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Welcome to our August edition. This is our 37th edition over 3 years of Basildon Essex Business and Leisure. The years have gone by so quickly, we would like to thank all of our readers and advertisers, we hope you have enjoyed reading Essex Business and Leisure, we do receive great feed back. Our prayers for more sun has certainly made it shine, the weather has been absolutely fabulous and hopefully it will continue, just make sure you slap on the sun cream and cover up if you are burnt. My family have had a very busy month of celebrations with 4 of my family celebrating their birthdays, one special birthday with my son who does all of the graphic design for the magazine turning 21, I hope you enjoyed it.

a monthly basis. You can register for free for monthly updates of our vouchers. We had a Great response this month with our quizzes and if you wasn’t lucky enough to win this month, then please try again. In our Quizzes this month, you can win two Tickets to the Magic of Motown show at the Cliffs Pavilion and For the children you can win a Party for 10 kids at the popular Stay & Play children’s indoor play area in Basildon. www.stay-play.co.uk 01268 491511. Last month’s Quiz winners were: Andy Leslie, from Gilmour Rise in Billericay who 2 Tickets to see an Evening of Burlesque and Pamela from Threshelford, Basildon won a Party for 10 children at the popular Stay & Play children’s indoor play area in Basildon. www.stay-play.co.uk 01268 491511. I hope you enjoy your prizes.

Bring your Children along to Stay & Play Indoor Children’s Play area on Saturday August 10th for the Annual S.N.A.K.E Charity Fun day. 11:00 til 2pm. Bouncy Castles, Tombola Stalls, Children’s Entertainers, Fire Engine and more. Entry fee is by Donation and all proceeds go to the S.N.A.K.E Charity.

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'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results' • Keep hitting the buffet table at parties? Eat a healthy meal before you go and fill up on water. • 'Friends' pressurise you into drinking on a night out? Be the designated driver • Too tired after work to hit the gym? Get up an hour ear lier and train before work. • Aren't losing weight on the regime you’re on? Do a different one! Some of the things above seem simple when you read them but how many of the questions are true of you? How about this example sent to me: “Saturday night I was heading out to see a film. I made a small salad with lots of spinach, pine nuts and left over beef to stop me from getting the munchies and hitting the popcorn. GUESS WHO FORGOT TO PACK THE SALAD BEFORE ENTERING A 2 & ½ HOUR FILM & GUESS WHO ENDED UP EATING HALF A BAG OF MINSTRELS WITH MY NO DIETING BOYFRIEND??!! You guessed it, me!” She fell off the wagon...She felt terrible. Guilty as sin.

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Essex Gardening Section The Secret to a Healthy Garden

Looking for the secret to a healthy garden this year? The magic ingredient that can make your plants look and perform their best, no matter what Mother Nature throws at them? A secret that works for edibles and ornamentals? I can sum it up in one word – SOIL. I know, it’s a little boring but it’s true. All the magic starts with your soil.

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Did you know that healthy plants put as much as 80% of their energy into growing their root systems? It’s natural to think about plant growth as only happening above the soil because, let’s face it, the ‘above-the-soil’ stuff is why we buy one plant and not another. But all the really important growth is happening in the soil, hidden away from us. Since it all starts with the soil, one of the most important things any gardener can do is feed the soil. In turn, the soil will feed the plants. If you think about it, it’s actually quite simple.

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Fallen leaves, branches & twigs all feed the soil. Building healthy soil is easier than it sounds. But it can take time, and patience. Remember, some of the best ingredients for building healthy soil are probably already in your garden.

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