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Welcome A very warm welcome to the September 2016 edition of the Southend & Westcliff Local Business Guide. The Summer Holidays may be over but why not show the kids that learning can be fun. Our article on page 6 gives you some ideas of educational days out for all ages and all interests. We also have our regular ‘What’s on in Southend & Westcliff’ on pages 22 and 23 where we feature a Wedding Fayre, a music festival to celebrate Southend-on-Sea Purple Flag award, a Mum 2 Mum Nearly New Market, Southend Comedy Festival, a Halloween Scram Park experience and a pre-schol club. We also have our regular community feature on the Acres Way Kennels, based in Castle Point (pages 10-11). Ellie the Terrier and Cara the Staff who we featured in our last issue have both been successfully rehomed. Ted the Crossbreed is currently on home trial with a family. This month we feature 4 new dogs looking for their “Forever Homes” In our Community section this month we feature Southend YMCA (page 8) and the latest volunteering opportunities in Southend (page 20). We also have a Health and Wellbeing article supplied by Spinal and Natural Health Care Centre about the imortance of looking after your feet (pages 16 and 17). We also have our regular

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Educational Visits In Essex Now the children have returned to school, why not remind them that learning can be fun by visiting one of these educational places in Essex. The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker in Brentwood was designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister! Their collective task was to organise the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war. A great day out - thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much to learn, see and do. For opening times visit www.secretnuclearbunker.co.uk Southend Planetarium presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. All presentations are given live, giving plenty of opportunity for any questions you may wish to ask the knowledgeable lecturers. There are public performances every Saturday at 11am, 2pm amd 3pm. Booking is essential. For more information and opening times visit www.southendmuseums.co.uk or to book call 01702 434449 Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village of 1066 near Stansted is the only motte and bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site. Wander around the village, behind the castle walls, and enter into the many houses whilst mingling with the many animals that roam freely within the village. There is also a Toy Museum and life sized dinosaur models. For more information visit www.mountfitchetcastle.com

Tilbury Fort has protected Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seaward approach from the 16th century through to the Second World War. Spend a great family day out here as you explore the magazine houses used to store vast quantities of gunpowder or enter the bastion magazine passages and feel what it was like for the soldiers who lived here. For more details visit www.english-heritage.org.uk 4

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Carers and Support Workers are urgently required by a busy Care Agency based in Westcliff, to work locally (Westcliff, Southend, Shoebury, Eastwood, Leigh) and in the Basildon area (Basildon, Pitsea, Vange) following successful registration Care experience is important but full training will be provided for carers without experience. Placements will include: Domicilary Care in the Community, Care/Nursing homes and Live-In Care. Ownership of a vehicle and full driving licence would be an advantage but not essential. Competitive rates of pay assured. ALL INtErEStED PArtIES ShOuLD CONtACt ChOICES hEALthCArE LtD VIA EmAIL Or tELEPhONE

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Southend Community Southend YMCA

outhend YMCA is a leading children and young peoples charity. They work in Southend, Thurrock, other parts of Essex and the Thames Gateway supporting some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. The charity has been operating for the past 20 years and has worked with tens of thousands of young people helping them to become happy, fulfilled adults who can belong, contribute and thrive in society. No child or young person should have to face lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficulties alone and Southend YMCA support a wide range of young people some of whom may be experiencing extremely traumatic challenges such as homelessness, domestic violence, abuse, poverty, unemployment or mental health problems.

Education and Training - They offer many training and education opportunities for young people. These courses focus on alternative education helping 14-19 year olds achieve the qualifications they need to help them succeed in an active career. Health & Wellbeing - Southend YMCA love to get involved in the community. They have a number of projects which focus on improving the health and welllbeing of people in the area. For more information including full details of all projects and ways that you can help, volunteer or donate visit www.southendymca.org.uk

Southend YMCA offers support, guidance, education, housing, training and recreational activities for children and young people. Their multi-disciplinary staff team are committed to helping young people belong, contribute and thrive as independent citizens in the community. They are constantly developing and creating new projects for and with young people to ensure that their needs and aspirations are met. The projects they deliver will fit within one of their ongoing delivery areas which include: Housing - Southend YMCA offers supported accommodation for homeless, vulnerable or young people at risk aged 16 - 25. 8

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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 Ellie the Terrier and Cara the Staff who we featured in our last issue have both been successfully rehomed. Ted the Crossbreed is currently on home trial with a family. This month we feature 4 new dogs looking for their “Forever Homes”.

 Cara - Successfully re-homed

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This month’s featured dogs Saffy - Mastiff / Boxer Cross Female / Age 11 months

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Saffy is a young boisterous but playful pup. She needs some training and guidance and needs an owner that is willing to put time and effort in with her.

Buster - Mastiff Male / Age 4

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JJ and Baby are brother and sister but can be separated if need be. They are full of character and are great with children. They need a pet free home as they are not overly keen on other dogs or cats.

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Money Guidance Holistic Planning I

have written many articles on specific topics concerning Pensions, ISAs, Investments, Inheritance Tax, Life Assurance and other Financial Services products, but how do you bring all the various aspects of these products together to ensure you are maximising returns and minimising tax? At Joseph Lamb we use a single platform to hold client Investments. As well as greatly simplifying the on-going management of all these various plans and bringing the ‘product’ cost down, ISAs, Unit Trusts (or OEICS), Pension funds or Life Assurance Bonds and the holding of all these plans combining all these assets onto a single platform can give you portfolio valuations in a single consolidated report, enable you to manage the underlying investments very cost effectively, and maximise opportunities for managing any income or withdrawal requirements you may have in a very tax efficient manner. Let us look at the example of a retired couple, Mr & Mrs Client, who now need to draw on their pensions for income. Drawing their pensions is a “single” issue but by looking at their entire situation, financial advice can really add value. In addition to their pensions they have £500,000 in a mix of savings accounts and cash ISAs. Mr & Mrs Client have received Annuity figures from their pension provider indicating that Mr Client could receive £12,000pa and Mrs Client £5,000. With interest rates at historic and long lasting lows, they are aware that they need to take some degree of investment risk to generate returns for their retirement income. Our clients have no requirements for their Pensions to provide a lump sum. For our example I have assumed that over the long term the clients achieve investment returns in a ‘moderate’ risk portfolio of 4%pa and that they don’t want to purchase an Annuity with their pension funds due to the new Pension ‘Freedoms’. His State pension is £3,000 below his Income Tax allowance, and his wife’s is £6,000 below it. So combined they are able to take the opportunity to exploit the new Flexible Pension rules 14

and take pension withdrawals from the ‘taxable’ part of their Pensions of up to £9,000pa between them (their combined remaining Income Tax allowances) and with no requirement for a lump sum, they would also receive the ‘tax free cash’ part of their pension funds (25% of the fund) as part of their monthly income providing a further £3,000pa without any tax liability (effectively £12,000pa free of Income Tax). We can then look at their ISA funds. These are all in Cash ISAs and delivering virtually zero returns (acknowledging there is no investment risk to the capital). If transferred to an investment ISA held on the platform, we can use some of the investment returns to pay a monthly, tax free ‘income’. They held over £150,000 in ISAs so we recommended withdrawals at 3%pa to give some protection against investment fluctuations and inflation. This gave another £4,500pa, again with no income tax. 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. Their Cash deposits are also generating a near zero return. We used these to maximise their investment ISA allowance of a combined £30,480 for this year to generate a further £914 per annum of tax free withdrawals. After allowing for emergency Cash ‘contingency’ funds of £30,000 in Premium Bonds, invested the balance into a ‘Unit Trust’ portfolio. The clients each have an unused Capital Gains tax allowance of £11,000pa, and a tax free ‘Dividend Income’ allowance of £5000 per annum. By using these allowances via the Unit Trust portfolio we can pay further tax free withdrawals on a monthly basis as income to the clients. To avoid the possibility of Capital Gains or Dividend tax allowances being exceeded we limited the Unit Trust investment to £200,000 and take withdrawals again at 3% or £6000pa.

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The investment platform we use permits a further investment product to be utilised in the form of a Life Assurance ‘Bond’. These have their own peculiar tax treatment, which whilst too lengthy to describe here, essentially allows another source of tax ‘deferred income’, and if held in a special Offshore Trust can be very effective at mitigating Inheritance Tax. In this case £150,000 generates £4,500pa. This creates a total ‘income’ stream of £43,500pa without any Income Tax! Of course the investment returns need to at least equal to the withdrawals to maintain capital values, but in our view this is achievable (although not guaranteed) without taking high levels of investment risk. Tax rates will change and the investment climate may change, but because all of these plans are held on one platform, managing income or investment switches is highly automated and simple. Consolidated reports and tax statements are all produced for simplicity. By using this holistic advice approach to investing you really stay in control of your assets and maximise as many tax free opportunities as possible and with a sensible choice of investments you should be able to

generate the return needed to protect your capital from the erosion, it will certainly suffer if left in Cash deposits. By only drawing sensible levels of ‘income’, you will have the potential to grow the Capital, protect against inflation and potentially grow your income through the years if required. All the underlying investments we use are ‘liquid’, can be readily traded or sold and are made via UK regulated products. As well as maximising legitimate tax allowances the Pensions and Offshore Bond will also benefit from preferential treatment for Inheritance Tax. We can provide advice on all aspects of such an arrangement and have a long track record of successfully manging retirement portfolios in this way. Whilst the figures in this example may not apply to you, the concept does, and we would be happy to look at any size portfolio to see how we may be able to help maximise your retirement income. 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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Health and Wellbeing Live Life Feet First

Feet can be plagued with many fungal and bacterial problems as well as symptoms of more serious conditions such as diabetes but I want to draw your attention to importance of properly functioning feet. The most obvious symptoms of foot trouble are pain and dysfunction (limping, favouring one foot or the other, inability to put weight on the heel and/or the toes). Pain and dysfunction caused by illness or injury can force you change your gait (the way you walk) and create significant stresses on the joints of your legs, hips and lower spine. Your feet are the foundation for your entire body. When they suffer, your whole body is placed in jeopardy. Even without pain, foot dysfunction can cause your whole body to overcompensate, which can lead to back pain and even headache, not to mention the emotional stress of discomfort and limitations on movement that can spread from the feet upward.

he health and function of your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. A quarter of the bones in your body are in your feet. Simply walking can produce more pressure than the sum of your body weight. The average person walks more than four times the circumference of the globe in their lifetime. Many patients at the Spinal and Natural Healthcare Centre think that foot discomfort and pain is a normal. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t! Your feet are finely-tuned marvels of natural engineering. They deserve to be treated with care and respect so if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already love your feet, start now. 16

Wearing appropriate and properly fitting footwear will go a long way to keeping your feet working properly (see the tips below). Women have four times as many foot problems as men because they are more likely to wear high heels and pointy toed shoes. I advise all female patients to limit wearing high heels and to wear flatter shoes, such as pumps, for the majority of the day. Everyone should avoid wearing the same pair of shoes every day by alternating between two or more pairs. Chiropractic adjustments of your feet - and elsewhere in your body as required - can restore function and relieve pain. As a result, other painful disorders elsewhere in your body, but stemming from or causing your foot problems, will also be relieved. In addition, at my clinic we examine patients to determine whether prescription shoe inserts (orthotics) will offer relief.

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Generic one-size-fits-all orthotics are good for all but 15% of cases. If however you have tried off the shelf orthotics then prescription orthotics may be the way to go. They should fit more comfortably into your shoes and they are designed to support and improve the functioning of your individual feet. They work rather like the way braces work on your teeth: by exerting gentle and consistent pressure to bring foot muscles and bones back into proper alignment. If you suffer from heel spurs (plantar fasciitis) then orthotics are an ideal solution in 80 to 90 per cent of cases.

• Shop for shoes later in the day; feet tend to swell during the day and it’s best to be fitted while they are in that state. • Select a shoe with a leather upper, stiff heel counter, appropriate cushioning, and flexibility at the ball of the foot. • If you wear prescription orthotics, you should take them along to shoe fittings.. This article was provided by Spinal and Natural Healthcare Centre.

• Have your feet measured while you’re standing. For more information or visit www.spinalandnatural.co.uk • Always try on both shoes and walk around the shop. • Always buy for the larger foot; feet are seldom precisely the same size. • Don’t buy shoes that need a break-in period - shoes should be comfortable immediately.

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Southend Association of Voluntary Services Latest Volunteering Opportunities

f you are looking to do some voluntary work in the local area this year, the Southend Association of Voluntary Services has a whole host of opportunities available, here are just a few: Help the Homeless at Harvest Time Extra donations at Harvest time are received for homeless people so help is needed by a local charity to collect and sort them. Volunteers are needed on Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings and weekend mornings and afternoons. If you care about the plight of homeless people, can empathise; and if you are fairly strong and able to lift boxes- then this charity would really appreciate your help. Pennies for Paws Would you like to support a local animal charity? Their Eastwood Charity Shop needs reliable volunteers to help out. There’s plenty to be getting on with including sorting donations, tidying the shop and helping customers there’s something for everyone. It’s great experience as well as a chance to meet new people and all for a worthwhile cause. If you can spare a Tuesday or Saturday morning or afternoon or a Friday afternoon please get in touch.

visits local people who have volunteered over the last few decades and records their stories using digital recording equipment. Training will be given. It offers a fascinating insight into Southend’s history and a chance to use or develop your research and technology skills. One World This is a terrific opportunity for friendly and outgoing people to be part of one of Southend’s biggest events celebrating and bringing together our diverse community. No qualifications are needed other than a helpful personality and willingness to get stuck in, helping people find their way around or providing information. Any time you can spare between 10am and 6pm on Sunday 18th September would really help. For more information of these volunteering opportunities and many others in the local area, contact the Southend Assoctiation of Voluntary Services at: SAVS Centre, 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1BW or call 01702 356000. Email: info@savs-southend.co.uk. Further details are also available at www.savs-southend.org

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What’s On In Southend & Westcliff Wedding Fayre Sunday 2nd October 2016 Starts: 11.00am Ends: 3.00pm Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea Hotel, SS1 2AL This truly is a beautiful venue with some stunning views. Come along on the day to meet some of the best suppliers that Essex has to offer and see some fabulous dresses in the catwalk show in the ballroom. You will also have a chance to win £25,000 in cash towards your dream wedding!

Purple Festival 2016 Saturday 8th October 2016 Starts: 3.00pm Ends: 9.00pm Southend Seafront - City Beach and Pier Hill For the fourth year in succession Southend-on-Sea has been awarded a Purple Flag - a national accolade recognising the South Essex town’s lively and safe night-time economy. What better way to celebrate than with free music and lots of fireworks? Over 20 live acts playing on 2 outdoor stages: on City Beach and at Pier Hill. There will also be a number of musical acts performing at venues around town! This is also the first night of Southend’s annual Saturday Night Fireworks. So be sure to get down to the seafront at 7:30pm!

Mum2Mum Market Southend Sunday 9th October 2016 Starts: 2.00pm Ends: 4.00pm The Freight House, Bradley Way, Rochford, SS4 1BU Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor nearly new sales. At the Southend 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. Admission £2 on the door, children free.

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