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ust when we thought we would be packing away our summer clothes, the much talked/moaned about ‘British weather’ has surprised us all and reminded us how fantastic Southend is when the sun is shining! Thank you for all your kind comments on Oracle’s bumper/special edition last month. Local issues article ’A grateful Nation soon forgot’ was well received and the writer, John Lee has been contacted by people who knew and worked with Capt. Champion.

This month’s Oracle competition has been kindly donated by Utopia Beauty & Spa, Westcliff.They are offering one Leigh Oracle winner the chance to win a 2 hour beauty experience including Hydro Therapy Pool, Rasaul and Hot Stones Back Massage. The cost of this package is normally £105. Check out their website www.utopiabeautyspa.co.uk to see their other treatments. To enter, simply send your contact details to: Leigh Oracle/Utopia Spa package competition. 39 Alexandra Street,Southend.SS1 1BW.Closing date is Friday 21 October 2011

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