Leigh on Sea News - community

Yet another record-breaking year for Southend’s parks

The council is delighted to announce that it now boasts seven award winning parks as the town celebrates achieving a record number of Green Flags.

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October Newsletter Released for the Endeavour Trust

The Endeavour Trust has released its October Newsletter.

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New Plans for Leigh Lights

Leigh Town Council have announced new plans for this year's Leigh Lights.

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Avatar army assembles in Southend-on-Sea

An avatar army has assembled in Southend-on-Sea to assist children in attending classes when they are unable to physically be in the classroom.

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Friends reach target for new path

The Friends of Leigh Library Gardens (FOLLG) have reached their fundraising target to install a new People’s Path in the Upper Gardens thanks to fantastic community support and a generous donation from the Lions Club of Leigh-on-Sea.

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Trust Links Southend is Looking for Volunteers

Trust Links, Southend’s leading mental health charity, is currently seeking to recruit and train 100 volunteers to provide telephone or video calls to those feeling isolated.

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Huge Hang Out Online Event with Southend YMCA

Young musical talent from around the world will come together in a global online music event aimed at highlighting mental health and wellbeing among young people.

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Improvement works to key town centre gateway are underway

Work is underway on the next phase of a project to modernise a major gateway into Southend town centre.

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New chapter for Southend libraries as doors reopen to the public

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is pleased to announce residents will be able to browse their local libraries once again as libraries across Southend are set to reopen to the public.

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Over £2000 Raised for Friends of Leigh Library Garden

Friends of Leigh Library Gardens are delighted by the support received so far for The People's Path.

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Connecting Threads Tapestry Looking for New Home

Leigh-on-sea.com speaks with Gwen Simpson lead artist of the Connecting Threads Project...

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Angus Brown comments on Southend Bootcamp Ban

Angus Browne of Brownes Bootcamp makes a statement concerning the recent events on Marine Parade.

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Friends of Leigh Library Gardens seek funding for People's Path

Many parents and grandparents have found Leigh Library Gardens a blessing especially when taking a break from shopping with your children...

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Southend-on-Tree – Have your say on tree management across the Borough

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is eager to hear from residents and interested groups about proposals for tree cover and management across the Borough for the next 10 years.

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Bring the Family Fun Festival to your home for local hospice care

Havens Hospices has put together a virtual Family Fun Festival activity pack so supporters can hold their own fun festival at home instead, anytime in September.

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New Pier trains will be heritage green and cream

Southend-on-Sea’s new and environmentally friendly pier trains will be designed in heritage green and cream with a modern nose.

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Friends rebuild wall and welcome new growing group to Library Gardens

The Friends of Leigh Library Gardens have renovated the stonewall at the entrance of the gardens in Broadway West.

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Clear winner for Southend YMCA's Face it competition

A competition encouraging young people to create a face covering has been won by a design that allows deaf people to lip read.

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Leigh-on-sea Town Council looking into alternative Christmas celebrations for 2020

Leigh-on-sea Town Council have decided to cancel the Leigh Lights 2020 event.

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Leigh-on-Sea Farmers’ Market Celebrates 20 Years

Leigh-on-Sea Farmers’ market will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this July with a NEW virtual farmers’ market!

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