The Basildon Magazine's July 2014 Edition

The

Basildon

Billericay • Wickford • Langdon Hills July 2014 Edition

Magazine

See inside for Money Saving Offers, Prized Quizzes, Sudokus, Interesting & Community Articles, and more!

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Hi there, Welcome to our July edition. The sun hasn’t quite got its hat on yet but the Forecasters are predicting a Glorious Summer (fingers crossed).

Such a shame England took an early exit out of the World Cup, but nevermind, onwards and upwards!

If you’re a keen Gardener, have a read of our Gardening Editorial on page 16.

Please see the article by the Community Safety Partnership this month on page 42. The partnrship are currently starting a scoial media campaign raising awareness towards domestic abuse. Domestic abuse affects a lot of people so please have a read and support in any way that you can.

Stay and Play Indoor Children’s Play Centre are offering Special unlimited passes for the 6 weeks school holidays. Please see pages 24 for details.

If you have a child with special needs and are looking for friendly support then please contact Stay and Play on 01268 491511 to find out their next Special Needs Play sessions.

The Daisy Palmer Trust is our sponsored charity this month and there is a monthly update for you to read on page 12.

Last Month’s quiz winners were Mrs Cliff Moorcraft, Rutland Close, Laindon who won a £50 Voucher at the Akash Tandoori and Mrs Cornwell, The Knares, Basildon who won a party for 10 children including all Party Food and Drink.

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We had a fantastic response this month with our quizzes, if you wasn’t lucky this month then please try again. Our children’s Quiz this month: Win a Mid-week Party for 10 children at the popular Stay & Play children’s indoor play area in Basildon. www.stay-play.co.uk 01268 491511.

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