1. Essex girl stands up for herself 2. ‘McDonalds’ Essex girl 3. Helen Mirren visit 4. Making a mess in our neat gardens 5. Esther Rantzen on white stiletto’s 6. Grease 7. Jodie's search for a husband!
8. Penny Lancaster married the rock singer Rod Stewart
9. Daddy’s Little Princess
10. Charity ball raises money for little Emma
11. Benfleet Indian is hot in the press!
12. Caring daughter nominated for award
13. Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
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2. ‘McDonalds’ Essex girl 3. Helen Mirren visit 4. Making a mess in our neat gardens 5. Esther Rantzen on white stiletto’s 6. Grease 7. Jodie's search for a husband!
8. Penny Lancaster married the rock singer Rod Stewart
9. Daddy’s Little Princess
10. Charity ball raises money for little Emma
11. Benfleet Indian is hot in the press!
12. Caring daughter nominated for award
13. Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
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4. Making a mess in our neat gardens 5. Esther Rantzen on white stiletto’s 6. Grease 7. Jodie's search for a husband!
8. Penny Lancaster married the rock singer Rod Stewart
9. Daddy’s Little Princess
10. Charity ball raises money for little Emma
11. Benfleet Indian is hot in the press!
12. Caring daughter nominated for award
13. Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
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6. Grease 7. Jodie's search for a husband!
8. Penny Lancaster married the rock singer Rod Stewart
9. Daddy’s Little Princess
10. Charity ball raises money for little Emma
9. Daddy’s Little Princess |
11. Benfleet Indian is hot in the press!
12. Caring daughter nominated for award
13. Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
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1. Essex girl stands up for herself
January 2007
Claire Chowney, 31, from Dovercourt, gave Chris Moyles a mouthful, when she called in to answer the Celebrity Tarzan competition on Radio 1.
The station called her back and asked her to guess the celebrity voice making a Tarzan call, live on the Show.
Chris Moyles made a few harmless jokes about Essex girls and mentioned Jade Goody, and Claire stood up for herself and told him ‘I come from Harwich - the gateway to Europe."
Afterwards, Claire received a call from the breakfast show team – they asked her to record a link for today's Star Pupil slot – so she may have got a new career out of her appearance!
2. ‘McDonalds’ Essex girl March 2007
Jade Hitchen, 11 years old, from Benfleet, entered a McDonald’s Worldwide competition, and won. The prize was to appear on the new packaging for McDonald’s and the entrants (13,000 of them) had to submit personal stories about what they love in 100 words or less. Jade wrote of her love for art, music and fashion and it won her a place (out of just 24 places) She was the only person picked from the UK. She had a shoot with top lifestyle photographer Nick Clements and enjoyed a fun-packed trip to London as part of her prize.
Helen Mirren visit March 2007
Jamie Huggins, 25, of Barncombe Close, Benfleet, is a former Appleton School pupil. He plays a medieval peasant in Helen Mirren's latest film, ‘Inkheart’. As all the main actors had already shot their parts, he was stunned when she visited the set at Shepperton Studios, Middlesex. She had made the trip to see the rest of the cast and to show everyone her new Oscar award.
"She brought the Oscar with her. When I told her I was from Essex, she said: Oh, I'm an Essex girl and I have brought this home'." Jamie said that she was ‘lovely’.
Making a mess in our neat gardens April 2007
Professor Germaine Greer spoke at the launch of the Festival of Essex Countryside at RHS Hyde Hall Gardens, Rettendon.
She told guests, including the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord Petre: "Biodiversity is what will keep us alive. It is what will get us through global warming - if indeed we get through global warming."
Esther Rantzen on white stiletto’s April 2007
When she heard that white stiletto shoes were to be a fashion item again, Esther Rantzen wrote in a national newspaper that they are "common, clumsy and clunky" and the "Jade Goody" of shoes and "even" Essex females would not choose to wear them again, she also made jokes about their intelligence and lack of class.
But Essex County Council leader Lord Hanningfield defended his female constituents writing to the paper "While I do not have my finger on the pulse of fashion as Esther Rantzen obviously does, I do know the stereotype of white stilettos being the traditional national costume of the Essex girl' is as outdated as shoulder-padded jackets."
He spoke of Boadicea, author Germaine Greer and actress Dame Helen Mirren as examples of women linked with Essex who have helped alter perceptions of the county's women.
Essex girl fills White House race with lurve May 20, 2007 An Essex girl may be the first lady with a tongue stud to have set her sights on the White House. The wife of Dennis Kucinich, a left-wing Democratic congressman and 2008 presidential candidate, is a 29-year-old hippie chick from Upminster at the end of London Underground’s District line.
Elizabeth Kucinich, née Harper, has been on the stump with her husband, a 60-year-old anti-war campaigner from Cleveland, Ohio, mingling with the likes of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama backstage at the Democratic presidential debates. “There’s a kind of camaraderie,” she said.
A 6ft tall willowy redhead who has been compared to Arwen Evenstar, the Lord of the Rings character, she towers over her diminutive husband. “Who cares?” she said in an interview. “I like wearing high heels so I’m used to being taller than most men I stand next to.”
Nor is she bothered by their 31-year age difference. “I have never noticed it at all,” she said. “Dennis is a very mature but young-at-heart gentleman and we complement each other.”
Grease
May 2007
Joanna Power, 22, from Billericay has now been eliminated from hit ITV show Grease is the Word, along with partner, Richard Morgan, 20.
She said: "It's really sad and so frustrating to have ended so soon.
"We were the known underdogs, so we got lots of public support, which was really nice.
"I think people liked us because we were quite normal - I was a typical Essex girl and Richard is a plasterer from Rotherham. It was such a great experience."
Joanna is planning on making the most of her spell in the limelight, hoping it will lead to a recording contract, after years struggling as a singer and songwriter.
Jodie's search for a husband! May – July 2007
Essex girl Jodie Marsh, of Brentwood, visited Adventure Island for her new TV show, Totally Jodie Marsh, which follows her search for a husband.
She was with Matt Peacock, ex-boyfriend of Jodie's arch enemy, Jordan.
The show will culminate in a fairytale wedding on MTV later this year.
Penny Lancaster married the rock singer Rod Stewart on June 16, 2007.
Daddy’s Little Princess June 2007
Beth lost her father when she was just eight. She has written a book to help other young people who have suffered a bereavement and given the book ‘The Diary of Daddy’s Little Princess,’ to Fair Haven's hospice.
Charity ball raises money for little Emma July 2007
Emma Cook, a brave toddler made a guest appearance at a charity ball held in her honour. She is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer and had to have her left eye removed after doctors discovered a tumour. She celebrated her 3rd birthday on July 30th.
Her parents hope to take the youngster on holiday when she is better, so auntie Paula Lyon organised a ball and auction at Witham Public Hall.
The event raised £1,500, which will be split between Emma's fund and Essex FM's charity, Martin and Su's Essex Kids.
Benfleet Indian is hot in the press! July 2007
Maharaja, in London Road, Benfleet was up against 10,000 other Asian restaurants from across the UK to make it into the final cook-off' competition, the Tiffin Cup, which took place in the House of Commons' kitchens this week. It was set up to find the Country’s best Asian cuisine and to recognise the outstanding contribution Asian restaurants have made to the British economy.
A panel of celebrity TV chefs, chaired by Ainsley Harriott, Sanjay Anand, from Madhus, and Anuirudh Arora, from the world famous Oberoi Hotel Udaivilas, in India, tasted items from each finalist's menu.
Maharaja came in behind the winning Bekash restaurant, in Romford, and Queen's Spice, in Wales, which was second.
Castle Point MP Bob Spink, who nominated the Benfleet restaurant, said: "I am so proud to have such wonderful restaurants in south Essex."
Delighted Siraj Ali, owner of the Maharaja, said: "It is fantastic news not just for us, but for Essex, as we always make sure we provide the best for our customers."
Caring daughter nominated for award July 2007
Nicolette Ester, 15, a caring teenager who helps look after her severely disabled father has been nominated for an unsung heroes award.(the Intercounty Young People of the Year in Essex contest).
Harnham Drive, Great Notley, cares for her father Alan, 45, who has suffered from multiple sclerosis since the age of 17 and is confined to a wheelchair. In addition, she helps do household chores, cares for her younger sister Isobel, 13, and has raised money for the Tabor Centre in Braintree, which looks after physically disabled people and is attended by her father.
And she also finds time to be a member of the Essex Youth Assembly and Great Leighs Girls Brigade.
The Notley High School student was shocked but delighted to learn she had been nominated for the award by her mother, Jane.
Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
The London Olympics of 2012 are already one of the most talked about issues in the news and will have a huge impact on our county of Essex.
Essex golden girl, Sally Gunnell, who won the 400m hurdles at the Barcelona Games of 1992, says that the recent thumbs up from the IOC is a real positive for everyone involved. "It's great that the IOC are happy and are happy with the build-up", she says.
She adds. "We want to be proud of these games, we want to put on the best show in the world.
Coming soon! Webmasters book 'not just an essex girl' will be a thrilling read about real lives in Essex from early 1900's to present - Excerps will be available on the site soon.....
March 2007
Jade Hitchen, 11 years old, from Benfleet, entered a McDonald’s Worldwide competition, and won. The prize was to appear on the new packaging for McDonald’s and the entrants (13,000 of them) had to submit personal stories about what they love in 100 words or less. Jade wrote of her love for art, music and fashion and it won her a place (out of just 24 places) She was the only person picked from the UK. She had a shoot with top lifestyle photographer Nick Clements and enjoyed a fun-packed trip to London as part of her prize.
Helen Mirren visit March 2007
Jamie Huggins, 25, of Barncombe Close, Benfleet, is a former Appleton School pupil. He plays a medieval peasant in Helen Mirren's latest film, ‘Inkheart’. As all the main actors had already shot their parts, he was stunned when she visited the set at Shepperton Studios, Middlesex. She had made the trip to see the rest of the cast and to show everyone her new Oscar award.
"She brought the Oscar with her. When I told her I was from Essex, she said: Oh, I'm an Essex girl and I have brought this home'." Jamie said that she was ‘lovely’.
Making a mess in our neat gardens April 2007
Professor Germaine Greer spoke at the launch of the Festival of Essex Countryside at RHS Hyde Hall Gardens, Rettendon.
She told guests, including the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord Petre: "Biodiversity is what will keep us alive. It is what will get us through global warming - if indeed we get through global warming."
Esther Rantzen on white stiletto’s April 2007
When she heard that white stiletto shoes were to be a fashion item again, Esther Rantzen wrote in a national newspaper that they are "common, clumsy and clunky" and the "Jade Goody" of shoes and "even" Essex females would not choose to wear them again, she also made jokes about their intelligence and lack of class.
But Essex County Council leader Lord Hanningfield defended his female constituents writing to the paper "While I do not have my finger on the pulse of fashion as Esther Rantzen obviously does, I do know the stereotype of white stilettos being the traditional national costume of the Essex girl' is as outdated as shoulder-padded jackets."
He spoke of Boadicea, author Germaine Greer and actress Dame Helen Mirren as examples of women linked with Essex who have helped alter perceptions of the county's women.
Essex girl fills White House race with lurve May 20, 2007 An Essex girl may be the first lady with a tongue stud to have set her sights on the White House. The wife of Dennis Kucinich, a left-wing Democratic congressman and 2008 presidential candidate, is a 29-year-old hippie chick from Upminster at the end of London Underground’s District line.
Elizabeth Kucinich, née Harper, has been on the stump with her husband, a 60-year-old anti-war campaigner from Cleveland, Ohio, mingling with the likes of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama backstage at the Democratic presidential debates. “There’s a kind of camaraderie,” she said.
A 6ft tall willowy redhead who has been compared to Arwen Evenstar, the Lord of the Rings character, she towers over her diminutive husband. “Who cares?” she said in an interview. “I like wearing high heels so I’m used to being taller than most men I stand next to.”
Nor is she bothered by their 31-year age difference. “I have never noticed it at all,” she said. “Dennis is a very mature but young-at-heart gentleman and we complement each other.”
Grease
May 2007
Joanna Power, 22, from Billericay has now been eliminated from hit ITV show Grease is the Word, along with partner, Richard Morgan, 20.
She said: "It's really sad and so frustrating to have ended so soon.
"We were the known underdogs, so we got lots of public support, which was really nice.
"I think people liked us because we were quite normal - I was a typical Essex girl and Richard is a plasterer from Rotherham. It was such a great experience."
Joanna is planning on making the most of her spell in the limelight, hoping it will lead to a recording contract, after years struggling as a singer and songwriter.
Jodie's search for a husband! May – July 2007
Essex girl Jodie Marsh, of Brentwood, visited Adventure Island for her new TV show, Totally Jodie Marsh, which follows her search for a husband.
She was with Matt Peacock, ex-boyfriend of Jodie's arch enemy, Jordan.
The show will culminate in a fairytale wedding on MTV later this year.
Penny Lancaster married the rock singer Rod Stewart on June 16, 2007.
Daddy’s Little Princess June 2007
Beth lost her father when she was just eight. She has written a book to help other young people who have suffered a bereavement and given the book ‘The Diary of Daddy’s Little Princess,’ to Fair Haven's hospice.
Charity ball raises money for little Emma July 2007
Emma Cook, a brave toddler made a guest appearance at a charity ball held in her honour. She is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer and had to have her left eye removed after doctors discovered a tumour. She celebrated her 3rd birthday on July 30th.
Her parents hope to take the youngster on holiday when she is better, so auntie Paula Lyon organised a ball and auction at Witham Public Hall.
The event raised £1,500, which will be split between Emma's fund and Essex FM's charity, Martin and Su's Essex Kids.
Benfleet Indian is hot in the press! July 2007
Maharaja, in London Road, Benfleet was up against 10,000 other Asian restaurants from across the UK to make it into the final cook-off' competition, the Tiffin Cup, which took place in the House of Commons' kitchens this week. It was set up to find the Country’s best Asian cuisine and to recognise the outstanding contribution Asian restaurants have made to the British economy.
A panel of celebrity TV chefs, chaired by Ainsley Harriott, Sanjay Anand, from Madhus, and Anuirudh Arora, from the world famous Oberoi Hotel Udaivilas, in India, tasted items from each finalist's menu.
Maharaja came in behind the winning Bekash restaurant, in Romford, and Queen's Spice, in Wales, which was second.
Castle Point MP Bob Spink, who nominated the Benfleet restaurant, said: "I am so proud to have such wonderful restaurants in south Essex."
Delighted Siraj Ali, owner of the Maharaja, said: "It is fantastic news not just for us, but for Essex, as we always make sure we provide the best for our customers."
Caring daughter nominated for award July 2007
Nicolette Ester, 15, a caring teenager who helps look after her severely disabled father has been nominated for an unsung heroes award.(the Intercounty Young People of the Year in Essex contest).
Harnham Drive, Great Notley, cares for her father Alan, 45, who has suffered from multiple sclerosis since the age of 17 and is confined to a wheelchair. In addition, she helps do household chores, cares for her younger sister Isobel, 13, and has raised money for the Tabor Centre in Braintree, which looks after physically disabled people and is attended by her father.
And she also finds time to be a member of the Essex Youth Assembly and Great Leighs Girls Brigade.
The Notley High School student was shocked but delighted to learn she had been nominated for the award by her mother, Jane.
Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
The London Olympics of 2012 are already one of the most talked about issues in the news and will have a huge impact on our county of Essex.
Essex golden girl, Sally Gunnell, who won the 400m hurdles at the Barcelona Games of 1992, says that the recent thumbs up from the IOC is a real positive for everyone involved. "It's great that the IOC are happy and are happy with the build-up", she says.
She adds. "We want to be proud of these games, we want to put on the best show in the world.
Coming soon! Webmasters book 'not just an essex girl' will be a thrilling read about real lives in Essex from early 1900's to present - Excerps will be available on the site soon.....
April 2007
Professor Germaine Greer spoke at the launch of the Festival of Essex Countryside at RHS Hyde Hall Gardens, Rettendon.
She told guests, including the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord Petre: "Biodiversity is what will keep us alive. It is what will get us through global warming - if indeed we get through global warming."
Esther Rantzen on white stiletto’s April 2007
When she heard that white stiletto shoes were to be a fashion item again, Esther Rantzen wrote in a national newspaper that they are "common, clumsy and clunky" and the "Jade Goody" of shoes and "even" Essex females would not choose to wear them again, she also made jokes about their intelligence and lack of class.
But Essex County Council leader Lord Hanningfield defended his female constituents writing to the paper "While I do not have my finger on the pulse of fashion as Esther Rantzen obviously does, I do know the stereotype of white stilettos being the traditional national costume of the Essex girl' is as outdated as shoulder-padded jackets."
He spoke of Boadicea, author Germaine Greer and actress Dame Helen Mirren as examples of women linked with Essex who have helped alter perceptions of the county's women.
Essex girl fills White House race with lurve May 20, 2007 An Essex girl may be the first lady with a tongue stud to have set her sights on the White House. The wife of Dennis Kucinich, a left-wing Democratic congressman and 2008 presidential candidate, is a 29-year-old hippie chick from Upminster at the end of London Underground’s District line.
Elizabeth Kucinich, née Harper, has been on the stump with her husband, a 60-year-old anti-war campaigner from Cleveland, Ohio, mingling with the likes of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama backstage at the Democratic presidential debates. “There’s a kind of camaraderie,” she said.
A 6ft tall willowy redhead who has been compared to Arwen Evenstar, the Lord of the Rings character, she towers over her diminutive husband. “Who cares?” she said in an interview. “I like wearing high heels so I’m used to being taller than most men I stand next to.”
Nor is she bothered by their 31-year age difference. “I have never noticed it at all,” she said. “Dennis is a very mature but young-at-heart gentleman and we complement each other.”
Grease
May 2007
Joanna Power, 22, from Billericay has now been eliminated from hit ITV show Grease is the Word, along with partner, Richard Morgan, 20.
She said: "It's really sad and so frustrating to have ended so soon.
"We were the known underdogs, so we got lots of public support, which was really nice.
"I think people liked us because we were quite normal - I was a typical Essex girl and Richard is a plasterer from Rotherham. It was such a great experience."
Joanna is planning on making the most of her spell in the limelight, hoping it will lead to a recording contract, after years struggling as a singer and songwriter.
Jodie's search for a husband! May – July 2007
Essex girl Jodie Marsh, of Brentwood, visited Adventure Island for her new TV show, Totally Jodie Marsh, which follows her search for a husband.
She was with Matt Peacock, ex-boyfriend of Jodie's arch enemy, Jordan.
The show will culminate in a fairytale wedding on MTV later this year.
Penny Lancaster married the rock singer Rod Stewart on June 16, 2007.
Daddy’s Little Princess June 2007
Beth lost her father when she was just eight. She has written a book to help other young people who have suffered a bereavement and given the book ‘The Diary of Daddy’s Little Princess,’ to Fair Haven's hospice.
Charity ball raises money for little Emma July 2007
Emma Cook, a brave toddler made a guest appearance at a charity ball held in her honour. She is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer and had to have her left eye removed after doctors discovered a tumour. She celebrated her 3rd birthday on July 30th.
Her parents hope to take the youngster on holiday when she is better, so auntie Paula Lyon organised a ball and auction at Witham Public Hall.
The event raised £1,500, which will be split between Emma's fund and Essex FM's charity, Martin and Su's Essex Kids.
Benfleet Indian is hot in the press! July 2007
Maharaja, in London Road, Benfleet was up against 10,000 other Asian restaurants from across the UK to make it into the final cook-off' competition, the Tiffin Cup, which took place in the House of Commons' kitchens this week. It was set up to find the Country’s best Asian cuisine and to recognise the outstanding contribution Asian restaurants have made to the British economy.
A panel of celebrity TV chefs, chaired by Ainsley Harriott, Sanjay Anand, from Madhus, and Anuirudh Arora, from the world famous Oberoi Hotel Udaivilas, in India, tasted items from each finalist's menu.
Maharaja came in behind the winning Bekash restaurant, in Romford, and Queen's Spice, in Wales, which was second.
Castle Point MP Bob Spink, who nominated the Benfleet restaurant, said: "I am so proud to have such wonderful restaurants in south Essex."
Delighted Siraj Ali, owner of the Maharaja, said: "It is fantastic news not just for us, but for Essex, as we always make sure we provide the best for our customers."
Caring daughter nominated for award July 2007
Nicolette Ester, 15, a caring teenager who helps look after her severely disabled father has been nominated for an unsung heroes award.(the Intercounty Young People of the Year in Essex contest).
Harnham Drive, Great Notley, cares for her father Alan, 45, who has suffered from multiple sclerosis since the age of 17 and is confined to a wheelchair. In addition, she helps do household chores, cares for her younger sister Isobel, 13, and has raised money for the Tabor Centre in Braintree, which looks after physically disabled people and is attended by her father.
And she also finds time to be a member of the Essex Youth Assembly and Great Leighs Girls Brigade.
The Notley High School student was shocked but delighted to learn she had been nominated for the award by her mother, Jane.
Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
The London Olympics of 2012 are already one of the most talked about issues in the news and will have a huge impact on our county of Essex.
Essex golden girl, Sally Gunnell, who won the 400m hurdles at the Barcelona Games of 1992, says that the recent thumbs up from the IOC is a real positive for everyone involved. "It's great that the IOC are happy and are happy with the build-up", she says.
She adds. "We want to be proud of these games, we want to put on the best show in the world.
Coming soon! Webmasters book 'not just an essex girl' will be a thrilling read about real lives in Essex from early 1900's to present - Excerps will be available on the site soon.....
Essex girl fills White House race with lurve May 20, 2007 An Essex girl may be the first lady with a tongue stud to have set her sights on the White House. The wife of Dennis Kucinich, a left-wing Democratic congressman and 2008 presidential candidate, is a 29-year-old hippie chick from Upminster at the end of London Underground’s District line.
Elizabeth Kucinich, née Harper, has been on the stump with her husband, a 60-year-old anti-war campaigner from Cleveland, Ohio, mingling with the likes of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama backstage at the Democratic presidential debates. “There’s a kind of camaraderie,” she said.
A 6ft tall willowy redhead who has been compared to Arwen Evenstar, the Lord of the Rings character, she towers over her diminutive husband. “Who cares?” she said in an interview. “I like wearing high heels so I’m used to being taller than most men I stand next to.”
Nor is she bothered by their 31-year age difference. “I have never noticed it at all,” she said. “Dennis is a very mature but young-at-heart gentleman and we complement each other.”
Grease
May 2007
Joanna Power, 22, from Billericay has now been eliminated from hit ITV show Grease is the Word, along with partner, Richard Morgan, 20.
She said: "It's really sad and so frustrating to have ended so soon.
"We were the known underdogs, so we got lots of public support, which was really nice.
"I think people liked us because we were quite normal - I was a typical Essex girl and Richard is a plasterer from Rotherham. It was such a great experience."
Joanna is planning on making the most of her spell in the limelight, hoping it will lead to a recording contract, after years struggling as a singer and songwriter.
Jodie's search for a husband! May – July 2007
Essex girl Jodie Marsh, of Brentwood, visited Adventure Island for her new TV show, Totally Jodie Marsh, which follows her search for a husband.
She was with Matt Peacock, ex-boyfriend of Jodie's arch enemy, Jordan.
The show will culminate in a fairytale wedding on MTV later this year.
Penny Lancaster married the rock singer Rod Stewart on June 16, 2007.
Daddy’s Little Princess June 2007
Beth lost her father when she was just eight. She has written a book to help other young people who have suffered a bereavement and given the book ‘The Diary of Daddy’s Little Princess,’ to Fair Haven's hospice.
Charity ball raises money for little Emma July 2007
Emma Cook, a brave toddler made a guest appearance at a charity ball held in her honour. She is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer and had to have her left eye removed after doctors discovered a tumour. She celebrated her 3rd birthday on July 30th.
Her parents hope to take the youngster on holiday when she is better, so auntie Paula Lyon organised a ball and auction at Witham Public Hall.
The event raised £1,500, which will be split between Emma's fund and Essex FM's charity, Martin and Su's Essex Kids.
Benfleet Indian is hot in the press! July 2007
Maharaja, in London Road, Benfleet was up against 10,000 other Asian restaurants from across the UK to make it into the final cook-off' competition, the Tiffin Cup, which took place in the House of Commons' kitchens this week. It was set up to find the Country’s best Asian cuisine and to recognise the outstanding contribution Asian restaurants have made to the British economy.
A panel of celebrity TV chefs, chaired by Ainsley Harriott, Sanjay Anand, from Madhus, and Anuirudh Arora, from the world famous Oberoi Hotel Udaivilas, in India, tasted items from each finalist's menu.
Maharaja came in behind the winning Bekash restaurant, in Romford, and Queen's Spice, in Wales, which was second.
Castle Point MP Bob Spink, who nominated the Benfleet restaurant, said: "I am so proud to have such wonderful restaurants in south Essex."
Delighted Siraj Ali, owner of the Maharaja, said: "It is fantastic news not just for us, but for Essex, as we always make sure we provide the best for our customers."
Caring daughter nominated for award July 2007
Nicolette Ester, 15, a caring teenager who helps look after her severely disabled father has been nominated for an unsung heroes award.(the Intercounty Young People of the Year in Essex contest).
Harnham Drive, Great Notley, cares for her father Alan, 45, who has suffered from multiple sclerosis since the age of 17 and is confined to a wheelchair. In addition, she helps do household chores, cares for her younger sister Isobel, 13, and has raised money for the Tabor Centre in Braintree, which looks after physically disabled people and is attended by her father.
And she also finds time to be a member of the Essex Youth Assembly and Great Leighs Girls Brigade.
The Notley High School student was shocked but delighted to learn she had been nominated for the award by her mother, Jane.
Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
The London Olympics of 2012 are already one of the most talked about issues in the news and will have a huge impact on our county of Essex.
Essex golden girl, Sally Gunnell, who won the 400m hurdles at the Barcelona Games of 1992, says that the recent thumbs up from the IOC is a real positive for everyone involved. "It's great that the IOC are happy and are happy with the build-up", she says.
She adds. "We want to be proud of these games, we want to put on the best show in the world.
Coming soon! Webmasters book 'not just an essex girl' will be a thrilling read about real lives in Essex from early 1900's to present - Excerps will be available on the site soon.....
Daddy’s Little Princess |
July 2007
Emma Cook, a brave toddler made a guest appearance at a charity ball held in her honour. She is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer and had to have her left eye removed after doctors discovered a tumour. She celebrated her 3rd birthday on July 30th.
Her parents hope to take the youngster on holiday when she is better, so auntie Paula Lyon organised a ball and auction at Witham Public Hall.
The event raised £1,500, which will be split between Emma's fund and Essex FM's charity, Martin and Su's Essex Kids.
Benfleet Indian is hot in the press! July 2007
Maharaja, in London Road, Benfleet was up against 10,000 other Asian restaurants from across the UK to make it into the final cook-off' competition, the Tiffin Cup, which took place in the House of Commons' kitchens this week. It was set up to find the Country’s best Asian cuisine and to recognise the outstanding contribution Asian restaurants have made to the British economy.
A panel of celebrity TV chefs, chaired by Ainsley Harriott, Sanjay Anand, from Madhus, and Anuirudh Arora, from the world famous Oberoi Hotel Udaivilas, in India, tasted items from each finalist's menu.
Maharaja came in behind the winning Bekash restaurant, in Romford, and Queen's Spice, in Wales, which was second.
Castle Point MP Bob Spink, who nominated the Benfleet restaurant, said: "I am so proud to have such wonderful restaurants in south Essex."
Delighted Siraj Ali, owner of the Maharaja, said: "It is fantastic news not just for us, but for Essex, as we always make sure we provide the best for our customers."
Caring daughter nominated for award July 2007
Nicolette Ester, 15, a caring teenager who helps look after her severely disabled father has been nominated for an unsung heroes award.(the Intercounty Young People of the Year in Essex contest).
Harnham Drive, Great Notley, cares for her father Alan, 45, who has suffered from multiple sclerosis since the age of 17 and is confined to a wheelchair. In addition, she helps do household chores, cares for her younger sister Isobel, 13, and has raised money for the Tabor Centre in Braintree, which looks after physically disabled people and is attended by her father.
And she also finds time to be a member of the Essex Youth Assembly and Great Leighs Girls Brigade.
The Notley High School student was shocked but delighted to learn she had been nominated for the award by her mother, Jane.
Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
The London Olympics of 2012 are already one of the most talked about issues in the news and will have a huge impact on our county of Essex.
Essex golden girl, Sally Gunnell, who won the 400m hurdles at the Barcelona Games of 1992, says that the recent thumbs up from the IOC is a real positive for everyone involved. "It's great that the IOC are happy and are happy with the build-up", she says.
She adds. "We want to be proud of these games, we want to put on the best show in the world.
Coming soon! Webmasters book 'not just an essex girl' will be a thrilling read about real lives in Essex from early 1900's to present - Excerps will be available on the site soon.....
July 2007
Nicolette Ester, 15, a caring teenager who helps look after her severely disabled father has been nominated for an unsung heroes award.(the Intercounty Young People of the Year in Essex contest).
Harnham Drive, Great Notley, cares for her father Alan, 45, who has suffered from multiple sclerosis since the age of 17 and is confined to a wheelchair.
In addition, she helps do household chores, cares for her younger sister Isobel, 13, and has raised money for the Tabor Centre in Braintree, which looks after physically disabled people and is attended by her father.
And she also finds time to be a member of the Essex Youth Assembly and Great Leighs Girls Brigade.
The Notley High School student was shocked but delighted to learn she had been nominated for the award by her mother, Jane.
Sally Gunnel on the 2012 Olympics
The London Olympics of 2012 are already one of the most talked about issues in the news and will have a huge impact on our county of Essex.
Essex golden girl, Sally Gunnell, who won the 400m hurdles at the Barcelona Games of 1992, says that the recent thumbs up from the IOC is a real positive for everyone involved. "It's great that the IOC are happy and are happy with the build-up", she says.
She adds. "We want to be proud of these games, we want to put on the best show in the world.
Coming soon! Webmasters book 'not just an essex girl' will be a thrilling read about real lives in Essex from early 1900's to present - Excerps will be available on the site soon.....