Eastlife Autumn 2020
Dear Reader, we’re back! There’s been a few changes at eastlife during lockdown. We have a new publisher, new team members and a fantastic newly designed website!
I hope you enjoy!
Dear Reader, we’re back! There’s been a few changes at eastlife during lockdown. We have a new publisher, new team members and a fantastic newly designed website!
I hope you enjoy!
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ContentsMagazine ProductionPUBLISHER Christa Hallamchrista@eastlife.co.uk | 07827 015170EDITOR Emma Kemsleyemma@eastlife.co.ukFEATURES WRITER Jacqui Hagenjacqui@eastlife.co.uk | 07990 881546GRAPHIC DESIGN Doug Dawsondoug@dougdawson.co.ukSALES ENQUIRIESStewart Hedgesstewart@eastlife.co.uk | 07595 894557Jim Leishmanjim@eastlife.co.uk | 07872 469 669ON THE COVERBedford Park, Bedfordshire by Tabitha Mary.Tabitha is inspired by the old railway posters.She captures places near and far. You can seeher collection of 200+ prints on her websitewww.tabithamary.co.ukEASTLIFE is published by Local Media PublishingLtd. All rights reserved. Reproduction, in part orin whole, without the written permission of thepublisher is strictly prohibited. The views expressedby contributors are not necessarily those of thepublisher. All times, prices and dates of events werecorrect at the time of going to press but readers areadvised to ring and check before setting out. Printedby Buxton Press.DON’T FORGETTO DOWNLOAD THEEASTLIFE APP AND FOLLOWUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA(SEARCH “EASTLIFE”)Dear Reader,It’s time to talk about the buzz word of the moment, no not COVID,we’ve certainly had enough of that, but ‘staycations’! Who could haveforeseen that we’d all be frantically Googling for cottage rentals, hoteloffers and camping facilities in the UK? Well, 2020 is the year full ofsurprises and I am firmly swapping my usual flight searches for a roadtrip across England.Fortunately, living in East Anglia makes it super easy to book astaycation without the stress of travelling too far. We’re blessedwith wild coastlines, pretty villages dotted with cute cottages andchic cities. In this issue you’ll find a guide to the best destinationsin the East complete with hotel and restaurant recommendations.There’s also plenty of ideas for days out too; King’s Lynn,Framlingham and Hitchin!I am thrilled to see the return of outdoor events. Though plans maychange, there’s some exciting things to look forward to such asdrive-in cinema experiences, pumpkin patches and exhibitions.Remember to check in advance if you plan on visiting and to socialdistance at all times.There’s been a few changes at eastlife during lockdown. We have anew publisher, new team members and a fantastic newly designedwebsite! I hope you enjoy!Stay safeEmma Kemsley5
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- Page 9 and 10: WordofMouthThe latest news from aro
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Contents
Magazine Production
PUBLISHER Christa Hallam
christa@eastlife.co.uk | 07827 015170
EDITOR Emma Kemsley
emma@eastlife.co.uk
FEATURES WRITER Jacqui Hagen
jacqui@eastlife.co.uk | 07990 881546
GRAPHIC DESIGN Doug Dawson
doug@dougdawson.co.uk
SALES ENQUIRIES
Stewart Hedges
stewart@eastlife.co.uk | 07595 894557
Jim Leishman
jim@eastlife.co.uk | 07872 469 669
ON THE COVER
Bedford Park, Bedfordshire by Tabitha Mary.
Tabitha is inspired by the old railway posters.
She captures places near and far. You can see
her collection of 200+ prints on her website
www.tabithamary.co.uk
EASTLIFE is published by Local Media Publishing
Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction, in part or
in whole, without the written permission of the
publisher is strictly prohibited. The views expressed
by contributors are not necessarily those of the
publisher. All times, prices and dates of events were
correct at the time of going to press but readers are
advised to ring and check before setting out. Printed
by Buxton Press.
DON’T FORGET
TO DOWNLOAD THE
EASTLIFE APP AND FOLLOW
US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
(SEARCH “EASTLIFE”)
Dear Reader,
It’s time to talk about the buzz word of the moment, no not COVID,
we’ve certainly had enough of that, but ‘staycations’! Who could have
foreseen that we’d all be frantically Googling for cottage rentals, hotel
offers and camping facilities in the UK? Well, 2020 is the year full of
surprises and I am firmly swapping my usual flight searches for a road
trip across England.
Fortunately, living in East Anglia makes it super easy to book a
staycation without the stress of travelling too far. We’re blessed
with wild coastlines, pretty villages dotted with cute cottages and
chic cities. In this issue you’ll find a guide to the best destinations
in the East complete with hotel and restaurant recommendations.
There’s also plenty of ideas for days out too; King’s Lynn,
Framlingham and Hitchin!
I am thrilled to see the return of outdoor events. Though plans may
change, there’s some exciting things to look forward to such as
drive-in cinema experiences, pumpkin patches and exhibitions.
Remember to check in advance if you plan on visiting and to social
distance at all times.
There’s been a few changes at eastlife during lockdown. We have a
new publisher, new team members and a fantastic newly designed
website! I hope you enjoy!
Stay safe
Emma Kemsley
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