Leigh on Sea News

Cocktail of the week - Banana Brûlée

July 15, 2015 by Dave @ The Craft Drinks Co.

This week is a banana daiquiri with a little French twist. The coconut milk also gives it a little taste of the tropics so it's perfect for summer!

The Children's Society Charity Event

July 15, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Legend Deli in Southend team up with The Children's Society to host a charity event not to be missed

Recipe of the week - Bacon-Wrapped Monkfish

July 14, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Choose dry-cured, thinly sliced bacon for this dish - the crisp texture works well with the firm, meaty monkfish.

The pre-child me and her parenting wisdom

July 13, 2015 by Keri Jarvis

Scrolling through Pinterest, eyeing up nursery rooms adorned with more detail than my wedding, I was sucked in.

HISTORICALEIGH - LOSELEIGH CONNECTED TO CRIPPEN

July 13, 2015 by Carole Mulroney

Ann Partridge of Leigh married a Frenchman, Jean Pierre Ginnett in 1825 in Lambeth. The Ginnetts were one of the great circus families of the Victorian period.

THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE

July 12, 2015 by Paul Driscoll

Following 5 years in the West End and sell-out runs worldwide, the hugely entertaining AVENUE Q visits The Palace Theatre for one week only as part of its 2015 national tour!

Worth our weight in gold?

July 12, 2015 by Rob Kahl

This week, our property expert Rob advises on how and why, Estate Agents are really worth their weight in gold...

Are you getting enough for your money?

July 12, 2015 by Andy Crow @ Chorus Business Advisers

Small Businesses could be missing out on millions of pounds of savings interest due to a lack of knowledge surrounding business accounts. Whilst there are a number of services that your bank offers the one you probably use most is your current account.

Picture of the week - 9th July

July 9, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Newsletter - 10/07/2015

July 9, 2015 by Jessica

Read our Shagor Tandoori Review, the Latest Property Blog, Ray Morgan's Weekly Blog and our Cocktail of the Week! As well as, this weeks featured vouchers and exciting upcoming events all in this weeks newsletter!

Havens Hospices

July 8, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

When a family has been told that there’s no cure for their loved one’s illness, Havens Hospices can help to make the journey as comfortable as possible, controlling pain and medication, offering respite and caring for adults, babies, children and teenagers at the end of their lives.

Cocktail of the week - Mexican Heatwave

July 8, 2015 by Dave @ The Craft Drinks Co.

If you like your tequila and you like it hot then this one is for you!

The Shagor Tandoori Review

July 7, 2015 by Rich - Foodie Reviewer

Every country has a national dish right? Irish Stew in Ireland, Haggis neeps and tatties in Scotland, Hamburgers in America, but what’s ours? Some would say fish and chips or roast beef, not me! Surely its curry?

Recipe of the week - Chilli-Glazed Sticky Ribs

July 7, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

This easy recipe for sticky ribs with fluffy jacket potatoes is American comfort food at its best.

Dreamboats and Miniskirts Review!

July 7, 2015 by Kay

You cannot help but remember those hot carefree summers of youth, defiantly worth a visit!

Simple Pleasures

July 6, 2015 by Ray Morgan

The idiosyncratic tales of Ray Morgan...

What to Expect When Visiting a 10 Day Silent Retreat

July 6, 2015 by The Body Matters

Some people would think that I’m crazy, whilst others would certainly not believe that I would ever be able to keep silent for 10 whole days. But that’s exactly what I did!

Phew, what a scorcher!

July 5, 2015 by Rob Kahl

Wimbledon has started and for a change we are currently experiencing a bit of a heatwave (at least that saves us from listening to Cliff Richard singing in a rain delay again!).

The Greek Tragedy

July 5, 2015 by Andy @ Chorus Business Advisers

The situation in Greece is perilous. In its first major test, it appears that the combined intellects of European Finance Ministers and the IMF have not been able to solve the problem.

Pioneering Southend-on-Sea Continues Drive For Improved Care

July 2, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

A leading councillor and one of Southend’s most senior social workers have welcomed plans for GPs and social workers to share information about the services patients in the borough are receiving.