The Basildon Magazine July Edition 2020

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Hi there, Welcome to our July edition We're all very pleased here to run our second edition after lockdown. Thankfully every day the world seems to be returning to a new form of normal and slowly but surerly we can all start doing the important things we missed so much.

June’s Quiz Winner was Joan Collins from Rosecroft Close in Langdon Hills who won a Jumanji 2 DVD. Well done to all those who got the correct answer despite our mistake! Congratulations!

One big thing to remember is we must all make sure we KEEP IT LOCAL. Shop local, eat local, visit local.

In the kids quiz this month your family has the chance to win a DVD copy of Jumanji The Next Level. Don’t forget you have to be in it to win it!

Try your utmost to give any work or any purchases you are looking to make to the small businesses that are just round the corner to you. They employ local people and spend their profits locally making our little towns all the better.

If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 15th July. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 20,000 homes costs from as little as £45. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@eblmagazines.co.uk

As well as our amazing small businesses we also have some interesting articles and a lot more puzzles for you to enjoy. We have a real variety of puzzles as well as a kids page to keep the little ones entertained.

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