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A Brief History of the Mind - Essex Event Friday 1st October
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A fascinating, humourous, and enjoyable evening during which you will find out about the discovery of hypnosis, surprising uses of pigeons, Freud's couch, why people talk to empty chairs, and on to our modern understanding of the mind.
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Interior ideas - update your home with the new Trafalgar Range from Multiyork
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Multiyork has launched a new range - the Trafalgar. Inspired by Military style Campaign furniture designed in the 19th Century, the pieces are constructed from solid fruitwoods and fruit veneers with handles crafted from solid brass...
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Beautiful Essex from the sky
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As part of Essex Life's tribute to the 70th anniversary of the end of The Battle of Britain, Sandra Dean has taken to the air to capture what the county looks like from the sky today
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Exhibition by Jan Harbon at The Market Street Gallery
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Jan has been a popular artist at The Market Street Gallery and we are delighted to host a solo exhibition of her new works featuring her ever popular flowers and also images of birds, animals and even vegetables.
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Harris Tweed Lightens Up!
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Harris Tweed Scotland is set to launch its first Lightweight jacket. 'Hamish' is 20% lighter than classic Harris Tweed.
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Sun shines on St Francis Hospice golf day at Stock Brook Manor
Sports personalities joined golfers in the sunshine... read full article
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35 sumptuous dining destinations in Essex
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To take the strain out of finding somewhere fresh to eat, Essex Life has picked out some culinary highlights for you to enjoy...
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Grilled mushrooms topped with Black Bomber cheese recipe
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Grilled mushrooms topped with Black Bomber cheese and Essex bacon served on a rocket and English new potato salad from The Fox, Finchingfield. Reviewed by: Stephanie Mackentyre
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Lunch with The Swan at Lavenham
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This enchanting, English country hotel dates back to the 15th century, but as you push open the heavy oak door and step inside The Swan in Lavenham. Reviewed by Stephanie Mackentyre
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Recipe with Maison Talbooth, Dedham
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Lunch with The Bear Bar & Restaurant, Stock
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September painting
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My Artwork is now filed under months of the year........it makes it so easy to find things
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Barnacle Bill and the World's Smallest Pirate Radio Station
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Plans are afoot to create Wonderful Radio Wivenhoe from the Boat For My Potplants. Read on to find out all the latest...
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How did I get here?
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Birthday Blog
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What the hell is THAT?
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Why is the Cap'n of The Quay all up in arms about my Boat For My Potplants? Read on to find out how all I'm doing is to brighten up the view from the pub...
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David Sullivan - living a dream in Theydon Bois, Essex
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David Sullivan is a self-made millionaire living a dream as the co-owner of West Ham Utd. Pat Parker learns about his past and his plans for the future Photography by Richard Barker
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TV architect George Clarke reveals his passion for protecting historic buildings
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Gary Lucy talks about why he loves life in Essex
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Gary Lucy takes a break from Dancing on Ice to talk to Pat Parker about why he loves life in Essex, his plans for the future and why he enjoys doing his bit for charity at Haven House hospice
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Win one of seven £50 Ryman vouchers!
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To celebrate the launch of the new Ryman website, we are offering seven lucky people the chance to win £50 of Ryman vouchers...
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Win an exclusive party to celebrate the opening of the newly designed Disney Store, Centre MK
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We have teamed up with the Disney Store to offer 1 lucky winner and 10 guests each an exclusive preview party to celebrate the opening of the newly designed Disney Store, Centre MK, Milton Keynes – the first in England...
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Win one of five pairs of tickets to Britain's Next Top Model Live 2010!
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The ultimate weekend shopping extravaganza is coming to London for the first time Ever – Britain’s Next Top Model Live, is here from the 22nd – 24th October 2010, at ExCel in London’s Docklands...
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Win a watercolour of Burnham on Crouch
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James Merriott is offering Essex Life readers the chance to win an image of Burnham Clock Tower
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Win a place on an ‘Absolute Indian’ cookery class for you and three friends!
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To be in with the chance of winning a place for yourself and three friends on an ‘Absolute Indian’ cookery class click above!
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