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The Bletchley: Decode Yourself Into Cocktails

It's apparently a cocktail bar like no other and is the one of the future..... or not!

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Russell Howard: Warm-Up Show

Russell Howard is back in Southend to test out some brand-new material in intimate surroundings, alongside some of his favourite comedians!

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Our 5 Minutes with Georgie Perkins

This week we bring you 'Our 5 minutes' with Georgie Perkins... but who is she and where can we find her in the little town that we love?

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Village Green 2019

Metal welcomes thousands to Chalkwell Park for Village Green 10th edition

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Are you ready for the summer holidays?

Are you ready for the summer holidays? Struggling for ideas to entertain the kids for the whole six weeks? I’ve put together my top picks of bigger days out in and around Essex, so make sure you’ve got these on your list.

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The Beef Wellington experience at Bread Street Kitchen

An experience made for sharing, the Bread Street Kitchen Beef Wellington Experience is a true homage to this classic Gordon Ramsay dish.

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ParkLives Southend returns for more free fitness fun

Southend children, young people and families can look forward to a summer of free weekly outdoor activities again, thanks to the return of the Council’s popular ParkLives Southend programme.

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Volunteering project celebrates 10th birthday

A leading UK volunteering charity will be celebrating 10 years of supporting local families in Southend at an event in Southend.

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Create98’s Summer Art and Craft Workshops

Special Pick and Mix Pricing Deal at Leigh's leading creative sutdio this summer. 

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In The Night Garden....Interview with one of the key people behind the hit show!

Have you got your tickets yet for their latest visit to The Cliffs Pavilion? Read the interview here with one of the key people behind the hit show!

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Metal welcomes Dionne Bromfield to Village Green 2019

On Saturday 13 July Metal are delighted to welcome to Village Green UK soul artist Dionne Bromfield. Recognised with a prestigious MOBO nomination for her album Good for the Soul, Dionne is a powerful voice on the British soul scene.

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Cycle sculpture takes centre stage at Village Green Festival

Students at South Essex College have worked with artist Nik Ramage to create a moving sculpture, made of recycled bikes, which will be on display in the ForwardMotion area at the Village Green Festival.

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The Nutcracker

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve....

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Reach for the Skies this Summer to raise funds for Southend’s new hospice

You can reach for the skies and raise money for Southend’s new hospice, which is currently under construction in Prittlewell, by abseiling or bungee jumping this August.

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Village Green 2019

Let the countdown begin to the 10th edition of the family fesival we all love!

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The Grid: Cocktail Infused Escape Room London

Join our the secret undercover operation to learn and operate Artificial Intelligence tools, drink futuristic sci-fi potions (yes, cocktails!) and eventually defeat the system for the betterment of humanity's future. 

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Our 5 Minutes with Emma Smith

This week we bring you 'Our 5 minutes' with Emma Smith... but who is she and where can we find her in the little town that we love?

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Village Green 2019 - Popular Global Village returns

As part of the 10th Village Green Festival, Essex Cultural Diversity Project (ECDP) will host the Global Village a world music and dance stage, showcasing the best of the local diverse talent along with national and international artists.

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Colourthon Founder shares the story behind the walk

On Saturday 6th July, Southend will see the return of the Colourthon for its 13th year. A charity fun walk with a twist, it supports many local charities including the charity which cared for the parents of the man who initially had the idea.

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Emeli Sande plus special guests

With over 340 million video views, 19 million singles sold including 3 number one UK singles and over 6 million albums, Emeli Sandé has dominated the music industry and captured the heart of the Nation.

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