Blogs

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

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.

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…

Celebrity photographer, Richard Barker

Last updated 20th July 2010 - 00:23

Celebrity photographer, Richard Barker

A blog on the fluctuating prices of road diesel - by Dan Ferretti

The fluctuating prices of road diesel - primarily for hauliers, delivery companies, etc, red diesel - primarily for farmers, industrial companies, etc, and heating oil - primarily for residential premises in villages, etc. This is a particularly controversial subject during the colder months when prices invariably rise, and we will attempt to not only bring this to everybody’s attention, but also to try and get a cheaper price for users, than they are currently able to achieve.