Wishing all of you and yours a very happy Easter break, and fun throughout the school holidays. Whether you're from the constituency or further away, if you're wondering what to do with family during this period you must visit Essex and our wonderful heritage sites. It's the end of English Tourism Week but the beginning of Spring and a chance to get out and enjoy the sunshine (or snow!). I very much enjoyed supporting Louise Treen of Essex Tourism and the Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (TIC) in promoting their activities. I hope everyone takes the chance to visit our invaluable information centre and the exhibition in the Library marking 40 years since its launch. The staff and volunteers should be commended for keeping this fantastic service running, and will give you a personalised service of what to do in and around the area.