The Fishwives Choir
On our news screens this morning, was a very proud performance from The Fishwives Choir.
On our news screens this morning, was a very proud performance from The Fishwives Choir.
Southend adult community college, the Beacon College of Southend, seems to be a treasure trove of exciting courses lying in wait for anyone who wants to learn new skills or develop existing ones.
One of the best things about summer is the sudden urge to get very, very wet and be surrounded by water. Outside pools overlooking mountain tops do this very well or maybe warm oceans enveloped by crisp sunny beaches. Topping these two exotic locations however in my book is Belfairs Swim Centre where much more raucous fun is taking place.
In the first of an occasional series, Richard Hair of Estate Agents Hair & Son, offers his advice to those thinking of putting their property on the market in preparation for an autumn sale.
Making Waves is free-to-enter and offers five short-listed writers a fantastic development opportunity: to have their work developed by BBC Radio Drama Producer Jessica Dromgoole and for the finished pieces to be recorded and podcast by Colchester-based Frequency Theatre.
Southend BID launches new innovative Child Safety Scheme in time for School Holidays
Each month we meet a local mum or dad and check out their favourite haunts and how they spend their time enjoying Leigh. This month we meet Vicky Morris.
What an overwhelming success for Village Green this weekend. Rumours have it that numbers approaching 40,000 people descended upon Chalkwell Park for what is now the annual Village Green festival.
Two new classrooms have been opened at Lancaster School in celebration of receiving a good Ofsted report, which included outstanding ratings for behaviour and safety.
On July 21st, swimmers taking part in the Great Pier Swim will be able to swim under the landmark for the first time.
There has been an overwhelming outcry from the local community and its residents at the prospect of Leigh Library closing.
Fantastic local artist Sheila Appleton has produced a beautiful collection of artwork all in aid of the charity Cancer Research.
Huge congratulations are in order for Leigh North Street school whose swimming team has won the Southend School’s Swimming Gala.
Fe Luton, our Mums' section editor, gets to grips with the possibility of a bit of exercise . . .
Chef wanted for evenings at the Meeting Place, 1452 London Road. Under new management as of the beginning of June, the Meeting Place is a delightful cafe/restaurant on edges of both Marine and Highlands estates. Contact Julia or Lee for further details. The Meeting Place is also now open from 8am for breakfasts.
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