The Canvey Island Magazine's March 2015 Edition by Essex Business & Leisure Ltd

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Hi there, Thank you for reading our March edition of the Essex Business and Leisure Magazine, and thank you for your continued support of the small local businesses that we advertise every single month. Thankfully this month Spring will start to show, I know I’m just looking forward to seeing some longer days. I can’t stress enough again how important it is for all the sons and daughters out there not to forget Mother’s Day on the 15th. Every Mum deserves to be spoilt one way or another even if it is just a small bouquet of flowers. This month we have a simple and yummy recipe that would be great to put together with your children or grand children around the easter time so be sure to have a look on page 20 and let us know how you get on! I’d also like to bring your attention to the Danny Green Fund on page 12. They really do some fantastic work and there is a short story about brave little boy that they are doing their utmost to help.

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Last month’s Kids Quiz winner was Miss Amy Walker aged 5 from Elsinor Avenue who won a Party for 10 children at the Stay & Play children’s indoor play area. www.stay-play. co.uk. I hope you enjoy your prize. We had a great response this month

Things you may find interesting... with our kids quiz and if you wasn’t lucky this month then please try again. This month Stay & Play have been kind enough to offer 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 If there is anything you would like to see in our magazine, then please get in touch, you can email us at sales@ essexbusinessandleisure.co.uk, call us on 01268 330271 or write to us at Unit 7 Durham Road, Basildon, SS15 6PH If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 18th March. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 15,000 homes costs from as little as £50. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@essexbusinessandleisure.co.uk. Please stop by & like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/E.B.L.Advertising or please visit our website eblonline. co.uk to see all our local Businesses and the services that they provide. I hope you all have a fantastic Easter at the beginning of next month and just be sure to enjoy it with all the ones you love. Who knows maybe we’ll even have some sunshine!

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the days in between runs as your body is adapting to the training. Cross-training can be walking, biking, swimming, or any other activity (other than running) that you enjoy. If you find that the program progresses too quickly for you, you can repeat a week before moving on to the next week. Week 1: Day 1: Run 1/16 mile, walk 3/16 mile – repeat 4 times Day 2: Rest or cross-train Day 3: Run 1/16 mile, walk 3/16 mile – repeat 4 times Day 4: Rest Day 5: Run 1/16 mile, walk 3/16 mile – repeat 4 times Day 6: Rest or cross-train Day 7: Rest

Run a Mile in 4 Weeks! This four-week training program is designed for total beginner run/walkers who want to build up to running a mile. This program is a run/walk to continuous running program. Each week, you’ll make a slight increase to your running distance and a decrease in your walking distance. By the end of four weeks, you’ll be able to run one mile without stopping. If you do struggle with excercise please consult a medical or training professional and only use this as a guide. Notes about the training schedule: For measuring purposes, you can use MapMyRun.com or the MapMyRun free phone app. You should start each run with a 5-10 minute warm-up walk. Finish up with a 5-10 minute cool-down walk. You don’t have to do your runs on specific days; however, you should try not to run two days in a row. It’s better to take a rest day or do cross-training on

Week 2: Day 1: Run 1/8 mile, walk 1/8 mile – repeat 4 times Day 2: Rest or cross-train Day 3: Run 1/8 mile, walk 1/8 mile – repeat 4 times Day 4: Rest Day 5: Run 1/8 mile, walk 1/8 mile – repeat 4 times Day 6: Rest or cross-train Day 7: Rest Week 3: Day 1: Run 3/16 mile, walk 1/16 mile – repeat 4 times Day 2: Rest or cross-train Day 3: Run 3/16 mile, walk 1/16 mile – repeat 4 times Day 4: Rest Day 5: Run 3/16 mile, walk 1/16 mile – repeat 4 times Day 6: Rest or cross-train Day 7: Rest Week 4: Day 1: Run 1 mile Day 2: Rest or cross-train Day 3: Run 1 mile Day 4: Rest Day 5: Run 1 mile Day 6: Rest or cross-train Day 7: Rest

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When heavy snowfall happens the limbs & shrubs will be frozen & are at risk of splitting as being brittle & fragile from being frozen, a good tip is to gently brush of the snow using a soft broom as to prevent any breaks or splits to the shrubs or limbs. For any advice or help with any aspects of tree care please contact Branches tree services & we would be happy to help.

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Dale is a miracle and here is his story. The Danny Green Fund will soon be funding private one to one horse riding therapy sessions every week for a very special little boy. Building up his core strength and confidence. Dale is a miracle and here is his story. Dale was diagnosed with a brain tumour in April 2008.He underwent surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The cancer had spread down his spine so he had to have additional boosters of radiotherapy. Dale has also been diagnosed with Posterior Fossa Syndrome and was unable to talk for 4/5 weeks. Dale was unable to walk for a long time, he just couldn't move. He couldn't swallow and he still has double vision. He walks with a K frame in school and short distances out and about. Anything more he uses his wheelchair. His left hand and wrist don't work very well. Sadly Dale relapsed in April 2011 and this time the tumour was at the right frontal lobe. It was suggested he went

chemo first to see if it had any effect. He also had a massive seizure a few days after a routine MRI picked up the second tumour. He now has epilepsy as well. At first the chemo shrank the tumour a little and surgery was planned for October 2011. The surgery went well and radiotherapy followed. Three days before Christmas 2011 the family were told that the chemo wasn't working and advised to stop as it was just making Dale so ill. The family were told to take Dale home and enjoy him.They sought a second opinion at another cancer hospital and the doctor said she agreed that Dale was on borrowed time. Miracles do happen because the doctors don't understand why Dale is still here and in remission but he is. His balance is something the family work on all the time and he continues to improve. We are so proud to be able to assist Dale's recovery by providing horse riding therapy.

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Weight bearing exercise such as walking is also crucial for building and maintaining healthy bones. However, building up to impact exercise is the goal here. I personally like the research that has gone into Crossfit, my personal exercise of choice. The varied movement patterns are excellent and there is also Crossfit Kids, designed to provide strength and conditioning exercises for children of all ages. If children are able to do these movement patterns on a regular basis, you are going to help them from getting bone mineral wasting as they age. In an age where sitting on you back side and either watching TV of computer games are king, it is our job as parents to give our children a healthy future so get them out and exercising as soon as you finish reading this article.

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Accountants Need an Accountant? 6 Nokes Accountants 2 Airport & Seaport Transfers Airport Transfers 24 Bedroom Specialist Colin Miles Designs 5 Blinds Specialist Marts Blinds 21 Home Smart Blinds 10 Car Breakers Canvey Auto Breakers 15 Car Garage Toomeys Basildon IF Car Repairs Canvey Auto Repair 9 Cooters 19 Carpet Cleaning PJ Cleaning Services 4 Carpet Specialist MS Carpets 23 Catering All Occasions Catering 9 Children’s Play Area Stay & Play 13 & 14 Cleaning Specialist Canvey Cleaners 5 Webbs Cleaning Services 14 Courier Deliveries & Removals D & R Clearance & Couriers 18 Cycle Shop Les’ Cycles 9 Dog Grooming Pampering Pooches 26 Driveways Cleaning & Sealing Sealing Technique 25 Driving School Lauren’s School of Motoring 20 Electrician Lewis McCarthy 11 RT Electrical 10