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Local IssuesMission at Peaceful Place
CompetitionWin a Waitrose Hamper worth £45
RecipeRoast Leg of Lamb in a Parmesan
and Breadcrumb Crust
Cultured ClubBetter luck this time
E(U)quality; but not as we know it!
Thorpe Bay April ‘11
Thorpe Bay at a glanceEst. Sept 2005. Circulation 4,500
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hat a great month ahead, with Easter andthe extra bank holiday for the Royal Wedding.With this celebration in mind Oracle has decided tohold another competition.
Waitrose Southend and Leigh branches are kindly offering the chance to win two ‘Spring TemptationHampers’ worth £45 each. Please visit www.waitrose.com to see the contents of these fabulous prizes.
To enter, simply send your name and contact detailsto: Oracle April Hamper Competition, 39 AlexandraStreet, Southend, Essex SS1 1BW. The closing date willbe the 15thApril 2011.
I am pleased to announce that the calendar-girls,Risque Business, has raised a staggering £3144 so farand is still collecting for the Southend Bosom Pals appeal. Jo Curtis who master-minded the whole project would like to say a big thank you to everyonewho donated their time and who purchased a calendar.
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contents April ‘11
Local Issues 9/10Mission at Peaceful PlaceBy Celia RileyDoes my bum look big in this? 16Hair & Beauty by Craig Smith
How are you planning to payfor long-term care? 22Money Matters by Jacqui MoyiesE(U)quality; but not as we know it! 28Oracle Motoring by Stuart WinderLasting Powers of Attorney 38/39By Simon Smith
Roast Leg of Lamb in a Parmesan & Breadcrumb Crust 40Judy ‘s Recipe Page
It ain’t what you do… (It’s the way that you do it) 44Health & Beauty by Cris Ramis
Better Luck this Time 48Cultured Club by Tracey Jones
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The new, stunning looksare a ‘must see’!
The new 2011 fashion collections have arrived!Breathtaking ranges from Gerry Weber, FrankLyman, Olsen, Pause Cafe, Crea Concept andFenn Wright Manson (seen on left) amongmany others. Pale and very interesting orsvelte and glamorous for those big occasions,there’s a look in store at Ravens for you. (Lookforward to the Frank Lyman appreciation dayin late May).
Additionally, to complete the look, stylishfashions of superb cut and fit from many ofEurope’s foremost designers can now beaccessorised from a wide range of shoes, bags,belts and scarves to create a look that isuniquely your own.
Many of the brands are exclusive to Ravens inSouthend. Major German and Italian designershoe brands, including the likes of Josef Siebel,Toni Pons, Gabor, Van Dal, HB Shoes, Fit-Flop
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Men have style too
There’s not a lot of point in being a Bird ofParadise - without having a Peacock underyour wing! The man in your life may not havethe condfidence to make the most of himself- but you can.
The Ground Floor of Ravens features theirMenswear Department. It’s quite a revelation.It’s the shirts that first clamour for attention.Oiler & Boiler, Robert Graham, Lacoste, Culture,Dutch Co. and the eye-catching range ofstatement, limited-edition shirts by Englishbrand., ’1 Like No Other’ (see right).
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Light, summer linen jackets and suits are freshin from great labels such as Santinelli.
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With five, fully-trained staff on hand at Ravens,you can always get the advice and helpthat you want when you need it. Friendly andenthusiastic, the staff share a love of lookingyour best and have the experienceto help you create a look that’s right.
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n the UK, with around half a million people withdementia currently living at home, many of us
are touched by this cruel condition. For thosediagnosed with younger onset dementia – under the age of 65 – life can be even harder totackle, with families having to juggle care withwork and paying the bills.
The Rochford-based charity Peaceful Place provides a lifeline to many Essex families livingwith dementia. The charity, established in 1996,runs a day centre five days a week, offering specialised help and support with theaim of stimulating its members mentally, physically and socially.
Enthusiastic, experienced and caring staff takemembers out on enjoyable day trips and torestaurants, as well as organising a multitude ofactivities in the day centre. The activities on offerinclude arts and crafts, music, Tai Chi, aromather-apy, cooking, quizzes, table tennis, snooker etc.
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Mission atPeaceful Place
Dan Lawrence, new Operations Manager atPeaceful Place, said: “Our mission at PeacefulPlace is two-fold. Not only do we look after members in a safe, caring and friendly environment, but at the same time carers alsoget the opportunity to continue with their working lives or take respite. Working closelywith community mental health teams, theAlzheimer’s Society and the Dementia Advocacy Service, you can be sure our members receive the best care, advice and support while they are at Peaceful Place.”
As a logical extension to its existing services,work is about to begin on building supportedliving accommodation in nearby Hockley to enable people to continue to live as independent lives as possible within the community. All too often, younger people withdementia are inappropriately placed in homesmore suitable for older patients, where theirneeds are sometimes not met.Peaceful Place still needs to raise £300,000 tocomplete its building project, with a view to operating from January 2012. To finance thismuch-needed facility, a series of fundraisingevents are planned, starting with a street partyon the Royal Wedding Day, so don’t fret if your invitation has been “lost in the post” because:
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You are cordially invited to help celebrate themarriage of:-
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales& Miss Catherine Middletonat a Street Partyin Thorpe Bay Broadwayon Friday, 29th April 2011, 5 pm – 8 pm
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS4.30 – 5 pm:St. Augustines’s bells will remind all Commonersto proceed to the Broadway
5.00 pm:The Mayor of Southend, Councillor Ann Holland,will arrive and greet the Royal couple and hersubjects.
5.35 pm:The Mayor will make a loyal toast to the newly-weds.
5.40 pm:Jig Dolls followed by Punch and Judy.
5.40 pm:Performance by the Southend girls and boyschoir.
6.40 pm:Over and under balloon race and pass the wedding parcel competition between neighbours (those with odd house numbers areon the bride’s side, those with even numbers areon the groom’s side)
7.10 pm:2nd performance of Jig Dolls and Punch and Judy
7.10 pm:Judging and awarding of prizes to the bestdressed couple, page boy and bridesmaid byRachel Riley of Countdown.
7.40 pm:Bids close for the silent auction.Raffle is drawn.
7.55 pm:The bridal bouquet will be thrown (all singlewomen over 16 eligible to try to catch it – nofighting, please!)
Music is being provided throughout the reception by the fantastic seven-piece rock and pop band Wheelz
There will also be side stalls, a Ukulele band, foodand drink, bunting and flag waving. In addition, abook of raffle tickets may have been postedthrough your door, these can be returned at certain shops displaying a sign in the Broadway.
All profits from the day are going to PeacefulPlace.
OTHER FUTURE EVENTS:-Saturday, 30th April 2011, The fantastic group‘Heartbeat’ will be recreating the original soundsof Buddy Holly and the Crickets at the WestcliffHotel. Peaceful Place will also be showcasing a virtuoso violinist – Joshua Mayhew of SouthendHigh School for Boys. The party begins at 8pm.Tickets are £20 including buffet.
Sunday, 26th June 2011: Pure-Nostalgia ClassicCar and Retro Show at the Lawn, Rochford.
Thursday, 14th July 2011: Hair and Fashion Showat the Kursaal.
Saturday, 2nd July 2011: Moonlight Colourthon.Join Rachel Riley from Countdown in raisingfunds for Peaceful Place.
Sunday, 24th July 2011: Dogathon (sponsoreddog walk and competitions in the park withprizes).
For further information or to bookany of the above events, phone CeliaRiley on 01702 546476 or e-mailfundraising@peacefulplace.co.uk
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OOK, the maker of remarkable frozen meals, isopening a new shop in Leigh-on-Sea. The
COOK shop, at Units 1-2 Clements Arcade, TheBroadway opens on 8th April offering a wide rangeof award-winning meals and puddings for yourfreezer that look and taste homemade.
Since its launch in 1997, COOK has been providingdelicious food for those who don’t have the time orinclination to always cook themselves. COOK’sfounding principle was to use exactly the sametechniques and ingredients that a good domesticcook would use at home, so everything looks andtastes homemade. Today, nothing has changed andCOOK continues to make its meals by hand at theCOOK Kitchen in Kent. As proof of its handmade nature, the name of the individual chef who cookedeach dish is printed on the packaging.
Because COOK’s food is blast frozen at -35°C all thenutrients and flavour are locked in so it tastes freshlymade when it’s removed from the oven or microwave (all dishes can be cooked from frozen).COOK won eight Great Taste Awards from the Guildof Fine Foods in 2010 - the most any other maker of“ready meals” collected was two.
The COOK range includes:Everyday meals for busy people in one and twoportions such as Moroccan Harissa Chicken,Lasagne Al Forno and Hearty Fisherman’s Pie
Amazing curries such as Chicken Korma, PrawnKarahi, Lamb Dupiaza and Roasted Vegetable andChickpea Curry
Meals serving four or more - perfect for families orentertaining friends such as Moroccan Spiced LambTagine, Coq au Vin and Beef Bourguignon
Children’s meals such as Macaroni Cheese, Cod andMashed Potato, and Spaghetti Bolognaise andorganic baby food
For Special Nights In COOK offers a remarkablerange of meals expertly handmade and preparedfor you including Haunch of Venison with CrushedCeleriac and Roasted Confit of Duck with a JuniperBerry Sauce
Indulgent desserts such as Chocolate Mousse Torteand Raspberry Pavlova
Cakes for occasions including Carrot Cake, Chocolate Fudge Cake and Boston Brownie
The Leigh on Sea shop is a franchise owned byNicola Joseph and Sam Smith. Nicola said: “Theteam at COOK is passionate about making fantasticfood that a really good cook might produce athome if only they had the time and we are delighted to be opening a shop in Leigh on Sea. Ourdishes deliver a depth of flavour far superior to whatyou find typically on the supermarket shelves.
Award-Winning Food Business Comes To Town!8th April - COOK Opens 48th Shop In Leigh-On-Sea
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We can help you with everything from canapés fora drinks party, to family meals, dinner with friendsor simple suppers for one or two—just don’t let onyou didn’t make it!”
Recently launched dishesinclude:
Cheese Soufflés with Red Onion Marmalade£4.99 for two
COOK has created what may be the world’s firstfrozen cheese soufflé – straight from freezer to ovenand 25 minutes later a light, lovely soufflé with redonion marmalade! Made by hand at the COOKKitchen in Kent using mature cheddar, feta andparmesan, the Soufflé pushes the boundaries offrozen food and is perfect as a delicious lunchtimetreat or stunning dinner party starter. The souffléssit within an edible basket of filo pastry meaning noramekin or container is required. A spoonful ofcaramelised red onion marmalade sits at the centreof each.
Beef WellingtonsPrime fillet of British beef with a mushroom andbrandy duxelle wrapped in a puff pastry lattice£15.99 (serves 2)
Risotto with Peas and MintArborio rice with petits pois, flageolet beans and aknob of lemon and mint butter£2.99 (serves 1) / £5.95 (serves 2)
Drinks Party? Let COOK take the strain..
Catering for a drinks party is always tricky. Somefood is expected, but how much? Enough to soakup whatever drinks you happen to be serving, butnot so much that mountains of leftovers remain.
Because you cook COOK’s canapés from frozen, youcan always buy more than you think you’ll need andkeep the extra in the freezer just in case!
COOK’s Canapés include:Chicken and Mango Chutney Filo Rolls - £5.99Beef Wellingtons and Mushroom andHorseradish Duxelle - £6.75Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fishcakes - £6.50Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Tartlets - £5.99
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f I had a pound for every time one of my clientshas caught sight of themselves in the mirror at my
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We all want to look our best, whether we're short ortall, slim or curvier. The secret of course is what youwear, and how you wear it.
'She's got legs, she knows how to use them' thefurry-chopped rockers ZZ Top informed us and theywere spot on. Dressing your legs right can make allthe difference - whether you're a lady or a gent. Always choose trousers that are long enough for you- if your pants are too short, it visually cuts the lengthof your legs. The longer your legs look, the slimmerthey'll appear.
Onto the basics, choose darker colours for areas youdon't want the eyes to focus on and brighter coloursfor places you do want to accentuate. Black and navyare very slimming and should be staples of everywardrobe. Dressing from head to toe in one colouralso makes you look taller. Stay away from large pat-terns and look for vertical stripes - thin ones are bestas they add to the illusion of height. Adding lengthcreates the impression of a longer body, which helpsyou look thinner.
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I It's all about the right fit. If your clothing is too tight,it accentuates and magnifies all the flaws. But don'tfall into the common trap of thinking shapeless andhuge hides a multitude of sins - clothing that is tooloose and baggy actually magnifies your size ratherthan shrinking it.
And to answer the original question - if you don'twant your bum to look big, then long jackets andtops that go past the hips all help to conceal heavierbottoms. Prints should only be worn on the top - fab-rics with vertical lines or patterns are suited to thosewith a larger derriere.
But a key thing is to remember, and what Gok says istrue, it's all about the confidence. If you've got itflaunt it. If you're happy with the skin you're in, let theworld know it. Dressing to suit your body type is easy,fun and for those ladies and gents who get it right,oh so sexy!
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“If pupils know how learning takes placethen they are in a better position to makesure it happens.” said Andrew Hampton,Headteacher. Thorpe Hall School educatesgirls and boys from age 2 to 16 at its 11 acresite in Thorpe Bay.
Excellent, modern and purpose-built facilities, coupled with small class sizes enable the school to provide an outstand-ing education that goes well beyond academic success. “Our theme this term isto get pupils to reflect on their learning andgain a better understanding of what worksfor them. This might mean our Year 11pupils refining their revision techniques asthey prepare for GCSE or it might mean a
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The overarching emphasis is on promoting independent learning wherepupils see their teachers as supporters andfacilitators rather than deliverers of knowledge” Mr Hampton went on. “Themost important thing is for pupils to realise that although learning happens inmany different ways, the key to the mostsuccessful learning is the right attitude.
That is why we spend time in every class,from Reception to Year 11 discussing andlearning about the competencies youneed to be a good learner.” Thorpe HallSchool is currently holding recruiting forSeptember 2011 and beyond thoughplaces are limited.
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You could try to fund care fees out of regularincome – if you have the means to do so.
Alternatively, with careful planning you couldbuild an investment portfolio designed to payan income without taking undue risk. You willneed expert help because it is crucial that yourcapital is protected to a large degree. Again,just be aware that several years’ fees couldquickly add up, so the balance and diversification of assets will have to be justright.
We are all expected to live longer but whilethat is good news it is likely to mean that morepeople will need to consider care fees – not justfor themselves, but also for their parents. It is
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he funding of long-term care is becominga major political issue, but for many
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Depending on your income you may get statehelp, although a person who owns his or herhome is likely to fail the local authority meanstest and be deemed a "self-funder".
In England, this threshold is £23,250 which hasbeen frozen for the next two years (in Wales it is£22,000 and in Scotland £22,750) (Source: Department of Health, January 2011).
One popular option for paying for long-termcare is an immediate care annuity, which pays atax free fixed income for life, provided that it ispaid directly to the care home provider.
This can provide some certainty for peoplemoving into care, as they know their fees willbe guaranteed to be paid for life. There is alsothe reassurance that whatever is left from the
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answer is; nobody knows! Various - often angry- interest groups have been throwing figuresaround, but it’s all guesswork. Currently, thegreatest differential is between young drivers.According to the British Insurers Association,an 18 year old man will pay £4,400 per year foran average car where a young woman of thesame age would expect to pay £2,700 for thesame car.
The general view seems to be that men will becharged a little less to insure their cars – up to10% perhaps – where as a young lady can ex-pect to pay up to 30% more. AA Insurance calculates that this will add an average of £400to a young woman’s annual premium.
Call me a cynic, but the insurance companiessilence seems conspicuous to me and I can’thelp thinking that some lobbying in Luxembourg may have influenced the Honourable Judges.....
n the last issue, I bemoaned the tax increasesfor company car drivers which will be
starting to take effect this month. Now, changesto EU legislation surrounding insurance premiums are going to affect about half the population, as they are picking on every womanwho insures their own lives, a vehicle or pays into a pension....
Political Correctness gone mad?
Following a ruling by the European Courts of Justice, expect big changes to insurance premiums come December 2012. In their infinitewisdom, the ECJ has declared that insurers mayno longer take gender in to account when setting premiums, citing the theory that this con-tradicted discrimination laws as their inspiration.
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My understanding of the underwriting processis that it is risk based. So why, when women livelonger and are safer drivers, should they pay thesame for motor insurance or life cover as men,who are a greater risk? Surely gender discrimination should be superseded by common sense in this case. After all, men don’tpay more simply because they are male; it is theassociated risk of all that testosterone that carries the penalty.
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Not everyone likes to read guides, so here we relaya real life story to put the subject of “losing capacity”, the Court of Protection and LastingPowers of Attorney into perspective. We have exaggerated nothing, although at first you may notbelieve that!
70 year old retired grandparents Jack and Pamwere financially comfortably off when withoutwarning, Jack suffered a stroke that left him withthe mental ability of a child for the remainder of hislife.
Jack was officially declared as “lacking capacity”, as he could no longer make decisions for himself.To their horror, Pam and son David discovered thatdespite being married Pam could not act for, or sign
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Worse still the Court of Protection appointed a‘deputy’ in the form of a local solicitor to look afterJack’s financial affairs. Pam and David were shockedto discover that the ‘deputy’ ignored all their pleasand requests, he had his own ideas on what Jackwould have wanted, and appealing the ‘deputy’s’decision could take the family up to a year.
This scenario, and worse, has already been playedout many times, and will be repeated time andagain, as many people will be slow to protect themselves.
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In the Kitchen with Judy Barden
Next month’s recipe:
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Roast Leg of Lamb in a Parmesanand Breadcrumb Crust
Cut the prosciutto into long strips. Now take apiece of rosemary and a piece of prosciutto andpush into each incision, leaving the tops stickingout (Anyone who has studded lamb with garlicwill get the idea, if the incisions are not big ordeep enough just go round with your knifeagain. Once you have fiddled with 2 or 3 you willget the idea and it becomes a lot easier).
Rub the olive oil all over the lamb and seasonwith salt and pepper, rubbing in well.
In a bowl mix the cheese and breadcrumbs andcarefully sprinkle all over the top and sides of thelamb pressing down well with your hands sothat the meat is covered and the crumbs don’tfall off.
Carefully place the meat in a roasting tin that willjust hold the lamb and pour the wine and anequal quantity of water into the pan. Cover thewhole tin with foil and bake in the oven for 2 ½hours. For the last 10 minutes of cooking time,remove the foil, increase the heat to200c/fan180c/gas 6 and roast until the top goes crispyand golden, watch it doesn’t burn.
Remove from the oven and rest for 20 minutes.The cooking juices can be used as a light jus butyou can always add a little bisto if you want tomake it into a gravy.
Slice and serve with some small jersey royalpotatoes and vegetables of your choice.
his is a Sicilian recipe and works perfectlywith lovely spring lamb, especially for an
Easter lunch. The first of the season Welsh lambis great and the slow roasting makes the meatvery tender and the flavours of the rosemary andprosciutto work really well together. Savour thearomas when you are cooking this dish...thekitchen will smell wonderful.
Enjoy!
Serves 82kg/4lb 4oz leg of spring lamb200g/6 ½ oz prosciutto, cut into 5mm/ ½ in thickslicesBunch of rosemary cut into small pieces 2 tbsp olive oil100g/3 ½ oz freshly grated parmesan100g/3 ½ oz fresh breadcrumbs250ml/ 9 fl oz white wine
MethodPreheat the oven to 180c/fan 160/gas 4. Placeyour leg of lamb on a large chopping board andwith a long, thin, sharp pointed knife make deepincisions all over the meat.
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You choose your own levels to work at, so behonest with yourself. If it's too easy, step it up alevel; if it's too hard, just drop it down a bit.Your fitness level will improve over time.
And people always ask 'what is the bestactivity?' I say the one that you actually DO! Intervals can be performed on any piece ofequipment - be it a bicycle, rowing machine, oreven your own two legs whilst speed walkingor running. Just choose a cardio activity thatyou like the most (or dislike the least) and giveit your best effort!
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Low-intensity, long duration aerobic exercise -such as a gym class, swimming or jogging -may work for absolute beginners, but anybodywith the most basic level of fitness is better offusing interval training.
High-intensity interval training burns morebody fat because it increases your metabolicrate both during and after training - so youkeep on losing weight, even when you'vestopped training and started watching TV.
Interval training involves alternating shortbursts of hard effort (i.e. sprinting for 10-30 seconds) with easier periods (i.e. easy joggingfor 30-90 seconds). Any combination of intervals can be used, utilising speeds, inclinesor resistance levels.
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