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Here at Essex Business and Leisure Ltd we truly hope all of our readers and the entire community is okay and holding up. I hope households are enjoying the extra time together and we’re all managing to keep in touch by zoom or the odd socially distant meet up.

It probably doesn’t need to be said but make sure you keep looking after your neighbours especially the older among us, that don’t necessarily benefit from the amazing community spirit that has filled up Social Media.

I hope these puzzles keep you busy while life slowly returns to normal. We have a wide variety so I am sure you will find one that you like. Those of you who aren’t afraid of a challenge, we have Einstein’s Riddle. It’s a real favourite of mine, my advice don’t give up.

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