Dave Monk Column
Make the most of your me time
Dave Monk looks at the various ways now available in which we can enrich our lives by a little investment in our personal development, because after all, you’re worth it?...
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World beaters
London 2012 is set to showcase our county to the world, but can Essex athletes also be sporting superstars on this stage? Dave Monk asks if not, why not?
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Holiday at home
Can Essex really compete with the Costas? Dave Monk is sure that if we open our eyes to the days out on our doorstep, we will be happy to spend summer at home
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Special needs
The most talented and gifted children in our schools are in just as much need of extra support as those at the other end of the spectrum. Dave Monk asks who’s helping them
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More haste, less speed
Essex villagers are taking action against speeding motorists by arming themselves with speed guns. Dave Monk asks if this is neighbourhood policing gone mad
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Charity begins at the village hall
For the last 60 years, a group of volunteers in Danbury have been organising jumble sales to raise money for local charities. Dave Monk asks if good causes are fighting a losing battle
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A moment of need
Nearly 30 years ago Dave Monk was given the chance to help or walk on by. Here he explains why he would not make the same decision today – and nor should you
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Finding good council
Dave Monk asks why the county’s councillors get such a hard time. Aren’t they just doing their best to make a difference to the local surroundings we all share?
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Time for a resolution
Transport, energy, investment and the 2012 Olympics. Dave Monk has a long list of New Year resolutions he feels the county should adopt in 2008
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