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Hi there, Welcome to our October edition It’s October everyone! After an amazing Summer we can all start looking forward to some cooler weather and all the festivities that come with it Halloween, Bonfire Night and many birthdays. Of course I won’t mention the ‘C’ word yet. Our movie preview this month will please many Marvel fans as the long awaited Anti Hero film Venom is finally due to be released for a brief summary of the film check out this month’s movie preview. We also have a great events page this month featuring Halloween Parties, Firework Displays and Big Quiz Night for everyone looking to make the most out of their spare time. The recipe this month is very seasonal making the most out of everyones favourite October vegetable. If you would like to try your hand at baking some Pumpkin Muffins keep an eye out for this month’s recipe. As always don’t forget to read this month’s Fashion Article from Stephanie Witt
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AUTUMN / WINTER TREND REPORT 2018
“Clothing is ultimately the suit of armour in which we battle the world”, exclaimed Sophia Amoruso. The fabric we adorn our bodies with has a duty particularly in winter to keep as warm and protected. Just as important is its function to make us feel confident and polished. Before you make your selection for the season, mixing old favourites with new, exciting garments, let me give you Dress Doctor’s rundown of the trends to be seen in NOW: Heritage Prints This expression of being British seems to appear every autumn, like the re-emergence of an old friend. Designers appreciate how convertible and somehow comforting this look is. Prince Charles checks and hounds tooth prints are firmly imbedded in our history and adorn our autumn wardrobe to perfection. My favourite way to wear the pattern is on a tailored blazer or splashed all over a butter soft knit that you never want to remove. The Statement Coat The winter coat is arguably the most important purchase you’ll make this year. This item of clothing will be the finishing touch to many an ensemble, so make sure you choose wisely. The catwalks have been kind to you laying out a plethora of options from camel classics to puffa jacket perfection. The latter will score high with the fashion crowd and comes in an array of colours and is totally practical and fit for purpose. Silhouettes on the runway have been Article sponsored by this local business large and undone, but as always you can go to the other extreme and choose a belted, nipped in trench coat. The New Neutral Palette When perusing the high street it will be evident that a new colour selection has taken hold that takes its influence from the 1970’s. Caramel, terracotta and creamy beiges are the new shades with which to start your outfit creation. Also, deep shades of burgundy will be extremely popular in the coming months. Metallics and Sequins The most exciting element of this part of the year is dressing up for dancing. The great news it that shiny silver, glitter and sparkle is everywhere. I think the key here is a sprinkle or a dab not a full covering. A Dress with glitzy sleeves or a trouser suit with a sheen when you hold it up to the light. This is not just for after dark, so sneak in a shiny logo or put on a shimmering sneaker – go dance. Look out for my Party Outfit Guide in next month’s issue…
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TRICK OR TREAT OR... If you don’t fancy trick or treating this year then here are some festive ideas for you Trick-or-treating is fun for big kids, but for toddlers? Halloween night can be too cold, too much walking and too much sugar for the littlest kids. They’ll likely want to be involved in the big day on October 31, but you might want to keep their fun in check and age-appropriate. Here, a couple creative moms offer alternatives to hiking from house to house on Halloween. Let toddlers have their celebration—and actually enjoy it, too. GARDEN TRICK-OR-TREATING Instead of going around the streets, have your kids trick-or-treat in your own garden and house with a scavenger hunt. You can
DECORATE MINI PUMPKINS No need to carve Jack-o’-lanterns. Arts and crafts are more fun for little kids, so decorate Halloween pumpkins—especially of the small variety that children love. It’s a basic idea, but give them all kinds of fun things to decorate with, like pre-cut paper or felt facial features, buttons if they’re old enough, feathers, stickers, even sweets. Have the kids decorate small pumpkins together; they could be minis or pie-size pumpkins. It’s a classic craft, and the kids can take pride in their handiwork. BOB FOR APPLES Remember this game? Your kids will love it. Bobbing for apples is a classic way for kids to have fun while getting a sweet treat. For a twist on the original, hang doughnuts from string and have the kids eat them with no hands. They’ll love the goodies they’re fishing for, and will probably get a good giggle as well. PLAY PHOTO BOOTH Make use of your little ones’ cute costumes, and capture the Halloween memory. “Let kids live it up in costume with a few simple props. Arrange pumpkins, maybe some bats, or a moon and stars on the wall behind them. Take individual shots—family shots or kids together. Maybe even provide some extra, simple costume itevms, like funny glasses or hats for kids who really want to amp it up.
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Teddy Bear Picnic Thundersley
25 October 2pm-4pm, Noise Arts Festival Join us as we go down into the woods for a teddy bears’ picnic! - we will provide the food, woodland craft and a scavenger hunt. You just need to bring your teddy! Coombe Wood Thundersley. Pre-booking Required
Free Seafront Fireworks
20 Oct - 17 Nov - Every Saturday 7.30pm The Southend BID FREE Seafront Fireworks are back with a bang this year, and are set to be the most amazing displays ever! So wrap up warm, grab some friends and family and head down to City Beach! Southend Seafront, Near Adventure Island.
Stay & Play Halloween Discos
Friday 26th October, 30th and 31st 2018 The spooky fun disco is back at Stay and Play this Halloween. Fun Games, Costume Competition, Food and a disco available for 3 discos this year. See page 23 for more info. Durham Road, Basildon SS15 6PH • 01268 491511
Spiritual Evening with Lorraine 14 October, Stay & Play, Basildon
A child free evening with the talented Bill Rich. Main performance and a basket meal for £10. Private readings available, booked in advance for £6 Stay & Play, Durham Road, Basildon SS15 6PH
The Big Quiz Night
17 Nov, 9:15 Corringham Evangelical Church Get your team together to take on The Big Quiz Night, the biggest multi-venue quiz night ever! All in aid of TearFund. Join us at 7.15 pm for refreshments ready for a national start time of 7.45 pm. Come as a team or join one when you get here 45 Fobbing Road, Corringham, SS17 9BN
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BUSINESS INDEX & USEFUL NUMBERS
ALL YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES BROKE DOWN INTO CATEGORIES & THEIR PAGE NUMBERS, AS WELL AS SOME LOCAL USEFUL NUMBERS
Home Maintenance Braybrooks 8 Job Opportunity Basildon Leaflets 4 Kitchen Door & Refurbishments Dream Doors 21 Landscapers Sids Landscaping 16 Well Defined 14 Mini-Bus Hire Trans Safe Mini-Buses 22 Oven Cleaning Oven Clean 7 Painting & Decorating John’s Decorating 1 PW Painting & Decorating 2 Plumber BR Hodgkins 13 Simplicity Plumbing & Heating 4 Roofing Classic Roofing 7 High Tec Flat Roofing Back Page Scrap & Skips B&P Scrap Co 25 Skip Hire B&P Waste 27 Spiritual Evening Stay & Play Spiritual Evenings 11 Stair Lifts Essex Stair Lifts 20 Team Building Escape Basildon IB TV Aerials Skylight Services 2 Wet Spray & Powder Coating WS Spray Finishers 13
Accountants Need an Accountant? 26 Nokes & Co 12 Airport & Seaport Transfer Airports 2000 18 Blinds Marts Blinds 5 Carpets & Flooring Carpets Direct 5 CCTV Skylight Services 2 Children’s Play Area Stay & Play Christmas Parties 5 Stay & Play Halloween Parties 23 Chiropractor Life Chiropractic Front Banner & 3 Cleaning Services Bright and Beautiful Home 11 Computer Services CBits 6 Conservatory Specialist Ultra Lite Conservatory Roofs 19 Curtain & Blind Specialist Ian’s Curtains & Blinds 20 Education and Tutoring JJ’s Tuition 12 Escape Room Escape Basildon IB Fencing All About Fencing 17 WD Fencing 10 Fitness & Weight Loss Cherie Ford 24 Heating Engineer BR Hodgkins 13 Simplicity Plumbing & Heating 4
Windows & Doors Specialist Acorn Windows Window Repair Acorn Windows Cloudy to Clear
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