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Hello and welcome to the latest edition of The Essex Focus Directory, and its sister website www.essex-focus.co.uk. Response has once again been phenomenal and we would like to welcome all our customers and contributors.

Contents PREMIER POSITION SECTION • PAGES: 4-6 ‘Family Days Out in Essex’ Pages: 10-14 ‘Running Clubs’ Pages: 18-19 • Useful Information See Pages: 8-9 • Family Days Out In Essex See Pages: 10-14 • Book Clubs See Pages: 16-17 • Running Clubs See Pages: 18-19 • Essex Theatre Guide See Pages: 20-25 • Local Events & Food Markets See Pages: 26-29

IN YOUR AREA • PAGES: 91-96 Here Is What You Will Find In This Year’s Directory: Antiques, Collectables & Memorabilia......................................30 Auction & House Clearance...................................................................30 Business Services & Solutions......................................................31 Accounting / Chartered / Payroll / Book Keeping.........................31 AlarmsUpholsterers................................................................................................35Storage...........................................................................................................35SecurityRackingLocksmiths....................................................................................................34LegalInteriorFuneralFranchiseComputerCommercialArchitectsSecurity.........................................................................................31/ArchitecturalServices/BuildingSurveyors...........32Cleaning...............................................................................32RelatedServices...................................................................33Opportunity.............................................................................33Directors.......................................................................................33Designers......................................................................................34Services...............................................................................................34&Shelving.....................................................................................34Services........................................................................................35 Food & Drink......................................................................................39 PublicImporterIceFarmButchers.........................................................................................................39Shops...................................................................................................40CreamVan..............................................................................................40/Wholesaler-Oriental/AsianFood...............................40Houses..............................................................................................40 Health, Fashion & Beauty...............................................................43 Care PsychicsMobilityMake-Up........................................................................................................44Hairdressers.................................................................................................44Homes..................................................................................................43&AccessEquipment...............................................................44&Clairvoyants...........................................................................44 Home & Garden................................................................................46 Bathroom & Plumbing Supplies............................................................46 Bathroom Design & LandscapeHouseHomeHomeHandymanGutterGlazingFurnitureFlooringFencing...........................................................................................................48DoubleCleaningBuilders..........................................................................................................47Installation...........................................................46Services.......................................................................................48Glazing............................................................................................48Services........................................................................................48Repair/Restoration.............................................................49&GlassServices..........................................................................49Clearing...........................................................................................49Services...................................................................................49Improvements................................................................................50Renovation&Construction......................................................50Clearance........................................................................................50Gardening...............................................................................51 Laundry / Dry Cleaning / Ironing Services.......................................52 Loft RemovalsPlumbingCleanersPicturePavingPavingOvenConversions.........................................................................................52Cleaners.............................................................................................52&Driveways...................................................................................53&Landscaping...............................................................................53-Framers/Makers//Gilders/Restorers...............................................................53&Heating...................................................................................54/Storage....................................................................................54 Roofing & Guttering..................................................................................54 Roofing / Roofing Services / Roofing Contractors / Flat Roofing.....................................................54 Tile Windows,WindowUpholsterers................................................................................................55TurfTreeSuppliers................................................................................................55Work......................................................................................................55&SoilSupplies....................................................................................55Cleaners.......................................................................................56Doors&Conservatories....................................................56 Motoring, Classics, Cars & Bikes..................................................69 4 X 4 Engine Rebuilds...............................................................................69 Air Tyres................................................................................................................73QuadMOT’s,MobileGarageDrivingDrivingCarCarCarBreakersConditioning.........................................................................................69/Dismantlers............................................................................70BodyRepairs........................................................................................70Sales........................................................................................................70Valeting..................................................................................................70Experiences..................................................................................71Instructor.......................................................................................71Services..........................................................................................71Mechanic........................................................................................72Servicing,Repairs.......................................................................72Bikes....................................................................................................73 Outdoor Leisure & Tourism...........................................................77 Caravan / Motorhome Repairs & Service.........................................77 Coach Trips...................................................................................................78 Golf TransportSolarNewHolidayCourses.................................................................................................78Homes............................................................................................78&UsedMotorhomes......................................................................79Panels/EcoFriendly......................................................................79Services.....................................................................................79 Parenting & Childhood...................................................................82 Children’s Tutoring..........................................................................................................82Activities..................................................................................82 Pets & Animals..................................................................................84 Animal Feed Stuffs & Additives............................................................84 Pet Portraits / Artists................................................................................85 Pet QuailServices...................................................................................................86Breeders............................................................................................86 Weddings & Special Occasions....................................................87 Cars / Limousines (Hire / Chauffeur TailorsMobileMobileMarqueeFlorists............................................................................................................88Driven)...................................87Hire...............................................................................................88Bars...................................................................................................89Discos..............................................................................................89-Alterations/Repairs................................................................89

4 PREMIER POSITION SECTION ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & MEMORABILIA Chalkwell Auctions Established in the Southend area for over 30 years. We provide a Full House Clearance service with professional advice and Probate and Insurance Valuations. www.chalkwellauctions.co.uk - 01702 613260 BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Creating a home you love www.brooklyninteriors.co.uk We are a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Harlow, covering Essex and Hertfordshire offering accounts, audit, taxation, payroll, bookkeeping and business advisory services. www.gwc-accountants.co.uk - 01279 427 431 Email: post@gwc-accountants.co.uk www.businessadvisoressex.co.uk To give your family peace of mind FOOD & DRINK HOME & GARDEN www.hawkinsbutchers.co.uk - 01708 446 398 Email: hawkinsbutchers@gmail.com Hawkins and Sons offer the highest-quality, locally sourced butchers meats in the area. 164 Heathpark Road, RM2 5XL We believe life is too short to spend it cleaning, so let us take the strain from you. We offer a home cleaning service local to you. Each of our cleaners are interviewed in their own home, reference checked and vetted to help ensure that we have good, honest and reliable housekeeperswww.blissfulshine.co.uk0800977543107956964868 Please mention the Essex Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers

5 PREMIER POSITION SECTION Call Now: 01708 780 150 - 07973 149 850 • Slating & Tiling • Lead work • Felt & Asphalt • Guttering & uPVC fascias www.bridgeroofing.com Providing bespoke building solutions & ‘Stiltz’ lift installations throughout London & Essex. Callcasa-buildingservices.co.uktodayon:01708209671 TV!onseenAs www.craiglodgeupholstery.co.uk Call us today on: 01277 374 444 • 01708 455 424 Based in Brentwood, & with over 25 years experience, I am an independent bespoke furniture upholstery & re-upholstery company who prides myself on my friendly & professional approach. Quote ‘EF22’ when contacting us Easifloor Ltd is one of the leading flooring contractors we have a highly skilled and flexible workforce www.easifloor.co.uk - 01268 288744 • Garden Design • Fencing • Patios • Ponds • Driveways & More 07360 075 562 • www.kingz-landscapes.co.uk  Supply of Agregates & Topsoil  Grab Hire - Wait & Load Service  Muck Away, Demolition & Site Clearance  Mini Digger & Dumper Hire Leading Suppliers in the South Essex Area for Muck Away, Deliveries of Sand, Gravel, Crushed Concrete Ballast, Topsoil and Turf Tel: 01375 893 912 www.mrservicesessex.co.uk Specialists in all types of tree work, surgery, felling, reducing, re-shaping, root grinding & sectional felling. Firewood for sale. Covering Essex, Colchester and the surrounding areas www.mjgreentreework.com - 01206 825 503 Email: mjgreentreework@gmail.com We provide professional building services and have an enviable reputation for quality workmanship. www.olivebuildingltd.com - 07709 004 382 One stop shop for all your plumbing and heating needs from a leaky tap to a bathroom suite designed and installed. Contact us today, to find out more. 01375E:www.rlsplumbing.co.ukryan@rlsplumbing.co.uk675557 Luxury Loft Conversions in Essex - 0208 505 0195 MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES PROFESSIONAL DRIVING TUITION IN ESSEX & SURROUNDING AREAS Part Time and Full Time driving instructors required. ADI’s and PDI’s to join our expanding team. www.hds2pass.co.uk - 07493 77 12 77 We specialise in vehicle MOT’s, servicing and repairs. Tel:www.motservicecentres.com01376519080 Responsible Car Disposal www.wardscrapcar.co.uk - 07448 896 775 FANCY BEING IN NEXT YEARS ISSUE? CALL US!

6 PREMIER POSITION SECTION PETS & ANIMALS Quails-In-Essex We specialise in breeding the Coturnix Japonica Quail but we also breed several other breeds 07719 584 889 / 07824 600 667 Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0JY WWW.QUAILS-IN-ESSEX.CO.UK New bird room open in July WEDDINGS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS We are a florist shop offering a wide variety of floral products at competitive prices. Phone: (01376) 500611 www.floral-expressions.co.uk A family run business with over 35 years of industry experience. With its own fleet of Executive coaches, Klarners ensure their passengers travel experience is always of outstanding quality. www.klarnerscoaches.co.uk01206841211 - NEW & USED MOTORHOME DEALERPullingers Leisure Vehicles Limited, Sudbury Rd, Little Maplestead, Halstead, Essex. CO9 2SE Call: 01787 47 27 47 • www.pullingers.co.uk A Family Run Holiday Park A Tranquil Retreat for Adults www.thestrangershome.co.ukonlyTelNo:01255870304 We also have Static caravans for sale OUTDOOR LEISURE & TOURISM ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385 WWW.ESSEX-FOCUS.CO.UK

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Here are some useful numbers you may need: 8 Essex County Council 0345 743 0340 Essex Police HQ 101 / 01245 491491 or 999 in an emergency RSPCA Cruelty Line 0300 1234 999 Essex County Fire and Rescue 01376 576000 Registration Offices –Births and Deaths 0345 603 7632 Traveline 0871 200 22 33 National Rail 03457 48 49 50 Crimestoppers 0800 555111

9 Relate North Essex 01245 258680 Relate Colchester 01245 258680 Floodline 0345 9981188 Essex and Suffolk Water 0345 782 0999 Anglian Water Services 03457 91 91 55 HOSPITALS Broomfield Hospital 01245 362000 GeneralColchesterHospital 01206 747474 The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow 01279 444455 Queens Hospital, Romford 0330 400 4333 King George Hospital, Goodmayes 0330 400 4333 Southend Hospital 01702 435555 Chelmsford & Essex Hospital 01245 362000 Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals 01268 524900 LIBRARIES Broomfield Library Chelmsford 0345 603 7628 Braintree Library 0345 603 7628 Colchester Central Library 0345 603 7628 Saffron Walden Library 0345 603 7628 Witham Library 0345 603 7628 CITIZENS ADVICE Brentwood 0344 477 0808 Rochford & Rayleigh Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 477 0808 Maldon Citizens Advice Bureau 01621 875774 Chelmsford Citizens Advice Bureau 01245 205656 Thurrock Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 477 0808 Citizens Advice Bureau 01799 618840 Clacton-on-Sea 01255 377080 Southend-on-Sea 0344 477 0808 The Harvey Shopping Centre Harlow 0344 477 0808 Colchester 0344 477 0808 Castle Point Citizens Advice, Benfleet 01268 759107 Witham 0344 499 4719 Braintree, Halstead and Witham Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 499 4719 Waltham Cross 0344 411 1444 Havering Citizens Advice Bureau Romford 01708 763531 Citizens Advice Bureau Great Dunmow 01371 875593 Dagenham Citizens Advice Bureau 020 8594 6715 Dovercourt 01255 377080

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Go Have An Adventure!Zoo’s,Conservation,ParksandWildlife : 11 Colchester Zoo Colchester • www.colchester-zoo.com Sealife Adventure Southend-on-Sea • www.sealifeadventure.co.uk Tropical Wings World of Wildlife South Woodham Ferrers • www.tropicalwings.co.uk Old MacDonald’s Farm Brentwood • www.omdfarm.co.uk Barleylands Billericay • www.barleylands.co.uk Mistley Place Park Manningtree • www.mistleyplacepark.com Hatfield Forest Bishop Stortford • www.nationaltrust.org.uk RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve Stanstead Abbotts • www.rspb.org.uk Lee Valley Park Farms Waltham Abbey • www.lvfarms.co.uk There is so much to see & to do... So get out there & explore!! Wherever in Essex you are, there are plenty of ways to spend the holidays and make the most of the British countryside, in fair weather or foul. Here is a selection:

EstatesMuseums,andHistoricalBuildings : 12 Colchester Castle Museum Colchester • www.cimuseums.org.uk Mountfitchet Castle Stansted Mountfitchet • mountfitchetcastle.com Audley End House and Park Saffron Walden • www.english-heritage.org.uk Layer Marney Tower Colchester • www.layermarneytower.co.uk Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker Kelvedon Hatch • www.secretnuclearbunker.com The Cressing Temple Barns Braintree • www.cressingbarns.co.uk Waltham Abbey Gardens Waltham AbbeyAudley End House and Park Image © www.facebook.com/audleyend Mountfitchet Castle Image © www.facebook.com/mountfitchetcastle

Centres,LeisureSports,IceSkatingandSwimming: 13 Belfairs Swim Centre Southend-on-Sea • www.fusion-lifestyle.com Belhus Park Leisure Centre South Ockendon • www.impulseleisure.co.uk Blackwater Leisure Centre Maldon Braintree Swimming and Fitness Braintree • www.fusion-lifestyle.co.uk Brightlingsea Open Air Pool Colchester • www.tendringc.gov.uk Hornchurch Sports Centre Hornchurch • www.everyoneactive.com Fullwell Cross Swimming Pool Ilford • www.vision-rcl.org.uk Colchester Leisure World Colchester • www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre Brentwood • www.brentwoodskicentre.co.uk Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre Chelmsford • www.chelmsford.gov.uk Sapphire Ice Arena Romford • www.everyoneactive.com

14 Adventure Island Southend on Sea Walton Pier Walton on the Naze Childsplay Adventureland Colchester • www.childsplayadventureland.co.uk Play Rascals Clacton On Sea • www.playrascals.co.uk Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre Colchester • www.go-bananas.co.uk Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre Southend On Sea • www.kids-kingdom.co.uk Kidspace Romford Romford • www.kidspaceadventures.com Small Monsters Stanford-le-Hope • www.smallmonsters.com Creepy Crawlies Play Centre Chelmsford • www.creepycrawliessoftplay.com Coco Nuts Play Ltd, Dunmow • www.littlemonstersof.co.uk Monkey Puzzle Indoor Play Maldon • www.madisonmaldon.com Monkey Bizzness, Hockley • www.monkeybizznessadventureplay. co.uk Partyman World Of Play, Basildon & Grays • www.partymanworld.co.uk Wild n Wacky, Harlow • www.wildnwacky.co.uk Rayleigh Megazone, Rayleigh • www.rayleighmegazone.co.uk ThemePiers,Parks,Play&ActivityCentres:

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Thinking of joining a book club? There is to some, a stereotypical image of book clubs as talking arenas for bookworms, or gaggles of girls discussing the latest ‘chick lit’. Which, of course, to an extent they are, but there are many more reasons for joining a local reading group.

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Please check individual websites or call/email them for updated opening times, rules & regulations. Some book clubs are even offering virtual opportunities to join in.

POST COVID RESTRICTIONS

A reading group can, for many, offer an excellent route into an established local social network. Offering the opportunity to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, book clubs often also give you the chance to meet people with fairly similar interests, making it an excellent way to get out and meet new people.

Many groups have a focus towards a certain genre or variety of fiction or non fiction, although some are broader than others. Being given a reading list can help you to extend your usual reading, as you will need to keep up with the set texts if you are going to participate in the group, and while many groups decide on titles as a joint decision, the chances are some of the choices will not be your usual favourites. Reading of course will help you to broaden your horizons and vocabulary; the discussion and insights

Finally, if you have any ambitions to write your own novel, reading groups can be a fantastic resource, giving you a window into others opinion’s, what for them makes a good or bad plot or characterization, and perhaps help you to mature the seed of your idea.

from other readers give this aspect a whole new dimension.

Reading groups are also an excellent way to help improve your communication skills. Discussion will hopefully naturally improve your listening skills, as you navigate your way through others interpretations of the reading material. Speaking in a group is much less formal and structured than the classroom, but will help you build confidence in talking to new people, and to speak to a wider audience.

BOOK CLUBS IN ESSEX: Book clubs are often attached to librariesassociations,libraryandmostshouldbeable to provide you with a list of relevant local groups. Or you can try the Library Associations website to start www.essexlib.orgwith 17

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Are you thinking of joining a running club? Perhaps the lingering thoughts behind your New Years Resolution, or shedding some pounds pre holiday? Running clubs have become more common in recent years, and can be found

throughout the county should you be inclined. Running clubs are not just for the fitness fanatics in lycra among us, but also offer a diverse and friendly membership. Joining a club is an

•www.barkingroadrunners.org.uk

•www.ilfordathleticclub.co.uk

It also means company and security. Many runners enjoy pounding the streets alone, but company can spice up a run, providing the motivation of someone to pace yourself with.

If you are in training for a specific event, say a marathon or Race for Life, then you may be able to team up with another runner who is also competing. If you are simply looking for a fitness activity, the motivation of not letting down a running partner should keep you going; but if you are competing, a group can add a little competition to help you push yourself! They also offer a good opportunity for socializing. Some groups do organize social events, group runs and other such friendly activities.

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•www.harwichrunners.co.uk

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excellent motivational tool, allowing you to adopt a slightly different mindset and take the hobby slightly more seriously.

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Finding a partner to run with is also ideal for those nervous of running alone. Both male and female runners can feel unsafe, especially when the evenings draw in again, and using a group can offer safety in numbers, and access to well thought out, properly lit routes.

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Another important aspect is access to health information. Running can be a very simple activity, but if you are serious, then coaching advice is crucial to ensure you work up to your goals and avoid injury. A club should also be able to give advice on finding a local physiotherapist, sports massage specialist or any other health professional you may need.

Of course, one of the perks of living in Essex is our proximity to London, with all sights and activities our capital has to offer, and with the West End in close reach of most of the county, there are plenty of shows, musicals and attractions to make the most of, as well as a vast array of professional tribute acts throughout the year.

Please check individual websites or call/email them for updated COVID rules & regulations

If however you prefer to support the local community theatre, or simply prefer something a little closer to home, then here is our guide to the theatres in Essex and a taster of forthcoming productions and events:

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- THE SHOW WITH BALLS! FRI 14TH OCT The trailblazing, life affirming drag extravaganza taking the UK by storm. Featuring mind blowing LIVE vocals, and not a lip-sync in sight! Join these death-dropping divas as they slay the biggest hits of all time and serve up the sequin-clad pop party!

2ND SEP All of your favourite musicals in ONE amazing show! Featuring the music from: Wicked, Hairspray, Grease, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Dreamgirls, Moulin Rouge, Chicago & so much more!

WEST END TO BROADWAY

TUE 25TH OCT Join us for a trip down the yellow brick road for our panto-style version of The Wizard of Oz! All your favourite characters with lots of laughs, fabulous costumes, great songs and plenty of audience participation! Follow Dorothy and Toto to the Emerald City as they encounter the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion. BRENTWOOD THEATRE Brentwood, CM15 8AG • www.brentwood-theatre.co.uk CHELMSFORD CIVIC & CRAMPHORN Chelmsford, CM1 1JG • www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres Visit www.brentwood-theatre.co.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available 21

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It’s a tale as old as time and a panto that will be unmissable for the whole family. what it takes for true love to conquer mysterious Beast imprisons Beauty in his enchanted castle. she escape and the Beast’s too

to roll. COLCHESTER MERCURY Colchester, CO1 1PT • www.mercurytheatre.co.uk “From music concerts & comedy performances to children’s & popular shows - there is something for everyone!!” 22 Visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres to purchase tickets & see shows available

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Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night! Get ready for all the hits from artists such as, Marvine Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and so many more!

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WED 4TH JAN 23 an outstanding live concert performance featuring stunning vocals, a supertalented band, and an incredible repertoire of all your favourite Adele hits–including songs from the brand-new album ’30. tickets & see other shows 1QT www.queens-theatre.co.uk

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They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday –Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the trio – collectively known as The Rat Pack, had attitude to spare.

- SAT 22TH OCT

Based on the joyously gritty British film inspired by true events, and featuring original songs from pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this hilariously high heeled winner of every best musical award is the ultimate feel-good experience.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

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JANE MCDONALD: LET THE LIGHT IN

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JURASSIC EARTH

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Get ready to TURN BACK TIME in this outrageous new musical! See the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn

24 Visit www.southendtheatres.org.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available

Palace Theatre & Cliffs Pavillion

The BAFTA award-winning star always delivers a phenomenal show along with her fantastic live band and backing singers. With stunning production and songs played from the new hit album ‘Let the Light In’ this concert promises to be the best one yet.

Featuring roaming, state-of-the-art animatronic life-like Dinosaurs in an interactive and exciting story-telling show, creating a unique, immersive experience for all audiences!

WED 14TH - SUN 18TH SEP

THE CHER SHOW

FRI 6TH SEP

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Think you know the rhyme, think again… Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!

Southend Theatres:

Evoking a lively picture of the customs, rituals, poverty and celebration of 1880s rural Oxfordshire, this play, written for a promenade performance, enacts the first day of harvest from sunrise to sunset. HEADGATE THEATRE Colchester, CO2 7AT • www.headgatetheatre.co.uk Visit www.headgatetheatre.co.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available “There are plenty of shows, musicals & attractions to see across Essex, so book your seats today!!”

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25 HIDE THE CRAZY FRI 19TH AUG An evening of comedy escapades presented by ventriloquist Trish Dunn and a whole cast of “characters” (puppets/dummies). Trish’s ‘friends’ bring side splitting humour to the Headgate with their views on everyday life, all the while hoping to expel “The Crazy”.

• Southend Farmers Market, High Street, second and fourth Sunday each month

• Hatfield Heath Farmers’ Market, Hatfield Heath Village Hall, fourth Saturday each month

• Bishops Stortford, Station Road, every third Saturday each month

• Loughton, Centric Parade, first Sunday each month

• Epping Farmers Market, High Street, first Friday each month

• Colchester Farmers Market, Colchester Arts Centre, first Friday each month

• Gants Hill Farmers Market, Valentines Mansion, Valentines Park, fourth Sunday each month

Farmers Markets

• Leigh on Sea Farmers Market, Leigh Community Centre, Fridays, 21st Sep, 19th Oct, 16th Nov

• Maldon Farmers Market, Swan Hotel, Maldon, first Tuesday each month

• Romford Farmers Market, South Street, second and fourth Sundays each month

• Wanstead Farmers Market, High Street, first Sunday each month

• Burnham-on-Crouch, Carnival Hall, third Sunday each month

• Upminster Farmers Market, Station Road, first Thursday each month

• Brightlingsea, Community Centre, last Thursday each month

• Great Dunmow, Bishops Green, Barnston, second Saturday each month

• Old Harlow Farmers Market, High Street, third Saturday each month

• Brentwood Farmers Market, The Baytree Centre, second Saturday each month

• Matching Tye, Matching Village Hall, third Saturday each month

• Dovercourt, Kingsway Hall, second Saturday each month

Local Events & Markets

• Newport Village Farmers Market, second Saturday each month

• 14th Aug - Animal Aid Music Festival & Family Fun Day

• 8th Oct - Toy and Train Collectors Fair

• 3rd Sep - Colchester Eco-Festival

• 11th Sep - Maldon Vegan Market

• 25th Sep - Essex Classic Vehicle Show

• 22nd -25th Sep - Battleswick Beer Festival

BRENTWOOD

• 10th Sep - Festival of Rice and Spice

• 3rd Sep, 1st Oct & 12th Nov - This is Me Artisan Craft and Makers Market

• 2nd - 31st Dec - Enlightened Colchester

• 6th Nov - Christmas Shopping Experience

• 17th Sep - Great Dunmow Carnival 2022

• 5th Nov - We are handmade Christmas Craft Fair

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• 26th Feb -17th Dec - Braintree Street Market

• 15th Oct - Cockney Singalong Train Cockney Singalong Train

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• 10th Sep - Colchester Anti Loo Roll Festival

• 21st Dec - Winter Princess Ball

• Every Tue & Wed in Aug - Ellis Kingdom’s Family Fundays

• 21st Jul - 22nd Aug - Colchester Garden Festival

• 13 Aug - Colchester Pride

BRAINTREE

COLCHESTER

• 16th & 30th Aug - Bucket & Spade Train ride

• 27th & 29th Aug - Day Out With Thomas

• 18th Sep - Wivenhoe House Wedding Showcase

• 19th Nov - Langham Christmas Handmade Fair

• 24th Sep - Free Family Fun Festival

• 19th Nov - Great Dunmow Jewellery Fair

• 21st Aug - Mayland Classic Car & Motorbike Show, Mayland

• 20th - 21st Aug - Superhero Weekend, Southend-On-Sea

• 24 Nov - 1st Jan 23’ - Enlightened Hylands 2022, Chelmsford

• 6th Nov - Steampunk Into Christmas

• 21st Aug - Classic & Vintage Car Show, Halstead

• 24th Sep - Essex Faery Fair & Candlelight Illuminations

• 26th - 27th Nov - Great Chesterford Weekend Jewellery Fair

• 13th - 14th Aug - Echoes Of History, Rettendon

• 2nd Sep - BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair

• 15th Oct - We are handmade ‘Early Bird’ Christmas Fair, Coggeshall

• 21st - 29th Aug - Mersea Island Festival, East Mersea

• 4th Dec - Christmas Fair & Santa

ACROSS ESSEX

• 21st Aug & 18th Sep - Burnham-on-Crouch Farmers & Artisan Market, Burnham-on-Crouch

There is so much to do across Essex all yearround from fun festivals & artisan markets to christmas fairs!

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• 25th - 26th Aug - Clacton Airshow, Clacton-on-Sea

• 1st Dec - 1st Jan 23’ - The Luminarium, Billericay

• 7th Oct - Harwich International Shanty Festival, Harwich

• 20th Aug - Ardleigh Annual Flower & Produce Show, Ardleigh

• 23rd Jul - 4th Sep - Enchanted Summer Adventure

• The Bell Inn, Rainham, Thursdays, Jan - Dec

• Wasketts Saturday Car Boot, Billericay, Saturdays, May – September

• Weely, Colchester Road, Saturday and Bank Holidays

Car Boots

• Corringham, Wednesday, Apr – Oct

• Dunton, Brentwood, Sundays, Apr – Oct

• Mardyke Farm, Purfleet, Sundays, Jun – Oct

• Willow Farm, Rainham, Sundays, Feb – Dec

• Harlow Bootyful, Sundays, Jan – Dec

• Barleylands, Billericay, Sundays, Nov - Mar

• Boreham Farm, Chelmsford, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Mar – Nov

• Cheques Field, Brentwood, Sundays, May - Sep

• Army & Navy, Chelmsford, Sundays, Feb - Jan

• Brentwood Late Riser, Brentwood

• Dragon Enterprise, Leigh-on-sea, Sundays, Jan - Dec

• Colchester Lazybones, Colchester Station, Saturdays and Sundays, Jan – Dec

• Brantham Bull, Manningtree, Saturdays, May - Oct

• A127 Giant, Basildon, Sundays, Thursdays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Jan- Dec

• Amazing Ardleigh, Colchester, Sundays and Thursdays

• Braintree Car Boot, Sundays, May – Sept

• Chigwell Rise Car Boot, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Mar – Nov

• Grays Bric a Brac, Grays, Mondays, Jan – Dec

• Harlow Indoor Winter, Sundays, Oct – Apr

• Dengie Manor Country Car Boot, Asheldham, Sundays

• Birch Park, Colchester, Sundays, Mar - Sept

• Late Riser, Clacton-on-Sea, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Apr – Oct

• Corringham Hall, Corringham, Sundays, Jan - Dec

• Sadlers Farm, Canvey Island, Saturdays, Jan – Dec

• Warwick Castle, Clacton-on-Sea, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Jan – Dec

• Writtle Car Boot, Chelmsford, Sundays, Jan – Dec

• Halstead Giant, Halstead, Sundays and Bank Holidays Mondays, May – Aug

• South Hanningfield Indoor Sale, Chelmsford, Fridays, May – Oct

• Academy Sale, Loughton, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Mar - Feb

• Brentwood Leisure Car Boot, Thursdays, Jan – Dec

• Wheelers Farm, Chelmsford, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Apr – Sept

• Arena Car Boot, Purfleet, Saturdays, Feb - Nov

• Bushel Field, North Weald,

• The Lakeside, Clacton-on-Sea, Saturdays, Nov - Jan

• Waltham Abbey – Upshire Road, Sundays, Apr - Jul

• Clacton Factory Outlet, Clacton-on-Sea, Saturdays, Nov – Feb

• Basildon Giant, Sundays, Apr - Oct

• Basildon Late night Sundays, Apr – Oct

• Braintree Late Riser, Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Apr – Sept

• Epping Car Boot, Epping, Sundays, May – Aug

• Forest Farm, Ilford, Tuesdays, May - Oct

• Jaywick Car Boot, Jaywick, Thursdays and Sundays, Jan - Dec

• Marks Tey, Colchester, Wednesdays, Mar – Dec

• Orsett Car Boot, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Apr - Oct

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A beneficiary or their spouse should not be a witness to a Will, or they will disinherit themselves.

Exempt from Inheritance Tax are the estates of current or retired members of the Armed Forces, Fire, Police and Ambulance services and first response emergency & rescue organisations, as well as charities, national museums, universities and the National Trust. This is provided that they died on active service, or if their later death was caused by an injury or disease that was received or aggravated while they were on active service.

If a married couple dies together, and where there is no Will, the eldest is deemed to have died first, so only the family members of the surviving spouse will inherit.

Unless it has a contemplation of marriage clause, marriage or re-marriage invalidates a Will, requiring a new arrangement.

By the use of a Property Protection Trust, you can ensure that if you pre-decease and your spouse re-mar ries and has more children, your own children benefit from your share of your home, and not the new spouse. BUT..... if Probate is not completed, the Trust Deed will not be set up and notified at the Land Registry !

A Grant of Probate confirms to Executors that they have the authority to act and carry out the wishes of the Evendeceased.ifanestate is less than £5,000, Probate may still be required re lifetime gifts in the preceding 7 years, so take legal advice.

Although divorce does not invalidate your Will, marriage/re-marriage will indeed invalidate your Will, unless a marriage clause has been embedded.

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If a couple dies simultaneously, the elder is deemed to have died first - s184 Law of Property Act 1925, leaving only the younger spouse’s family to inherit.

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