full amount needed for the operation and are currently awaiting the date for his first surgery to take place. We are continuing to fund raise so that we can provide him with hydrotherapy after the operations to speed his recovery. A big thank you to all our readers for their support.
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Within our Community section this month we feature an article on the History of The Anchor Public House (page 20) and the latest volunteering opportunities in the area (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 or Rayleigh guides 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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Summer Walks In Essex Why not head outside in the fresh air and enjoy one of our Summer Walks. Wat Tyler Country Park in Basildon is a great place for a brisk walk with the opportunity to see lots of wildlife. Visit www.wattylercountrypark.org.uk to download three walking trails that weave their way around the park. There is the Sculpture Trail, Explosives Trail and a World War Two Trail that all provide a fascinating way to get more out your visit. Stop off at the Wat Tyler Centre and the Green Centre to explore the exhibitions. 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 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. 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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Acres Way Update - Monty’s Appeal We are really pleased to report that the appeal for funds for Monty the Giant Schnauzer’s operation has had an overwhelming response! Acres Way have managed to raise the full amount needed for the operation and are currently awaiting the date for his first surgery to take place. They are continuing to fund raise so that they can provide him with hydrotherapy after the operations to speed his recovery. A big thank you to all our readers for their support.
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Edward - Lurcher / Whippet Aged 10 months A 10 month old lurcher/whippet cross. Edward loves a fuss and loves to be around people. He has had a very unsettled 10 months after already being rehomed twice and now he finds himself in the kennels he needs a quiet home with time and patience to show him how to finally settle.
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• The value of your estate is below the threshold, or • You leave everything to your spouse/ civil partner, or a registered charity How much is the IHT threshold? The current IHT threshold (nil rate band) before any IHT is due is £325,000 per person. For a married couple, on first death, any of the unused IHT threshold allowance is passed on to the surviving spouse. So, for a married couple and assuming the whole estate passes to the survivor, there is a current combined allowance of £650,000. What is the current IHT rate? The standard IHT rate is 40%, which is charged on the part of your estate above the threshold (nil rate band). Example: Estate of £850,000 for a married couple with nil rate band of £650,000. IHT will be 40% of £200,000 (£850,000 - £650,000) i.e. £80,000. What about passing my home to my family on death? The Government also introduced an additional IHT nil rate band (residence nil rate band) where the family home is passed to children or grandchildren on deaths from 5 April 2017 in addition to the current nil rate band of £325,000. For the current tax year, this adds £100,000 per person to the standard IHT nil rate band, to give a total of £425,000 per person (£850,000 for a couple). This additional residence nil rate band will increase year on year, until it reaches £175,000 per person in the 2020/21 tax year, giving a total nil rate band of £500,000 per person (£1,000,000 per couple). The residence nil rate band can be transferred to the remaining spouse on death the same as the standard nil rate band. 14
Had a family home, then downsized on/after 8th July 2015 (passing assets of equivalent value to children/ grandchildren), and
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This is a brief overview of how IHT works and simple solutions to reduce your liability. Joseph Lamb can provide you with tailored IHT planning solutions and we would invite you to contact us if you feel this may be of benefit to you. Martin Lamb, Dip.PFS Certs CII (MP & ER)
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What’s On In Castle Point Summer Fete
Saturday 12th August 2017 Starts: 10.00am to 4.00pm Location: At Hadleigh Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh SS7 2PG With paintings and artwork, woodwork, face painting, bouncy castle, soaps and candles, clothes, fidget spinners, pebble art, craft stalls and lots more. Refreshments and BBQ.
Hadleigh Art Trail Saturday 2nd September – Sunday 10th September 2017 Starts: Various opening times Location: Various venues The Hadleigh Art Trail is launched on Friday 1st September at the Hadleigh Old Fire Station at 7pm and this venue will be showcasing local artists and celebrating 7 years of the Hadleigh Art Trail between 2nd-10th September between 10.00am – 4.00pm daily. The Old Fire Station Art House is now home to a large group of artists and local community groups. The studios will be open to the public all weekend of 2nd-3rd September – so why not go along and sneek a peek! For more information visit: http://www.hadleigharttrail.org.uk
Coach Trip to Audley End House & Grounds Saturday 2nd September 2017 Starts: Leaving from St Michael’s Church at 9.45am Location: St Michael’s Church Field, St Michael’s Road, Daws Heath SS7 2UW. Cost £35.00 per person. Raising funds for St Michael’s Church. To book a place, call Ken on 07784 687891. Audley End website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/audley-end-house-and-gardens 16
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Castle Point Council Compost Giveaway Saturday 26th August Starts: 8.30am – 1.00pm Location: Farmhouse Depot, Canvey Road, Canvey SS8 0QU Bring a container and collect yours. Made from food waste Council info: www.recycleforessex.com/events/compostgiveaways-castle-point-26-august
Hadleigh Gardening Association Talk ‘Tales From The Smithy’ By Roger Dorking Thursday 17th August Starts: 7.30pm for 8.00pm start Location: Hadleigh Old Fire Station, High Street, Hadleigh SS7 2PA. Admission: Members £1.50, Non-Members £2.00
Coffee Morning - Profits Donated to Harp Homeless Charity Thursday 17th August 2017 Starts: 10.30am to 12.00pm – coffee/tea served until 11.45am Location: United Reformed Church, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh SS7 2DQ. (Opposite Iceland car park / behind Choice) Church website: http://www.hadleighessexurc.org.uk www.thelocalbusinessguide.co.uk
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History of Castle Point
The Anchor Public House - Benfleet
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he building where The Anchor Inn is now was built in 1380 and was most likely built as a Court House. Historians have made this assumption due to the high standard of the workmanship that went into the construction of the building and the fact that it was built at the time of a peasant’s Revolt. Men were protesting about the very first poll taxes and had burnt the existing courtrooms near the church to the ground. It is believed that The Anchor building replaced it. During renovations to the building in 1989, ornate medieval windows were discovered facing the stables across the yard. This has led historians to believe that what is now the front of the building was originally the back. When first recorded as a Public House, it was called the “Blue Anchor.” The Inn was very much the centre of village life for centuries, especially when George Land and his wife Sarah took over in 1875. George and Sarah had three sons and a daughter and the family ran the pub up until 1964. The well at the Anchor was the main water supply until about 1899 and in the 1880’s the only public transport in Benfleet was a horse and cart provided by George Land. It was also the first building in Benfleet to be lit by gas. In 1924, the Anchor became home to Benfleet’s first voluntary fire brigade which consisted simply of a handcart until enough money had been collected to buy the first engine in 1925. Also in the early 1920s, the Post
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Office was part of the building with the sorting office being in the yard in a converted stable. We learn quite a lot about the activities that took place at the Anchor Inn through Iris Sugg’s book “Memories of Benfleet.”* As a child, Iris lived above what was often called the “Cottage Shop.” Her bedroom looked towards the Anchor and she would spend many hours watching the comings and goings of the establishment. Iris remembers, “Ted Land owned the Inn when I was a child. He had no legs and rode around in a bath chair. On the footrest where his feet would have been he always had a pet lamb to keep him company. On occasions, the rear of the Anchor was used as a knackers yard where poor worn out horses were brought to be shot.”
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