The Benfleet Magazine's March 2016 Edition by Essex Business & Leisure Ltd

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Welcome to the March edition of the Essex Business and Leisure magazine. I know I always say this but I can not believe how quick this year is going. It truly does baffle me! Although I’m writing this in cold conditions I’m hoping for all you gardeners, March brightens up for you and you can all get back to the Garden you miss through the Winter. On page 16 we have an article with a few tips and we have some fantastic businesses that can help with anything you dont fancy doing your self. On page 20 this month we have an article on a common health condition called Shin Splints. I’m just starting running again and often sufer from this, so hopefully this article can be of use to you as well. We’re also very lucky to offer another great prize from the Barber Lounge in Thundersley they are offering a fantastic package for the winner on page 6 so be sure to havea look and enter! As always we have an update from the Community Saftey Partnership informing us about a Community Messaging system being offered by Essex Police. One of our fantastic local businesses this month is Power Autos, offering servicing cheaper than dealerships and a full MOT Station on site. Page 9.

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 from both of our quizzes, and if you wasn’t lucky last month then please try again. This month’s quizzes offer you the chance to win a Men’s Haircut or the 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. Last month’s Quiz winners was Victoria Collyer, Shipwrights Drive who won the Children’s Party and Bob McCready, Thundersley Park Road who won the Hair Cut at the Barber Lounge. Congratulations to you both. If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 20th February. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 15,000 homes costs from as little as £60. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@essexbusinessandleisure.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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Just a Little Exercise Page 24

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Continue to protect new growth on lilies, delphiniums, hostas and any other plants affected, from slugs and snails. Check autumn-sown sweet peas and apply mouse and slug controls if necessary. Hellebore leaf spot can be a problem on old foliage of hellebores. Cutting back the old leaves should control the problem.

Spring into your Garden this March Some tips on what you can do in your garden this month other than the general March tidy up!

Aphids can multiply rapidly during mild spells. Remove early infestations by hand to prevent the problem getting out of hand. Protect sweet pea plants in particular, as they can get sweet pea viruses, which are transmitted by aphids and other sap-sucking insects.

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