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Welcome A very warm welcome to the June 2015 edition of the Southend & Westcliff Local Business Guide. The Summer Holidays are fast approaching and our article on page 4 gives you some ideas for family friendly walks in Essex that are suitable for all ages. We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Southend & Westcliff’ on pages 22 and 23 where we feature the Robin Hood Country Show, the ShakesPIER Festival, the Village Green family music event, the London to Southend Classic Car Run, the carnival funfair at Chalkwell Park and the Southend Carnival procession. In our regular community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point (pages 10-11), we are pleased that Barney the Labradoodle and Stitch the Lurcher that we featured in our last issue have both been successfully re-homed. Stitch is now living in Wales! Boycie the Staff however is still looking for a loving home. This month we feature 3 new dogs who are looking for loving homes.
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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
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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 Barney the Labradoodle and Stitch the Lurcher that we featured in our last issue have both been successfully re-homed. Stitch is now living in Wales! Boycie the Staff however is still looking for a loving home.
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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.
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Southend Community Southend Citizen of the Year 2015
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o you know an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution to the community? An unsung hero who has performed an act of kindness? Or, someone who just needs to be recognised for being noble? The Citizen of Southend Award is back for its eighth year giving you the chance to nominate a local hero. The award is designed to celebrate an outstanding contribution within the community by an individual or group of people, aged between 8 and 80 years old. As well as the prestigious title, winner of the ‘Gold’ award will be presented with a personalised trophy and a £500 Cash prize. Winner of the ‘Silver’ award will also receive a trophy and a £300 cash prize. The ‘Bronze’ winner will receive a trophy and £100. The awards will be presented at a special ceremony in the autumn. This award scheme gives you the chance to nominate someone who lives, works and contributes to the community in the Southend Borough who you think
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should receive the ‘Citizen of Southend’ title. For example, you may know someone who in the last 12 months: • has demonstrated courage and bravery • has contributed to the community • helps or cares for the disadvantaged • has set up or leads projects that benefit the community • has made an outstanding achievement in health, education, social or community work, sport, environment or the arts • promotes equality and eliminating discrimination These are just some ideas but it’s your award and any valid nominee you wish to nominate will be considered! For more information and to download a nomination form please visit www.citizenofsouthend.co.uk. The photo below shows last year’s winners.
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What’s On In Southend & Westcliff Robin Hood Country Show Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2015 Starts: 10.00am Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE The huge Robin Hood Country Show is the biggest Game & Country Show in Southend, with entertainment (and shopping) for all the family - even your dog is welcome. Spectacular displays and fun-fuelled demonstrations - there really is something for everyone! There are knights, vikings, archers, owls, ferrets, falcons, horses and dogs! Tickets include entry into the event, all the attractions, demonstrations, talks & entertainment. For more information visit www.robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk
ShakesPIER Festival Sunday 5th July 2015 Starts: 3.00pm Ends: 5.30pm The Southend Pier Royal Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE Shakespeare comes to the Pier with a Hollywood twist! Two Gentlemen of Verona - Shakespeare’s comment on friendship, love, constancy and fickleness, this romantic comedy takes us from the controlled world of Verona and Milan to the wildness of the forest where, it seems, anything can happen. Tickets £10.00 Concessions £8.00 Family Ticket £28.00 (2 adults/2 children) For tickets call the Box Office on 01702 618747
Village Green 2015 Saturday 11th July 2015 Starts: 9.00am Ends: 12.00pm Chalkwell Park, Southend, SS0 8NB Southend’s well-loved arts and music festival, Village Green, returns to Chalkwell Park! There will be a Games Tent for kids and adults alike, with activities such as Poetry Bingo, Musical Flares and a MASSIVE pass the parcel that will involve forfeits! Musical highlights include local legend Snowboy and the Latin Section, Hollie Cook, daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook, Essex-based break-through band - Asylums, Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals and platinum-selling 2-tone veterans - The Selecter. Prices: FREE for 10 years and under £5 for 11-17 year olds £10 for an adult ticket. For more information and to book tickets visit www.villagegreenfestival.com
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London to Southend Classic Car Run Sunday 12th July 2015 Starts: 9.00am City Beach, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2EJ The South Eastern Classic and Vintage Vehicle Club is running the usual London to Southend Classic Vehicle Run on the last Sunday in July. Members vehicles range from very early vintage cars through sports cars, saloons and commercials from the 20s to the mid 70s. For more details visit www.essexclassicvehicles.co.uk.
Carnival Fun Fair Thursday 6th to Saturday 22nd August 2015 Starts: 2.00pm Ends: 10.00pm Chalkwell Park, Southend, SS0 8NB The Southend Carnival Fun Fair is always a popular event, with lots of great children’s rides, family attractions, exciting thrill rides, fun games, big inflatables and more. Expect colourful lights, music, laughter and the smell of hot doughnuts and candy floss. For more information visit www.southendcarnival.weebly.com
Southend Carnival Procession Saturday 22nd August 2015 Starts: 7.45pm Southend Seafront. The best viewing point is City Beach. Attracting around 20,000 people to Southend seafront with over 60 floats and acts, the Southend SummerCare Carnival Procession is one of the largest in the UK. The carnival procession includes colourful floats, exciting acts, dancers, bands, big costumes and much more. Expect flag waving, all kinds of music, bright lights and a great atmosphere within the crowd.. For more information visit www.southendcarnival.weebly.com
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Southend History The Palace Hotel
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he Palace Hotel was opened in 1904 and was originally called “The Metropole”. It was once the only 5 star hotel on the southeast coast and had 200 bedrooms, a billiard room and a magnificent ballroom. During during World War One, several buildings in Southend-on-Sea were converted into hospitals including The Palace Hotel. It became the Queen Mary Royal Naval Hospital and treated over 4,000 soldiers during the war. As they recovered from their injuries, the soldiers would gather on the balconies of the hotel to look out over the pier and seafront. They became something of an attraction, with dozens of people gathering underneath to pass tobacco, sweets, flowers and even buttons up to the soldiers. Funds were raised through a series of “Gift Days” when a VIP guest would attend to receive gifts which were then auctioned off. The VIPs were often royalty – and in June 1915, Queen Mary herself was the guest of honour.
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In 1952, Laurel and Hardy stayed at The Palace with their wives whilst performing at the Odeon Cinema in the High Street. During the 1950s & 1960s the Palace fell behind with the times and eventually came into financial difficulties. It was then bought by Polish refugee Motel Burstin who turned the building into an old people’s home. In the early 1970s the Palace provided cut price bed and breakfast but by now the building was beginning to fall into disrepair. During the 90s and the early 2000s eastern European asylum seekers and local homeless people took up residence in the rooms, until the building was finally closed and gutted in 2005. The Palace has now been transformed into a plush modern hotel with wonderful refurbishment to the interior and retaining the distinct character externally. It has been renamed the Park Inn Palace. In memory of it’s famous guests in 1952, the hotel have named 2 adjoining function rooms, the Stan Laurel and The Oliver Hardy Rooms.
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