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Welcome Hi There, Welcome to our April edition. I hope you all had a lovely Easter. I would first of all like to apologise to our readers about our recipe last month as we printed the wrong ingredients. If you would like to try The Tomato Frittatas then you can get the correct ingredients this month. If you are planning on running The London Marathon on the 21st April and would like any extra help to prepare then we have information on Bootcamp’s within the magazine. Don’t forget its St. Georges day on the 23rd of March. This month, we have a New Prom section and Gardening section for you, which contain all the Businesses you need to make your night special and have a lovely garden.
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In our Quizzes this month, you can win a meal up to the value of £50 at The Rajpoot Indian Restaurant, 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.
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Last month’s Quiz winners were: Mrs Sheila Fry from Stansfield Rd, Benfleet who won 2 Tickets to see Annie at the Towngate Theatre. Anita Connelly from Grove Road, Benfleet who 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.
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If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 20th April. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 20,000 homes costs from as little as £50. You can contact This is your magazine so if there is anything you would like to see in the magazine us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@essexbusinessandleisure.co.uk. or any events you would like advertised then please get in touch, you can email us We do not vet our advertisers and take no at enquiries@essexbusinessandleisure. responsibility for anyone who advertises co.uk , call us on 01268 330271 or write with us. to us at Unit 7 Durham Road, Basildon, SS15 6PH Please stop by and like our Facebook page (Essex Business & Leisure). Please log on to our website www.eblonline.co.uk to see all our Essex Discount 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.
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Essex Gardening Section You’re Gardening Problems... Solved! by Sharon Longshaw
Q. Is it possible to grow a Magnolia tree/shrub in pots or tubs?. If so what size pot should be used? A.Yes, it’s highly possible to grow magnolia in pots, especially if you have a sheltered area away from frost that’s in sun or part shade. Select a pot grown, small tree, Magnolia grandiflora ‘Galissonniere’ would be a good choice. Choose a container only slightly larger that the pot it was grown in (you can always pot-on in a couple of years or so). Ensure good drainage by adding broken pots etc to the bottom of the pot. They will grow much better in acidic soil, Azalea or Camellia potting mix should be fine. Use a slow release fertilizer once a year, stating approx 6 months after potting. The surface roots are very easily damaged so best to avoid planting bulbs etc in the container. Q. I have inherited a garden with some old climbing roses that have all their growth at the top and long thick woody stems. When can I prune them and how low should I go? A. I’ve had the best luck for many years of spring pruning just as the lower part of the bush begins to green up. In your case, I’d recommend severe pruning. Rose bushes are hardy and difficult to damage by pruning. All of the wood, dead old stems should be removed, and all crossing canes should be pruned back to encourage air circulation and
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Airports 2000 is a well established company located in Essex, England. We are dedicated to offering our clients a full service that makes any trip stress-free and easy. We welcome any clients, and any amount of passengers from a single person, to large groups.
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Can I Get a Mortgage?
Ron Radway has encouraging news for Mortgage Hunters
easier for the First Time Buyer.
With all the issues in the Eurozone, the UK in the midst of yet another recession, & the Media reporting nothing but doom & gloom, one could be forgiven for thinking that getting a mortgage at the moment would be nigh impossible.
Many lenders accept Gifted Deposits, so the Bank of Mum & Dad, or Grandparents by FACE TO FEET & releasing equity from their homes, are helping EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN out nowadays.
But, actually, that could not be further from the truth, with Lenders rediscovering an appetite to lend competition has returned to the Market Place. The Big 4 are heavily jostling with each other for Market Share, Provincial Lenders setting the pace on market leading rates, which leads to highly competitive products. Indeed the Fixed Rates currently available, are the best value for the consumer in living memory.
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Higher Loan to Value Mortgages, with Deposits of 10% now commonplace (even 5% available), realistic Guarantor Schemes & Government initiatives are making life a little
Of course, it is not all plain sailing, & the good news is counter balanced by more restrictive criteria in the form of tight Credit Scoring, strict affordability parameters, and stringent income proofs.
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