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his month Oracle has a new articlewritten by guest writer Warren Higgins.

Warren works within the music business and haswritten a review on Essex lad and X Factor winner,Matt Cardle’s new album release. Judy is busy againtrying to get us organised before that Christmasrush and this month’s recipe is perfect for that andlooks delicious. Craig’s article this monthconcentrates on giving those brave ladies andgentlemen advice on how to deal with their newhair growth after chemo.

Butt-Busters, the newly opened studio in Leigh, areoffering its clients a very new and innovative way totone their bodies and lose weight. Butt-Busters havekindly donated a prize for this month’s Leigh Oraclecompetition, the chance for one lucky Leigh readerto win a course of 10 x 10 minute sessions worth£35. I suggest you check out their website forfurther details on www.butt-buster.com

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contentsLocal IssuesJoin a Local Fundraising Group 9/10By Havens Hospice

Chemo Curls for Brave Girls 16Hair & Beauty by Craig Smith

Pensions - Plan now for that Long Holiday 20Money Matters by Jacqui Moyies

Freeze ahead Salmon en Croûte 26Judy's Recipe Page

Free Valuations 30Under the Hammer by Trevor Cornforth

Matt Cardle New Album Interview 34Oracle Music Box by Warren Higgins

Sudoku 36

Diary Dates 38

Useful Numbers 40Advertiser Index 42

AdvertorialsButt-Busters 6/7Philip Splett Butchers 12/13Holiday Inn 22/23

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The Butt-Buster machine has two vibration motors – one which acts like the ‘power plates’seen in gyms, vibrating up and down - the otherpivots like a seesaw. When being pivotallyvibrated from side to side, the core muscles workto balance you, thus strengthening them. This inturn, in 10 minutes, burns up to 300 calories,burns fat, increases metabolism, loses inches,reduces cellulite and improves lymphatic

L drainage to rid the body of excess fluid. Otherreported benefits are an increase in circulation,energy & vitality in the day and at night, a deepersleep. It also helps keep the monthly bloatedfeeling and discomfort at bay and easesconstipation.

Tummy, Thighs and Bottom BusterAfter using the Butt-Buster machine in astanding position for 3 or 4 times a week over aperiod of a month you will notice an increase incore strength and stability. With a stronger coreestablished you can quickly move on to targetstubborn areas – tummy, thighs & bottom. Forthese you adopt The ‘Tummy Buster’ crunchposition, or ‘Thigh Buster’ lunge, or ‘BottomBuster’ squat position on the machine, hold eachfor 10 seconds, repeat and continue alternatingthem for the 10mins. This equates to an hour ofrepetitive sit-ups, lunges and squats. You canhave a gym honed body, without the gymclothes, sweat, pain and time.

The core strength builder is especially good fornew Mums whose core is knocked out afterhaving a baby. From the 6 week check you canpop in with your prams and start building upyour core muscles and pelvic floor again andhelp shift the excess fluid and inches of a postbaby body. Mums with babies, toddlers and

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Local Issues

What do localfundraising groups do?

Local fundraising groups act as the face of HavensHospices in their local communities, promotingthe work of the charity, organising fundraisingevents and encouraging other local people tofundraise. This year, the charity’s eight communityfundraising groups have raised almost £30,000 forthe charity, all through organising their ownevents.

Hilary added, “Whether you have a few hoursspare on the weekend or perhaps just a couple ofhours a month, there are plenty of opportunitiesfor you to get involved. This could mean helpingto promote our campaigns or organising or vol-unteering at a local fundraising event.”

Local groups are given the power to shape theway they want to fundraise in their communitieswhilst receiving expert support and advice fromthe charity right the way through the year.

Tony Cheek, who is part of the ‘Friends of The Hospices’ fundraising group said, “One week youmight be organising a street collection, then thenext holding a black tie event. It’s completely upto us what kind of events we want to hold. It couldbe something new every week, which is whatmakes it so exciting.”

Join a Local Fundraising Groupo you have bounds of energy, enjoyworking as a part of an enthusiastic

team and have a little time to spare? Do you wantto help make a difference to people’s lives in yourlocal community? If yes, than you could be a greatasset to a Havens Hospices local fundraisinggroup. Local fundraising groups are teams ofpeople who donate their time to organisingevents and activities from coffee mornings tosponsored bike rides, all to raise funds for Essexbased charity.

Who are Havens Hospices?Havens Hospices is a registered charity thatincorporates Fair Havens Hospice and LittleHavens Hospice. Both hospices offer respite andcare for adults and children with life-limitingillnesses. When a family has been told there’s nocure for their loved one’s illness, the hospices arethere to make the journey as comfortable aspossible, controlling pain and medication andallowing family to spend quality time together inthe hospice or in the comfort of their own homes.

Hilary Metcalfe, Community Fundraiser fromHavens Hospices said, “We must raise over £100,00each week to be there for everyone who needs us.We do not charge a penny for our care, whichmeans the hospices simply could not exist with-out supporters like local fundraising groups, whodonate their time and effort so generously.”

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Havens Hospices can only exist because of people like those in local fundraising groups. Byjoining a group, you’d be a part of raising vitalfunds for the charity and helping them to fulfiltheir mission of ‘making every day count’ for thepeople they care for.

To join...If you’re interested in joining a fundraising groupfor Havens Hospices in your area or would like tofind out more information, please get in touchwith Hilary on 07891 514187 or [email protected].

Alternatively, take a look at what some of ourfundraising groups have been up to atwww.havenshospices.org.uk or join us on Facebook or Twitter.

As well as organising their own events,fundraising groups also support organised eventsin their community.

Why join?Joining a local fundraising group can be a reallyexciting experience and a great way to have a lotof fun whilst raising money for local families inneed of care.

Hilary Metcalfe says, “What’s so fantastic aboutlocal fundraising groups is that you meet peoplefrom all walks of life, all joining together with thesame goal; to raise vital funds for local families inneed of care and support. You might be creative,good with numbers or a confident public speaker,whatever it is, every person can bring somethingunique to the team.”

Tony Cheek, who’s been a member of localfundraising group ‘Friends of Havens Hospices’ for4 years says, “I’d recommend joining a group toanyone who wants to make friends and get involved with the local community. We have a lotof fun and it’s made all the better knowing thatevery penny we raise is going to care for peoplewho need the love and support Havens Hospicesprovides. Since our group formed, we’ve raisedover £41,000 for the charity, which we’re all veryproud of.”

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had shops in Benfleet, Woodgrange Drive, ThorpeBay and latterly Barling. I would class myself as anold fashioned style or artisan butcher. The meat isprepared through minimum use of cleavers orsaws but by utilising the natural seams andmuscles as nature intended.

Is there a call for anold fashioned butcher?

I have seen the role of the butcher change. Thedays of meat hanging on show with sawdust onthe floors are thankfully long gone. Howeversupermarkets are increasingly stocking foreignmeat cut to set sizes with little room for alteration.

he Butcher of Barling, Philip Splett hasdecided to reopen his shop to the public.

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What made you reopen Philip?

Well I originally decided to retire on the 1st January2012 after working in the butchery business forover 60 years. Although the shop was not open Iwas still supplying my famous Barling Beautiessausages to a few local pubs and my existing clientswere ordering meat from me on a regular basis.Everywhere I went I bumped into customers ofmine who bemoaned the fact that I had closed.Butchery is in my blood and I made a decision toreopen the shop again to existing and newcustomers from November.

What is your experience?

Splett Family Butchers has been in existence since1950 when my father opened his shop in London’sLeather Lane. I helped my father in his shop andwent to Smithfield learning as much about themeat trade as I could. I was fortunate to train as aMaster Butcher under an expert who providedmeat to the Royal Family. After I qualified I took overfrom my father and moved down to Southend and

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particularly the Barling Beauties and regularly havemany varieties in stock. Cheeses are from theSnowdonia Cheese Company, Suffolk naturalhams, Haggis and the famous Stornoway blackpuddings. For Christmas we are again stocking hotsmoked Salar salmon from the Isle of South Uist.

Do you have anything toentice us with?

As an opening offer in November I am providingmy unique chicken parcel, which is boned chickenstuffed with my own recipe filling. Plus a VintageMature Cheddar Snowdonia Cheese truckle at abargain price of £9.95 (as featured in the mainphoto). Please feel free to call by and say hallo orvisit me on my website and join the mailing list toreceive regular offers. The website is www.philipsplett.com. Orders can be placed byemail through the website or call 216062 or text07768972579.

I look forward to welcoming you all existing andnew customers to Burtons Farm Shop, BarlingRoad, Barling Magna, SS3 0LZ.

The service I provide gives advice on what cut isbest for whichever dish is being cooked andproducing that cut to meet the budget or sizerequired. I pride myself on being able to makecustomers feel at ease and enjoy their shoppingexperience. There is also a number of TV chefs whoare using types and cuts of meat, such as venison,which can only be sourced from quality butchers.

Where is your meat sourced?

I have my own experienced buyer on Smithfieldwho selects meat to my specification. Smithfield isstill the UK’s premier meat market. I stock AberdeenAngus Scotch Beef, Saltmarsh reared Lamb and rarebread pork. Fresh poultry come from Suffolk,Norfolk and local farms. All the meat is British andis fresh when delivered and allowed to hang toprovide the best possible taste and texture. I aim toprovide the best quality products when in season ataffordable prices. Certainly there is a markeddifference in flavour for instance when Beef isallowed to age naturally.

What can you provide us with?

The simple answer is anything providing enoughnotice is given. All types of meat, offal and game. Iam happy to take bulk orders where for instancehalf a pig or lamb can be bought and the customercan specify what types of joints or chops they want.I am currently taking orders for Christmas for localfresh turkeys and geese. These can be on the bone,crowns or boned and rolled. There is no additionalcost to the customer in having this workundertaken, it is all part of my service. I produce myown bacon which is cured in the old fashioned wayand has a taste unlike anything bought in thesupermarkets. I am famous for my sausages,

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pinning can break brittle chemo curls. Put away yourhair straighteners, just for now, as the heat can burnyour sore scalp.

Styling products that offer a light hold are ideal, as theyare easy to wash out and won't make your hair looksynthetic. Go for water-based products whenever youcan find them because they are kind and healthy for your hair, and the environment!

Hair that is shorter than three inches is very difficult tostyle and manage so your scalp is still tender, pleasewait until it recovers and then consult your hairdresserfor help with any colour or permanent wavetreatments.

Make sure you get the ends of your hair trimmedevery month until your locks returns to their normaltexture. In 6-12months, most of your chemo curls willbe gone and you can try some new and exciting hair-styles with your short hair. And be proud of it – yournew hair is a sign of your bravery and determinationin surviving cancer. It really is your crowning glory.

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So Maggi, this is especially for you and other ladies andgents in your position.

The loss of your crowning glory is, sadly, a common sideeffect of chemotherapy. The treatment also affects hairregrowth, as the drugs involved attack the roots of yourhair and its pigment. Towards the end of treatment yourhair will start to come back, but when your locks doreturn, their texture and colour may be very different toyour original hair. Patients may experience kinky, curly,coarse, or even fine ‘baby’ hair. We like to call this ChemoCurls.

Your new hair can look and feel like a really bad perm, soit makes sense to treat it that way. Use a very mildshampoo, such as baby shampoo or products for dry ordamaged hair. When shampooing your chemo curls,massage your scalp to increase circulation to your rootsand remove any dry, flaky skin. Avoid using very hot waterbecause your scalp may be tender. After your shampoo,put on a leave-in conditioner for fine or limp hair.

Dry your hair gently by patting it with a thick, absorbenttowel, or use a low heat setting on your hair dryer. Styleyour new hair gently - vigorous brushing, combing and

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earlier you make a start, the easier it is tocreate the lifestyle you want. And in doingso, take into account that pensions stillrepresent the best option when investing forretirement.

Whatever choices you make, do take actionnow. We are living to a greater age andretirement is going to last longer in thefuture. As a result, it is essential to save more.The decisions you make today will help determine the standard of living likely to beenjoyed in retirement. But the longer youleave it to take action, the more expensive itwill be to catch up.

Whatever your stage of life, it is important toreceive expert and professional advice onyour pension requirements. The role of aspecialist retirement planning adviser is tohelp you understand the need to approachretirement planning as soon as possible andto gain a better understanding of thevarious opportunities available.

ow does the idea of a holidaylasting perhaps 20 or 30 years

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By taking into account all your likely livingcosts, calculate how much annual incomeyou think you might need if you were toretire at the age of 65, allowing for inflation. Multiply this figure by 25 and this gives youyour magic number – the retirement fundyou will need based on current annuity rates.

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Next month’s recipe:‘Braised Beef and shallot Pie withParsnip & Potato Topping’

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