The Basildon Magazine's January 2014 Edition by Essex Business & Leisure Ltd

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Hi there, Welcome to our 2014 January edition. I Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and hope you all have a great and prosperous New Year. It’s been a great Christmas for me and my family and a very much needed break. If you have made a New Year’s Resolution, I sincerely hope that you stick to it and succeed. If you’re looking to lose weight and get fit in the New Year then as always, Guaranteed Results Bootcamp can help you(page ), We also have your local herbal life consultant to help you with reaching your targets. The next special date is valentines day and if you would like that extra special gift for that special person in your life, then why not visit Michael Frank Jewellers where you will be given expert advise. If you are looking for something to look forward to now Christmas has gone then why not support The Danny Green Fund and join them for their Charity Ball on the 29th March. See page 12. Once again from everyone at Essex Business and Leisure, we wish you a Very Happy New Year. If there is anything you would like to see in our magazine, then please get in touch, you can email us at enquiries@essexbusinessandleisure. co.uk , call us on 01268 330271 or write to us at Unit 7 Durham Road, Basildon, SS15 6PH Please log on to our website www. eblonline.co.uk to see all our Money

saving vouchers, there are some great offers and new offers updated on a monthly basis. You can register for free for monthly updates of our vouchers. Quiz this month, for the children you can win a Party for 10 children 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: Gavin Cotgrove, Oakham Close, Langdon Hills who won a meal voucher upto £50 for Akash and Bryce, from Tyrrells road, Billericay, who won a Party for 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. If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 20th January. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 20,000 homes costs from as little as £40. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@essexbusinessandleisure.co.uk. We do not vet our advertisers and take no responsibility for anyone who advertises with us. Please stop by and like our Facebook page (Essex Business & Leisure). Keeping it Local Sarah Essex Business & Leisure Magazine’s are delivered to 80,000 homes monthly Throughout Essex by Basildon Leaflet Delivery Service.

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