New Hospice build takes ‘the next step’
A new hospice for Southend, which will eventually be caring for thousands of local people, is taking ‘the next step’ as vital infrastructure begins to be constructed on site.
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Leigh on Sea News
Common sense prevails
Just over a year ago, Lisa who work's on the Sale Team at Scott & Stapleton had a terrible car accident on Hadleigh Road.
Finally, a proposed traffic calming meausre has been announced.
SPRING CLEAN! Have a legal tidy out.
Spring is definitely in the air, and that means time to tidy up our act. I like to call it a Legal MOT.
Newly launched: Professional Make-up Courses in Leigh-on-sea
Exciting news from us here at Ella Connor! We're going to be running professional make up courses at our large studio in Leigh-on-sea.
Pancake Day in leigh-on-sea
With Pancake day just around the corner, we have been hunting for the best places in Ever wondered why pancakes are eaten on Shrove Tuesday? It dates back to when many societies would eat pancakes, or anything made of butter, sugar and fat that would then be given up for Lent, 7 weeks before easter.
Dementia community support team shortlisted for national award
In just under two weeks, a local Dementia Community Support Team will learn if it has won ‘Team of the Year’ in the coveted LGC awards, which recognise the best of local government innovation and service delivery.
Haven's Hospice need you!
There is still a chance to join the Prudential RideLondon this summer and raise vital funds for local charity
Havens Hospices, which includes Fair Havens Hospice, Little Havens Hospice and The J’s Hospice, are looking for cyclists to join them for the 100-mile ride on Saturday 4th August
Picture of the week - Friday 1st March 2019
Our Picture Of The Week week is with thanks to David @ Stadium Photography.
Follow David on Twitter here to view more fantastic photo's of the little town that we love.
Our 5 minutes with Melinda Giles
New to leigh-on-sea.com. Every week will be bringing you 'Our 5 minutes' with a local business owner, worker or member of the community. First up is....
Southend bowling at The Kursal closes
The bowling alley in Southend based at The Kursal has closed unexpectedly.
Ballie Ballerson Ball Pit Bottomless Brunch
Yes you heard us right.... not ONE but Two hours of unlimited prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and unlimited pizza at the world famous ball pit cocktail bar.
We survived... and more importantly, so did they!
Congratulations you survived half term! How lucky were we with all that sunshine? I certainly wasn’t expecting to be coat-free, eating an ice-cream on the beach in February. Now the kids are back I can focus on March. There’s lots happening.
Southend Subcultures
At the weekend I visited the Subcultures exhibition at Southend's Beecroft Gallery, part of the brilliant Southend Museums. A collection of photography, fashion and memorabilia, it charts Southend's subcultures past and present, from mods and punks to teddy boys, goths, and more recent scenes like Junk Club.
Brenda Cole presents 'Show Man'
"If you love live music from one of the best touring bands you will ever see, as well as exciting and emotive dance and fancy a great night at the theatre, this show will be for you …"
My journey so far....
Sarah Tucker from Affinity Mortgages aka Mortgage Mum aka from hit show The Voice is here to share with you her journey so far...
Ambitious budget approved for 2019/20
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has agreed its budget for 2019/20 that will help the borough to deliver its shared ambition for the future.
Skydive for Havens this May 2019
An Essex Hospice group are looking for daredevils to take part in a skydive this May.
The power of stories
Last week, Jo and I were invited to perform at True Stories Live at Norwich Arts Centre, a night of (yes you've guessed it) true storytelling.
