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Christmas 2016

Bring Your Party to

Our Party

Join us this year for our 2016 Shared Christmas Party Nights at The Essex County Ground

ÂŁ31 including VAT per person Reception Drink on Arrival Three-Course Dinner Dance floor and DJ

Dates: Friday 02 December Saturday 03 December Friday 09 December Saturday 10 December

Friday 16 December Saturday 17 December Thursday 22 December Friday 23 December

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01245 254013 www.essexcricket.org.uk

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