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Hi there, Welcome to our January edition Happy New Year everyone! I’m so thrilled to be starting another new year writing our little welcome page to our amazing readers. I can’t stress enough how much we appreciate you supporting our magazine but more importantly the small businesses that advertise in it. I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and see in the new year, in memorable but sensible fashion. Fingers crossed 2020 is a prosperous year for us all. As always we have tried to source some interesting articles for you to enjoy. This month we have a very simple but effective recipe for you. Bacon and Mushroom Risotto. Not too many ingredients or steps but the end result leaves you feeling like Gordon Ramsay. For any of you that had to take on more responsibility on the New Years resolution list, that also happen to be animal lovers we have a fantastic article about adopting a furry friend this time of year.
Last months quiz winner was Stephanie Crudgington from Gatelodge Way who won a Dora the Explorer DVD. Congratulations and please remember to send all your details! In the kids quiz this month your child has the chance to win a copy of Toy Story 4.. 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 January. 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@ eblmagazines.co.uk We do not vet our advertisers and take no responsibility for anyone who advertises with us. Please stop by and like our Facebook page (Essex Business & Leisure)
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A New Year's resolution is a promise for the new year. Regardless of what resolution you commit to, the goal generally is to improve life in the coming year. Resolutions can come in many forms. Some people make a promise to change a bad habit, such as quitting smoking or eating less junk food. Other people make a promise to develop a positive habit, such as starting an exercise program, volunteering in their community, or recycling more. The tradition of New Year's resolutions dates all the way back to 153 B.C. January is named after Janus, a mythical god of early Rome. Janus had two faces — one looking forward, one
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Sensory Groups Space Now Available
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Baby Twinkles 0-8 Months Mon 12.30-1.15 | Wed 10-10.45 | Fri 11.15-12.00 A sensory experience for baby in our very own specially equipped sensory room.
Baby Jiggles 9-14 Months Mon 10-10.45 | Wed 11.15-12 | Fri 12.30-1.15 35 minutes of guided play for your exploring baby, including fine and growth motor skills activities with a wide range of fun and colourful props to inspire your babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enquiring mind.
Baby Giggles 15-24 Months Wednesday 12.30-1.30 Mother & toddler meet up within the sensory room
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CLOSE BOARD FENCE PANELS 6 x 6 £20 6 x 5 £19 6 x 4 £18 6 x 3 £17 FEATHER EDGE GATES 6 x 3 £35
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MON FRI 7.30AM 4.50PM SATURDAY 7.00AM 1.00PM SUNDAY 8.30AM MIDDAY
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