The Benfleet Magazine's June 2015 Edition by Essex Business & Leisure Ltd

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Welcome to our June edition. Here’s hoping that June can kick start a glorious summer. I know I’m looking forward to having a few days out with the family that aren’t planned around the inevitable rain.

please try again. This month’s Kid’s Quiz offers you a chance to win a Party for 10 children at the popular Stay & Play children’s indoor play area in Basildon. www.stay-play.co.uk 01268 491511.

We have an interesting article from Essex Police regarding their Essex Police push social media campaign on page 8 about how social media can help keep us and the police up to date on local matters.

Last month’s Quiz winner was Kim Rowland, Hart Road, Thundersley who won a Party for 10 children at the popular Stay & Play children’s indoor play area in Basildon. Congratulations Kim!

On page 30, we have 10 really simple tips for a healthy Summer, like turning exercise into fun outdoor activities with your family and friends. This month we have an interesting article regarding the plans for the Olympic Park in Hadleigh. I’d definitely recommend you have a quick read abouth the plans. See page 34 for more details. Please log on to our website www. eblonline.co.uk to see all our local Businesses and the services that they provide. We had a great response last month with our quiz, and if you wasn’t lucky last month then

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