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Hi there, Welcome to our November edition. I hope you all had a good Halloween and Bonfire night. We are now on a countdown to Christmas with all the children getting excited and writing there Christmas lists.

Decorations are all going up in Town and Festivities taking place around town, Basildon’s lights switch on is on the 16th November 2013, Canvey Island has many activities going on with stalls, Christmas lights switch on, real reindeers and much more, there is an indoor Christmas market taking place at the Holiday Inn in Basildon on the 10th November.I hope everyone enjoys the build up to Christmas and don’t get too stressed. Autumn is well and truly set in and Winter is approaching fast. We have seen a large drop in temperatures and a lot of rain, please can you check that any older relatives or friends are putting their heating on to keep warm. Stay and Play Indoor Children play area’s Christmas Party dates have been announced, please book early as Halloween tickets sold out very quickly. Please log on to our website www. eblonline.co.uk to see all our Money saving vouchers, there are some great offers and new offers updated on a monthly basis. You can register for free for monthly updates of our vouchers. Let us know your comments and if there is anything you would like to

see in our magazine. You can email us at enquiries@ essexbusinessandleisure.co.uk , call us on 01268 330271 or write to us at Unit 7 Durham Road, Basildon, SS15 6PH This month we have 2 quizzes for you:The Cliffs Pavillion are giving away 2 tickets to see Buddy Holly and Stay & Play Indoor Children’s Play Centre are offering a Party for 10 at their Indoor Play Centre. Last month’s Quiz winners were: Jacqui Askew from Alexandra Road, Benfleet,who won a Sunday Buffet for 2 and Gemma Daltrey from Warwick Close, Benfleet, who won a Party for 10 Children at Stay & Play Indoor Children’s Play Centre in Basildon. Congratulations to you both! If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 20thNovember. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 20,000 homes costs from as little as £50. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@essexbusinessandleisure.co.uk Please continue to support your local Businesses within this publication by using their services and don’t forget to mention us when you do. We do not vet our advertisers and take no responsibility for anyone who advertises with us. Please stop by & like our Facebook page (Essex Business & Leisure).

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Worrying Makes You Fat Page 6

Win 2 Tickets to Buddy Holly Page 8

Danny Green Fund Page 12

Essex Gardening Section Page 14-16

Granola Flapjack Recipe Page 20

Whats On Page Page 22 Win a Party for 10 Page 24

Community Safety Update Page 26

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