The Basildon Magazine's September 2013 Edition

The

Basildon

Billericay • Wickford • Langdon Hills

Magazine

See inside for Money Saving Offers, Prized Quizzes, Sudokus, Gardening & Health Articles, and more!

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September 2013 Edition

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Hi there, Welcome to our September edition.

I cannot believe we are in September already, this year has gone really quickly and the children are now all back to school.

If your Child is starting a new school then we wish them the very best of luck! I hope everyone enjoyed the summer and continue to enjoy what we have left of the sunshine.

It’s been an Excellent summer for all the England Cricket fans out there with England winning the Ashes again!

NCT (The Largest Parenting Charity in the UK) are holding a Nearly New Sale to help raise moneyfor the charity. Please see page 18.

Please log on to our website www.eblonline.co.uk to see all our Money saving vouchers, there are some great offers and new offers updated on a monthly basis. You can register for free for monthly updates of our vouchers.

Things you may find interesting... for worth up to £50 and Stay & Play Indoor Children’s Play Centre are offering a Party for 10 at their Indoor Play Centre.

Last month’s Quiz winners were: Fiona Truscott-Manby, from BRAMBLE TYE, NOAK BRIDGE, who won tickets to see The Magic of Motown and Clare Wight from Barbour Green, Wickford who won a Party for 10 Children at Stay & Play Indoor Children’s Play Centre in Basildon.

Sudoku Page 4

What is a Muffin Top Page 6

Win a £50 Meal Voucher Page 8

Essex Gardening Section Page 12-15

If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 20th September. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 20,000 homes costs from as little as £50. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@ essexbusinessandleisure.co.uk.

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Let us know your comments and if there is anything you would like to see in our magazine. You can email us at enquiries@essexbusinessand leisure.co.uk , call us on 01268 330271 or write to us at Unit 7 Durham Road, Basildon, SS15 6PH

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This month we have 2 quizzes for you :-The Akash is giving away a meal

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Nearly New Sale Page 18

Essex Weddings Page 24 - 26 Slow Cooker Beef Soup Page 30

Meet Your Local Businesses Page 32

Keeping it local

Kids Quiz Page 34

Community Safety Update Page 38

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Essex Gardening Section Healthy Soil Building healthy soil is one of the most important things you can do for your garden, and the soil in this corner of Essex can use all the help it can get. A healthy garden starts with healthy soil, you can spend a small fortune on plant food but if your soil is poor these expensive feeds have little or no effect. The very best way to feed your plants is by improving the soil. Good soil is a warm brown in colour, of a crumbly texture and have a rich smell about it, think of the aroma of spring in the woods, that’s the smell of good fertile earth.

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Backed by Duncan Bannatyne from BBC’s Dragons’ Den (pictured here with founder Denise HuttonGosney and a group of Razzamataz students), there are now over 40 Razzamataz Theatre Schools across the country. Principal Catherine Morales is delighted to be opening their new branch at The Sweyne Park School in Rayleigh!

I have been in the family curtain making business for over 36 years and I pride myself on my high quality curtain and blind services.

“Nurturing young talent and building a child’s confidence and selfesteem is a big part of what we do at Razzamataz,” says Catherine.

“Classes for 4-18 year olds are run by experienced teachers and their structure allows children and teenagers to enjoy and learn about the whole spectrum of performing arts in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. Participation also contributes to a healthy lifestyle and life-long transferable skills can be developed. Our curriculum covers traditional musical theatre from West End shows through to commercial singing and street dance so the will never get bored!

My 36 years and my knowledge of curtains and blinds is second to none. I can assist you in matching your Catherine informed Essex Business & Leisure that in addition to window decor to your room and provide many samples and pictures of past work to help you decide. Saturday classes there are also many performance opportunities, Covering all of Essex no job is too big or small and I offer free local visits in the comfort of your own home to quote with no obligation to proceed.

Call for appointment on 01268 764822 or see advert on the opposite page.

workshops including circus skills and master classes from leading professionals with a wealth of industry experience.

Razzamataz Rayleigh is offering FREE TASTER SESSIONS on 14th September. Children enrolled on the day will receive a FREE Razz T shirt and be entered into their prize draw for the chance to win one FREE term’s scholarship!

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Fryerns is Next Community Safety Action Zone Fryerns is the next area to become a Community Safety Action Zone (CSAZ).

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Following the success of the St Martin’s CSAZ the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) has decided to make Fryerns the focus of the next crime reducing initiative.

The campaign is being led by Victim Support which managed almost 5,000 cases of domestic violence during 2012.

The aim is to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour within the ward and share resources and intelligence. In a new approach adopted by the CSP there will be no time limit on how long the CSAZ will operate. Each CSAZ will be deployed until Partners decide that objectives have been achieved before moving onto a new area.

Due to the nature of this role prospective volunteers will need to demonstrate proven experience of working with vulnerable people either professionally or in previous volunteering roles and be able to give four to five hours volunteering time per week.

The Fryerns Community Safety Action Zone will start early September. Consultation will be carried out with residents and local businesses through the delivery of a postcard asking about any concerns in relation to crime and anti-social behaviour in the local area, response to this consultation with be used to develop an action plan of activity to be delivered in the area.

Volunteer Recruitment Campaign BASILDON Community Safety Partnership is supporting a recruitment campaign to get more volunteers to help victims of domestic violence.

Victim Support provide an accredited training package and continuous support which can be used to build personal and professional development.

The next training event is planned for October 2013.

The charity reimburses all volunteer out of pocket expenses.

For additional information or an application form contact 01277 357555.

If anyone in Essex is a victim of domestic violence they can access the free and confidential, client centred services from Victim Support by calling 0845 4565 995. www.victimsupport.org.uk

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Stay & Play INDOOR CHILDRENS PLAY AREA Opening Times 9:00 till 18:00 7 days a week

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Admission Prices • Adults- Free • 0-6 months –Free • 6-11 Months- £1.50 • 1 years - £3.00 • 2 years - £4.00 • 3 Years – £4.50 • 4 years + - £5.50 Please check our Facebook page (Basildon Stay & Play Parents) or our website for special offers or private hire closure times.

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