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The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Cramphorn Theatre

Friday, February 5, 2010
By EssexPortal

As four unsuspecting evacuee children find a land of snow at the back of a wardrobe, they are soon fighting Evil, on the first of many adventures in the land of Narnia. Good must prevail and the White Witch must… »

Pretty Pollies Make Your Own Beauty Products at Hylands House

Friday, February 5, 2010
By EssexPortal

A fantastic workshop for all budding beauty enthusiasts, suitable for ages 10-14 years. Learn how to make your own pamper products, from lip balm to bubble bath and take home four items you have personally created. Bring an apron and a packed… »

It’s Social Media Week with Business Link in Essex

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
By EssexPortal

With over three quarters of respondents to a recent Business Link survey recognising the importance of managing their business’s reputation online, combined with economic concerns limiting the potential of more traditional paid-for marketing methods, Essex’s businesses can’t afford to be… »


Essex Later Life Expo – Health and Leisure Event in Colchester, 20th January

Sunday, January 17, 2010
By EssexPortal

On Wednesday 20th January 2010, why not visit the Essex Later Life Expo where a host of organisations promoting health, wellbeing, sport, craft, and leisure activities will join well-known faces Dave Monk, from BBC... »

4Networking Launch More Business Networking Groups in Essex

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
By EssexPortal

4Networking is launching new groups in Essex, to find out more, or to be involved in the teams running these new groups and raising your business profile then why not come along to the... »

Athena Networking Meetings for Women

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
By EssexPortal

Athena run business networking events for women in several centres across Essex in Braintree, Maldon, Felsted and Chelmsford. All meetings are held once per month from 12pm to 2pm. There is a fee of... »

Chelmsford’s Children Are Getting Less Fit

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
By EssexPortal

The results of a 10 year study have just been released which shows that children of a healthy weight are less fit today than they were 10 years ago. The results have been published... »

Onwards and Upwards for Essex SMEs

Monday, December 21, 2009
By EssexPortal

I hope you’re well and the snow isn’t causing too many problems there! Over the last year, the regional Business Link service has continued to engage with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East... »

Essex Rock DJ Helps Rage Against the Machine beat X Factor to Number 1

Monday, December 21, 2009
By EssexPortal

Some people just hate manufactured pop music and the whole commercial, soul stealing machine behind it. Some people love rock music. This is why a 35 year old rock DJ called Jon Morter, from... »

Stansted Airport in Decline

Sunday, December 20, 2009
By EssexPortal

This year has not been good for Stansted Airport. Over the past year there has been a 2.7% fall in passengers travelling to and from Stansted. Stansted has suffered more during the Economic crisis... »

The One World Festival – Essex Culture Festival 2010

Sunday, December 20, 2009
By EssexPortal

March 2010 sees the start of an 8 month culture festival in Essex. Events will take place in theatres, libraries, museums, streets, parks and village halls across all of Essex. The festival aims to encourage... »

Southend’s Adventure Island To Get New Rollercoaster

Friday, December 18, 2009
By EssexPortal
Southend’s Adventure Island To Get New Rollercoaster

Southend's popular Adventure Island is having some major work done over the winter. The million pound project will see a new arcade built with a roller coaster on its roof. »

Essex Businesses are Looking Back and Moving Forward

Friday, December 18, 2009
By EssexPortal

Economic realities are taking little toll on festivities in Essex businesses, according to the latest survey from the regional Business Link service. However when reflecting on the year in business, responses are varied. Recent... »

Essex Is Covered in a Blanket of Snow

Friday, December 18, 2009
By EssexPortal

Hot off the press! By 11pm on Thursday 17th December much of Essex is already covered in snow. It is coming down think and fast. The cold winds blowing in from the north across the... »

Essex Pantomimes

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
By EssexPortal

Pantomime season is fast approaching, and the theatres have already announced the dates, plays, casts and pantos all across Essex. So it is time to start booking your tickets for a great family day... »

Sports Memorabilia Brings New Life To A Forgotten Alley Chelmsford

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
By EssexPortal

While walking along Chelmsford High Street the other day I could not help noticing a sign sitting opposite the end of Shire Passage just between HSBC and Jessops. The sign was advertising signed sports... »

Eppnet Business Networking Group

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
By EssexPortal

For Essex Businesses in the Epping Forest / West Essex area there is a new business networking group called EppNet. The group offers members the opportunity to share ideas, exchange contacts & business referrals with... »

Women in Business Network Group

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
By EssexPortal

This is open to women who are in business and wish to network. Loughton: Tuesday 01 December 2009 12 noon until 2.00pm Brentwood: Wednesday 02 December 2009 12 noon until 2.00pm Billericay: Wednesday 02 December 2009 12... »

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