Essex Life Magazine - October 2020

In this issue

TWIN THING - Quirky county connections.

From Romford with love - BOND ICON SUSIE VANNER and more...

Time For Change

BBC presenter and director David Whiteley shares his insightful view on stories from across the county of Essex

2 mins

From Romford With Love

Bond Girl Susie Vanner talks to Holly Louise Eells about her Romford roots and a chance meeting that rejuvenated her singing career after five decades

4 mins

It's A Twin Thing

Many Essex locations are partnered with towns across the globe. Stephen Roberts explores some of these connections and some of the surprising origins to these unique friendships

4 mins

Bradfield and Wrabness

Enjoy this perfect walk for late summer as you explore the banks of the River Stour and the countryside around Bradfield and Wrabness

3 mins

A love of WILDLIFE

Whatever your stage in life, volunteering can help your CV stand out and give you valuable work experience, while also bringing great personal reward. Andrew Millham tells his story about inspiring young people to engage in wildlife

3 mins

Black Girl Essex

What does it mean to be black in Essex? Southend-based British African-Caribbean artist, producer and activist Elsa James is exploring this experience in our misunderstood and homogeneously white county that she calls home

6 mins

Company Man

This year he’s celebrating a quarter of a century with Essex law firm Ellisons Solicitors, but managing partner Guy Longhurst’s early days as a trainee solicitor were key to establishing firm foundations

4 mins

Mud, and much more

Robert Stracey reveals why the mudflats of Walton Backwaters were a joy to come home to after a Round Britain Sail for MacMillan

5 mins

Call in any time!

Is the staycation season over? Not according to Nick Roberts, who discovers the perfect break the weather can’t spoil at The Swan at Lavenham

2 mins

Feeling electric

The newest health craze or a ‘cheaters’ way to cycle? Here’s everything you need to know about e-bikes

3 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.