In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week
There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week
TRULY MAGICAL: Debbie de Boltz with Lance Corporal Richard Jones and Alison Stevens outside Farleigh Hospice.
Here at InYourArea, we love local and aim to bring you as many community news stories as we can each week.
This weekly round-up features a selection of some of the news stories from Essex we've told about your community that you may have missed between August 22 and 28.
Portrait returns to Markshall Estate after an absence of more than 50 years
A 112-year-old painting has been returned to its rightful home at the Markshall Estate in Coggeshall.
The portrait of Thomas Phillips Price is now safely back where it belongs thanks to the efforts of Richard Tattersall.
To read the story in full, click here.
Nominations wanted for Pride of Essex Awards 2022
Nominations are open for this year's Pride of Essex awards.
Organisers are thrilled that this year's awards will be back, in-person, at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford this November.
To read the story in full, click here.
It's Magic: Britain's Got Talent winner visits Chelmsford hospice
Celebrity magician and illusionist Lance Corporal Richard Jones recently paid a visit to Farleigh Hospice as he took up his position of new patron.
He spent time in the specialist inpatient unit where he talked to the care team about their work and entertained them with some of his special brand of magic.
To read the story in full, click here.
Dogs given spotlight at Ingatestone horse sanctuary open day
Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone is welcoming members of the public to its Dog Show and Family Day next month.
Open days are a vital source of fundraising for the charity which, due to its location on greenbelt land, can only open to the public for a limited number of days each year.
To read the story in full, click here.
East Tilbury fundraiser completes triple challenge for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity
Joanne Phillips, 54, has completed three challenges this year in aid of Helen Rollason Cancer Charity.
By completing the Peak District Ultra Challenge, the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge and the Easter 50 Challenge, Joanne has raised £747.
To read the story in full, click here.
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