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Local IssuesFlood defences, the wider issue
Maleficent
Thorpe Bay
Culture Club
Roasted Rhubarb andLemon Curd Pots
Recipe Page
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Maleficent 28Culture Club by Angela Dress
Roasted Rhubarb and Lemon Curd Pots 38Judy's Recipe Page
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here was a time – such as in the era ofAgatha Christie - when dining in hotels was
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n The material of the estuary facing surface of the wall was not specified.
n No provision was made for water trapped between the existing and proposed walls.
n No provision was made for the effects of the bund on land drainage.
n No provision was made to prevent vandalism on the beach huts, trappedbetween the walls, or the wall itself.
n No relationship was drawn between theeffect of the agreed lagoon plans and the sea defences.
n No consideration was given to the effectsof defective and bodged repairs to the walls at the Garrison/Gunners Park.
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riends of Shoebury Common’s PeterLovett wrote last month about his
concerns over the proposed seawall to be builton Shoebury Common. He was, in fact, highlighting an injustice perpetrated by theformer Tory-led Council, which chose to holdback a scheme essentially ready for planningapproval last year until the eve of the localelections, in the belief that it would then be adone deal.
On behalf of the new flood forum, I attendedthe Development Control Committee meeting at which the scheme promoted bythe Tory Council was passed. It is commonpractice for the Council to approve its ownschemes, something that needs to be addressed, especially in the light of such public opposition to its plans. The ‘preferred’scheme to protect Shoebury was passed andhas since been described as ‘outline planningapproval’, although this is now denied by theHead of Planning, Peter Geraghty.
Mr. Geraghty states the application was a ‘full’one and that ‘the application does not need toinclude finite detail’, which apparently meansthat the approval could be granted with thefollowing details not finalised and thereforebeyond the reach of the public for comment :-
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n No mention was made of a proposedcontribution to the seawall construction costs.
n No evidence was provided for the siltnature of the cliff slip soil stored at GunnersPark, for use in constructing the bund. Asample I hold shows the material to be clay.
n No consideration was given to alternative schemes or public objection to theproposed scheme.
All this may now seem irrelevant in the light ofpublicity suggesting that the newly constituted Council will review the need forsuch defences, or at least re-visit the details.
But the matter still sits on a knife-edge and isfurther complicated by the rapidly submittedapplication from the Gunners Park/Garrisondeveloper for hundreds more houses to sell,with only a contribution towards the seawallon the table. No social housing, no infrastructure improvement and propertiesprobably not insurable when you consider thestandard questions prospective insurancecompanies would ask about local flood risksand defences.
The walls at this flood plain site further west inShoebury are in a lamentable condition, noplans exist to improve them and the liability of
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a former Garrison developer to maintain themhas been bought off for the derisory sum of£120,000.
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The new flood forum therefore asks all 51councillors to address the flood issues withoutbias or vested interests, through-out Southendand with serious consideration for the devastation potentially caused by a major incident. This is not a political football, butpeople’s lives, livelihoods and possessions,things that cannot be replaced by saying‘whoops, we got it wrong’!
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A firm favourite with locals for the past 35 years, ThePolash also boasts an international reputation - extending as far as Japan and South Africa – thanks toits broad range of South Indian favourites, classic regional specialities and more challenging curries,such as the World Record-breaking ‘Polash Meltdown’. The Polash has also won numerous other awards forits culinary excellence, as the proudly displayed presscuttings featuring his restaurant’s celebrity clienteleand the coverage of the famous ‘Meltdown’ dish - theworld’s hottest curry – attest.
To accompany the superb cooking sent from hiskitchen, owner Sheikh Mohammed Khalique prideshimself on his team’s unrivalled customer service. Awarm welcome and attentive assistance from thewaiting staff ensures a terrific experience, time aftertime.
C As curry hasbecome as much aBritish institution asthe traditional Sunday Roast, customers expect to be rewardedwith rich, flavoursome and comforting food thatlooks and tastes exactly as they like it – even whenvisiting for the first time. On that basis, The Polashwill tailor the preparation and cooking of any dishto your individual requirements. So, if you wantyour tikka to have a little more tickle, or a coolerkhorma, you only have to ask.
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King of the Human KingdomHailed as Jolie’s in-camera comeback, she iswell cast as Good Fairy Turned Bad by the betrayal of her childhood human sweetheartStefan (Sharlto Copley), driven by his ambitionto become King of the Human Kingdom thatneighbours the Moors, an idyllic and tranquilland where Maleficent grows up, filled withmagical forest creatures, most of whom seemto have wings. Ah yes, wings. They do featurein this film.
Stefan’s act of betrayal consists of him hacking off Maleficent’s wings which is theprice of replacing the incumbent monarchwhom Maleficent and her magical forest creatures (winsome fairies, giant animatedtrees) have defeated in battle. Plus she has aspooky ability to spout green and yellowswirly lights from her hands. And AngelinaJolie has very big hands.
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The CurseKing Stefan goes on to have a child – Aurora(Elle Fanning), whom Maleficent proceeds tocurse with the whole She Will Prick Her Finger on a Spinning Wheel and Sleep forEternity deal so familiar from the originalSleeping Beauty fairy tale. But Lo! During thecourse of Aurora’s secluded childhood beingcared for in exile by a trio of weird fairies(Imelda Staunton, Leslie Manville and JunoTemple), Maleficent watches over Aurora andcomes to love her, regretting the curse shehad previously inflicted.
Kiss of True LoveHappily a handsome Prince comes along inthe forest, but alas he is unable to break thecurse by kissing the now sleeping Aurora.That takes the love of Maleficent herself,being a kiss of true love. So far so weird. Thenthere’s a big fight with a dragon and Maleficent gets her wings back – hurraaah! Ifit sounds messy and incoherent, well, it is.
The supporting cast do their best but it’sreally the Angelina show – and there is nothing wrong with that. But $180,000,000??Really??
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Advertorialphysical side of things. We’ve been bowled overby the emotional benefits that our Striders haveexperienced. We’ve helped them achieve newgoals, gain confidence, feel more balanced andmore in control. In many cases, our Striders havesaid that we’ve changed their lives.
“In December 2010, I couldn’t walk further thanthe end of my drive and felt trapped by my disability. Now I cycle to the seafront and walk tothe local shops.” Eileen Lindford (Thorpe Bay, Strider for 3 years)
How did it all start?A quick history then. Our founder, Karen Turrell,had been dealing with her own pain for years,ever since she suffered back and neck injuriesas a teenager. After having children, she startedto think more about well-being and happinessand was determined to get rid of the pain onceand for all. Physiotherapists frequently re- aligned and mobilised her, but she began tonotice that it was actually her posture – andhow she used her body every day (the way sheslept, sat, stood, walked) - that greatly affectedhow she felt.
Karen started to develop and perfect techniques that enabled her to help herself. Shethen began to help her father who had beensuffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorderand arthritis. As she spread the word, and invitedmore people to Stride, it was clear she had invented a very real and very effective solution.
et’s face it, we all put up with quite a lot.Stress. Tiredness. Pain. Discomfort. We
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At Simply Stride we believe that everyoneshould have the opportunity to feel good. Whatever your age or fitness level. Whatever personal hurdles you’ve had to deal with. Whatever life throws at you. We can help youmake some new choices, so that you feel betterthan ever.
We’ve helped hundreds of people with our original and unique approach to exercise. It’sabout applying yoga and pilates techniques andideas to something we do every day. Walking.Our programme is very flexible, outdoor and hasall kinds of benefits. Everything from improvingmobility and reducing joint pain, to body toningand weight loss. But it’s not just about the
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“I’ve never been one to walk and I’m not really anoutdoor person. I just can’t believe how much I’menjoying Stride, it’s brought such a change to my lifeas I feel fitter and much healthier. Plus I’ve droppeda dress size for the first time in ten years!” Natalie Taylor (Thorpe Bay)
So how does it work?It’s all about achieving ‘Mindful Living’. This isabout increasing your self-awareness and realising that the way you use your body forevery daily activity can cause stress, tension andpain. We start by improving your posture whichprovides a good foundation that will help yourbody move more fluidly. You then begin to usethe Stride technique to support, move and nourish your body so that, eventually, it becomessecond nature. Your body becomes stronger andfitter and you feel more confident, healthy andhappy. You’re learning to be free of bad habits,restoring co- ordination and ease of movement.And you’re enjoying a better life and state ofhealth because of it.
Our team of coaches will work with you to assessyour ability, needs and personal circumstances.They’ll then match you to a session that’s rightfor you. For instance, you might be recoveringfrom serious illness; you might just want to feelfitter and more energised; you might want totrain for a particular goal such as a sporting event.There are personally tailored one-to-one sessionsas well as relaxed and friendly group sessions.Each session typically lasts an hour and we’ll workaround your diary. Plus you’ll be striding in theglorious outdoors, knowing that you’ve createdsome special, truly beneficial time – just for you.
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once the rhubarb has been roasted. Thetangy orange rhubarb works really wellwith the creamy mascarpone and thelemon curd. All a bit of a cheat but then itis summer and you don’t want to spendtoo long in the kitchen.
Enjoy!
Roasted Rhubarb and Lemon Curd PotsServes 4
Ingredients :400g fresh forced rhubarb, cut into 4cmlengthsSmall knob of butterGrated zest and juice of 1 orange75g golden caster sugar380g jar good-quality lemon curd250g tub mascarpone4 stem ginger biscuits, crushedIcing sugar, for dusting
Method :1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan200°C/gas 7. Scatter the rhubarb in 1 layeron a baking tray. Dot with the butter, drizzle with the orange juice, sprinkle overthe sugar and zest and roast for 15 minutes, until just tender. Set aside untilcool.
2. Divide between 6 glasses or dishes. In a small bowl, roughly stir the lemoncurd into the mascarpone with a kitchenknife to form a ripple effect and spoon ontop of the rhubarb.
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They completed their epic journey at 16:40 on Friday13th June, weary but elated, having ridden forfourteen consecutive days, covering a total of 1,082miles and climbing an astonishing 58,629feet!!!….there are not enough noughts to calculatehow many calories they collectively burnt!
Over £10,000 raised!They will have raised over £10,000 for Prostate CancerUK and this money will contribute to raising awareness and treatment for this disease. As men-tioned in these pages previously, prostate cancer killsmore men in the UK than any other and the recentMEN UTD campaign, fronted by the comedian BillBailey, is assisting in bringing a greater level of understanding of the disease into the public domain.Our cyclists, with a group average age of 54 years,considered this charity to be the most suitable recipient for all the generous contributions andpledges they have received and should you like to
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The cycle ride itself was extremely arduous and fullof accounts of dodgy guest houses, fabulousscenery and great camaraderie and if you wouldlike to investigate further their blog contains a dailyaccount and photography of the adventure;doglejogblog.wordpress.com.
All the riders arrived back in Southend safe andsound, enormously satisfied not just with their cycling accomplishments but also that they havebeen able to do their bit in fighting the terrible disease that is prostate cancer.
Lastly, I would like to thank all our families & friendsfor all their support over the last six months.
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I have been a school governor for 10 years. First Iwas a school governor at Thorpe Greenways Infant and Junior schools and was proud to be amember of the governing body that oversaw theschools become a federation and work moreclosely together for the benefit of all the children.When my daughter joined Shoeburyness HighSchool 3 years ago I became a governor there andwas bowled over by the sense of community generated by the school.
SHS is all about wider communityAt Shoeburyness High School community isn'tjust about the students, teachers and other staff, itreally is about the school community in the heartof the local community. Whether it’s engagingwith local churches, running the ShoeburynessDebate or getting involved in local arts, cultureand sports activities, Shoeburyness High School isall about the wider community and supportingour young people to become active, responsiblemembers of the community. It's also about helping the local community recognise our students as the positive, engaged young peoplethat they are.
M Being a governor of an Academy school like Shoeburyness High School means being a director of a company and trustee of a charitabletrust. It is a responsible position and requires commitment and attention to detail. It also meansthat you need to be willing to ask questions, challenge the status quo and seek help and support in order to learn about the school andbeing a part of the governing body.
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By overseeing and challenging budgets, question-ing and interrogating exam results and spendingtime planning strategy and working out how todevelop the school further, we work towards theend result of creating a school that supports students and the wider community in which theygrow and learn. Being a part of that, attendingmeetings and visiting the school might seem a bitdaunting. Support and training is available to allgovernors and established governors are alwayswilling to offer help and guidance.
Something to suit everyoneThere are so many roles to play on the governingbody that there is something to suit almost every-one, whatever your interests or skills. You need tohave a basic grasp of numeracy and literacy so thatyou can follow reports and the data that we use tolook at school performance and after that it’s achance to bring your personal skills and experienceand use them to help develop Shoeburyness HighSchool and Shoeburyness as a whole.
Being a governor means I often attend awardsevenings, music and drama performances or competitions in which our students are taking partand I am invariably moved by our students’achievements and how they represent the school.The privilege of being a school governor is that, bysetting the strategic direction for the school, we get
to help make sure that vision, commitment and resources are available to support young peopleto be well-rounded, mature and independentmembers of our community.
Currently has VacanciesShoeburyness High School currently has vacanciesfor community governors. You don't need to havea child in the school or have been involved in theschool at all before and you will be offered loadsof training and support. If you're interested andwould like to have an informal chat and find ourmore or put your name forward please contactSue Robinson, Clerk to the Governing Body, on01702 292286 Ext 107.
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