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Time to trek inIf you were bitten by the Beijing bug during the Olympics, Natalie Bollu reveals how to enjoy your own Chinese adventure, and help a Chelmsford hospice READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
Ancient artAs the flagship event of the county’s Jiangsu Festival, Colchester Castle hosts the spectacular sculptures of The Guardians to the King. Amy Ward tells us more READ MORE » 
Gold is goalA chosen few will achieve golden success at the 2012 Olympics in London. Kate Williams from SportEssex reveals the young Essex hopefuls dreaming of glory... READ MORE » 
Titchmarsh talesLocated on the natural haven of the Walton Backwaters, Titchmarsh Marina has resulted from the vision and hard work of three generations of the Titchmarsh family. Cathy Brown reports READ MORE » 
Harbinger of boomLocation, Location, Location’s Phil Spencer scans the county’s property market and reveals why Essex could still see a housing boom if you make the right investment READ MORE » 
Making wavesA new name is moving towards the front of motorsport – and it all started in a loft in Coggeshall. We reveal how Gigawave MotorSport joined Aston Martin READ MORE » 
Water worldCathy Brown explores the delights of the Essex coastline and its estuaries with some inspirational ideas to best enjoy one of our county’s most celebrated features READ MORE » 
Tempting fetesFrom cream teas and traditional games to marching bands and a beer tent, summer just isn’t same without a village fete. Here are some Essex highlights READ MORE » 
State of concernGrays resident Joe Gardner is determined not to let the curtain come down forever on the town’s superb Art Deco State cinema. Nicky Adams finds out how you can help him READ MORE » 
A to Z of Essex - Part 2Charlotte Embling continues her alphabetical tour of the county with a look at
I to Q. READ MORE » 
Discover 10 Top Essex Spring Days OutCarol Jolly, from the Essex Tourism Association, introduces ten top ideas for spectacular spring days out in the county the whole family can enjoy READ MORE » 
The Essex who's who 2008You know you have made it when your name is listed in Who’s Who. Publishers A&C Black gave Essex Life a glimpse of the Essex names in the 2008 edition READ MORE » 
Icons of EssexWe all love the county of Essex, but what is it that makes it such a special place? Here Laura White picks six icons of Essex which she feels give the county its unique quality READ MORE » 
Wivenhoe’s wild man of artGuy Taplin’s driftwood bird sculptures became a phenomenon in the art world. Here Guy’s biographer, Ian Collins, tracks the evolution of the artist dubbed the wildman of Essex READ MORE » 
Driving forward The British Driving Society celebrates 50 years with a Golden Jubilee Driving show in Braintree this autumn. Caroline Foster takes up the reins of the story READ MORE » 
| location locationFind the perfect Essex venue for your wedding day with our guide to the latest and greatest near you... READ MORE » 
Float your boatBurnham Week is undoubtedly one of the highlights of our county’s calendar. Cathy Brown explores the present joy and past glories of this sailing celebration READ MORE » 
Doorstep destinationsYou don’t need to travel miles to get away from it all. Essex Life introduces you to some inspirational ideas of places to escape to – and all of them are only a stone’s throw away READ MORE » 
All you need is loveOn July 12, five couples will battle it out to prove the strength of their marriage and win a side of bacon at the Dunmow Flitch Trials. Nicky Adams reports on one of the county’s most ancient and entertaining traditions READ MORE » 
A to Z of Essex part 3Charlotte Embling concludes her alphabetical tour of the county with a look at
R to Z. READ MORE » 
Havens help usInspired by a shared passion to help, Havens Hospices has blossomed into a much-loved Essex charity, which this month celebrates its 25th anniversary READ MORE » 
A growing familyNurtured with great care by the Cowan family through three generations, Marks Tey’s Poplar Nurseries will this month celebrate its 70th anniversary. Joanne Jarvis reports READ MORE » 
The Essex tea shop trailIf you are looking to discover our county’s perfect cuppa, try our pick of some of the most tempting tea shop treats to be found across Essex. Enjoy… READ MORE » 
Upstairs, downstairsEssex Life gained exclusive access to the newly-renovated servant rooms unveiled at Audley End later this month. Here we give you a sneak preview READ MORE » 
A to Z of EssexDo you know your abc of our county? Charlotte Embling has highlighted three aspects of Essex under each letter of the alphabet. The list continues in the June issue of Essex Life. Enjoy! READ MORE » 
Our sky at nightDespite being one of the best places in the country to view this month’s eclipse of the moon, the night skies over Essex could be under threat READ MORE » 
Modern artSara Wrightman finds out how history is repeating itself in Great Bardfield through the transformation of a 12th century tithe barn into a music venue READ MORE » 
Hallowed turf Football in Essex has strong roots. With the help of two new books about the football grounds of Essex, Collette Thomson reveals a quirky side to Essex soccer
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