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It's April already, and things are slowly getting back to nearly normal. Shops will be opening soon along with Gyms and Pubs and Restaurants. Your Local small Businesses have taken a hit financially over the last 12 months so once they re open, please please try to use them. For a lot of Businesses, April and May could be make or break so please shop locally and get yourself down your local pub for a well earned drink. We hope that all the little ones have a fantastic Easter, they've also been through a lot and I'm sure they've earned some Chocolate. I'm sure you're all looking forward to them meeting up with their friends for a catch up. This month we have a new puzzle for anyone who loves a challenge. Reminds me very much of a popular Phone App Puzzle Game. The Masyu are going to become a regular feature so get practising before they get too difficult.

March's Quiz Winner was Frankie Marden, Aged 10 who won a Winnie the Pooh DVD. Well done to all those who got the correct answer. Congratulations! In the kids quiz this month your little one has the chance to win a Hey Duggee DVD Boxset. 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 April. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 5,000 homes costs from as little as £20. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@keepitlocal.marketing We do not vet our advertisers and take no responsibility for anyone who advertises in our magazines. Please stop by and like our Facebook page (Essex Business & Leisure Ltd)

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MIND BENDERS 1.All at Sea 2. The Last Leg 3. Absent Without Leave

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HOW

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