Competitions & Offers

Competitions

WIN a watercolour of Dedham by Essex artist James Merriott

Yesterday, 08:00 James Merriott

HIGH STREET Rich in architecture with St. Marys Church tower prominent. Seen from the beautiful surrounding countryside it features in many of Constable's masterpieces (original artwork by James Merriott)

James Merriott talks us through his watercolour tour of Essex with a visit to Dedham and the chance to follow in the footsteps of John Constable

Win Win a luxury cream tea hamper for two with Rodda’s worth £100

Monday, August 3, 2020

WIN a Rodda's cream tea hamper worth �100

It wouldn’t be a British summer without a scone or two, so we’ve teamed up with Rodda’s to offer a luxury cream tea hamper

Win WIN a watercolour original of Hedingham Castle

Thursday, July 16, 2020

HEDINGHAM CASTLE
An autumnal landscape, with light red and burnt sienna used for the trees, and light touches to enhance the inspiring structure.

James Merriott continues his watercolour tour of the county with a selection of his favourite Essex scenes drawn from his extensive archives

Win WIN a watercolour original of Ashingdon

Thursday, May 28, 2020

CHURCHYARD VIEW
Was no less peaceful under a persistent rain cloud.

James Merriott continues his watercolour tour of the county with a trip close to home that inspires thoughts of places further afield

Win How Essex’s coast epitomises the Great British seaside PLUS win a copy of Around the Coast in 80 Days

Thursday, April 9, 2020

A visit to the seaside is not quite the same amid the difficulties of a global crisis, but adrift on an epic voyage around the entire coast of Britain, Peter Naldrett records the unique appeal of the Essex coast

Win WIN a watercolour original of Borley Church

Thursday, April 9, 2020

BORLEY CHURCH
Behind the inspiring Yew trees is the lovely church porch.

James Merriott continues his watercolour tour of the county with a return to the Stour Valley and this treasure trove of stunning landscapes

Win WIN a watercolour original of Maylandsea

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

WALKWAYS AT ST. PETERS WAY
From the footpath, I was able to look over the smaller vessels from an attractive ‘birds eye view’

James Merriott continues his watercolour tour of the county with thoughts turning to a very special landmark in his life

Win WIN a luxury two-night stay for six in a Cotswold cottage

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Cotswold Cottage Gems is offering one lucky Essex Life reader the chance to win a two-night stay for six people in one of its luxury self-catering cottages with a difference – each one benefits from a personalised concierge service