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Hi there, Welcome to our May edition Summer is on its way everyone! We’ve already had a record temperature in April, it’s left me leaving optimistic for this upcoming Summer. You’l probably hear me complaining about the heat in a couple of months time! In the spirit of Summer we have an article this month touching upon booking holidays. Sadly I dont have nerves of steel so I stay well away from last minute booking but there are tips for both people who like to book in advance and leave it till the last. We have donated our charity advert this month to a run and walk event in Hylands Park looking to raise awareness and funds for Parkinsons UK. For a beautiful day out or a work-out if you fancy it, have a read and pop along! I couldn’t help myself with the movie preview this month. I don’t know about all of you but I can’t wait for the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. I know its a bit late in the month but keep it in the back of your head and I’ll see you there! Our gardening article this month is about lawn repairs,
I’m hoping it will finally fix the patches in mine, if not you’ll see a new article next month! In this months kids quiz we have a Sing DVD up for grabs. Remember you’ve got to be in it to win it! Last month’s quiz winners were Derek Ubee from Coppen Gardens, Wickford. Congratulations, we hope you enjoy your movie! If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 18th May. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 20,000 homes costs from as little as £60. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@ essexbusinessandleisure.co.uk.
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LAWN REPAIRS. Re-seeding, or turfing bare patches will prevent weeds germinating in the patches, & looks much better.
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Using seed Cut out the damaged area of turf in a square, using a half moon edging iron to cut the square and a spade to lift it. Lightly fork over the soil in the base of the removed square. Sprinkle some crumbly top soil or compost over the base of the removed square. Scatter the grass seed over the base at a rate of 15-25g per sqm if no sowing rate is given on the packet or by the supplier. Cover the seed with a light sprinkling of top soil or compost to hide it from the birds. Water in with a watering can fitted with a fine rose. Better results may be achieved by pregerminating the seed before sowing it. Add the seed to some moist compost in a bucket and cover with clingfilm. Place somewhere warm – no higher than 15°C (60°F). After three days, check the seed for signs of germination. If none is seen, check daily thereafter. Once you see small white roots developing, sow the mixture as above.
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HOLIDAY BOOKING TIPS www.moneysavingexpert.com Holiday season is coming up and now is the time to start considering your holiday gameplan. Even if you don’t want to book it just yet, taking certain things into consideration is key. Package vs DIY holidays The first thing to decide is whether a package holiday’s right for you, or if you would get a better deal booking a DIY flight and hotel online. A package holiday is an all-in-one, where the tour operator provides flights, connections and accommodation for one price. That means they’re off-the-peg and best suited for standard breaks of standard length. So... As a rough rule of thumb, packages are usually cheapest for seven, 10 or 14 days away in traditional holiday destinations. If you’re going away for a different trip length, to a less-visited spot, on a city break or multistop holiday, you’ll tend to be better off with a DIY break. Book late for the best deals... Booking late is the cheapest way to get a package. 'Late' means no more than 8-10 weeks before departure, when the bargains flood in.
Many places shout about special offers, but don’t be drawn in without checking the final cost – you might find a cheaper deal elsewhere, without a specific sale or code. The last two weeks of summer are cheaper Take a holiday when others can't, such as travelling before the school holidays in May and June to family destinations such as Florida, and you'll get a better price. If that's not an option, prices for package holidays drop rapidly towards the end of August – this is likely to be because most people want to go as soon as they can, according to ABTA Just please remember if you love summer holidays and you know exactly what you want book as soon as you can, if you just want some sun then the late booking method could be for you.
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