Leigh on Sea News

HISTORICALEIGH - The Leigh Belle

In January 1909 the Leigh Fire Brigade took possession of a brand new fire engine, The Leigh Belle.

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Reforms From The Last budget Taking Effect This Week

With the reforms from the last budget on pensions taking effect this week. Are we likely to see a surge of people looking to purchase buy to let properties to generate an income for their old age?

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Put a Spring in The Step Of Your Business

You can tell that Spring is in the air. The sun is out, it’s getting warmer, and it’s getting even harder to park in Leigh!

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Spamalot At The Cliffs Pavilion!

Monty Python's Spamalot staring Joe Pasquale & Todd Carty is in Southend for one week only at The Cliffs Pavilion!

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The Passionate Gardener - Conservatories

The warm weather is bringing out plenty of surprises. If you have a conservatory, why not use it to spring up the unusual.

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Children Get Creative With Easter Packaging

This Easter, Recycle for Southend teamed up with the Milton Community Partnership to show children how they can help the environment over the holidays.

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Your Vote Matters – Don’t Lose It

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is reminding all local residents that the deadline to register to vote in the May 2015 Parliamentary, Borough and Parish council elections is Monday 20th April.

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Newsletter - 10/04/2015

Read about Our Grove Review, The Recent Event at The Boatyard, Our Review of The Producters and our New Competitions. As well as, this weeks featured vouchers and exciting upcoming events all in this weeks newsletter!

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Review of The Producers at The Cliffs Pavilion!

The performance was flawless. The talent and energy of this cast was utterly joyful, and I felt exhausted for them as it came to end (Louie Spence can put the Duracell bunny to shame!).

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Businesses Can Now Benefit From Broadband Boost

Businesses in Southend-on-Sea are now able to apply for grants of up to £3,000 each to boost their broadband connection as part of a national voucher scheme.

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Cocktail of the week - GREENFLY

Now that Easter is over, summer is just around the corner! So let's get stuck into some beach style cocktails!

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The Grove Review

The food and service exceeded expectations, the staff couldn’t have done more for us, even the chefs said goodbye as we left. I really think the Grove have got it spot on in this little corner of Leigh. So go on, give em a go, and see for yourself!

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First impressions Count!

The weather seems to be turning and we are very much in to Spring. Together with a bank holiday weekend there really are no excuses not to be out in the garden.

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Business Plans – Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail

When starting a new business it is easy to become narrow minded, and immediately focus on achieving sales and profits. However, in order to attain both of these, there needs to be a business plan. It seems that many small businesses are forgetting the importance of goal setting and forecasting, consequently leading to a slower rate of growth.

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Marsh Farm Let It Snow Competition

WIN a family ticket to Let it Snow at Marsh Farm on the 18th, 19th April 2015!

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Celebrate VE Anniversary with Vintage and Valour!

Turn back the pages of history in Priory Park, Southend on Saturday 10th May for special free anniversary events.

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Cocktail of the week Easter Special - Cream Egg

With the Easter weekend coming up, it's definitely the start of party season! Wow your guests with this dreamy cream egg cocktail - it would work perfectly as a dessert, or simply as a fun drink to make over the weekend! Think of it as a grown up Easter egg!

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Newsletter - 03/04/2015

Read our Henry Burgers Review, The Recipe of the Week, Boni-Vee and our New Competitions. As well as, this weeks featured vouchers and exciting upcoming events all in this weeks newsletter!

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Henry Burgers Review

We all love a good burger right? I mean, I love fancy fine dining and all that, but there is something quite special about sinking your chops in to a good ol’ juicy burger and a cold beer.

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Recipe of the week - Buckwheat & Kidney Bean Salad

Spring is almost officially here, what better time to start those lighter summer meals. Try this buckwheat & kidney bean salad it's packed full of protein and all things good for you.

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