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Hello and thank you for reading the March edition of the Keep It Local magazine. First things first don't forget Mother's Day on 14th March. COVID or no COVID, Mum's need to be appreciated! We are so thankful to be able to bring you another edition in these tough times. Like many industries and groups of people, small business have struggled but it has been nice finally hearing some optimism and hope. Surviving this unpredictable pandemic is no easy task but thanks to grit, determination and your support, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Don't forget once your local hairdressers, children's play centres, independent restaurants, gyms and pretty much the high street as a whole re-opens try and get out there and support them as safely and as much as you can. We hope you are enjoying our monthly puzzles. We have tried to put as much of a variety of puzzles in as possible. Our range of Zebra Puzzles are now coming to an end so if you have any ideas of a different type of puzzle you would like to see in the Keep It Local Magazine

please email or call us. We'd love to hear from you! February’s Quiz Winner was Faith Jewell from Broadlands, Thundersley who won a Peppa Pig DVD. Well done to all those who got the correct answer. Congratulations! In the kids quiz this month your family has the chance to win a Winnie the Pooh DVD Collection. Don’t forget you have to be in it to win it! If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 15th March. 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@keepitlocal.marketing

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