Leigh on Sea News

Leigh-on-sea Art Trail gives local children the chance to express their feelings

On 6th and 7th July, displayed at The Living Room, Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea the exhibition ‘Grief from a child’s eyes – let’s talk about the elephant in the room’, featured 20 creative pieces that explored the feelings of local young people who have experienced loss.

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Scam of the month: computer software service fraud

Action Fraud has noted a significant rise in reports of computer software service fraud in recent months. This happens when fraudsters posing as legitimate companies like your internet service provider or Microsoft, call you and tell you that there is a problem with your computer.

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Plans for area of wet woodlands in Belfairs Woods Leigh-on-sea

West Leigh residents living near the Vardon Drive and Woodlands Park entrances are asked to engage with a project to introduce new ‘leaky dams’ along the Prittle Brook which would improve water flows, biodiversity and prevent flooding.

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Celebrating Youth Volunteer of the Year: Sabria Hoxha

Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce that Sabria Hoxha, an active member of the Children in Care Council and Southend City Youth Council, has been honoured with the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award at the first-ever Southend Volunteer Awards 2024.

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Dispersal Order put in place for Leigh-on-sea

On Saturday 20th July a dispersal order was put in place to protect the public by Essex Police following information about potential trap racing events in Southend and Leigh-on-sea.

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Extended bus services and timetable changes 28th July

Southend-on-Sea City Council, in partnership with Arriva, is excited to announce enhancements to bus routes for residents, thanks to the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). With timetable changes on 28th July.

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Last chance to view the Knife Angel in Southend before farewell closing ceremony

Residents and visitors to the City of Southend only have days left to experience the Knife Angel ahead of its closing ceremony on Sunday 28 July.

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REVIEW OF AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN BY LYNN CARROLL

Acting, singing, dancing, costumes were all wonderful and this was a night out to remember. In fact, I would watch again if the chance arose. And speaking of arose, that is exactly what the audience did, accompanied by thunderous applause, as the actors took the bows.

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Amazing Summer Activities for your child at Indirock Southend

Is your young adventurer eager to climb during the holidays, but you're short on time to supervise them? @indirock_ has got you covered with drop-off sessions every weekday from 10am-12pm between July 25th and September 1st.

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Young designer sees artwork used for local road signs

A local pupil with an interest in road signs has seen his creativity come to life with the installation of two ‘slow down’ signs near St Christopher’s School.

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Lazydays Craft Drink Festival Comes to Priory Park

A ground-breaking craft drink and music festival, Lazydays, is coming to Southend’s Priory Park, 26-28 July 2024, with an amazing array of independent drink producers, food trucks and a huge line-up

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New Properties from Bear this July

New Listings in and around Leigh this July.

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Foulness Bike Ride Returns on Sunday 21st July 2024

This annual race takes place around the Island of Foulness. For many years Foulness was controlled by the military, and used as a proving ground for munitions. In 2003, QinetiQ was awarded a contract to conduct this work and although the Ministry of Defence still owns of the island, access is controlled through QinetiQ.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council recognised as Investor in Wildlife by Essex Wildlife Trust

Southend-on-Sea City Council has been announced as a Gold Member Investor in Wildlife by Essex Wildlife Trust, acknowledging their commitment to environmental conservation and wildlife protection.

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Jesus Christ Superstar Review by Lynn Carroll

The thunderous applause gave more proof of how everyone absolutely loved the show, including my guest, who was a fair bit younger than me.

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The Cliffs Pavilion celebrates its 60th Anniversary

The story of the Cliffs actually began 110 years ago, on a July day in 1914 – the last month of peace before the outbreak of the First World War.

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Could Labour win Southend West and Leigh?

Polls suggest that Southend West and Leigh may change hands for the first time since the seat's creation.

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Free Festival Events this Weekend in Leigh-on-sea In Aid of Folk Festival

Although the very popular local Leigh-on-sea Folk Festival is not happening this year. Local organisers have planned some exciting events this weekend in order to raise funds for next years Festival.

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2024 Leigh-on-sea Art Trail Starts Next Week

The ever popular Leigh Art Trail returns to sunny Leigh-on-sea next week with more events, artists and venues than ever before. The Art Trail showcases the work of contemporary artists, designers and local school children from across our very creative town. The trail kicks off with a free event at 7.30pm on Thursday 4th July with Gaudeamus choir and some of the trail artists performing at St Clement's Church and closes on Sunday 14th July.

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Local children to express their feelings about grief in the Leigh-on-sea Art Trail

Artwork created by children in counselling sessions or wellbeing support groups at Havens Hospices will be featured in the Leigh Art Trail in The Living Room, Leigh Road, SS9 1JE, on the 6th and 7th of July from 10am to 3pm.

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