LOCAL EVENTS
This page lists a selection of events that are happening locally over the coming months.
If you would like us to include any event you are planning, please send full details by e-mail to: localevents@leigh-on-sea.com. There is no charge for this service but please ensure that we receive your admission at least two weeks before the event.
EVENTS IN 2008
Saturday 17th May FARMERS' MARKET
Run by
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council at
Leigh Community Centre,
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Saturday 17th May QUIZ NIGHT
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Sunday 25th & Monday 26th
May SOUTHEND AIRSHOW 2008 Southend's most spectacular annual event, now in it's 23rd year. |
Saturday 14th to Saturday 21st June LEIGH ART TRAIL At various venues around Leigh-on-Sea and in Old Leigh. For further details see the Leigh
Art Trail website: |
Friday 20th June FARMERS' MARKET
Run by
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council at
Leigh Community Centre,
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Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th June LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL Now in its 17th year, the largest free folk festival in the UK. Website: www.leighfolkfestival.co.uk |
Friday 18th July FARMERS' MARKET
Run by
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council at
Leigh Community Centre,
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Friday 22nd August FARMERS' MARKET
Run by
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council at
Leigh Community Centre,
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Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th September OLD LEIGH REGATTA The annual weekend of fun and frivolity held in a traditional old fishing town atmosphere. The unique combination of sailing races and novelty water events, together with unusual sights of cockle and banana eating contests and football on the mud make this an eagerly awaited event. Website: www.oldleigh.com/regatta |
Saturday 20th September FARMERS' MARKET
Run by
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council at
Leigh Community Centre,
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Friday 31st October FARMERS' MARKET
Run by
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council at
Leigh Community Centre,
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Saturday 22nd November FARMERS' MARKET
Run by
Leigh-on-Sea Town Council at
Leigh Community Centre,
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REGULAR EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
(Listed alphabetically)
ADULT DRAMA AND TAP CLASSES
At the Singer
Stage School.
Tap - Tuesday evening 7-8pm. Drama - Wednesday evenings 8pm to 10pm
For more details please contact Sandra on 01702 331616 or e-mail:
sandrasingeruk@aol.com
to
reserve a place
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Every Tuesday
Karate for children,
Starting Tuesday 13th May and every Tuesday
at Wesley Church Hall, Elm Road, Leigh on Sea
Beginners class for children
aged 5 to 8 at 4.30 pm to 5.30pm
aged 8 to 12 at 5.30pm to 6.30 pm
Other classes available
for details checkout our website at
www.britka.co.uk
or Tel: Russell at 07745 104173
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Every Tuesday
Come and join
us every week for 'Buggy Time'. An activity event for pre-school
children and their parents/carers. Children can play and listen to
stories. Adults can enjoy a chat over tea or coffee. All welcome, come
and join us. |
Every Wednesday & Thursday
The Buttercup Club, a parent and toddler
activity group in starting up in leigh-on-sea on 21st Feb 2007. We
will be operating on Weds and Thurs - 2 sessions each morning.
The group is based on messy play with lots
of painting, playdough, water and sand play and much much more. We
provide refreshments for both carer and children. The sessions last
for 70 minutes with the last 15/20 minutes dedicated to singing,
action songs, bubbles, parachute and dancing. Great fun for everyone.
FIRST SESSION FREE - open in many of the
school holidays.
website:
www.buttercupclub.com
To book or make enquiries please call .
Sharon on 01702 712150
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First Saturday of each month
There will be a Saturday morning bible-based club for youngsters from
4-11 years on the first Saturday of each month. This is held at The
Salvation Army, Leigh-on-Sea from 10am - 12noon. The charge is £1 and
the activities include games, crafts, videos and music.
Details from the hall or 01702 476273
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15/8 THEATRE COMPANY
Hi, I am writing to tell you about our
exciting new events for children coming to Leigh On Sea which I hope you
can include on your website.
First up we have a new drama club 1st Act for 7-11 year olds opening up on the 16th April. The club will run every Monday during term time (excluding bank holidays) from 4.14pm-5.45pm at The Blenheim Centre, School Way, Blenheim Chase, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 4HX. Although we cover voice and movement we are strictly an acting group living the singing and dancing in those that can. We aim to develop confidence and social skills through drama, positively encouraging imagination and teamwork through exercises and performance. Pupils will spend sessions making up their own short plays and scenes and acting them as well as playing games designed to develop their creativity. Places must be booked in advance so contact Tania Freeman on 01702 290704 or email fifteeneight@hotmail.co.uk. Each session costs £4. More information can be found on our website www.fifteeneight.co.uk We also have an extensive summer season planned also to be held at The Blenheim Centre Leigh-on-Sea. We have two detective events, 2 lots of 2 day drama workshops, club taster sessions and improvisation for those 15 years and older. Detective Event - The Missing Trophy - 1st August - 10-11.30 or 12-1.30pm - £7 (£6 if booked in conjunction with the 29th) - ages 7-11. Hear the case. Examine the clues. Write down the evidence. Do you have the skills to help catch the culprit? Drama Club Taster Session - 1st Act Drama Club - 6th and/or 20th August - 4.15pm-5.45pm - £5 - ages 7-11. Try us out in the holiday & then, if you like us join 1st Act Drama Club for their new term in September. Theatre Sportz - On The Spot - 6th and/or 20th August - 6.15pm-7.45pm - £5 - ages 15 upwards. Gift of the gab? Quick witted? With games to especially designed to put you on the spot this event will really test your improvisation skills. Sense of humour essential! 2 Day Drama Workshops - 9th/10th August and/or 23rd/24th August - 10am-3pm (bring lunch!) - £30 - ages 8-12. Day one we develop your acting skills. Day two you make up and perform your own play! Friends and family invited. All activities must be booked in advance, phone Tania Freeman 01702 290704 or email fifteeneight@homail.co.uk . We are very much looking forward to bringing our theatre company projects to Leigh-on-Sea. Thanks.
Tania Freeman
For and on Behalf of 15/8 Theatre Company Visit our website at www.fifteeneight.co.uk |
FITNESS CHEER
LEADING!
For Mums & Young ladies Over 8 yr old. Every Friday at 5:30pm, Saturday at 11:30am, and Sunday at 11:00am
at the GENKI Studio, 13/15 Leighcliff Building, Maple Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea. The location map is on the website. www.genkiaerodance.com
What is Fitness Cheer leading? Fitness Cheer
leading is a great way to
workout and have FUN with
pompoms! To perform Fitness Cheer
leading you need have a
reasonable level of fitness, but
it may also increase stamina,
strength and flexibility. Really
good to keep fit for
mums and have
fun You have the option to enter competitions if you want to, do it all for Fun to get fit.
What to Bring and Wear?
* Basically
just yourself and friends
and family too. We provide
some water and mats and
pompoms!
* Wear comfortable clothing
that will not restrict your
movement.
* Wear trainers or fitness shoes. Only £3.50.- per class. Please book for your pompoms! For more information TEL/TEXT Yuko 07786 58 58 00 |
LITTLE DRAGONS
Little Dragons Martial Arts activity class, for 4-7 year olds in Leigh-on-sea, at the Wesley Church Hall, on Mondays, from 5-6 pm, starting on 14th May. Website link: www.okamikfs.com |
LITTLE
STARS
***Little
Stars*** is a parent and
child support group for families of children under 5 who have special
needs in Castlepoint and the surrounding areas. There are no special
needs groups in the Leigh area and so we are hoping people from around
the area would like to attend! |
Every Wednesday 2 - 3pm
Pushy Mothers is a safe and effective exercise
system designed specifically for new mums and
mums-to-be. It is a unique 1 hour buggy workout designed for the whole
body, and includes cardio pushing intervals, resistance training, core
stability and pelvic floor conditioning. It's a fun and
effective way to burn off excess baby fat and tone up. Working outdoors
leaves you feeling
refreshed and the class is a great way to meet like minded people!
Additional Sessions starting Monday 18th
February: |
