The Basildon Magazine February 2018 Edition

BASILDON MAGAZINE February 2018 Edition • 20,000 Homes Monthly • 01268 330 271

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Hi there, Welcome to our February edition The 2nd month of the year is here! I don’t know about all of you but 2018 is looking pretty good so far. Touch wood, it continues in the same fashion. To anyone who’s had a tough start I really hope it turns around for you soon!

To start on a bit of bleak note, this months magazine includes an article to help people report animal abuse.

We had a very horrible story from one of our readers in Canvey Island and have decided to include this article to help anyone else in a similar situation.

Towards the back of the magazine there is Meet Your Local Business article about two of our local advertisers which includes Colin Miles design this month.

In this month’s kids quiz you have the chance to win a Paddington Bear 2 DVD. Remember you’ve got to be in it to win it! Last month’s quiz winner was Karen Sydney from Ganels Road who won the Pirates of the Caribbean DVD! If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 18th February. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 20,000 homes costs from as little as £60. 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.

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For all of you that plan to cook a nice romantic meal for the one you love this Valentines Day, check out our monthly recipe for a dessert that will definitely do the trick.

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We receive a call for help approximately every 30 seconds. Some situations that may appear distressing are not against the law. In their daily work our inspectors have to prioritise cases where the law is actually being broken.

Call us on 0300 1234 999 to report cruelty or an animal in distress. The call will cost the same as any call to a UK landline number. You will be asked a variety of questions to ensure that your call is prioritised according to its urgency.

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REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY Recently we received an email from a concerned reader in Canvey Island about an unfortunate incident they had to bare witness to whilst out on her travels in the local area. Whilst passing a local park in Canvey Island she saw a local man walking his dog and with out going into too much details causing physical distress to the animal.

Absolutely horrified by the attack she tried to let the man know she was witnessing this brutality but it didnt seem to stop him. After this she selflessly wrote to us and asked the magazing if we could publish an article letting local people know exactly what to do if anyon else was to witness such a thing.

Here is what we were able to pull from the RSPCA’s website. Please take these matters very seriously and if you need to find out more information please check their website or ask the RSPCA for advice. and by no means deal with these matters your self.

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For the past 6 years The Danny Green Fund have been taking donations of toys to Great Ormond Street Hospital, Southend Hospital, Basildon Hospital, Queens Hospital, Romford and Little Havens Hospice for children who sadly have to spend time in hospital over Christmas. 2017 saw the largest donation of toys to the charity since we started doing these special Christmas deliveries in 2012.

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The Danny Green Fund is a family run local registered charity helping children who have been diagnosed with disabilities as the result of a brain tumour and a condition called Posterior Fossa Syndrome ( PFS).

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