August 13th, 2010
Ok, it’s Friday and I need to write about some interesting people on twitter 
@AndiCrook for doing his first #FF in a blog post! Go Andy! it’s here if you want to check it out
@ShaunGisbourne and @DanKnowlson for interesting conversation about many different topics
@MandieHolgate for all she does for business women in Essex
@AnnGodridge for her writing and blogging with a different aspect
@IrinafromRussia for another view of life
@samuelcise would be blogger and petrolhead – Sam, you sorted the blog out yet?????
And that will be all from me for this week, but I need to make a special mention of @SuButcher who is doing some fab fundraising for a childrens hospice - EACH Treehouse appeal, you can read the story of how it started over here.
Have a great Friday
Sarah
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July 12th, 2010
The school holidays are coming up and a few blogs are needed about what is happening around the county for free, for the kids to do or all our heads will explode with “I’m bored”.
Waltham Abbey, 27th of July
A ‘wild about wetlands’ day at Waltham Abbey Gardens, En9 1XQ. They have a range of icky activities that the kids will love – pond dipping, dranfly hunts, natural arts and crafts and a treasure trail. Jess quite liked pond dipping so I think the little ones will like it too.
Leigh, 25th of July
The annual fishing festival at Leigh. A pleasant afternoon looking at the fishing boats, the fishing industry and events. There is also free cockle tasting may have to take the flip and record the tasting sessions
Summer reading challenge
Getting your kids to do this is fairly easy, take them to the library and let them read books… they earn stickers from reading books and after a week or so they really get into it. Not only does it boost the kids reading ability but they make friends too Takes place in most Essex libraries, so check out your local one.
Car Movie day
31st July, Festival leisure, Basildon
As well as Roary the racing car, Kit from Knight rider and the A team van, there will be free facepainting. I am also informed the Bat car will be there, but without Christian Bale as Batman (spoil sports, there has to be something for the mums you know!). It starts at 11am and finishes at 4pm and Car Movie day is to celebrate the launch of the A team movie (are we getting a visit from Bradley Cooper? No? darn…)
Well, that will do me for now – I will post more stuff as I find it
Sarah
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