The Benfleet Magazine August Edition 2020

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BENFLEET Is now celebrating

10 years

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Hi there, Welcome to our 10 Year Anniversary edition It’s our 10 year birthday everybody! 10 years ago we published our first ever magazine and posted the first copy of what was soon to become millions.

Berry-Kay from Hart Road, Thundersley who won a Sonic the Hedgehog DVD. Well done to all those who got the correct answer despite our mistake! Congratulations!

We owe a massive thank you to both Claire & Elaine for all their hard work over the last 10 years. Also a special thanks to both our loyal advertiser and every one of you that support all small businesses in your local community.

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

From this month you will see a major change in our little magazine, starting with the name. Next month look out for the ‘Keep It Local’ magazine coming through your door. It will be the same magazine with puzzles, competitions, articles and most importantly fantastic local businesses. Whilst we undergo this rebranding please reach out with any ideas of editorial you would like to see whether its a one off feature or something we could publish monthly, we like to keep our ideas local too! Thanks again for your support, we can’t wait for the next 10 years. July’s Quiz Winner was Louise

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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

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