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Holiday Band Day at Canvey Football Club and The monthly meeting held by the Benfleet Philatelic Society. We hope you have fun and keep safe. Be sure to let us know if you have an events that you would like featured. Last month’s quiz winner was Annabelle and Joshua Tuvey from Kingston Road who won the Early Man DVD. Congratulations to you both! If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 18th September. 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@eblmagazines.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)
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LOCAL EVENTS A monthly round up of local events and what’s on in your area. If you suffer from FOMO hopefully this will be the helping hand you need.
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