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FUNERAL DIRECTORS<br />
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01621 784884<br />
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Home Arrangements<br />
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Green Funerals<br />
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Tel: 0800 0887 932<br />
Mob: 07873 770545<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
CONTACTS<br />
P. 4 Contacts & Contents<br />
P. 5 / 6 What’s On<br />
P. 7 Property<br />
P. 8 Focus on Health<br />
P. 13 Bill The Plumber<br />
P. 15 BHN<br />
P. 17 Swallowtail<br />
P. 20 Traveller’s Tips<br />
P. 22 Tide Tables<br />
P. 23 Brigadier’s Rant<br />
P. 24 Focus on Sport<br />
P. 25 Pet Rescue<br />
P. 26 Focus on Pet Health<br />
P. 28 Focus on Gardening<br />
P. 29 Important Tel. Numbers<br />
P. 30 / 31 Trade Pages<br />
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Hi everyone,<br />
Monthly Blog<br />
A warm welcome to all our new advertisers this month.<br />
We have at last been getting some lovely warm days, a sure sign<br />
Summer is on its way. We have two bank holidays to look<br />
forward to this month and there is also a special wedding on the<br />
19th of this month, hope they get good weather for it.<br />
If you are struggling getting your garden tidy, take a look on the<br />
trade pages at the back and if you want some gardening tips and<br />
advice, read our gardening feature every month.<br />
If you are are at a lost end why not check out the diary page that<br />
covers around the Dengie to find out what is on.<br />
Enjoy!<br />
Wendy Murray - wendy@maypolepress.com<br />
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WHAT’S ON DIARY<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> & Dengie Focus 5<br />
May 2018<br />
Anglia Tai Chi Club at Steeple Village Hall<br />
Steeple Village Hall, Garden Fields, Steeple, CM0 7JY<br />
3rd Apr 2018 19:30-21:30 and more...<br />
Contact: Pauline Tel: 01621 741461<br />
Price per session £3 Price for the session at Whitfield Court in -,<br />
£1.<br />
Everyone is welcome at the Anglia Tai Chi Club. Doctors and<br />
hospitals recommend that people can benefit from this gentle<br />
form of exercise. Contact me for details of our session at<br />
Whitfield Court in Mayland too.<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch day Respite Centre at Carnival Hall<br />
Carnival Hall, Arcadia Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8EF<br />
3rd May 2018 10:00-15:00<br />
10th May 2018 10:00-15:00<br />
17th May 2018 10:00-15:00<br />
24th May 2018 10:00-15:00<br />
31st May 2018 10:00-15:00 and more... and more...and more...<br />
Contact: Jayne or Nick Tel: 01621 851640 Email:<br />
Jayne.hare@affc.org.uk Web: https://affc.org.uk/services/respitecare.<br />
Please contact us for further information about our weekly<br />
Day Respite Centre in <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch. We aim to provide a<br />
break for carers and a chance for their cared-for to meet other<br />
people. Lunch is cooked on the premises.<br />
U3A Monthly General Meetings at <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch Village Hall<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch Village Hall, Devonshire road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-<br />
Crouch, Essex, CM0 8EF<br />
4th May 2018 14:15<br />
1st Jun 2018 14:15<br />
Web: https://boc u3a.org.uk/organisation/meetings/<br />
Members pay £1 to attend the meeting which helps to pay for<br />
the cost of the visiting speaker and includes tea and biscuits.<br />
Jay's Hospice Coffee Morning at <strong>Burnham</strong> Baptist Church<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Baptist Church, Station Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch,<br />
CM0 8AA<br />
5th May 2018<br />
12th May 2018 10:30-12:30<br />
19th May 2018 10:30-12:30<br />
26th May 2018 10:30-12:30<br />
2nd Jun 2018 10:30-12:30 and more...10:30-12:30 and more...<br />
Contact: Brian Oulds. Drop in every Saturday for coffee and a<br />
chat in aid of Jay's Hospice.<br />
Parkrun at <strong>Burnham</strong> Riverside Park<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Riverside Park, Millfields, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch, Essex,<br />
CM0 8HS<br />
5th May 2018<br />
12th May 2018 09:00<br />
19th May 2018 09:00<br />
26th May 2018 09:00<br />
2nd Jun 2018 09:00 and more... 09:00 and more...<br />
Contact: Gerry McGovern Email: gerry.mcgovern@parkrun.com<br />
Web: http://www.parkrun.org.uk<br />
Parkrun organises timed runs on a mixture of tarmac paths and<br />
grass. Open to everyone. 5km adult route every Saturday. Free<br />
admission but please register online before your first run.<br />
Meeting of the WI at United Reformed Church<br />
United Reformed Church, 53 Station Road, <strong>Burnham</strong> on Crouch,<br />
CM0 8HF<br />
1st May 2018 19:45<br />
5th Jun 2018 19:45<br />
Contact: Pat Trudgett Tel: 01621 785890 Email:<br />
pattrudgett@hotmail.com<br />
The WI has been inspiring women for over 100 years. Why not<br />
join us at one of our monthly meetings and find out about our<br />
programme of events.<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Farmers and Artisan Market at Carnival Hall<br />
Carnival Hall, Arcadia Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8EF<br />
May 20th, Jun 17th, Jul 15th, Aug 19th, Sept 16th<br />
Oct 21st Contact: Faye. Farmers and Artisans Market - stalls<br />
selling local produce. 07706 450681<br />
www.facebook.com/burnhamfarmersmarket.com<br />
The Dengie D-Caf<br />
at <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch Town Council Offices, Chapel Road,<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch CM0 8JA<br />
First Wednesday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm<br />
Dates for 2018: 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July, 1st August, 5th<br />
September, 3rd October, 7th November & 5th December<br />
Contact: The Organisers on 07907 446833<br />
The Dengie D-Caf for those living with dementia living on the<br />
Dengie and for their families, friends and carers usually meets<br />
once a month on the first Wednesday of the month for support<br />
and companionship. A variety of activities are on offer. New<br />
members are always welcome. No need to book, just come along<br />
and meet us.<br />
Flea Market at Maldon Town Hall<br />
Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4RL<br />
5th May 2018 08:30-15:00<br />
2nd Jun 2018 08:30-15:00<br />
7th Jul 2018 08:30-15:00<br />
Contact: Jacqueline Tel: 01621 850940<br />
Vintage and Secondhand Goods, Antiques, Collectables and<br />
Crafts. Public entrance 50p. Additional stallholders always<br />
welcome, contact Jacqueline.<br />
Fossil Hunting at Creeksea Cliff at <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch & District<br />
Museum<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch & District Museum, The Museum,<br />
Coronation Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HW<br />
20th May 2018 10:00-13:00<br />
21st Jul 2018 10:00-13:00<br />
Contact: Jennie Web: https://engb.facebook.com/<strong>Burnham</strong>museum/<br />
There is no set fee for this event however we are asking for a<br />
donation towards the museum on the day.<br />
Meeting at the museum, you will have a quick chat on what to<br />
look for, followed by a walk to the cliff at 10:30 a.m. You will<br />
have 2 hours to hunt for fossils and have them identified before<br />
walking back.<br />
Children's Fun Day at <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch & District Museum<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch & District Museum, The Museum,<br />
Coronation Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HW<br />
30th May 2018, 25th Jul 2018. Contact: Jennie Web: https://engb.facebook.com/<strong>Burnham</strong>museum/<br />
This is one of twelve fun days planned for 2018 at the museum.<br />
Full details can be accessed by consulting the museum's Facebook<br />
page. Look out for further fun days at Hallowe'en and Christmas.<br />
French Speaking Group at Cold Norton Village Hall<br />
Cold Norton Village Hall, Cherry Blossom Ln, Chelmsford, Essex,<br />
CM3 6JQ<br />
2nd May 2018<br />
9th May 2018<br />
16th May 2018<br />
23rd May 2018<br />
Contact: Georges Tel: 01376 501728 Email: g.pauli@tesco.net<br />
A relaxed group meeting every week in term time to practice<br />
speaking French, led by a native French speaking tutor.<br />
Maldon Film Club at Maldon Town Hall<br />
Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4RL<br />
9th May 2018 20:00<br />
23rd May 2018 20:00<br />
Contact: Maldon Film Club Web:<br />
http://www.maldonfilmclub.info<br />
Annual subscription of £25 covers admission to all films.<br />
Members may sign in guests to each screening for £3 per guest.<br />
A selection of the best of recent English and foreign language<br />
films not generally shown in mainstream cinemas. Films are<br />
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screened fortnightly. New members welcome - see website, or<br />
join at any screening.<br />
5th May<br />
Singer Lee Live from 8:00pm at Bar 3 at Bar 3<br />
Bar 3, 159 Station Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HJ<br />
Contact: The organiser<br />
Singer Lee Live at Bar 3 from 8:00pm<br />
CAMRA Walk from <strong>Burnham</strong> to Southminster at The Queens<br />
Head<br />
The Queens Head, 26 Providence, <strong>Burnham</strong> on Crouch, Essex,<br />
CM0 8JU<br />
Time: 12:00 Contact: Maldon & Dengie CAMRA<br />
Mike Email: mjcutler59@gmail.com<br />
Web: www.maldonanddengiecamra.org.uk<br />
Maldon & Dengie Campaign for Real Ale, Walk from Queen's<br />
Head <strong>Burnham</strong> on Crouch to The Station Arms Southminster<br />
ending with a Barbecue at The Station Arms. Contact Maldon &<br />
Dengie CAMRA to join.<br />
6th May<br />
Blues at the Barns at Creeksea Place Barns<br />
Creeksea Place Barns, Ferry Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-On-Crouch, ESSEX,<br />
CM0 8PJ Time: 14:00-23:00<br />
Contact: Creeksea Place Barns Tel: 01621 786503 Email:<br />
info@creekseaplacebarns.co.uk<br />
Web: www.bluesatthebarns.moonfruit.com<br />
Tickets cost £25 for Adults & £7 for under 12s.For overnight<br />
camping add £10 per night. Surcharge applies to online<br />
purchases via eventbrite. Blues at the Barns 2018 will feature<br />
nine hours of top-class entertainment. On-site camping great<br />
food & drink. Saturday night fringe blues gigs in <strong>Burnham</strong>'s pubs<br />
are also planned. Tickets direct from venue or online via<br />
eventbrite.<br />
Free 4 Kidz Community Day at Museum of Power<br />
Museum of Power, Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road,<br />
Langford, Essex, CM9 6QA<br />
Time: 10:00-16:00<br />
Contact: Museum of Power Tel: 01621 843183 Email:<br />
enquiries@museumofpower.org.uk<br />
Web:<br />
http://www.museumofpower.org.uk<br />
Adult £5.00, Children 15 and under FREE<br />
Childrens activities. Miniature steam train OPEN for rides. One<br />
free ride per child with entrance ticket (extra charge applies for<br />
further rides).<br />
Time: 10:00-16:00<br />
Contact: Stow Maries Aerodrome Email: info@stowmaries.org.uk<br />
Web: http://www.stowmaries.org.uk<br />
£15 per ticket – Free for children under 16.Advance tickets only,<br />
book online.<br />
A celebration of vehicles from both land and air.With a great<br />
range of traders, exhibitors, activities and a BBQ.Advance tickets<br />
only, book online.<br />
21st May<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> History Society Talk at <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch & District<br />
Museum<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch & District Museum, The Museum,<br />
Coronation Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8HW<br />
Time: 19:30<br />
Contact: Margaret Smith Email: margaretsmit@aol.com Web:<br />
http://www.burnhammuseum.co.uk/ Members - £1.50 Nonmembers<br />
£2.00<br />
This month's talk is entitled John Barnard Formula 1 and will be<br />
given by Nick Skeens.<br />
23rd May<br />
The Friends of Southminster Open Spaces AGM at Memorial Hall<br />
Memorial Hall, High Street, Southminster, CM0 7DE<br />
Time: 19:30<br />
Contact: Paula Neall Tel: 01621 773243 Email:<br />
paulaneall@yahoo.co.uk<br />
The Friends of Southminster Open Spaces cordially invite<br />
members of the community to attend the Annual General<br />
Meeting. We are delighted to announce John Fleetwood from<br />
the Woodland Trust as our guest speaker. All welcome to attend.<br />
27th May<br />
Sunday Lecture Programme with Eric Simonelli at Stow Maries<br />
Great War Aerodrome<br />
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackman's Lane, Purleigh,<br />
Essex, CM3 6RJ<br />
27th May 2018 14:00<br />
Contact: Stow Maries Aerodrome Email: info@stowmaries.org.uk<br />
Web: http://www.stowmaries.org.uk<br />
Price and booking details TBC<br />
2 air raids on London were diverted to Kent due to bad weather.<br />
Included in this talk will be the 2 diverted raids on Kent,<br />
Folkestone and Sheerness. Be prepared for some emotional<br />
stories of those who were affected.<br />
12th May<br />
Latchingdon Corral Country Dance at Latchingdon Village Hall<br />
Latchingdon Village Hall, <strong>Burnham</strong> Road, Latchingdon, CM3 6EU<br />
12th May 2018 20:00-23:30<br />
Contact: Len or Margaret Tel: 01621 740653 £7.00<br />
Back by popular demand - Peter Shaw. Remember to bring your<br />
own food and drink. Tea and coffee available. Raffle.<br />
Southminster Operatic & Choral Society (SOCS)<br />
On the 10th to 12th May SOCS are performing 101 Not Out.<br />
It is a play written by Richard Reeves and was first performed<br />
at Benfleet Methodist Church in 1976, one year after the<br />
centenary of the first Gilbert & Sullivan(G&S) production –<br />
hence 101 Not Out.<br />
19th May<br />
Richard Townend Solo Blues at Station Arms<br />
Station Arms, Station Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EW<br />
Time: 20:00-23:00<br />
Contact: The Station Arms Tel: 01621 772225 Web:<br />
http://www.thestationarms.co.uk/<br />
Blues Nights held 3rd Saturday each month. Richard Townend is<br />
perhaps one of the most prolific songwriters in the British blues<br />
scene. Since 2011 he has released 9 albums as a soloist and with<br />
The Mighty Bosscats<br />
20th May<br />
Wing and Wheels! at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome<br />
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackman's Lane, Purleigh,<br />
Essex, CM3 6RJ<br />
All information is provided by Maldon Tourist Information Centre. It is<br />
advisable to check out the times and venue before travelling<br />
The play tells the story of the collaboration between G&S<br />
and Richard D’Oyly Carte and includes songs from each of<br />
their operettas.<br />
It is a fun show so if you are a G&S fan and even if you have<br />
not seen any of their operettas, come along and join in the<br />
fun.<br />
Tickets are available from Lily Sage, High Street,<br />
Southminster, The Limes Farm Shop, <strong>Burnham</strong> on Crouch and<br />
Creative Lady, High Street, <strong>Burnham</strong> on Crouch. The evening<br />
performances start at 7.30 and the matinee on the 12th May<br />
at 2.30. Prices range from £8 to £10 and £5 for children<br />
under the age of 11.<br />
Any further information can be obtained by telephoning<br />
01621 787473. As mentioned it is a fun show so come along<br />
and join in.<br />
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PROPERTY<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> & Dengie Focus<br />
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Bradwell - on - Sea<br />
£225,000<br />
Envious Hall, so named for its super location.<br />
Detached bungalow dating in parts back to the<br />
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kitchen and bathroom, a large utility room<br />
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driveway at the front. * (As advised by vendor)<br />
Call to view 01245 323729<br />
Mayland<br />
£385,000<br />
This four bedroom detached property benefits<br />
23ft re-fitted white high gloss kitchen/diner<br />
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garage, re-fitted ground floor cloakroom,<br />
study/playroom, lounge, ensuite to master<br />
bedroom and family bathroom.<br />
Call to view 01245 323729<br />
Althorne<br />
£450,000<br />
This four bedroom detached bungalow features<br />
an impressive kitchen diner, a stylish living room<br />
and large conservatory, Master bedroom with ensuite<br />
and family bathroom, serving three other0<br />
bedrooms with a second conservatory. Further<br />
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HEALTH<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> & Dengie Focus<br />
FOCUS<br />
ON HEALTH<br />
Acupuncture for pain in<br />
pregnancy<br />
There are many potential causes of pain during pregnancy, some<br />
directly related to pregnancy such as symphysis pubis<br />
dysfunction, some more coincidental such as headache,<br />
toothache and back ache. Research suggests that the majority of<br />
pregnant women resort to taking either ibuprofen or<br />
paracetamol at some point during their pregnancy but both of<br />
these substances are known to cross the placenta into the foetal<br />
circulation. The general advice is to take as little as possible for<br />
as short a time as you can.<br />
A news article has circulated in the popular press in April about<br />
the use of paracetamol or ibuprofen during pregnancy with<br />
headlines such as ‘Taking paracetamol during pregnancy may<br />
make grandchildren infertile’. A recent study has been published<br />
which explores the effect of taking ibuprofen or paracetamol<br />
during pregnancy; the conclusion of this study was that there is<br />
evidence to show that even minimal exposure to these common<br />
over-the-counter medicines can alter cells in the reproductive<br />
organs of the developing foetus (Hurtado-Gonzalez et al, 2018).<br />
In a selection of studies on animals it was found that if the male<br />
foetus was exposed to ibuprofen, paracetamol or aspirin it could<br />
reduce foetal testosterone leading to issues such as incomplete<br />
descent of one or both testicles. In the female foetus it was<br />
shown that small amounts of paracetamol were associated with<br />
a 40-50% reduction in foetal germ cells (egg producing cells) in<br />
the ovaries of the foetus, and smaller ovaries in subsequent<br />
adults. These findings were tested in various ways and the<br />
findings were consistent. While they recommend avoiding<br />
ibuprofen, the official line from the NHS is that paracetamol is<br />
safe to take during pregnancy as they suggest there is no clear<br />
evidence to suggest it is not. It remains to be seen whether this<br />
advice will be reviewed in light of this new study.<br />
So what can you do for pain during pregnancy? As a licensed<br />
acupuncturist with specialist training in acupuncture through the<br />
antenatal period, I would wholeheartedly recommend<br />
acupuncture. A large data review was undertaken in 2014 which<br />
indicated acupuncture to be a safe treatment during pregnancy<br />
(Park et al 2014). As in intervention, acupuncture can be really<br />
effective for a wide variety of pain conditions such as<br />
musculoskeletal pain of symphysis pubis dysfunction, back pain,<br />
neck pain and headaches and other causes of pain such as<br />
sinusitis, headaches etc. As well as offering a non-toxic, drug-free<br />
treatment for pain, acupuncture treatment during pregnancy can<br />
also offer other ‘side-effects’ such as improved energy, improved<br />
mood and better sleep.<br />
There is a point on the body that is traditionally referred to as the<br />
‘Beautiful Baby Point’! It is meant to be needled in a single<br />
needle treatment with a fine, gold needle as the pregnancy<br />
moves from the first to second trimester, and again between the<br />
second and third trimester. In the late 1800s one of the early<br />
translators of Chinese texts claimed this point "gives the child an<br />
especially luminous complexion, the child will sleep at night,<br />
laugh during the day, does not get sick or if he does, the cure is<br />
within a few hours or days, according to the case. The child will<br />
have none of the bad characteristics of the parents, but rather a<br />
healthy mind, morale and body." [SOULIÉ DE MORANT]<br />
I have considered ordering some special gold needles just for this,<br />
however I have yet to find any classical source for such claims!<br />
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Holicity Acupuncture - 01621 786600 - www.holicity.co.uk<br />
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Brooks Williams in concert is the next high quality music night<br />
produced by Maldon based creative enterprise macTheatre who<br />
work independently to bring remarkable artists to the area,<br />
igniting local creativity and engaging new audiences with the<br />
spirit of live performance. Brooks will be returning to The Blue<br />
Boar Hotel on Sun 29 April, 8pm.<br />
Hailing from Statesboro, Georgia, the town made famous by<br />
country-blues legend Blind Willie McTell and not one easy to<br />
pigeon-hole, Williams’ music is a roots music love-child. “Soulful<br />
Americana, full-on blues and tasty rootsy grooves. He really<br />
rocks!” writes fRoots. and friend and fellow guitar-wizard Martin<br />
Simpson calls Brooks Williams the “Real Thing!” Williams got his<br />
start in the clubs and bars around Boston, the same music scene<br />
that years earlier sparked the careers of Bonnie Raitt and Chris<br />
Smither. There, playing 5-6 nights a week, he developed his<br />
signature sound. He’s a mean finger-picker and a stunning slide<br />
guitarist, and is ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. Plus,<br />
“he has a beautiful voice,” says AmericanaUK, “that you just melt<br />
into.” In fact, $ in 2013 Williams was nominated “best male<br />
vocalist” by the UK’s foremost roots-music mavens, Spiral Earth.<br />
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classic Bessie Smith or Memphis Slim blues to compelling Dave<br />
Alvin and Buddy Miller Americana covers. “On top of all this,”<br />
writes American Roots UK, “is his songwriting, which stands<br />
comparison with virtually any of his peers.” Rooted in tradition,<br />
wryly observed and relevant. With twenty-two albums to his<br />
name, including “Brooks’ Blues” (2017), “My Turn Now” (2016)<br />
and “Shreveport Sessions” (2014), his music shows up on roots<br />
music playlists around the world with WUMB-FM (USA) voting<br />
him in their Top 100 Artists. He is one of acoustic roots music’s<br />
guiding lights and one of its most respected ambassadors. Always<br />
on tour ranging from Dallas to The Netherlands, Boston to<br />
Glasgow, Belfast to Memphis, Little Rock to London, Blues In<br />
Britain says Brooks Williams is, "At the top of his game, setting<br />
new standards and a fresh direction for the blues.”<br />
Tickets to see Brooks Williams in Maldon are £15 from Maldon<br />
TIC 01621-856503 or book on-line at www.mactheatre.org.uk.<br />
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Southminster Memorial Hall Bingo Night.<br />
Luncheon Club every Monday at 12.30 except bank holidays.<br />
2 course meal with tea or coffee to follow. £5 per head. All<br />
welcome. Please book your place by previous Friday by<br />
phoning Kath on 07434915467.<br />
Bingo Night. Doors open 7pm eyes down at 7.45 on<br />
Wednesday<br />
2nd and 30th May. £3 entry and one book, further books 50p<br />
each. Please note that Bingo is unavoidably cancelled on 16th<br />
May for which we apologise.<br />
Harbour on Thursday morning 10-12am. Join in with<br />
different crafts, jigsaws, board games or just chat. Tea, coffee<br />
and biscuits served.<br />
Wishing Well Club Tuesday 15th May 1-3pm Third Tuesday in<br />
the month for May only, returning in June and subsequent<br />
months to second Tuesday . Light lunch, games and good<br />
company. Phone Kath on 07434915467 or just turn up.<br />
Variety Concert for Christian Aid on Sunday 20th May 7-9.30<br />
approx. Including line dancing, Cross Reference Duo, Brad<br />
Luff, singer and guitarist and Ukulele Band MUGS. Tickets £8<br />
available from 01621 774573 and 01621 772199. Light<br />
refreshments available at the end.<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Bereavement Support Group<br />
We meet every Tuesday in the Baptist Church, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-<br />
Crouch from 1.15 pm – 3.15 pm<br />
Free for anyone who has been bereaved.<br />
Contact: Paul J King Funeral Directors 01621 784884 or email<br />
margaret@pauljking.com<br />
East Essex Astronomy Club 2018 Events<br />
Astronomy day on Saturday 3rd March. The day will cover what<br />
to look at in the night sky, how to us binoculars and telescopes<br />
and how to take pictures of astronomical objects. The day will<br />
run from 10am to 3pm and (if skies are clear) an evening<br />
observing session. The event will be at the Village Hall in<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>. Contact eeac@essexastro.com for further details.<br />
Saturday 5th May<br />
Talk: Solar System Craters<br />
Saturday 9th June<br />
Talk: Jodrell Bank<br />
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Maldon & District Disabled Person's Club<br />
We meet weekly at Cold Norton Village Hall.<br />
Adults of any age are welcome & disabilities.<br />
Own transportation helps but we may be able to assist.<br />
We meet @ 1pm - 3.30pm on Wednesdays.<br />
We are a very friendly bunch desperately seeking New<br />
Friends.<br />
Anyone wishing to come along as a Volunteer Helper would<br />
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If your able, or to help in our quest, please contact:<br />
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So how do I remove chocolate<br />
stains from my carpet?<br />
Kevin Barber Owner of Careclean, Carpet Cleaning<br />
Business has been established for over 34 years and will<br />
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Today’s blog will tell you how to remove chocolate stains from<br />
your carpet.<br />
Just follow 5 simple steps…<br />
no sign of the chocolate!<br />
What if there is still evidence of a mark?<br />
If there is still evidence of chocolate, please don’t be tempted<br />
to pull out all your cleaning products. Believe it or not, these<br />
can actually make things a lot worse! Furthermore, if they<br />
aren’t fully rinsed out, they can leave a residue which can<br />
attract dirt and result in future stains.<br />
If you find the chocolate mark late in the day and it’s already<br />
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1. If you do find a chocolate stain, firstly scrape off as much as<br />
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2. Once you’ve dealt with the excess, you need to get yourself a<br />
damp cloth. Dab the area with the cloth. DO NOT rub as this can<br />
damage the fibres and ground any remaining chocolate further<br />
into the carpet.<br />
3. Next, use a dry cloth to dab as much as the moisture away as<br />
possible.<br />
4. You can repeat 2 and 3 again if there are still signs of<br />
chocolate.<br />
5. Now just leave the area to dry naturally. You may still see signs<br />
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the temptation to interfere with it.<br />
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FEATURE<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> & Dengie Focus 13<br />
Not just your local Plumber!<br />
Bill The Plumber has been established for over 40 years and<br />
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Based in Steeple, Essex,<br />
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flood occur. Typically, such devices are only installed after an<br />
incident of water damage has occurred.<br />
Some insurance companies now stipulate you have to have<br />
FloodCheck installed before they will insure you. It is anticipated<br />
in the future, all new properties will come with a leak<br />
detection/prevention device fitted as standard, in much the same<br />
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Join the Fun<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch 10 km Run<br />
Sunday 27 th May 2018<br />
round the town of <strong>Burnham</strong> and countryside<br />
A mixed ability race. All runners welcome<br />
Prizes for first 5 males and females:<br />
Medal and Goody Bag for all:<br />
Pre race warm-up: Baggage area: Changing room,<br />
Showers & Toilets: Marshalls: Water Stations<br />
Race Start 10.00 am<br />
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Our guest speaker at the April meeting was Margaret Mills who<br />
gave a fascinating talk on Wilkie Collins and Mary Elizabeth<br />
Braddon - two late Victorian popular writers. Both lived<br />
unconventional lives hence the title of Margaret's talk . Both<br />
lived at a time when there was a ‘literacy explosion’ and<br />
although Universal education was far in the future, people<br />
sought novels, magazines and periodicals to develop their<br />
literacy skills.<br />
Mary Braddon was born into a seemingly conventional middle<br />
class family but her father fled the country to avoid debtors<br />
prison and never returned. To help the family income Mary<br />
became a child actress but later turned to writing short stories<br />
and travelogues for the growing magazine and periodicals<br />
market. Her income quickly exceeded that of an actress and<br />
enabled her to produce and edit two magazine, the “Belgravia”<br />
and “Temple Bar” . With her growing reputation and financial<br />
independence, Mary turned to writing novels and produced<br />
some 70 in her lifetime. Some remain in print, and her most well<br />
known work Lady Audley’s Secret has been filmed.<br />
The skeleton Margaret refers to is that Mary lived with a married<br />
man and produced six children whilst classed as a housekeeper,<br />
and the death of her lover’s wife eventually freed them to<br />
regularise the arrangement!<br />
Wilkie Collins was part of a somewhat bohemian family. His<br />
father was an artist and the family spent time in Italy and France<br />
where Wilkie became fluent in both languages. He tried<br />
accountancy and the law then started writing short stories and<br />
articles. His friendship with Charles Dickens cemented his place<br />
in the literary world and he is credited as writing the first crime<br />
novel, The Moonstone, which remains in print to this day.<br />
His other most well known work is The Woman in White which<br />
is currently being serialised on BBC One. Collins didn't marry, he<br />
lived with two consecutive lovers and fathered three children,<br />
and his addiction to Laudanum led to a decline in his health and<br />
his work.<br />
Our speaker on May 4th will be Nick R Thomas talking about The<br />
One and Only Groucho Marx<br />
Harmony Modern Choir in Concert,<br />
9th June 7.30pm<br />
Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4RL. An evening<br />
of song from <strong>Burnham</strong>’s ladies choir accompanied by local<br />
musician Esta Abbott in aid of Home-Start Essex. Interval Wine<br />
included. Tickets Adult £12, under 16’s £8. Buy tickets at Home-<br />
Start, Maldon District Council Offices, Princes Rd, Maldon (open<br />
on Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm), The Lovely Shop, 163 Station Rd,<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> or by calling 07805 080190.<br />
MALDON CONSTITUENCY<br />
JOHN WHITTINGDALE OBE MP<br />
Holds an advice Bureau every month.<br />
26th MAY IS THE NEXT DATE<br />
BURNHAM CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB,<br />
HIGH STREET, BURNHAM. CM0 8AA at 11.00am<br />
Please call 01621 855663 to make an appointment.<br />
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interest to your garden or brighten up a space. Our range of pots<br />
gives you a huge choice from terracotta and glazed pots to<br />
wooden planters from great brands like Woodlodge, APTA and<br />
RHS.<br />
Set in the beautiful Essex countryside, our garden centre has<br />
everything you need to get your garden growing this spring.<br />
We have a huge range of plants to choose from on to make your<br />
garden a colourful haven to relax in. From plug plants that you<br />
can grow yourself, to bedding and basket plants to fill your pots<br />
and hanging baskets and borders. If you’re after more<br />
permanent planting, we have a large selection of high quality<br />
plants for great prices on perennials, shrubs and trees. We've<br />
even dedicated a section of the nursery to our roses, including<br />
roses from David Austin, for a truly English summer garden.<br />
To grow all your plants we have everything from our<br />
very own BHN compost blend, multi purpose composts,<br />
mushroom compost and organic manure (liquid gold<br />
for your soil- especially for clay soil!). Our garden shop<br />
has a full range of products to nurture, feed and<br />
protect your plants. Using the right tools can make<br />
gardening a breeze, so take a look at our ranges from<br />
Wilkinson, Burgon and Ball, and Wolf-garten.<br />
To sit and enjoy your garden with family and friends, we stock<br />
garden furniture from Lifestyle garden which offers a fantastic<br />
choice of chic, comfortable, and lasting pieces.<br />
If all that makes you feel thirsty and hungry, our cafe supplies<br />
delicious food and drinks, including gluten free cakes!<br />
Come and have a look around our garden centre, a relaxing way<br />
to shop for all your gardening needs.<br />
Buckhatch Nursery and Garden Centre is open Monday- Friday:<br />
9am-5pm, and Sundays: 9:30am-4pm.<br />
For further enquiries, please call: 01245 400360<br />
or visit our website: www.bhngardencentre.co.uk<br />
If space is a problem in your garden, we even have a<br />
solution! VegTrugs! They give you extra space to grow<br />
those healthy veggies; growing your own is an<br />
excellent way to get your children interested in<br />
gardening and eating healthily. We have a full range<br />
of seeds and vegetable plants to choose from to get<br />
started.<br />
Planting in pots is an easy way to add colour and<br />
We have everything for your gardening needs here!<br />
Special offers on plants on our nursery!<br />
Range of fantastic quality garden furniture from Lifestyle Garden!<br />
Hanging basket refill service available!<br />
Tasty meals, cakes, and drinks in our refurbished café!<br />
@bhngardencentre<br />
East Hanningfield Rd, Chelmsford. CM3 8EW<br />
Tel: 01245 400360<br />
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THE BIG BURNHAM<br />
BOOK SALE 2018<br />
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY<br />
7 th MAY 10.30AM – 3.30PM<br />
AT ST MARY’S CHURCH,<br />
BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH.<br />
HUNDREDS OF BOOKS<br />
AT REASONABLE PRICES.<br />
THERE WILL BE HANDMADE CARDS FOR SALE<br />
& REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.<br />
ADMISSION IS FREE & THERE IS PLENTY OF<br />
CAR PARK SPACE AVAILABLE.<br />
MALDON FILM CLUB<br />
The season continues with the screening of Victoria on<br />
Wednesday 9th May followed by our final film for 2017/18, Toni<br />
Erdmann, on Wednesday May 23rd.<br />
Victoria, directed by Sebastian Schipper, tells the story of a<br />
young Spanish woman partying in the night clubs of Berlin<br />
where she has yet to set up roots. Her joie de vivre takes her into<br />
the world of four happy-go-lucky young men. However, the<br />
criminal actions of one of them lead to a chain of event from<br />
which Victoria finds it hard to extricate herself. This remarkable<br />
single take filming gives this movie an added reality which<br />
makes the climax all the more shocking.<br />
The last film of the current season, Toni Erdmann, is described<br />
as “remarkably touching and outrageously funny” with an<br />
element of surprise. Directed by double Palme d’Or winners, the<br />
Dardenne brothers, and nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign<br />
Language Film, Toni Erdmann tells the story of an estranged<br />
father who is trying to re-connect with his busy career <strong>focus</strong>sed<br />
daughter and who in order, to do so employs a rather unusual<br />
strategy.<br />
The Club meets at Maldon Town Hall, doors open at 7.15pm,<br />
wine and soft drinks are available, at a charge, from 7.30pm and<br />
both films begin at 8pm.<br />
So with only 2 films still to be shown this season, why not<br />
come along as a guest and pay just £3 per film.<br />
Details of the films to be screened year will be available shortly<br />
and the 2018/19 season begins on Tuesday 11th September –<br />
same time, same place!! Hope to see you soon.<br />
For further information, including membership for 2018/19<br />
please check out our web site www.maldonfilmclub.info, visit<br />
the Maldon Tourist Office or call 01621 869340 (for membership<br />
enquiries) or 01621 850250 (for general enquiries).<br />
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The restaurant seats 100 and we can cater for visiting groups,<br />
functions and families. Our main three course menu is<br />
individually priced so you can have as much or as little as you<br />
wish. We also have a children’s menu and a range of sandwiches<br />
and baguettes. During the week we also have Special Meal Deals<br />
and Friday is senior citizen specials. On Sundays we serve a three<br />
course carvery which is very popular. Our produce is locally<br />
sourced and our chef Scott’s style of cooking is a mixture of tasty<br />
British and foreign cuisine, kept simple and cooked well, served<br />
with quality wines and beers.<br />
You will be greeted with a warm welcome at the Swallowtail<br />
Restaurant and Bar, whether you are a local resident or visiting<br />
yachtsman. Locals may not be aware but the restaurant has<br />
recently changed management and is now being fully run and<br />
managed by the Marina with a new manager in place. They<br />
would also like to enforce that their opening times will be as<br />
stated and is now being run as it should indefinitely.<br />
OPENING TIMES<br />
Mon- Tues: 11am – 6pm<br />
Weds: 11am – 8.30pm<br />
Thurs: 11am – 10pm<br />
Fri: 11am – 11pm<br />
Sat: 8 am – 11pm<br />
Sun: 8 am – 9pm<br />
For more information and bookings please visit our website<br />
www.swallowtailrestaurant.co.uk or call us on 01621 785505<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Yacht Harbour<br />
Foundary Lane, <strong>Burnham</strong> on Crouch. CM0 8BL<br />
The bar is the hub of the Yacht Harbour overlooking the River<br />
Crouch, offering stunning views in a relaxed atmosphere. If you<br />
need something to quench your thirst we offer a wide range of<br />
drinks including beers from local brewery, Wibblers. Hot drinks<br />
are also served throughout the day and we have a large balcony<br />
where you can sit and enjoy the view over the moorings.<br />
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ONE of the stars of Blues at the Barns 2018 has spoken of his<br />
excitement at returning to play in the town his family called<br />
home for many years.<br />
Veteran roots and country singer and guitarist Steve Somers<br />
will play his first Essex gig in decades when he leads the Steve<br />
and Ben Somers Country Band at the festival, in Creeksea, near<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch, on Sunday, May 6.<br />
Steve lived in <strong>Burnham</strong> with wife, Pat and their family in the<br />
1980s, when he was a much-loved entertainer, playing sold-out<br />
shows in local venues in between live and TV appearances all<br />
over the UK and Europe.<br />
The family later moved to Cambridgeshire and then to France,<br />
Steve and Pat returning to the UK in 2016 to be close to their<br />
grandchildren. The return heralded a whole new phase to<br />
Steve's 50-years-plus musical career - one which sees him sharing<br />
stages across Europe with his multi-instrumentalist son, Ben, 39.<br />
Steve said: "Coming back to <strong>Burnham</strong> for me is truly like<br />
coming home. I wish I lived there now. I lived on Tillingham<br />
marshes as a youngster and when I got married, we bought our<br />
first house, in Mildmay Road, <strong>Burnham</strong>. I was playing in<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> when I won New Faces on the TV in 1975."We played<br />
the Carnival Hall when I joined The Settlers , which was a bit of<br />
a coup as we were still enjoying chart success with our record,<br />
the Lightning Tree, and playing some very big venues at the<br />
time. Playing to <strong>Burnham</strong> audiences was always like playing at<br />
a friend's party."<br />
After singing and playing guitar in folk clubs in the Sixties,<br />
Steve enjoyed national success in 1975, winning TV's New Faces<br />
talent show - the X Factor of its day - going on to join successful<br />
folk/pop outfit The Settlers.<br />
Steve later played and sung with stars, including skiffle legend<br />
Lonnie Donegan, Cockney singer Joe Brown, American legends<br />
Johnny Tillotson and Don Everly and pop star Lulu. He also<br />
toured with Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash and Billy Jo Spears, also<br />
touring and broadcasting with his own band.<br />
His son, Ben, followed him into the music business, including<br />
a stint playing saxophone with Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues<br />
Orchestra, through he sings and plays double bass in the country<br />
band.<br />
The Steve and Ben Somers Country Band play the Barn Stage<br />
at Blues at the Barns on the evening of Sunday, May 6, at<br />
Creeksea Place Farm, Creeksea, just outside <strong>Burnham</strong>.<br />
Tickets cost £25 for the day (£8, under-12s) and are on sale<br />
now at the venue, by phone from 01621 786503 and online at<br />
www.bluesatthebarns.moonfruit.com<br />
New for 2018 will be a dedicated festival campsite, a wide<br />
range of blues and Americana-themed food, and at least one<br />
"Festival Fringe" blues event in <strong>Burnham</strong> town on the evening<br />
before the festival proper - Saturday, May 5.<br />
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insurers and vehicle manufacturers to provide a first class vehicle<br />
and salvage recovery collection service.<br />
You may choose to scrap your car for a number of reasons.<br />
Whether your vehicle has been written-off or it has simply come<br />
to the end of its working life, Wisbey Salvage and Spares We can also<br />
dismantle<br />
p<br />
and recycle your car quickly and efficiently. We also<br />
Wisbey Salvage was established We in 1981 serve and many is regarded local garages locally asand<br />
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Our modern workshops Many of these are fully recycled equipped car parts to enable are then safe made<br />
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and a efficient dismantling, cleaning and testing of all our recycled<br />
car parts. Many of these recycled car parts are then made<br />
available to purchase from our extensive used car parts division.<br />
provide fully tested used parts at a competitive price. Our fully<br />
trained advisors are always on hand to help seek a solution to<br />
get your vehicle back on the road quickly and as cost effectively<br />
as possible, making your transaction with us an enjoyable<br />
experience from your first point of contact right up until the part<br />
arrives on your doorstep ensuring you will be back in touch<br />
should you require any other parts.<br />
FEATURE<br />
This car scrappage service is conducted in accordance with the<br />
European ELV Directive which aims to reduce the amount of<br />
waste produced from end-of-life vehicles.<br />
LOOKING TO SCRAP YOUR CAR?<br />
Wisbey Salvage and Spares is contracted by the UK’s leading<br />
We can collect salvage cars from your home or place of work<br />
when it is most convenient for you and we guarantee to provide<br />
a fast response.<br />
Spares Available<br />
Vehicle Engines & Gearboxes<br />
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• Metal and Vehicles Accepted<br />
• On site Weighbridge<br />
• Collection Service Available<br />
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Cashing in on your end-of-life vehicle is a<br />
great way of retrieving valuable funds to<br />
put towards a newer, more efficient car.<br />
If you have put off scrapping your car<br />
because you were unaware of any car<br />
recycling sites nearby, at Wisbey Salvage<br />
and Spares our vehicle transport service<br />
covers most of the south-east England.<br />
Scrapping your car for payment not only<br />
gives you unexpected money in your<br />
back pocket; it also helps you play your<br />
part in improving the wider environment<br />
by enabling us to recycle renewable<br />
materials and store away potentially<br />
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What are you waiting for? ….Call us<br />
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TRAVELLER’S TIPS<br />
If you watch Anglia-TV news, you’ll be familiar with the Norwich<br />
skyline that fills the glass wall behind the presenters. Why not<br />
spend a day in East Anglia’s regional centre and visit some of<br />
these tourist gems? NOW is the time to book your advance rail<br />
tickets for use in July - if you get in quickly, your day in Norwich<br />
might well cost less than a trip into London!<br />
The lowest price for a senior railcard holder along the Crouch<br />
Valley line is £10.60 for a pair of advance singles in standard<br />
class. There’s no time restriction - you might leave on the first<br />
train of the day and arrive in time for a Norfolk breakfast! For<br />
the return journey, our preference would be to route via<br />
Liverpool Street (no extra charge) and avoid changing at<br />
Shenfield. We might also pay a little extra and travel first class.<br />
We could then look forward to complimentary refreshments on<br />
the main line, followed by a roomy seat on one of the through<br />
trains home during the evening peak. Please remember that you<br />
must book well in advance, or you could be disappointed.<br />
Amazingly, these prices have been held low for several years, but<br />
they are strictly limited in numbers. Although you can sometimes<br />
pick up a bargain the night before you travel, it’s better to book<br />
as early as you can.<br />
What would be on our sightseeing list? Norwich has two<br />
excellent shopping malls, but we’re on the look-out for unusual<br />
places that are quite different from what is on offer in Essex.<br />
You’ll find us in the ancient alleyways known as “The Lanes”, as<br />
well as the splendidly art-nouveau Royal Arcade, then on to the<br />
cobbled streets leading down to the Anglican Cathedral.<br />
Museum-lovers will be in their element: as well as the large<br />
collections such as those at the Castle and the Bridewell, there<br />
are many other quiet delights such as the Julian Centre. The<br />
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is home to some of the most<br />
remarkable works of art in the country, spanning 5,000 years of<br />
human creativity. You’ll find it on the campus of the University<br />
of East Anglia, a short bus ride from the city centre.<br />
Talking of buses, our final tip is to take a bus from Norwich<br />
Railway Station - the uphill slope towards the City Centre is<br />
longer and steeper than it looks!<br />
Happy Travelling - from Paul & Kathrine.<br />
Paul is Communications Officer for Dengie Hundred Bus Users’<br />
Group – if you need help in planning your journey, please email<br />
FOSCOS are the Friends of Southminster Community Open<br />
Spaces and members help to maintain Orchard Meadows<br />
and Seasons Wood, which are two public open spaces situated<br />
between Lavender Drive, Woodside and Barley Meadows off<br />
Southfield Way. Both sites are owned by Maldon District<br />
Council.<br />
Our AGM is on Wednesday May 23rd 2018 at 7.30pm in the<br />
Front room of the Memorial Hall, High Street, Southminster,<br />
and Guest Speaker John Fleetwood will give a talk on the work<br />
of the Woodland Trust.<br />
All members of the public are welcome to attend and<br />
Refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting.<br />
WHAT'S HAPPENING CHRISTIAN AID WEEK<br />
SAT 12th May<br />
AT THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH<br />
SPONSORED WALK 10 MILES. ALONG<br />
THE SEA WALL. 9.15am<br />
(Like to join in? Contact Bob on 01621782836)<br />
Norwich Cathedral<br />
Norwich Cathedral has the second-largest spire and the largest<br />
monastic cloisters in England. But it’s not the only significant<br />
religious presence - the Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist<br />
is home to stained glass and stonework reflecting the very best<br />
of Victorian Gothic. Nearby you’ll find the wonderful Plantation<br />
Garden, with features inspired from the same movement: an<br />
intriguing fountain, an Italianate terrace and woodland<br />
walkways.<br />
If you don’t find us sharing a picnic lunch beneath the trees, it’s<br />
because we’re grazing on some of the tasty snacks served in and<br />
around the largest open market in Britain. While you’re here, do<br />
find a moment to step inside the entrance hall at Aviva<br />
Insurance, formerly Norwich Union. The stunning marble interior<br />
has a fascinating history - and the Edwardian attempt at air<br />
conditioning is positively mind-boggling!<br />
COFFEE MORNING.<br />
SUN.13th May<br />
MON 14th May<br />
WED 16th May<br />
THUR 17th MAY<br />
SATURDAY<br />
TRAIDCRAFT STALL. CAKES FOR SALE<br />
LUNCHES (from 11.45 - 1.30)<br />
CHRISTIAN AID WORSHIP WITH<br />
SPEAKER FROM CHRISTIAN AID<br />
BBQ TOGETHER WITH CHRISTIAN AID<br />
on St Mary's Church Green<br />
HOUSE-TO HOUSE COLLECTION<br />
THROUGHOUT THE TOWN<br />
UNITED WOMEN'S MEETING & BRING<br />
AND BUY<br />
at the URC 2.30<br />
COFFEE MORNING AT<br />
ST. MARY'S 10 - 12<br />
With Christian Aid Reflection 11.45<br />
STREET COLLECTION<br />
COFFEE AT THE BAPTIST 10 - 12<br />
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Voice in a Million (VIAM)<br />
On 14th March, 40 Ormiston Rivers Academy students from<br />
Years 7 to 13 visited Wembley Arena to participate in the annual<br />
Voice in a Million concert.<br />
VIAM, founded in 2009, highlights the predicament of<br />
children in care throughout the world, and looks at the concerns<br />
and difficulties facing potential adopters. The concert raises<br />
awareness for Adoption UK by bringing schools across the<br />
country together to create one big choir.<br />
Students had an opportunity to meet the very popular boy<br />
band, 'Roadtrip', have their t-shirts signed and pictures taken<br />
during the meet and greet. They were also excited to meet the<br />
performer, 'HRVY' and watch him on stage.<br />
Performing Arts Instructor, Miss Clare Thurtle said, “This<br />
experience has given many of our students the confidence to<br />
perform in front of large numbers. There were around 15,000<br />
spectators at the event, and each student thrived in the busy<br />
atmosphere. It has been beneficial for these students to work<br />
with year groups across the school to create a choir and make<br />
new friends, as well as learn about the care and fostering system<br />
in the UK. They all performed outstandingly and had a<br />
wonderful day. I am so proud of all of the students and am<br />
looking forward to VIAM 2019!”<br />
Walton on the Naze<br />
Eight Rivers Sixth Form students travelled to Walton on the<br />
Naze to undertake research for their A-level Geography course.<br />
They studied the differences between the managed area of<br />
the coast, which has groynes, a crag walk and sea wall; and<br />
compared the<br />
landform of the beach<br />
to that of the<br />
unmanaged part of the<br />
coastline, which has a<br />
wave-cut platform and<br />
slumping cliffs.<br />
Students considered<br />
the social, economic<br />
and environmental<br />
reasons as to why one<br />
area of the coast is<br />
protected heavily and<br />
another area has been left to the forces of nature. Further<br />
inland from the unmanaged area is a Site of Special Scientific<br />
Interest, with important geology and fossils, which students<br />
found fascinating.<br />
Ms Louise Judge, Assistant Principal said, “Walton on the Naze<br />
is famous for its fossils. One student was lucky enough to find a<br />
sharks tooth in the recent large slumps along the unmanaged<br />
section. Outdoor education is so important, as it gives students<br />
a real sense of the subject and brings their research to life!”<br />
A Selection of Current<br />
Volunteering Vacancies<br />
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!<br />
Collection ! Box Coordinator ! ! ! ! ! !<br />
! ! ! ! ! !<br />
! ! ! ! ! !<br />
!<br />
A charity running a mobile chemotherapy unit in Essex are<br />
seeking Coordinators to place collection boxes locally and every<br />
few months tally up the funds before paying them in.<br />
Volunteers will develop relationships with local shops and<br />
businesses, encouraging them to host a collection box.<br />
Volunteers will receive ! an up to date Information Pack and<br />
ongoing support. The organisation receives no government or<br />
statutory funding and relies on the support of the local<br />
community to keep the unit on the road.<br />
! ! ! ! ! ! !<br />
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !![*<br />
! ! ! ! ! !!a<br />
Lunch Club Kitchen Team<br />
! ! ! ! !<br />
! ! ! ! ! ! ! !<br />
! ! ! ! ! !<br />
!<br />
Volunteers are needed to join a kitchen team providing a 2-<br />
course hot meal weekly for approximately 15 people on<br />
Thursday mornings in Heybridge. Lunch is served from 12 noon<br />
onwards. Volunteers arrive to begin preparing the meal around<br />
9:30 am and leave after kitchen clean-up around 1:30 pm.<br />
Catering experience is not necessary and family cooks are<br />
!<br />
welcome! Basic Food Hygiene training will be provided.<br />
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Keelboat Endeavour Trophy<br />
“The launch of this event couldn’t have come at a better time<br />
because we are really noticing a bit of ascendancy in keelboat<br />
racing at the moment. Certainly the smaller dayboats are seeing<br />
a resurgence.<br />
“Overall, I think it is a really good time for keelboat sailing<br />
and I can confirm the Royal Corinthian at <strong>Burnham</strong>, and the RYA<br />
are pretty excited about having an opportunity to showcase<br />
keelboat sailing at its best.”<br />
Buckley, who is delighted to be able to build on the success of<br />
the Endeavour, added: “This is also another step in history of the<br />
Endeavour and I know that the original founders of the dinghy<br />
event that celebrates 58 years this year, would be delighted to<br />
see the Endeavour Trophy evolve by expanding the event from<br />
dinghies to keelboats.”<br />
A total of 24 keelboat teams are expected to contest the title,<br />
which will take place over short, windward/leeward courses on<br />
the tactical, tidal waters of the River Crouch and Roach.<br />
Photo by Alan Hanna/BSC<br />
The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch (RCYC),<br />
and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) announce the launch of<br />
the Keelboat Endeavour Trophy writes Sue Pelling.<br />
The aim of this new event, scheduled to take place on 22-23<br />
September 2018, is to establish the UK keelboat champions of<br />
champions’, in a similar format to the long-running and successful<br />
annual Endeavour Trophy for dinghies.<br />
The organisers of the event are keen to encourage keelboat<br />
classes to lodge an interest in putting forward class<br />
representatives from the 2018 national championships that take<br />
place throughout the summer.<br />
To ensure your keelboat class is represented at the inaugural<br />
Keelboat Endeavour Trophy, email Edwin Buckley:<br />
endeavour.trophy@royalcorinthian.co.uk.<br />
Using up to six of the RCYC’s fleet of 707s, the Keelboat<br />
Endeavour Trophy will be run in a British Keelboat League-style<br />
knock-out format with 25 plus races over the weekend, and with<br />
RYA on-the-water umpires keeping an eye on proceedings.<br />
Photo by Alan Hanna/BSC<br />
The team behind the RCYC and RYA joint venture, including<br />
Edwin Buckley (RCYC Event Director), Bas Edmonds (RYA Racing<br />
Services Manager) and Jack Fenwick (RYA Keelboat Development<br />
Manager) say after three years in the planning they are thrilled<br />
to finally be able to launch the event.<br />
Edmonds commented: “It has been a long time coming but we<br />
are now in a position to run an event that we [RYA and Royal<br />
Corinthian YC, <strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch] believe will become as<br />
significant as the dinghy Champion of Champions’ Endeavour<br />
Trophy.<br />
“As far as entries go, we are trying to be as inclusive as<br />
possible, particularly in the first year so classes like the J/109,<br />
J/111, Fast40s, and potentially the IRC national champion have<br />
the opportunity to come along. We also expect to see a large<br />
contingent of champions from classes like the Squibs, Flying 15s<br />
and local one-designs that run a national championship and have<br />
exceptionally high quality competition.<br />
MAY 2018<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Tide Table<br />
AM<br />
PM<br />
DAY HW M LW M HW M LW M<br />
1 Tue 01:59 5.13 14:20 5.07 08:19 0.05 20:36 0.29<br />
2 Wed 02:36 5.04 14:53 4.92 08:51 0.24 21:06 0.40<br />
3 Thu 03:08 4.89 15:20 4.78 09:17 0.42 21:31 0.50<br />
4 Fri 03:38 4.75 15:46 4.70 09:42 0.56 21:58 0.57<br />
5 Sat 04:09 4.62 16:18 4.65 10:12 0.66 22:31 0.62<br />
6 Sun 04:45 4.48 16:55 4.56 10:49 0.76 23:10 0.68<br />
7 Mon 05:27 4.33 17:39 4.43 11:32 0.88 23:57 0.76<br />
8 Tue 06:16 4.16 18:29 4.25 12:22 1.02<br />
9 Wed 07:13 4.01 19:27 4.08 00:52 0.85 13:21 1.14<br />
10Thu 08:29 3.96 20:46 4.00 01:59 0.91 14:34 1.21<br />
11Fri 09:55 4.12 22:14 4.15 03:18 0.88 15:54 1.14<br />
12Sat 11:00 4.44 23:16 4.43 04:32 0.73 17:03 0.95<br />
13Sun 11:52 4.76 05:33 0.53 18:00 0.73<br />
14Mon 00:08 4.73 12:39 5.03 06:24 0.36 18:49 0.53<br />
15Tue 00:55 4.98 13:24 5.21 07:12 0.25 19:35 0.37<br />
16Wed 01:39 5.17 14:07 5.29 07:54 0.22 20:18 0.26<br />
17Thu 02:23 5.27 14:49 5.27 08:36 0.25 21:01 0.20<br />
18Fri 03:06 5.29 15:31 5.18 09:15 0.32 21:45 0.18<br />
19Sat 03:51 5.22 16:14 5.02 09:55 0.43 22:30 0.19<br />
20Sun 04:39 5.08 16:59 4.82 10:39 0.57 23:18 0.25<br />
21Mon 05:29 4.87 17:48 4.59 11:27 0.73<br />
22Tue 06:27 4.65 18:45 4.38 00:14 0.33 12:24 0.89<br />
23Wed 07:33 4.48 19:56 4.24 01:18 0.39 13:33 1.00<br />
24Thu 08:48 4.46 21:13 4.29 02:33 0.39 14:54 0.99<br />
25Fri 09:57 4.60 22:21 4.51 03:48 0.28 16:12 0.82<br />
26Sat 10:57 4.81 23:18 4.75 04:52 0.12 17:15 0.60<br />
27Sun 11:48 4.98 05:45 0.02 18:08 0.42<br />
28Mon 00:09 4.94 12:35 5.06 06:33 0.00 18:55 0.31<br />
29Tue 00:55 5.03 13:18 5.04 07:15 0.08 19:38 0.31<br />
30Wed 01:38 5.00 13:56 4.94 07:53 0.23 20:16 0.38<br />
31Thu 02:16 4.89 14:28 4.82 08:24 0.40 20:47 0.48<br />
Information above obtained from Crouch Harbour Authority website<br />
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BRIGADIER’S RANT<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> & Dengie Focus 23<br />
The Great Entitlement Debate<br />
On an unseasonably cold and miserable evening last month,<br />
Daphne and myself, settled in front of the fire with Dambuster,<br />
our dog, at our feet, poised to spend a couple of hours watching<br />
the television. Normally this is a time of conflict in which one<br />
negotiates or rather wrestles for the choice of viewing (I suspect<br />
control of the remote is a common cause of conflict in many<br />
households. In fact some outlandish psychologists have even<br />
gone as far as suggesting that men’s desire to dominate the<br />
remote control represents in some subconscious way a phallic<br />
symbol and its control is an unwitting reflection of their virility…<br />
What nonsense!) Anyway, surprisingly, this particular evening<br />
there were no disagreements and we jointly decided to view two<br />
consecutive programmes, both with an educational theme.<br />
The first was called “Living with the Brainy Child” or something<br />
of that nature. It was a programme about a social/educational<br />
experiment set up by a secondary school head. For six weeks two<br />
grossly underperforming pupils were to live with the families of<br />
two high achieving motivated pupils, following their rules and<br />
routines at home (which they did not always do as it happened.)<br />
The premise was that their academic achievement would have<br />
measurably improved over that time. They were tested on<br />
mathematics at the outset and then retested at the end of their<br />
stay. Not surprisingly their scores did improve, going from<br />
lamentable to faintly mediocre. It was a bit like testing the<br />
hypothesis that “a bed of nails will afford a less comfortable<br />
night’s sleep than a traditional bed.” However the programme<br />
was not without its merits, the greatest of which was the<br />
revelation of the selfish attitude of the underperforming pupils<br />
towards their parents who they saw as being there, simply to<br />
accommodate all their capricious needs and wants.<br />
The second programme was called “The Indian Summer School.”<br />
This, again, was about a social/educational experiment but this<br />
time one in which five white 16/17 year old English boys were to<br />
spend six months in a high achieving Indian all boys school in<br />
attempt to get to a level where they could all pass English, Maths<br />
and Science GCSEs with a grade C.<br />
All five boys struggled to meet the motivational standards and<br />
work ethos of their Indian counterparts in fact three left before<br />
the end of the designated period. Summing up the experiment<br />
shortly after the last remaining two had returned to England,<br />
the Indian School’s head teacher strove to be positive but he had<br />
to admit that he had been shocked by the sense of entitlement<br />
he had witnessed in the English students which was in sharp<br />
contrast to the approach of his own students.<br />
And it is here that perhaps lies the malaise at the heart of<br />
modern England. Too many of our younger generations, and I<br />
mean not just those in their teenage years, are too quick to<br />
complain that the authorities, the government, the NHS, the<br />
council, the police, the school, the teacher, social services, “they”<br />
should have done this or done that, rather than first thinking…<br />
“What are my responsibilities? What can I do to help?<br />
I have said it before and I say it again without shame… Bring in<br />
a mandatory system of community service with an initial six<br />
month period in one’s later teens followed by a couple of week’s<br />
service perhaps every three years. Hard to organise I know but a<br />
worthwhile dream. We might see less lonely old aged people,<br />
less queues in our hospitals, less pot holes, less rubbish in our<br />
roadside hedgerows while at the same enjoying more social<br />
cohesion and a greater sense of community. Yes, this is a dream<br />
worth having.<br />
On a final note, on their return to England, four of the five boys<br />
did resit their exams in November and all failed to achieve the<br />
desired grades. The visible disappointment of two of the boys,<br />
the shattering of their hopes and their families’ hopes for them,<br />
was quite heart wrenching. This went beyond the discussion of<br />
entitlement and raised another difficult issue - that of<br />
guaranteeing our next generation is happy and not pushed<br />
beyond that which it can achieve. Perhaps we need to return to<br />
this sometime in the future.<br />
Yours feeling less sense of entitlement<br />
Brigadier Sir Arthur Thurlow-Lee<br />
If you would like to reply to any of the Brigadiers rant’s then<br />
please email them to boc@maypolepress.com making sure<br />
you put in the subject of the email, Brigadier’s Rant.<br />
IGNITE WEEKEND @ St. James Church, Dengie.<br />
Free community events on<br />
Sat. 9th & Sun. 10th June 2018.<br />
Celebrate community with music, food, talks,<br />
children's activities, church records & photographs<br />
and much more on Sat. between 10:30 - 4:30.<br />
The Church will be open again on Sun.<br />
between 10:30 - 1:30. The weekend will conclude<br />
with a special service at 3:pm.<br />
Go along to any of these pick up points for<br />
your monthly FOCUS<br />
COLD NORTON<br />
Country Produce<br />
MAYLAND<br />
Mayland Stores<br />
Mayland Garage<br />
ST LAWRENCE<br />
St Lawrence Stores<br />
Waterside Caravan Park<br />
TILLINGHAM<br />
Tillingham Stores<br />
SOUTHMINSTER<br />
AG Smith<br />
Nisa Stores<br />
BURNHAM<br />
Paul J King Funeral Director's<br />
Tesco<br />
Dillon's Newsagents<br />
Fiveway's<br />
Woodford's Garage<br />
Dots Laundrette<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Marina<br />
Town Council Offices<br />
Surgery Foundary Lane<br />
ALTHORNE<br />
Althorne Nursing Home<br />
BRADWELL<br />
Bradwell Shop<br />
LATCHINGDON<br />
Jack’s Bowls Club<br />
PURLEIGH<br />
Edgewood Vets<br />
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SPORT<br />
024<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> <strong>Burnham</strong> & Dengie & Focus<br />
FOCUS<br />
ON Sport<br />
+ + +<br />
Southminster<br />
+<br />
matches and Patrick Cassidy & Sandra Kew, after early success to<br />
Tennis Club<br />
gain + a draw + in + their first + match, + couldn’t + + sustain + it. The overall + +<br />
match result was a loss to Southminster of 5-3.<br />
After a busy winter the<br />
+ + + + + + + + +<br />
club has been preparing<br />
The Ladies + 1 team playing + on + a wet + and misty evening + at the +<br />
for the summer season<br />
Hamptons Club came away with a 4-4 draw with the pairings of<br />
+ + + + + + + + +<br />
ahead. An Open Day,<br />
Diane Caulkett & Anne Wodhams and Caroline Timms & Felice<br />
which attracted visitors<br />
Monk ++& each winning + two + sets. Caulkett + + & Wodhams + were +<br />
from the surrounding<br />
unlucky + not + to have + won + a further set, + just + losing + on ++$A9:;@+C48+<br />
play their + best + as they<br />
Members and visitors<br />
+ + + + +<br />
will<br />
+ +<br />
be competing<br />
+ + + +<br />
against<br />
++,46>H<br />
the<br />
+<br />
top<br />
+ teams<br />
+ +<br />
of the +<br />
larger<br />
+<br />
clubs<br />
+<br />
in<br />
+<br />
alike enjoyed playing<br />
the Chelmsford district.<br />
tennis and the food<br />
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + +<br />
provided by the club. The ++<br />
Their first + match + in the + summer + league + against Grove + 1 + was a 6- + +<br />
club coach was kept busy +<br />
3 win to Southminster, partially helped by Grove fielding only<br />
+ + + + + + + + + +<br />
during the afternoon<br />
+ + + + one pair + instead of three.<br />
helping and encouraging + + + + + + + + +<br />
+ + + + +<br />
the youngsters. The<br />
+ + + + + + + + +<br />
following day saw the<br />
final competition of the + + + + + + + +<br />
winter series, played over + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +<br />
six months during the<br />
+ +<br />
+ + + + + + + +<br />
winter. The overall +<br />
winners were Tim Parker.<br />
+ + + + + +<br />
+ + + + + + +<br />
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +<br />
The Stock Winter League<br />
matches have now been<br />
+ + + + + + + + + + ++E:4;2+,46>H + +<br />
concluded. The ladies Pictured from + right + to + left: Felice + Monk, + + + + + + + + + +<br />
team captained by Bernie winning + her<br />
+<br />
first trophy<br />
+<br />
at the<br />
+<br />
club,<br />
+<br />
with<br />
+ + + + + + + + +<br />
Weidenauer played their runners-up, Dennis O’Mahoney and<br />
penultimate match in ++/ Anne + Wodhams. + + + + + + + + + +<br />
+<br />
perfect conditions against + + + + + + + + ++$:= well and + + + + + + + + + + +<br />
won their first two sets, but unfortunately<br />
+<br />
Allan<br />
+<br />
was injured<br />
+<br />
in<br />
+ + + + + + + + + + +<br />
the third set, which they lost and they had to concede the fourth.<br />
Felice Monk & Dennis O’Mahoney lost + + their + first two + sets + and + + + +<br />
although fighting valiantly + in the next two they were beaten by<br />
the stronger side resulting in an overall win to Forrester Park 6-<br />
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +<br />
2.<br />
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + +<br />
The Mixed 2 team fared slightly + better + in their away + match + + + + + + + + + +<br />
against Writtle but the Writtle pairs were experienced and<br />
proved to be a stern test for the + Southminster + team. + Mark+ + + + + + + + + + + +<br />
Bassenger & Caroline Timms achieved + a + hard fought + draw in their + + ++$3.#)26#*)?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FG.6%6%(D"+/(H!3
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Pet Rescue<br />
FLICK<br />
25<br />
Now that we’ve finally said goodbye to the last “Beast from the<br />
East” it’s time to prepare for spring and summer. That’s not just<br />
us, but our four-legged friends as well. Whether your friend is<br />
a greyhound or any other type of dog, there are things to<br />
remember in order to ensure they remain healthy and happy in<br />
warm weather.<br />
Balmy breezes can bring unwanted visits from ticks and fleas.<br />
Your Vet can help with preventative treatment, but it’s a good<br />
idea to check your pet regularly. You may miss seeing the fleas,<br />
but you may find the dirt they leave behind. Regular grooming<br />
helps to monitor your dog and most hounds love it. Ticks are a<br />
more dangerous hitchhiker. They may carry Limes Disease,<br />
named for the island off the east coast of America where the<br />
disease was first identified. In 2016 ticks were also found<br />
carrying parasites with the deadly babesiosis disease. Great care<br />
must be taken in removing any oval, grey tick that you find.<br />
Never just pull one from the skin. The head is buried in the tissue<br />
and, if left behind, can result in a dangerous infection. Your Vet<br />
can be the safest port of call unless you have the experience and<br />
fortitude to remove a dead tick in its entirety.<br />
You will no doubt have heard of the dreaded Alabama Rot. With<br />
a low rate of recovery, this quick-acting disease can be picked up<br />
from walking through infected muddy ground. Cleaning your<br />
pet’s feet after a country walk is a good idea. Look for the “paw<br />
bath” when you visit Clark’s Farm.<br />
Please contact us on 01621 788315<br />
Email: clarksfarm@btinternet.com<br />
Address: Wash Lane, Little Totham, Essex CM9 8LX<br />
KP<br />
ROXY<br />
Dogs for rehoming<br />
3 years old, handsome,<br />
affectionate. This is KP and he<br />
is not nuts, he is our golden<br />
wonder. A beautiful boy with<br />
lovely markings, walks<br />
brilliantly on the lead and can<br />
be a little timid around<br />
strangers, once he knows you,<br />
he is fabulous. Come down<br />
and see for yourself he is the<br />
full packet!<br />
Rare colour, 4 years old.<br />
Lightly raced, calm nature.<br />
This is ROXY, she loves her<br />
music, especially Bryan Ferry!<br />
A beautiful blue brindle who<br />
is very calm on the lead and<br />
in the kennels. With these<br />
looks and her great nature<br />
we know she will not be here<br />
for long!<br />
Small, happy little girl<br />
Very friendly, 3 years old<br />
This is our little Flick, she’s a<br />
beautiful little lady with an<br />
amazing generous and<br />
loving personality, she walks<br />
brilliantly on the lead and is<br />
an absolute pleasure to have<br />
around. She won’t be with us<br />
for long.<br />
GEMMA<br />
5 years old, affectionate<br />
Few teeth left! Black<br />
Gemma has had most of her<br />
teeth taken out and is very<br />
much the old lady of the<br />
kennels. She’s a cracking old<br />
girl retired purely through<br />
age. She gets along great<br />
with other dogs and is lovely<br />
to walk on the lead, being<br />
slightly older she doesn’t get<br />
too excited about other<br />
things. She would be a<br />
perfect addition to any<br />
family young or old.<br />
BELLA<br />
4 years old, small, black<br />
Very friendly. Bella is looking<br />
for her Edward to Cullen<br />
spend the rest of mortality<br />
with! A cracking little lady<br />
who is extremely friendly and<br />
has the waggiest tail in the<br />
kennels, due to an injury at<br />
the track Bella requires light<br />
walking to begin with, can<br />
you be the perfect owners to<br />
imprint on her!<br />
VICTOR<br />
4 years old, handsome boy<br />
Very affectionate, extremely<br />
placid. Victor is a beautiful<br />
natured black boy who has<br />
retired through injury. He is<br />
extremely calm natured and<br />
an absolute joy to have in<br />
the kennels. Victor walks<br />
beautifully on the lead and<br />
would be suited to any new<br />
prospective owner or an<br />
excellent choice as an<br />
addition, he's that laid back<br />
he just loves to watch the<br />
world go by.<br />
MAYPOLE PRESS FOR ALL YOUR OFFICE STATIONERY
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Pets<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> & Dengie Focus<br />
FOCUS<br />
ON PET HEALTH<br />
CAN YOU RECOGNISE ACUTE<br />
PAIN IN CATS<br />
Recent advances in pain assessment in companion animals<br />
represent a tenacious, painstaking ad time consuming dedication<br />
to improving animal welfare. Recently gained knowledge about<br />
pain assessment in animals, particularly in cats, has increased the<br />
use of pain-relief in hospitalised patients.<br />
It is necessary, from an ethical and humane point-of-view, to<br />
prevent and relieve suffering and pain in all animals, but because<br />
this article is about cats, I will refer primarily to cats. The<br />
understanding of the pain mechanism has progressed at a far<br />
faster rate than the ability to assess pain in animals because of<br />
the lack of assessment markers. The term ‘pain’ is a combination<br />
of the actual physical (sensory) injury and the emotional or<br />
affective state, which makes pain very subjective. This means that<br />
if two cats are faced with the same surgery, for example,<br />
neutering, the physical ‘injury’ is the same and one would expect<br />
the same response (in terms of pain) in both cats, but because<br />
there is an emotional component to the experience of pain, cats<br />
do not react in the same way. This is the same for humans.<br />
how do we recognise and grade acute pain in cats? There are<br />
two validated composite scoring systems; composite scales aim<br />
to assess the affective component and pain intensity. The more<br />
time-consuming is the UNESP-Botucata Multidimensional Pain<br />
scale consists of 10 behavioural categories and includes appetite<br />
and blood pressure measurement. This is freely available at<br />
http://www.animalpain.com.br/assets/upload/escala-en-us.pdf<br />
The Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale for acute pain in<br />
cats is composed of seven questions, with a possible score of 20,<br />
with a guide of pain relief intervention for scores equal to or<br />
above 5. The scale is available to download from<br />
http://www.aprvt.com/uploads/5/3/0/5/5305564/cmp_feline_eng.<br />
pdf<br />
Pain assessment in the presence of the caregiver may affect the<br />
response and can contribute to a placebo effect. Pain scales offer<br />
a very helpful tool in the assessment of pain, but should not be<br />
used in isolation. They are best used as an adjunct to a<br />
comprehensive clinical assessment.<br />
Jürgen Theinert BVSc BSc MRCVS<br />
Edgewood Veterinary Group<br />
Pain assessment is a routine part of a clinical examination,<br />
following temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate; pain<br />
assessment can be considered the fourth vital sign. It must be<br />
appreciated that there is no single behaviour in isolation that is<br />
definitive of pain in cats and that both objective and subjective<br />
assessments must be made to determine the level of pain being<br />
experienced by the individual cat. One must also appreciate that<br />
the absence of certain behaviours does not mean the cat is not<br />
experiencing pain. Because of the emotional component of pain,<br />
it is very helpful to know the normal behaviour of the cat prior<br />
to surgery. Pain behaviours can be very subtle and can take a<br />
long time to recognise and can be associated with fear,<br />
apprehension or anxiety and with cognitive dysfunction. All-inall,<br />
cats are a little difficult when assessing the level of pain being<br />
felt!<br />
The common behavioural signs of pain in cats include:<br />
• Depression, immobility or reluctance to move<br />
• Hunched posture with low head position<br />
• Eyes semi-closed: ‘squinting’<br />
• Vocalisation<br />
• Changed facial expression<br />
• Restlessness<br />
• Lower tolerance of handling or interaction with the caregiver,<br />
manifested in aggression or a flight/fight response<br />
• Increased reaction to wound palpation or manipulation of<br />
painful area<br />
• Changes in locomotion: may include limping, reluctance to<br />
jump/climb<br />
• Change in appetite<br />
• Change in grooming habits<br />
• Tail flicking and swishing<br />
• Change in pulse and respiration rates<br />
• Change in urination/defaecation habits<br />
Vocalisation is a non-specific behaviour and cats do not always<br />
vocalise when in pain, but they may hiss, growl or spit. Some cats<br />
become very quiet when they are in pain; this must not be<br />
construed as a sign of comfort! Inappropriate loud vocalisation<br />
may occur in ageing cats with cognitive dysfunction syndrome. So<br />
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Gardening<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> & Dengie Focus<br />
FOCUS<br />
ON GARDENING<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
behind so that the other plants are not disturbed. Others prefer<br />
not to do this as they do not like the idea of the rotting remains<br />
next to healthy plants.<br />
Towards the end of this month the threat of late frosts should<br />
diminish and it should be possible to sow tender vegetables,<br />
such as beans and courgettes, in the open. If they start to appear<br />
through the soil and there is forecast of a frost, cover them with<br />
fleece or drape newspaper over the row. Remove these as soon<br />
as the frost lifts.<br />
Also towards the end of the month, once the frosts are passed,<br />
plants of tender vegetables that have been sown under glass<br />
can be planted out. Make certain that they are hardened off<br />
before they are planted. Tender herbs, such as basil, can also be<br />
planted out at this time of year.<br />
Continue to sow successional crops at fortnightly intervals<br />
throughout the month.<br />
As the season warms up pests are likely to increase in numbers.<br />
Keep an eye out for them and take appropriate action. Blackfly<br />
on broad beans is one of the big problems at this time of year.<br />
One way of coping with this is to take preventative action and<br />
remove the succulent tips of the plants on which the aphids<br />
congregate. The best time for pinching out the tips is when the<br />
plant is in full flower.<br />
TENDER VEGETABLES<br />
Sow the following after frosts have finished or sow them under<br />
glass and plant out after threat of frost has passed: aubergines,<br />
celeriac, celery, courgettes, cucumbers, French beans, marrows,<br />
melons, peppers, pumpkins, runner beans, squashes, and<br />
tomatoes.<br />
It is essential that seedlings and eventually plants do not<br />
become too crowded. Overcrowded plants become spindly and<br />
do not develop correctly. They are usually malnourished and are<br />
frequently more prone to disease than plants that have space<br />
around them to grow properly. Remove unwanted seedlings as<br />
soon as possible. Choose a day when the soil is moist but not<br />
ringing wet. If the soil is crumbly, the unwanted plants can be<br />
pulled out of the ground, leaving the healthiest ones<br />
undisturbed. Some gardeners prefer to break off or cut the stem<br />
of the unwanted seedling at ground level, leaving the roots<br />
Carrots are always a problem because the smell of the bruised<br />
leaves and stems travel a long way and can attract the carrot root<br />
fly to the remaining plants, where they soon make their<br />
unwelcome home. The best way to avoid this is to sow very thinly<br />
in the first place, then there is less thinning to do. Another point<br />
to remember is to carry out the thinning in muggy, windless<br />
weather when the tell-tale smell does not travel far. Bury the<br />
thinning on the compost heap to mask the smell.<br />
As we garden a-pace at this time of year, remember to stop<br />
occasionally for that well-earned cuppa.<br />
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Police Stations Headquarters 0300 333 4444<br />
Fire Emergency 999 or HQ 01376 576000<br />
Ambulance Emergency 999 or enquiries 01245 443344<br />
Coastguard Emergency 999 or enquiries 01255 675518<br />
Lifeboat (Inshore Rescue <strong>Burnham</strong>) Emergency 999<br />
Crouch Harbour Authority (9.30am-11.30am) 01621 783602<br />
Water Emergency: 08457 820 999<br />
Sewage Emergency: 08457 145145<br />
Gas Emergency: 0800 111999<br />
Electricity Emergency (24 hours): 0800 7838838<br />
Post Office, 22 Station Rd 01621 784899<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Library 01621 782006<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Community Info. Centre 01621 784962<br />
Southminster Library 01621 773768<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Town Council<br />
Town Council (Chapel Road) 01621 783426<br />
Email: office@burnhamtowncouncil.com<br />
Mr Bob Calver (Mayor) 01621 782221<br />
Mrs Louise Pudney (Deputy Mayor) 01621 786116<br />
Mr Ron Pratt 07860913912<br />
Mr Neil Pudney 01621 784233<br />
Mrs Helen Elliot 01621 785758<br />
Mr Peter Elliot 01621 785758<br />
Mr Mike Wood 01621 782602<br />
Mrs Wendy Stamp 01621 786350<br />
Vanessa Bell 01621 330506<br />
Mr Nick Skeens 01621 784889<br />
Chemists<br />
Boots Pharmacy Fiveways 01621 782058<br />
Southminster Pharmacy 01621 772392<br />
Churches<br />
All Saints Creeks 01621 782203<br />
Baptist Church, Dr Peter Lorney 01621 785021<br />
Jehovah’s Witnesses 01621 776368<br />
Methodist Church (URC) 01621 784808<br />
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin 01621 782071<br />
Roman Catholic Church 782034 or 852259<br />
The United Reformed Church 01621 784808<br />
Buddhist Shrine - 01621 773619<br />
Tillingham Congregational Church 01621 782201<br />
St Peter’s Chapel-Bradwell 01621 776846<br />
St Leonards Cof E Church-Southminster 01621 772300<br />
St Nicholas Tillinham CofE Church 01621 778017<br />
Southminster<br />
Doctors<br />
Health Services Clinic Crouch Road 01621 727600<br />
The <strong>Burnham</strong> Surgery 01621 782054<br />
The Trinity Medical Centre, Mayland 01621 745400<br />
Maylandsea Medical Centre 01621 742233<br />
William Fisher Medical Centre, Southminster 01621 773777<br />
NHS Direct 0845 4647<br />
Funeral Directors<br />
East of England Cooperative Funeral Service 01621 786666<br />
Paul J King 01621 784884<br />
A.G. Smith Independent Funeral Directors 01621 774557<br />
Vets<br />
Edgewood Veterinary Group 01621 852910<br />
01621 784080<br />
Osteopath<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Osteopathic Clinic 01621 786600<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
Physiotherapist <strong>Burnham</strong> Physiotherapy clinic 01621 782194<br />
ABK Caring Services (home care in the community) 01621 782527<br />
Public Transport<br />
Bus Station Travel Shop 01245 263859<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Ferry 07704 060482<br />
Stephensons 01702 541511<br />
Abelio Greater Anglia 0345 600 7245<br />
First Essex Buses 08456 020121<br />
Trains 08457 484950<br />
Traveline 0871 200 2233<br />
First Essex Buses 0345 602 0121<br />
Schools<br />
Adult Community College 01621 853337<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch Primary School 01621 782070<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Pre-School Playgroup am 01621 784186<br />
pm 01621 782827<br />
Close to Home Childcare 01621 782787<br />
Hillside Playcare Centre am 01621 774422<br />
pm 01621 784570<br />
Ormiston Rivers Academy 01621 782377<br />
St Mary’s C of E Primary School 01621 782626<br />
Treetops Pre-School Playgroup 01621 783265<br />
Southminster Pre-School (Kelly Richardson) 07789 222916<br />
Sports Clubs<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Ramblers 01621 784383<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Rugby Club 01621 773482<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Sailing Club 01621 782624<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Sports Cricket Club 01621 784182<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Golf Club 01621 782282<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Croquet Club 01621 782091<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Hillside Bowls Club 01621 778537<br />
Creeksea Sailing Club 01621 783616<br />
Crouch Yacht Club 01621 782252<br />
Dengie 100 Badminton Club 01621 785703<br />
Harlow, Blackwater Sailing Club 01621 740300<br />
Jacks Centre Latchingdon Bowls 01621 742051<br />
Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club 01702 471808<br />
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club 01621 782105<br />
Royal <strong>Burnham</strong> Yacht Club 01621 782044<br />
Southminster Bowls Club 01621 783091<br />
Southminster Tennis Club 01621 773583<br />
Clubs & Societies<br />
The Dengie Hundred Probus Clubchairman@probusclub.co.uk<br />
Harmony Modern Choir 07805 080190<br />
Southminster Operatic & Choral Society (SOCS)<br />
Rehearse Thursday's 7.30pm at United Reformed Church Hall,<br />
Orchard Road, Southminster. 01621 772178<br />
Rotary Club of <strong>Burnham</strong> on Crouch & Dengie Hundred<br />
01621 783453<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> on Crouch WI 01621 333546<br />
Kings Hall, rear of Constitional Club<br />
3rd Thursday monthly 2.15pm<br />
Maplin WI,<br />
United ReformED Church<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong>-on-Crouch at 7.45pm 1st Tuesday of each month<br />
except January<br />
Southminster W1- Southminster Memorial Hall<br />
1st Tuesday of the month - 7.15pm<br />
St Lawrence Bay W1<br />
Village Hall at 7.30pm<br />
2nd Wednesday of the month<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> Darby & Joan<br />
First & third Fridays 2.0pm 01621 783226<br />
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