Blogs

Essex artist - Cherry Hall's blog

Last updated 17th May 2012 - 19:26

Essex lady - Cherry Hall blogs about her life as an artist. Cherry talks about giving up her day job to become an artist, showing her work, local art events and art courses...

Neil Watson's boat renovation blog

Last updated 15th May 2012 - 19:35

Neil Watson recently moved from Saffron Walden to Wivenhoe to embark on semi-retirement. His new flat has no garden, so as an alternative open space, Neil had a dream that he might one day be able to sit among his pot plants on a boat’s deck. This blog tells the story of his attempt to make that dream a reality.

It's Showtime - a blog by Sally Rogers

Last updated 8th May 2012 - 21:41

Sally runs a Theatre and Leisure Club with 400 members and she takes them out by coach to local Essex Theatres/Restaurants/Pubs/Stately Homes, etc. Or anywhere where they have entertainment – they also go to London once a month to see a top show/top meal. She aims to blog about their experiences and give reviews on venues which they visit...

Life in Essex - Emmanuelle Darut

Last updated 10th April 2012 - 12:47

French born and living in the UK for 12 years, Emmanuelle Darut recently moved to Essex from Surrey. In this blog, she talks about her discovery of Essex, her village, setting up her translation business in this area, as well as anything to do with French and France in the county of Essex and getting involved in local and community events and organisations...

Elsie Bouffler blogs about everyday life in Essex

Last updated 22nd March 2012 - 16:31

As a 47 year old wife and mother of two, with husband, dog and part time job, Elsie likes to blog about daily life. Sometimes inspired by events, or something she has read or heard about, she writes in a lighthearted, accessible way, and,as her way of demonstrating that faith is relevant in small ordinary, everyday things, she includes at the end of each blog article, a bible verse which relates to her writing.

Essex Life Editor's Blog

Last updated 19th March 2012 - 11:46

Every January seems to start with the toxic mix of jeans feeling tighter than they ought to and a tidal wave of public opinion demanding that you make a resolution to do something that you don't want to do. I decided to side-step this overwhelming pressure by resolving to do something I wanted to do instead - and buying a new pair of jeans. My resolution of choice was to enter the multi-media age by writing my own blog, so here it is.

How to grow your business through business2business exhibitions by Melanie Shoesmith

Last updated 2nd March 2012 - 11:45

Melanie blogs on how to build relationships with other businessmen and women in the East region to expand your business and create new opportunities, for long term success. Exhibiting is a platform to promote your business’ products and services and generally network within the business community of the East...

Gemma Firth blogs about health and fitness for carers of those less fortunate

Last updated 31st January 2012 - 11:54

Gemma blogs about health and fitness for those of you that are carers and supporters of loved ones who are ill or disabled and can’t leave the home. Gemma will also be blogging about news for carers and supporters and ways in which you can still take care of you whilst taking care of your loved one. You have to take time out for yourself as well to keep up your strength and health...

2016 Olympic Games Hopeful Sam Brearey's blog

Last updated 24th January 2012 - 09:49

Sam will be blogging about his sailing campaign, training to be selected for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Jono Clark's blog on fine food, wine and daily life at an Essex Gastro Pub

Last updated 14th November 2011 - 12:10

Jono Clark owner of award winning Essex Gastro Pubs The Compasses at Pattiswick & The Swan at Felsted, will be blogging about fine food, wine & day to day life in an Essex Gastro Pub.

Designer, illustrator and writer - Sarah Hurley's blog

Last updated 11th November 2011 - 12:27

Sarah Hurley is a designer, illustrator, writer and all round creative person. She has recently launched her own range of products on a TV shopping channel and is in the process of developing her business and brand. She will be blogging about her life in Loughton, Essex with her fiancé and her pooch, her random observations on life and the world in general and my work...

Life as a family in Essex - a blog by Alice Langley

Last updated 6th September 2011 - 21:09

Life as a family in Essex. The Langley's are a family of 3, soon to be 4, living in Great Baddow, Chelmsford. The blog will be a story of their time that they spend out and about in this wonderful county. Reviews of places they love, top tips of places to visit as a family and the sharing of stories that tickle them on a daily basis.

Darryl Baker's Blog

Last updated 15th August 2011 - 14:55

Darryl Baker blogs about all things Essex related. She aims to talk about local issues, things to see and do, places to eat out at, and anything of local interest

Entertainment and lifestyle blog by Chris Kent

Last updated 8th June 2011 - 16:57

Chris Kent, 25 heads up the entertainment/lifestyle division at his father’s PR Agency, Kent Public Relations in Central London. The agency looks after many well-known faces from the world of TV, music and fashion. Chris resides in Stock, Billericay. Whether it being the latest restaurant opening, theatre production, music festival, or charity event – Chris has his finger firmly on the pulse when it comes to the latest news and events in the county...

Freelance Editor and Photo-journalist Barry Kirk's blog

Last updated 5th June 2011 - 09:31

Barry Kirk is a Freelance Editor, Photo-journalist here he writes about Essex news, events and lots more...

Louise Farrell blogs about Guiding Essex people through the world of online enterprise

Last updated 9th March 2011 - 12:44

Guiding Essex people through the world of online enterprise, with an aim to help back room start-up entrepreneurs through to established businesses avoid the pitfalls and achieve the web presence their companies will need in the online world. The blog will also look at the wonderful, if a little scary world of social networking and how developing relationships with customers through this medium is the new way to do business.

Oby Bamidele blogs about style and how to increase your self-confidence and individuality

Last updated 1st March 2011 - 21:55

Oby will be blogging about style and ways to help women discover their own authentic style which helps to increase self-confidence and individuality...

Mersea Island resident Juliet Doyle on everyday life on Britain’s most easterly inhabited island

Last updated 27th August 2010 - 23:43

Mersea Island resident Juliet is a busy mother of three, who runs her own publishing services business. She enjoys the gentle pleasures of island living - long walks on the beach, messing about in boats, and getting involved in local arts and music events. She shares her stories and pictures here…

Poet - Simon Sky blogs his poetry with Essex themes

Last updated 4th August 2010 - 10:44

Simon Sky is a poet, and plans to blog his poetry with Essex themes. He is yet to have written a poem about Essex, so here he tries his talent. Simon also writes poetry for Allpoetry.com...

Hypnotherapist and NLP Coach Lee Shuttlewood's blog

Last updated 27th July 2010 - 12:32

As a Hypnotherapist and NLP Coach with a keen interest and passion about the effectiveness of complimentary therapies, I am going to be sharing insights into my life as a therapist in Dunmow as well as sharing information on the many different therapies available in Essex and how they can be of benefit to everyone. I will share some insights into my philosophy on health and my thoughts on local life...