Essex Life Magazine - February 2020

In this issue

Beautiful Essex
Alan Moran showcases his scenes of the county.

Five Essex Things
Author and marketing expert Vanessa Street on why she loves Essex.

Kerry Hawkins
Is Veganuary more than just a month?..

Eat Green In Essex

Melissa Hemsley is known for celebrating sustainable and feel-good food with minimal waste. Here she talks to Holly Louise Eells about Essex produce, living a green lifestyle and her vibrant new cook book

4 mins

Snowdrop sensations

As gardens around Essex start to stir, Debbie Thomson from the National Garden Scheme discovers some fo the best locations to enjoy delightful snowdrop displays this February

4 mins

Looking the part

This month promises a real treat for the fashionistas of the county’s ‘Golden Triangle’. London Fashion Week is opening its doors to the general public and there’s no doubt that the designer set from Chigwell, Epping and Loughton will be lining the catwalks

4 mins

A walk in Little Braxted

At this time of year footpath routes can be very muddy, so this route around Little and Great Braxted makes the most of lanes and country roads

2 mins

A Doggy Day Out On... Mersea Island

Gulp down the sea air – and maybe an oyster or two – on this unspoilt isle

2 mins

Do You Know The Land Of The Fanns?

In south Essex, an ambitious five-year project is aiming to restore the ancient landscapes that make the Land of the Fanns unique

5 mins

Essex Wildlife

Emily McParland of the Essex Wildlife Trust provides a monthly update

3 mins

Built to be the best

The Bentley Continental GT continues a century-old tradition of automotive excellence

2 mins

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Essex Life Magazine Description:

Essex Life magazine celebrates the very best aspects of life in this fabulous county – all wrapped up in a beautiful, monthly magazine. Each issue offers readers the chance to explore Essex with features on the county’s towns and villages plus interviews with the celebrities and most celebrated residents of Essex. After bringing news and views from the county for more than 55 years, Essex Life is well established as the favourite magazine in Essex.