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Thank you for reading the third edition of the Keeping It Local Magazine. We hope you’re all keeping safe and sane in these crazy times. I’m sure there is a good chance everything could have changed from when I have wrote this piece but regardless make sure you look after yourselves and you older relatives and neighbours. We have another magazine full of puzzles for you again this month. There is something for in here for everybody whether you want something fairly simple to do with our Prime Minister Wordsearch at the back (please don’t use it as a dart board) or something to really sink your teeth into on a lazy day like the codewords at the front of the book. If you consider your self as a professional problem solver then maybe try and sink your teeth in to the Zebra Puzzle. They’re starting to get tougher every month so make sure you keep up! Don’t forget Day on the There may services but our respects

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Don’t despair instead of paying a fortune for new units and doors why not have your existing doors, drawer fronts, cornice, light pelmets, cooker hoods, shelf displays and plinths re-sprayed in any colour and sheen of your choice? Removal & installation of most work available. We can spray any type of door solid wood, vinyl/plastic or MDF old or new. All work is fully cleaned & de-greased repaired if necessary and rubbed down prior to painting. We use a highly tough & durable finish 2 pack polyurethane paint in any colour and sheen to create that new showroom look and feel, fitted bedroom drawers doors & cabinets, internal room doors and all types of household furniture including brown furniture. This is a very good economic & environmental way of recycling your worn out kitchen, bedroom cabinets and old furniture, we strive to be as eco friendly as is possible.

01268 812414 • 07434 704673 • 07434 704681

www.wssprayfinishings.co.uk • wssprayfinishings@gmail.com Unit 4 Totman Close, Brook Road Ind. Est. Rayleigh SS6 7UZ

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1 to 1 Dog Training

A safe environment for dogs to socialise and play with friendly dogs of all ages

Allows puppies to socialise and play from as young as 12 weeks to 1 Year depending on size and breed.

Agility Classes and Behaviour Consultation to help owners and their dogs with socialisation and seperation anxiety, a common problem since the COVID 19 pandemic.

Established for over 13 years. Keeping dogs mentally stimulated and active on a daily basis with; climbing frames, tunnels, jumps, trampolines, puzzles, pools and more!

5 Star Rated Licensed & Insured Canine First Aid Trained Our friendly team have a lifetime of experience. Find more information on all our services at www.bella-paws.co.uk

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THURROCK’S LARGEST TIMBER & FENCING SUPPLIER TREATED ESSEX BOARD BROWN OR GREEN 175mm x 16mm x 4.2m £5.25 per length 175mm x 16mm x 4.8m £6.00 per length

DECKING 32mm x 144mm x 4.8m £11.00 per length 32mm x 144mm x 4.2m £10.00 per length 32mm x 144mm x 3.6m £9.00 per length 32mm x 144mm x 3.0m £8.00 per length NEW SLEEPERS BROWN OR GREEN 240mm x 120mm x 2.4m £25.00 200mm x 100mm x 2.4m £20.00 FENCING IRONMONGERY FROM STOCK Nails & Screws Joist & Jiffy Hangers

*All prices are subject to VAT and only valid while stocks last

CLOSE BOARD FENCE PANELS 6 x 6 £25 6 x 5 £24 6 x 4 £21 6 x 3 £20 FEATHER EDGE GATES 6 x 3 £35

SQUARE TRELLIS 6 x 6 £18 6 x 3 £10 6 x 2 £9 6 x 1 £6 BOW TOP FENCE PANELS From £20

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MON  FRI 7.30AM  3.00PM SATURDAY 7.00AM  1.00PM SUNDAY 8.30AM  MIDDAY

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Visit The Timber Yard, Wharf Road, Stanford le Hope SS17 0EQ. You won’t be disappointed.