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Issue No.178 MAY 2021
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CONTENTS
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE Monthly Blog
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P. 2 Contents
Hello everyone.
P. 4 Tide Table
P. 6 The Great Debate As things are slowly getting back to normal hopefully we can
start to enjoy some events in the coming months.
P. 7 Knightswood Care
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome are having their annual
P. 8 Look after your carpets with Careclean Wings and Wheels event on May 30th where you can see historic
P. 10-11 Council Pages - Burnham Buoy aircraft take to the sky and a fabulous display of classic cars.
In the magazine this month it is nice to see that Burnham Golf
P. 12 Sport - Ladies Golf Club are getting back to playing their competitions and
P.14 Focus on Health tournaments. See the winners on page 12.
P.16 Focus on Pet Health On page 17 Crouch Harbour Authority are reminding you to pay
your harbour dues and have given us some good safety advice if
P. 17 Crouch Harbour Authority you go out sailing so please take care. I’m sure there will be lots of
P. 18 Important Telephone Numbers us going out on the water now the weather is starting to get better.
P. 19 Trade Pages
Nicola Faux
DURING LOCKDOWN OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED BUT WE ARE
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BURNHAM ART TRAIL IS ON!
BURNHAM FOCUS MAGAZINE. VIEW ALL BACK ISSUES
at https://focuspp.com This year's Burnham Art Trail will be going ahead from 19th to
27th June which is great for Burnham and all art lovers.
The main attraction will be the Burnham Museum where ALL
the artists will be displaying their work, following on from the
Published and printed by Focus Print & Publishing Co. All material contained within this
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views expressed within this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The 'Armchair Art Trail' is back! All the artists will be on the
website, on Facebook and Instagram with daily blogs, features,
videos and all sorts.
No shop venues this year but instead a catalogue of artists with
Visit our new Website all their details and how to contact them.
Sadly no 'Art on the Quay' but you can meet artists manning
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MAY 2021
Burnham Tide Table
High Tides Low Tides
DAY
AM M PM M AM M PM M
1 Sat 04:03 5.22 16:24 4.96 10:13 0.33 22:36 0.25
2 Sun 04:51 4.96 17:09 4.66 10:56 0.57 23:24 0.38
3 Mon 05:44 4.62 17:59 4.33 11:45 0.83
Will you still be working
4 Tue 06:48 4.29 19:00 4.04 00:21 0.53 12:43 1.07
5 Wed 08:08 4.10 20:23 3.88 01:30 0.65 13:55 1.24
from home this summer,
6 Thu 09:29 4.17 21:44 3.99 02:58 0.66 15:22 1.22
7 Fri 10:32 4.38 22:46 4.23 04:16 0.53 16:34 1.05
hot and uncomfortable?
8 Sat 11:24 4.58 23:37 4.46 05:15 0.38 17:30 0.85
9 Sun 12:10 4.71 06:01 0.31 18:15 0.70
10 Mon 00:21 4.61 12:51 4.75 06:42 0.33 18:54 0.62
11 Tue 01:00 4.68 13:26 4.73 07:15 0.42 19:28 0.60
12 Wed 01:34 4.68 13:55 4.68 07:40 0.53 19:55 0.59
13 Thu 02:03 4.66 14:19 4.67 08:01 0.58 20:21 0.56
14 Fri 02:28 4.69 14:43 4.73 08:24 0.58 20:48 0.52
15 Sat 02:58 4.75 15:13 4.81 08:54 0.55 21:22 0.48
16 Sun 03:34 4.80 15:50 4.82 09:29 0.55 22:00 0.48
17 Mon 04:15 4.79 16:33 4.75 10:10 0.60 22:45 0.53
18 Tue 05:02 4.71 17:19 4.60 10:56 0.71 23:34 0.61
19 Wed 05:53 4.57 18:10 4.41 11:47 0.87
20 Thu 06:49 4.42 19:07 4.22 00:30 0.72 12:43 1.05
21 Fri 07:55 4.31 20:15 4.12 01:36 0.79 13:51 1.18
22 Sat 09:12 4.35 21:36 4.20 02:55 0.78 15:17 1.20
23 Sun 10:25 4.57 22:48 4.47 04:14 0.62 16:37 1.04
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THE GREAT HOW TO SHOW
RESPECT DEBATE
As I write it is the day following the death of Prince Phillip. His
passing, as with that of Vera Lynn, marks a lost link with the past and
reminds those of us in the third period of our life of our own
mortality.
I am a great admirer of the Duke of Edinburgh. He was a no
nonsense sort of chap and we both shared the brotherhood of
military service. Although those on the land are always in some sort
of remote, unspoken competition with those on the water or in the
air.
It was understandable and planned in advance that tributes would
flow for the Queen’s Consort of 73 years. However too much
eulogising, constantly repeated sometimes within the same
programme and some of it frankly banal, risks tarnishing rather than
“complimenting” one’s lifetime achievements. I believe all the TV
channels and the newspapers were guilty of this.
The BBC’s royal correspondent, Nicholas Witchell, over deferential
delivery of such lines as “the family are rushing to the Queen’s
side”, 24 hours after her husband’s death - an interlude of twenty-
four hours can hardly be termed rushing - and such pointless gems
as “It is reported that the Queen is distraught.” - well, of course
she is, it must be like losing part of yourself after sharing so many
years together and “We believe the funeral arrangements will be
announced sometime in the future.” only serve to bore those who
are republicans at heart and add nothing to those with genuine
royalist leanings.
One has to ask was the annulment of both BBC One and Two’s
entire Friday evening schedule, in order to show the same
programmes pertaining to Prince Phillip on both channels, really
necessary? Was it insensitive to those holding legitimate views
regarding the questioning of the need for a royal family at all, and
the validity of a constitutional monarchy.
I believe the media in general got the balance wrong, in terms of
hours of coverage although there was some excellent insights given
regarding his early life, on both TV and in print. However there was
simply too much, an overload. I joked before the weekend that if
things carried on the way they were going that the weekend’s
“Match Of The Day” would dedicate its entire programme to “The
Duke’s Best Five-a-Side Kickabout” Of course it didn’t but there
was nevertheless an over lengthy reflection at the start of the
programme.
I also feel that as well as too much “air-time” being devoted to his
passing and life that, as with the death of all prominent people, a
biased view of his character and achievements were offered. There
was no mention of his London indiscretions in the 40s and 50s, of
his sometimes inappropriate, insensitive comments or if indeed
they were alluded to it was in a way to mark his charm and
forthright manner rather than an embarrassing faux pas. The British
public is adult. Give us the good with the bad. We can handle it
and make up our own minds.
I’ve made up mine. I liked the chap enormously. He did his job well
for an inordinate number of years. He cared for our country and our
world. I think his lasting testimony rather than being linked to his
royal duties and the royal family or indeed his wartime naval record
should rest with his work with The World WildLife Fund and The
Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme. For those two achievements
alone I salute you sir…
Yours hopefully not being too deferential,
Brigadier Sir Arthur Thurlow-Lee
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KNIGHTSWOOD – THE DIAMOND IN THE DENGIE
Growing old can As with everything we do, Knightswood works in-line with all safety
often bring procedures, following the Government guidelines to operate in a
challenges, but at Covid-19 secure way, creating a safe space for all.
Knightswood, we
believe that life is We pride ourselves in supporting our community and constantly
still there to be strive to do more to improve the lives of not only our clients, but
enjoyed and lived their families too. Because we care.
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those that need care, respite and friendship, enhancing the lives of Essex, CM0 7JF
those in our wonderful community.
At the heart, is our Day Centre in the
Asheldham countryside, offering a safe
haven for people who want a little love and
laughter in their lives, with friendly,
professional carers always there to help and
share a smile with.
Here you can find:
• invaluable respite care not only to clients
but also their families, bringing much-
needed breathing space;
• Me, Myself & I, a separate dementia
friendly support group, caring for those
with more specific needs;
• a first class sensory room offering
stimulation to those with Alzheimer's
and other forms of dementia;
• a sociable lounge full of life and soul;
• a dining room serving nutritious hot
food to be enjoyed with friends;
• a therapy and shower room for personal
care;
• accessible transport to get people safely
to us and home again;
• a picturesque garden overlooking
paddocks and fields, perfect for mental
relaxation.
New to the Day Centre is our fantastic
sensory room, the only one of its kind in the
Dengie. Providing the perfect setting to
support those living with dementia or to
anyone of any age that would benefit from
the gentle stimulation of sight, sound,
touch and movement. Our approach
enhances the senses to help relieve stress,
evoke the feelings of comfort and maximise
a client's potential to focus, all of which
help improve communication, memory and
wellbeing.
A day at Knightswood is worth every penny
as we are a charity that provides support
for the good of the community, not for
profit. Everything is included; your
transport; food and beverages; activities,
and care. This makes for a stress-free day
of enjoyment and companionship.
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10 Council Pages – Burnham Buoy The Focus
• 25 Mildmay Road - Small side porch extension - SUPPORT
Burnham Town Council • Taylor Wimpey Land North of Marsh Road – Request to
remove condition 36 on the approved planning permission
Late March/April 2021 (which would have ensured that Affordable Housing would be
built to at least minimum Nationally Described Space
Standards) – NOTED – COMPLEX LEGAL ISSUES
• The Old Clubhouse, The Quay - Variation of condition 2 (plans)
March 30th, 2021 on approved application, to provide a new bespoke timber
BTC Extraordinary Meeting frame wall to stop anti-social and criminal behaviour on the
slipway- SUPPORT SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION OFFICER
• 27 Harris Street, - Proposed new external door to existing
7/8 Town Councillors present (Neil Pudney absent plus 2 vacancies
detached garage from rear garden – SUPPORT.
not yet filled):
• 3 Charwood Mews - Construction of a double garage-
Community Engagement Team (PCSOs) - establishing priorities SUPPORT.
for 2021/22 following recommendations of a working sub-group • The Dovecote Stoney Hills - Construction of a double garage –
that suggested: £8,080pa on Dog Fouling patrols, £4,040pa on SUPPORT.
Anti-Social behaviour measures (mainly on Market Days), £4,040 • Street names proposed by Taylor Wimpey for Land North of
on School Parking patrols, and £4,040pa to enforce on-street Marsh Road - Acorn Street - Best Drive - Heron Grove - Sparkes
parking regulations. NB: The dog fouling patrols modus operandi Street - Wanstall Way - Hewlett Road - Campbell Close -
is to spray the poo red before they are eventually cleared away to Bowland Way - Swingate Close - Montagu Chase - Thompson
highlight areas where the problem needs most attention. Avenue – NOTED, BUT COUNCILLORS WERE MOST
UNHAPPY WITH BOTH THE NAMES AND PROCESS
A heated and passionate 45-minute debate ensued with
Councillors split on the best way to spend the £22,200 annual
budget, an amazingly ambling meeting. Other BTC News
Wendy Stamp (who was very much in favour of more effective Nominations for the two long-term Town Councillor Vacancies in
speeding measures, but which was recommended by the group for North Ward
zero funds) exclaiming “I can’t believe this council wants to spend
£8,080 a year on dog poo.” • Despite persons unknown months ago objecting to BTC’s
original proposal to Co-opt two people to fill the 2 Burnham
Bob Calver, said on behalf of the sub-group: “Our view is that North vacancies (and thereby effectively demanding elections);
speeding is something the police should be dealing with. The nobody was nominated by the statutory deadline.... So, we
police not doing it, isn’t a reason for us to pay for it.” Councillor guess it's now back to co-option after a long frustrating period
Stamp’s suggestion that the Town Council should directly ask during which the Town Council has been noticeable
residents for their views to break the impasse achieved no understrength.
traction.
After further, somewhat pointed interchanges, there was a 3-3 tied
vote on the proposals - albeit with some possibly undefined Proposed April 20th BTC Planning Committee and Full Council
potential for flex between line-items. However, they were then
passed by Town Mayor Ron Pratt’s casting vote. • To general surprise and confusion, these meetings were
cancelled on April 14th with a small note on the planning section
NB: Given that the council is currently sitting on reserves of around of the website explaining that this was due to the death of the
10 times the PCSO budget, it seemed surprising that all views Duke of Edinburgh.
could not be accommodated. • Town Mayor Ron Pratt subsequently clarified that these will now
be moved to Tuesday 27th April 2021. This was due to
In addition, the council has its own Speed Camera, which was
information received from Essex Association of Local Councils
always operated by trained volunteers, it is therefore especially
late on the 14th. Any meetings called after 5th April 2021 would
disappointing that around half of the council now appear to be
not be deemed lawful.
happy to completely drop the programme.
May 6th Essex County Council Elections
April 6th, 2021
BTC Planning Committee For most Burnham and Dengie residents, the main tussle to
watch will be between fiercely Independent Wendy Stamp
5/8 present - Absent Neil Pudney, Wendy Stamp (urgent and the representatives of the 5 main National Parties,
personal issue), Vanessa Bell plus vacancies including Tory grandee Ron Pratt
ECC 2021 Candidates:
Jacqueline Frances Brown - LABOUR PARTY
James Francis Eley - LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
Peter Robin Horscroft - UKIP
Ron Pratt - THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY
Wendy Stamp - INDEPENDENT
James Piers Taylor - GREEN PARTY
BROCHURES LEAFLETS STATIONERY FLYERSThe Focus 11
cover, for fear of putting themselves at danger of infection. In
MDC April 14th, 2020 addition, the closure of the harbour’s restaurant meant that
other staff who would usually be on site were not.
South East Area, Virtual • Mr Lingard also explained that 24-7 security is necessary during
the Covid Pandemic because of the 350-high risk/high value
Planning Meeting leisure and commercial boats at the site, two RNLI lifeboats and
two Crouch Authority boats. There are also clinically vulnerable
boat owners and key workers staying on their vessels to avoid
7/10 District Councillors present – Absent Councillors Boyce and becoming infected by other family members at home. Staff are
Dewick (DAGs) and Beale (Ind) needed on the site round the clock in case of emergencies
including hydraulic gate failure, power cuts, oil spills and
n Burnham Yacht Harbour (BYH), Foundry Lane, - Temporary emergency services needing to locate someone.
permission sought for a single mobile home for security staff • He claimed that the application had the backing of the RNLI,
accommodation for 18 months. the Crouch Authority and Burnham-on-Crouch Town Council.
• District Councillor Anne Hull spoke in support of a small
This was a retroactive, repeat application and has been the subject business owner seeking only a temporary approval.
of recent MDC enforcement moves following refusal of the original • District Councillor Michael Helm expressed concern about the
application. need for adequate security for ‘Millions of pounds worth of
The Yacht Harbour had applied for planning approval to allow one boats and equipment’, a thought that clearly resonated with
of two mobile homes brought onto the site in Foundry Lane, most present,
Burnham-on-Crouch, to remain there for 18 months, having agreed • Members of the committee voted three to two to reject the
to remove the other one. officers’ recommendation but to APPROVE the mobile home to
remain in the harbour’s storage yard area for up to 12 months
rather than the requested 18 months.
n Land Adjacent Hipseys Cottage, The Street, Steeple.
Construction of a new 2 bed house.
District Councillor Michael Helm declared a potential Non-
Pecuniary Conflict and withdraw from the meeting. Nick Skeens
reassumed as chairman.
• The proposal is an infill development (described by planning
officers as ‘contrived’) in a very narrow gap, leading to very
compromised parking ingress and egress onto the main road.
The two mobile homes in question. BYH have already committed The design itself does reflect that of the surrounding Grade II
to remove the covered one. listed buildings.
• Significantly Essex County Highways, totally unusually,
• The mobile home is outside of any settlement boundary and recommended against the proposal as they said that any future
council officers consider that it has a significant detrimental occupants would be forced to reverse onto the main road
impact upon the character and appearance of the surrounding thereby creating a hazard.
countryside due to its design, siting, and layout. • Many members expressed great sympathy for the views
• Furthermore, the evidence supplied was considered inadequate expressed by Steeple Parish Council and residents who said that
to justify that there is a functional need for workers to live on the village was short of 2 bed accommodation and young
site, that there are not suitable dwellings available in the locality people were consequently being forced to move out of the
of the site to accommodate the workers or that the scale and village and away from their family.
nature of the development is related to the needs of the • In response to a query from Penny Channer about the planning
business. officer’s ‘sustainability’ assessment of Steeple having apparently
• Officers had recommended that councillors reject the changed since the Council determined the future of the Sun and
application – so facilitating enforcement of the removal both Anchor Pub site; Senior Planner Matt Leigh dropped a
mobile homes. bombshell by answering that the sustainability assessment had
• Chairman Nick Skeens withdrew from determining this been impacted by MDC’s recent loss of their 5-year land supply
application, declaring a non-pecuniary interest, Deputy Vanessa and therefore the district had lost the protection of its
Bell took over the Chair for this item. As District Councillor Settlement Boundaries – More jargon than AC12. Therefore,
Wendy Stamp started to speak about the application, every individual proposal had to be judged based on the ‘Tilted
mentioning that her husband kept a small boat at the site, she Balance’ case law. NB: If 100% correct this could have
suddenly realised that because of the council’s strict rules she implications for out-of-town application such as Burnham’s
too needed to withdraw as this too could be seen as a conflict, ‘Carbunkle II housing estate.
this seemed to amuse District Councillor Penny Channer. • Significantly swayed by the Essex Highway’s warning, members
• Yacht Harbour Director Richard Lingard told the committee that REFUSED the application by assent.
the decision to bring the temporary structures onto the
harbour’s yard after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last year
was made because significant security and safety issues
emerged.
• He told how the harbour masters, who in normal times work
from 9am to 5pm each day, are “all aged 60 to 75” and decided
they could not work from their offices and facilities if these were
being used by the external security staff who provide overnight
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BURNHAM ON CROUCH LADIES GOLF
The Burnham on Crouch Ladies played their first competition on Thursday
1st April with the Lady Captain v Lady Vice. Teams dressed in pink for
Lady Captain Barbara Church, and red for Lady Vice Elaine Elphinstone, Left: Shelia Clarke,
Hillary Skeens, Steve
team colours were covered up by waterproofs and anything that could
Simpson and Steve Kent
keep the ladies warm. 16 pairs played a match play format and the
eventual score was a resounding victory for Lady Captain’s team 9.5 - 5.5.
The April Medal was played on Sunday 4th April and Thursday 8th, well
done to all 17 ladies who played. The winners were 1st Debs Wolton nett
72, 2nd Eve Corfield nett 73 and in 3rd Sheila Clarke with a nett 75.
9-hole competition winner Margaret Smith with an excellent score of 19
points. Right: Ladies Captain,
Barbara Church
On Good Friday the first Mixed Competition of the year was held and
the first opportunity for Club Captain James Marchant Lady Captain
Barbara Church and their Vice Captains Mick Parrish and Elaine
Elphinstone to play together. It was certainly a challenge as it was bitterly
cold, again, but it was fabulous to see so many out on the course. 64
members attended this fun event yet
didn’t manage to find all the eggs that had
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were found on Saturday morning!
The competition was a waltz format and
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1st place with 80 points - Shelia Clarke,
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South Woodham Ferrers South Woodham Ferrers Bicknacre
£285,000 £350,000 £450,000
• Three bedroom terraced house • Three bedroom detached property • Four bedroom detached family home
• Living room • Modern kitchen/diner • Spacious living room
• Fitted kitchen/diner • Under floor heating • Well-appointed kitchen/diner
• Family bathroom. • Living room and • Ground floor cloakroom.
• Externally the property has a car port • Family bathroom. • Modern four piece family bathroom
• Externally the property offers a South-facing rear garden • Easterly-facing rear garden
• Driveway at the front leading to an attached garage • Garage and off street parking
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South Woodham Ferrers Burnham - on - Crouch North Fambridge
OIEO £400,000 £700,000 £750,000
• Well presented four bedroom detached family home • Spacious Detached Bungalow • ***Guide Price £750,000***
• Living room • 18ft Reception Hall • Charming Farm House with 17th Century origins
• Dining room • 25ft Fully Fitted Kitchen Diner with separate Utility • Rural location with no immediate neighbours
• Fitted kitchen • 20ft Living Room • Modernised but retains its charm and character
• Cloakroom • Three Double Bedrooms • Four receptions
• Conservatory and re-fitted shower room • Luxury Four Piece Bathroom and separate Cloakroom • Four double bedrooms
• 60’ South-Westerly rear garden • Lawned Front and Rear Gardens and Extensive Parking • Well proportioned accommodation with
• Driveway leading to detached garage • Economical Air Source Underfloor Heating systems stunning views
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Basildon Brentwood Chelmsford Dagenham
t: 01268 271 110 t: 01277 216 800 t: 01245 492 424 t: 02085 921 038
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Lettings: 01268 280 066 Lettings: 01277 210 506 Lettings: 01245 455 584 Lettings: 02085 921 038
Gravesend Hornchurch Ongar Loughton
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Lettings: 01474 369 959 Lettings: 01708 478 333 Lettings: 01277 366 092 Lettings: 02085 021 559
Romford South Woodham Ferrers Upminster
t: 01708 755 507 t: 01245 323 729 t: 01708 259 539
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BROCHURES LEAFLETS STATIONERY FLYERS14 The Focus
FOCUS
ON HEALTH
RECOVERY AFTER EXERCISE
If pain persists for 12+ weeks in spite of medication or treatment, it is Chronic Pain. inflammation this is normal. Rather than try and slow it down or
We work extensively with people suffering with Chronic Pain, using an incredibly effective reduce it, the body has developed to have this inflammatory
combination of Chinese and Western Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy to cascade as the best way to heal and repair tissue so slowing it down
reduce pain, restore mobility and ease the psychological impact of chronic pain.
or trying to stop it makes no sense!
Using the compression boots, although great for those with
impaired circulation, also doesn’t make much sense as most people
who are doing a lot of exercise probably have a very good
circulatory system and don’t need anything to improve it.
OSTEOPATHY ~ CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY ~ ACUPUNCTURE ~ FERTILITY SUPPORT
So if you are back out at the shops, or even if you still prefer to
shop on line, from reading this book I would say be very careful
140 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch Nick O’Connor
when spending your money if there is a personality endorsement
Registered Osteopath & Medical Acupuncture
01621 786600 Registered Osteopath Melvyn Hughes
Registered Osteopath (Cranial) Silke Ukena involved.
14 Monks Mead, Bicknacre 0
If you need to recover from anything, the best things for it are a
(within Polish Me Pretty) Licensed Acupuncturist (Fertility & Antenatal) Alexandra O’Connor
01245 226007 Registered Osteopath (Fertility, Paediatric, Cranial) Gillian Hind
good night’s sleep, enough water and a healthy meal – that’s my
www.holicity.co.uk www.essexfertility.com
endorsement!
Instead of hitting the shops or going to the pub, I have been NICK O’CONNOR
reading the book ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden. Registered Osteopath & Medical Acupuncture
Christie is an acclaimed science
journalist and the book is about
looking at the science or quite
often the lack of science behind
recovery after exercise which, in
e
Advertise on th
the United States is very big
as little as
business! Top athletes
regularly post images of
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themselves in various Trad
recovery rituals whilst £15 + VAT
showcasing their sponsor’s
b la c k a n d w hite advert
products!
for a
So in America, you can now
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have compression boots
30
which encase your legs
and are supposed to
01245 32 31
remove waste products
from your muscles. Then
there is cryotherapy where
you can me immersed in freezing ice baths or
in some cases nitrogen tanks. There are massage gloves,
foam rollers, sleep trackers, protein shakes not to mention the long
list of vitamins which, if you are not taking, will harm your recover.
You may well ask yourself does any of this stuff actually work?
The business is worth hundreds of millions of pounds and is growing
rapidly and I think a big part of this is due to FOMO (Fear Of
Missing Out).
We used to think that lactic acid was bad and we had to get it out
from our muscles but in fact, it isn’t so bad and it actually naturally
leaves your muscles by itself.
Cryotherapy, i.e. ice/freezing to reduce inflammation is now being
shown to slow down recovery rather than enhance it. If you think
about it logically, quite often during exercises there may be micro
tears in the muscles. As they repair and get stronger, there will be
BROCHURES LEAFLETS STATIONERY FLYERSThe Focus 15
COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION
With offices and shops beginning to re-open, Greenworks have available for ceiling, wall, or floor mounting. Ceiling cassettes and
been busy working with business owners to install energy efficient ceiling void ducted systems are great in commercial premises that
heat pump air conditioning and fresh air ventilation systems as part use all available wall and floor space for retail displays. Ceiling
of their lockdown refurbishments. The importance of fresh air units also help to mix the conditioned air within a room to create
ventilation and indoor air quality are being widely promoted by the most comfortable conditions. Wall mounted indoor units offer
scientists in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. great value for money, perfect for small spaces, and are available
in a range of finishes to compliment the décor.
For new and existing heat pump installations, Planned
Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is key to ensuring a system
continues to operate at optimum conditions, delivering effective
temperature control, with minimum energy use and reduced risk
of breakdown. A typical PPM visit will include a filter clean, a drain
clean and visual and physical checks to the major mechanical
components of indoor and outdoor units. Manufacturer warranties
on new installations are validated only with proof of regular and
appropriate service and maintenance throughout the warranty
period – much the same as a new car warranty.
The frequency of PPM visits will vary according to the installation
and the application. Typically, most commercial installations are
inspected biannually although air conditioning systems in critical
Ventilation in the workplace should be provided at a rate of at least locations such as hospitals can be inspected quarterly. Appointing
8 litres per second per person and in many cases this rate is an appropriately qualified company for installation and
achieved by natural ventilation through opening of doors and maintenance is another important consideration, and in some
windows. In some commercial premises opening windows is not cases, it is a key factor in the validity of warranty on a new
practical as it introduces noise pollution and a mechanical installation. Major manufacturers award ‘approved’ status to
ventilation system comprising fans, ductwork and grilles is the contractors that have undertaken product training to ensure the
preferred solution. Modern ventilation solutions can include heat best delivery and care of their products. In the case of Daikin, the
recovery components making them very energy efficient. top level of accreditation for contractors is ‘D1+ Premium Partner’
– D1+ contractor installations come with a 7-year warranty on
Heat pump air conditioning systems are an energy efficient Daikin parts.
solution to cooling, heating, and filtering commercial spaces such
as offices and shops, significantly improving comfort levels for staff Andrew Norden - Greenworks Controlled Environments Ltd
and visitors. A wide range of indoor unit styles and finishes are (South Woodham Ferrers Office)
BROCHURES LEAFLETS STATIONERY FLYERS16 The Focus
FOCUS
ON PET HEALTH
PANDEMIC PUPPIES
This past year has brought many stresses and strains, not only to All of us are going to have to work very hard at socialising those
humans, but also to our canine friends. Not only have we had to young dogs that have not the had the opportunity of proper
deal with restrictions, furloughing, self-isolation and home schooling; socialisation. Some tips to perhaps help you; please refer to the
many of us decided that because that either because we needed articles on Puppy Socialisation on our website under the ‘News &
something happy to focus on or wanted to increase our exercise or Care’ heading.
improve our mental well-being, that the addition of a puppy to the
household would help. Demand increased prices by as much as 62 Jürgen Theinert MRCVS
per cent and it is likely to have profited unscrupulous sellers and Edgewood Veterinary Group
puppy dealers. 2020 was certainly not a normal year for puppy
buying.
Illegal dog importation soared by 66 per cent between 2019 and
2020 which added potentially poorly socialised dogs from welfare-
poor environments to those generally available on the internet. New
owners of 2020 were more likely to purchase on the strength of a
video clip and collect their puppies from outside a breeder’s
property or have them delivered to their door. One in four puppies
were bought without the potential owner seeing the mother.
From studies carried out by the Royal Veterinary College and Kennel
Club, it appears as if the Covid-lockdowns have created the perfect
conditions for irresponsible pet ownership. We have had more time
at home, become bored and looked for a distraction and that has
come in the form of a puppy.
Kennel Club research statistics show that:
• 10% of new puppy owners had never considered owning a dog
previously.
• 20% of new owners who bought a puppy during the pandemic
admit they hadn’t fully considered the long-term commitment or
responsibility that comes with having a dog.
• 18% are not sure how they will look after their dog when they
return to work, with 52% saying they had taken this into
consideration before getting their puppy.
• 22% are concerned about their puppy’s socialisation and
behaviour due to lockdown restrictions, including when meeting
other people and dogs. Less than half (45%) researched puppy
training before getting their dog.
• 15% are now worried about whether they can afford their dog
and associated costs – such as insurance, food and vet bills and
34% said they didn’t have pet insurance.
• 15% agree, in hindsight, they weren’t ready to get a puppy.
These statistics make for worrying reading – our concern, as a
profession, is that of the welfare of the numerous dogs that may
land up being rehomed because of inappropriate buying and
potentially poor socialisation.
Many of these pandemic puppies are now suffering behavioural
issues due to a lack of opportunities for them to be socialised
appropriately. These behavioural problems are unfortunately often
compounded by owners who may never have owned a dog before
and lack the knowledge to correct any issues that may need to be
addressed.
As restrictions ease, we may see some dogs being more fearful of
novel stimuli, compromising their well-being and potentially leading
to problem behaviours. Many owners could be contending with
reactivity, anxiety or separation problems, often resulting from the
multitude of changes happening in their dogs’ lives.
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Important Telephone Numbers Public Transport
Police Stations Headquarters .............................0300 333 4444 Bus Station Travel Shop ...........................................01245 263859
Fire Emergency 999 or HQ ...............01376 576000 Burnham Ferry ............................................07704 060482
Ambulance Emergency 999 or enquiries ......01245 443344 Stephensons ............................................01702 541511
Coastguard Emergency 999 or enquiries ......01255 675518 Abelio Greater Anglia ...........................................0345 600 7245
Lifeboat (Inshore Rescue Burnham) Emergency .............................999 First Essex Buses ............................................08456 020121
Crouch Harbour Authority (9.30am-11.30am) ..........01621 783602 Trains ............................................08457 484950
Water Emergency: ...............................08457 820 999 Traveline ...........................................0871 200 2233
Sewage Emergency: ................................08457 145145 First Essex Buses ...........................................0345 602 0121
Gas Emergency: ..................................0800 111999
Electricity Emergency (24 hours): ............................0800 7838838 Schools
Post Office, 22 Station Rd ........................................01621 784899 Adult Community College ........................................01621 853337
Burnham Library ............................................01621 782006 Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School ........................01621 782070
Burnham Community Info. Centre............................01621 784962 Burnham Pre-School Playgroup .........................am 01621 784186
Southminster Library ............................................01621 773768 .....................................pm 01621 782827
Close to Home Childcare .........................................01621 782787
Burnham Town Council Hillside Playcare Centre ......................................am 01621 774422
Town Council (Chapel Road).....................................01621 783426 .....................................pm 01621 784570
Email: office@burnhamtowncouncil.com Ormiston Rivers Academy ........................................01621 782377
Mr Ron Pratt (Mayor) ............................................07860 913912 St Mary’s C of E Primary School ...............................01621 782626
Vanessa Bell (Deputy Mayor) ....................................01621 330506 Treetops Pre-School Playgroup ............................01621 783265
Mr Bob Calver ............................................01621 782221 Southminster Pre-School (Kelly Richardson).............07789 222916
Mr Neil Pudney ............................................01621 784233
Mrs Wendy Stamp ............................................01621 786350 Sports Clubs
Jennie Donnelly ............................................07973 416999 Burnham Ramblers ............................................01621 784383
Mary-Ann Munford Burnham Rugby Club ............................................01621 773482
Email cllrmaryannmunford@burnhamoncrouchtowncouncil.gov.uk Burnham Sailing Club .......................................01621 782624
Burnham Sports Cricket Club ..................................01621 784182
Chemists Burnham Golf Club ............................................01621 782282
Boots Pharmacy Fiveways.........................................01621 782058 Burnham Croquet Club ............................................07432 122223
Southminster Pharmacy ............................................01621 772392 Burnham Hillside Bowls Club....................................01621 778537
Creeksea Sailing Club ............................................01621 783616
Churches Dengie 100 Badminton Club ....................................01621 785703
All Saints Creeks ............................................01621 782203 Harlow, Blackwater Sailing Club ...............................01621 740300
Baptist Church, ............................................01621 784323 Jacks Centre Latchingdon Bowls..............................01621 742051
Jehovah’s Witnesses ............................................01621 776368 Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club....................................01702 471808
Methodist Church (URC) ..........................................01621 772178 Royal Corinthian Yacht Club .....................................01621 782105
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin..........................01621 786066 Royal Burnham Yacht Club .......................................01621 782044
Roman Catholic Church .....................................782034 or 852259 Southminster Bowls Club..........................................01621 783091
The United Reformed Church...................................01621 772178 Southminster Tennis Club .........................................01621 773583
Buddhist Shrine - ............................................01621 773619
Tillingham Congregational Church ..........................01621 782201 Clubs & Societies
St Peter’s Chapel-Bradwell .......................................01621 776846 The Dengie Hundred Probus Club .....chairman@probusclub.co.uk
St Leonards C of E Church-Southminster .................01621 772300 Harmony Modern Choir........................................... 07805 080190
St Nicholas Tillinham C of E Church ........................01621 778017 Southminster Operatic & Choral Society (SOCS)
Southminster Rehearse Thursday's 7.30pm at United Reformed Church Hall,
Orchard Road, Southminster ...................................01621 772178
Doctors Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch
Health Services Clinic, Crouch Road ........................03003 032621 & Dengie Hundred ............................................01621 783453
The Burnham Surgery ............................................01621 782054 U3A Burnham-on-Crouch ........................................07388 153 930
The Trinity Medical Centre, Mayland........................01621 745400
Maylandsea Medical Centre .....................................01621 742233 Burnham on Crouch WI
William Fisher Medical Centre, Southminster ..........01621 773777 Kings Hall, rear of Constitutional Club
NHS Direct .............................................................111 Sheila Williams ............................................01621 786081
Lynne Baines ............................................07507 667409
Funeral Directors Meeting 3rd Thursday monthly at 2.15pm
East of England Cooperative Funeral Service .........01621 786666
Paul J King ............................................01621 784884 Maplin WI,
A.G. Smith Independent Funeral Directors ..............01621 774557 United Reformed Church
Burnham-on-Crouch at 7.15pm 1st Tuesday of each month
Vets except January
Edgewood Veterinary Group .......01621 852910 or 01621 784080
Southminster W1 - Southminster Memorial Hall
Osteopath 1st Tuesday of the month - 7.15pm
Burnham Osteopathic Clinic.....................................01621 786600
St Lawrence Bay W1
Estate Agents Village Hall at 7.30pm
Church & Hawes ...................................... 01621 782652 2nd Wednesday of the month
Physiotherapy Burnham Darby & Joan
Physiotherapist Burnham Physiotherapy clinic .........01621 782194 First & third Fridays 2.00pm .....................................01621 783226
ABK Caring Services (home care in the community) ...........01621 782527
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