Essentially Local July-August 2018
Essentially Local is a bi-monthly magazine that supports local businesses and events. It is delivered to 12,400 homes around north Milton Keynes and surrounding villages.
Essentially Local is a bi-monthly magazine that supports local businesses and events. It is delivered to 12,400 homes around north Milton Keynes and surrounding villages.
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Lots of exciting things to report here at the <strong>Essentially</strong><br />
<strong>Local</strong> hub this time:<br />
Land’s End to John O’Groats<br />
I can’t wait to set off on my big adventure. This<br />
challenge has brought incredible support from people<br />
who have read my story.<br />
I have a new level of energy and sense of<br />
achievement, even though I’m not there yet! I’ve had<br />
incredibly early starts to squeeze in my training and<br />
made various excuses not to go out. I’ve learned that<br />
you can fulfil your goal – define it, set a plan, find<br />
some supportive people & believe that you can do it!<br />
Thank you to:<br />
Laura Bowley and Phil Croney, Happy Bodies Gym<br />
01908 477066<br />
Phil Willoughby, Cycle Tech bike servicing and<br />
equipment loan and fixing/maintenance lessons<br />
07500 060016 cycletechuk.com<br />
Jonathan Taylor, Aniseed Photography<br />
aniseedphoto.com<br />
And, of course, my amazing cycling buddy Chrisie<br />
Lyndsay<br />
There’s still time to sponsor me!<br />
Cancer Research UK - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.<br />
org/page/for-the-love-of-chips<br />
York House Centre Sponsorship - localgiving.org/<br />
fundraising/yorkhouseoutsideisforeveryone<br />
If you are a UK Tax Payer, please add Gift Aid as it<br />
increases your donation by 25%!<br />
Changes<br />
Hello Readers...<br />
The recent changes to the <strong>Essentially</strong> <strong>Local</strong> magazine<br />
have brought fantastic feedback and we’re bringing<br />
you even more! You can find:<br />
<strong>Local</strong> Places to Eat and Drink<br />
This is a simple and easy to follow guide to local places<br />
where you can eat and drink. Flick through to find out<br />
what each establishment offers, opening times and<br />
contact details. See pages 20-21.<br />
Bringing the Inside Out<br />
Our resident interior designer Pip has found some<br />
great ideas to create an extra room in your garden and<br />
sunshine is on order! Pip’s suggestions mean you can<br />
go local or do it yourself. See pages 42-43.<br />
Celebrations<br />
We’re so pleased to share some fantastic<br />
achievements by local youngsters, as well as our local<br />
businesses. See what the youngsters have been up to<br />
on page 24 and businesses on page 28.<br />
Art Competitions<br />
essentiallylocal<br />
It was our first Artists in Bloom Competition and you<br />
will be able to see the entries at Stony Stratford Library<br />
in <strong>August</strong>. The entries are beautiful. As several of you<br />
said you needed more time, we promise to announce<br />
2019’s competition at the beginning of the year!<br />
Our next arty competition will be our children’s<br />
Christmas Art Competition – now in its 4th year.<br />
In the meantime enjoy keeping your business<br />
<strong>Essentially</strong> <strong>Local</strong> - Emma <br />
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