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Welcome A very warm welcome to the July 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 Southend Pier Puppet Festival, the Leigh Maritime Festival Festival, the carnival funfair at Chalkwell Park, the Southend-on-Sea Fake Festival, a Beer Festival 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 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. We have two local history articles this month - the history of Southend Carnival (page 8) and the history of the Prittlewell Priory (page 24). We also have local community articles about The Southend Blind Welfare Organisation (page 16) and The Olive Tree Centre that offers support and counselling for a number of issues (page 18). 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 Southend or Westcliff 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.

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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

In the village of Castle Hedingham not only can you explore the magnificent castle but you can walk round the beautiful daffodil and bluebell-filled grounds. The 900 year old Norman keep of Hedingham Castle stands in 160 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland. There are lots of events that take place here, from jousting tournaments to wedding fairs. For more details visit www. hedinghamcastle.co.uk Belfairs Park and Nature Reserve in Leigh-onSea is a great family day out with ancient trees, birdwatching and butterflies.The Belfairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodland Centre is open daily from 9am until 5pm and provides a space for schools, groups and families to learn about south Essexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic ancient woodlands in an interactive way. For more information visit www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/belfairs 4

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Southend History Southend Carnival

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Since that first year, when it consisted mainly of horsedrawn floats, the procession has always been the key to Carnival. In 1923 a one-day event was added. This, and the events that followed during the next few years, were so successful that in 1926 the Southend-on-Sea Carnival Association was formed.

During the war years the Carnival was put on hold and the Carnival Association worked instead to help the British Service men and women. The Carnival returned to Southend in 1946 with a one-day event at the Kursaal Amusement Park and in 1947 it was business as usual and Carnival Week was reinstated. Between 1946 and the end of the 1960s Southend Carnival raised over £90,000 for Southend Hospitals and many other charitable institutions in the borough. This included, in the 1950s, the setting up the Carnival Estate for the aged poor in Leigh-on-Sea, which the charity still owns and operates today.

outhend’s Carnival was first held in 1906, when it was part of the annual regatta. It has always been dedicated to raising money for the town’s charities, and was created exclusively to raise funds for the Southend Victoria Cottage Hospital in Warrior Square.

By 1930, the Carnival had become a full week of events and was now raising funds for the proposed new General Hospital. There was something for all the family to take part in including the children’s Fancy Dress Parade, Beautiful Toddlers competition, circus and fete in Chalkwell Park, a dog show, Beautiful Legs parade, daylight procession on Wednesday and torchlight procession on the final day of Carnival. Every event was

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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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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

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 Blind Welfare Organisation

outhend Blind Welfare Organisation is an independent charity which provides practical help to visually impaired people in and around the Southendon-Sea area.The organisation has an Equipment and Information Centre, a residential home, a charity shop and hosts a variety of clubs, social activities and trips.

computer software and mobile phones). There is also equipment to help with day-to-day tasks. An equipment loan service is available so you can try out larger pieces of equipment before purchasing.

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Southend Blind Welfare Organisation have a Charity Shop at the same venue as the Equipment and Information Centre. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Donations of all kinds are always welcome.

A warm welcome is guaranteed at Southend Blind Welfare Organisation’s Equipment and Information Centre. Staff are on hand to give help and support to all those suffering with sight loss. Whether you have a newly diagnosed eye condition or whether you have been managing but in fact ‘struggling’ with gradually deteriorating eyesight over a longer period of time - they can help! The centre is open Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 3.00pm and can be found at 117 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea. At the Centre there a variety of different aids for you to try including lighting, electronic magnifiers, reading and writing aids, talking and easy see products (including

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Clubs & Social Activities The organisation hosts a number of social clubs, each offering lots of support, entertainment and good company. Full details of all clubs can be found on the website as well as details of all upcoming special events and trips. Visit www.southendblindwelfare.org.uk for more information or call 01702 342131

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Leigh Maritime Festival Sunday 2nd August 2015 Starts: 10.00am Ends: 10.00pm High Street, Leigh-on-Sea After the success of Leigh-on-Sea’s first maritime festival last year (replacing the old “Leigh Fishing Festival”), Leigh Maritime Festival 2015 is planned to be bigger and better already! Children can explore the Kids Zone on Strand Wharf and take part in a range of activities from crabbing to learning about the nautical archaeological local discovery at The London exhibit, where they will have the chance to see some of the relics from the dive site themselves. For more information visit www.leighonseatowncouncil.gov.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

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Southend Fake Festival 2015 Saturday 8th August 2015 Starts: 12.30pm Ends: 11.45pm Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4FA Fake Festivals are returning to Southend-on-Sea! This year, we will be seeing Bon Jovi Experience (Bon Jovi tribute), Coldplace (Coldplay tribute) and Total Stone Roses (The Stone Roses) performing in Southend for the tribute band festival all huge crowd pleasers when it comes to festival anthems. Ticket price: ÂŁ25. For more details and to book visit www.fakefestivals.co.uk

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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 Prittlewell Priory

rittlewell Priory is a medieval priory that was founded in the 12th century, by monks from the Cluniac Priory of St Pancras. It was one of the lesser monasteries housing not more than 18 monks. The Cluniac Monks were rarely allowed to speak so they created a sign language to help with everyday life. It passed into private hands at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. In 1842 Daniel Robert Scratton inherited the Priory. Together with his wife, Maria, he renovated the buildings to provide a comfortable home. However, the couple moved to Devon in the 1860s and it was only when William Howell Scratton purchased the Priory in 1887 that it truly became a family home.The family created a walled kitchen garden, which originally had hot houses and a melon pit. This was on the site of the monks’ burial ground. Today, it is an ornamental garden.

when the Refectory was restored and partly rebuilt. A number of original features do survive, including a 12th Century doorway with chevron and dog tooth ornamentation. The last private owner, R. A. Jones, gave the priory and the grounds to the local council. The grounds now form a public park, Priory Park. You can discover more about the fascinating world of the Monks of Prittlewell by joining one of the Priory’s Saturday afternoon tours in August. The tours start at 2.30pm and tickets cost £3.90 each (£2.90 children and concessions). You can call the number below to reserve a place or simply turn up on the day (every Saturday until 29th August). For more information call 01702 212190 or visit www.southendmuseums.co.uk.

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