Leigh on Sea News

The Buttery Store

The Buttery store is an independently owned menswear boutique. Founded in 2011, our philosophy is to bring the most cutting edge brands from all corners of the globe right to your doorstep focusing on heritage, pedigree and quality.

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Newsletter - 04/12/2014

Find out about our The First Aid Fairies, Hygge, Leigh Artists & Mark James' new extension all in this weeks newsletter. As well as, this weeks featured vouchers and exciting upcoming events!

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Leigh Artists

Painters, potters, sculptors and photographers continue to be drawn to Leigh, feeding off its creative atmosphere, drawing inspiration from the estuary environment and enjoying the encouragement of a community who value their work.

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Cocktail of the week - Sherry Christmas

Get in the spirit with this Christmas shooter!

With festive flavours of almond, cinnamon, raisins & white chocolate it will be sure to sweeten up any Scrooges!

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Budding Young Gardeners To Make Southend A Greener Place!

Two classes of Year 5 pupils from Blenheim School will be donning their garden gloves and planting around 400 trees in Blenheim Park on Wednesday 3rd December from 10.00am to 11.30.

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Leigh Christmas Market

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Gift Buying At Christmas!

It's Christmas... The time of good cheer and craziness in the shops! What is Black Friday all about anyway? I was on the mall on Friday and the crowds were crazy, people were stressed and to be honest there's just no need.

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Recipe of the Week - Veggie Winter Pesto

Happy December to all, this weeks recipe is an all healthy veggie winter pesto. It goes well with a lot of things but especially good spread on toasted sour dough or mixed into wholemeal pasta!

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Inspector’s Green Light For 6,000 Job Business Park Proposals

A Government inspector has given the green light to joint proposals by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Rochford District Council to generate up to 6,000 jobs by developing extensive new business park space in the area around the airport.

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The First Aid Fairies... who EVERY parent needs!

We have all had the joy of becoming parents, attending class after class of antenatal in the lead up to bringing our buddles of joy into the world BUT, how many of us actually know what to do when it comes to First Aid as our children grow?   

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Night of the Lights

It was one of the most anticipated event’s of the year for our lovely Leigh Community and it has to be said, that Night of the Lights, really did live up to all expectations.

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Night of the Lights - Scott & Stapleton!

What a Night of the Lights!

We at Scott & Stapleton co-hosted a Grotto with leigh-on-sea.com and what a night it was......

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Mark James... the wait is nearly over!....

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Chalk Paint & Crackle Glaze For Christmas!

When I began upcycling a few years ago the only brand of chalk paint available was produced by artist Annie Sloan. Low in VOCs and incredibly versatile, I was impressed by its coverage and quality and have used it ever since.

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Southend United 2-0 Northampton Town - Review!

For the sixth year in a row, Southend United go unbeaten in the league in November. Blues won all four of their league games this month, and lost against Chester FC in the FA Cup.

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Family Fun - Night of the Lights, Art Club & SO much more

What to do this weekend? Here's a mix of what's happening this weekend!

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Southend United v Northampton Town Match Information!

Northampton Town visit Roots Hall tomorrow, having only won three times in all competitions since the start of October.

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Newsletter - 27/11/2014

Find out about our The Night of The Lights, Our Review of Henry Burgers, Why You Should Shop at Original Sports & The Cocktail Recipe of the Week all in this weeks newsletter. As well as, this weeks featured vouchers and exciting upcoming events!

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Council Backing HIV Testing Week & World AIDS Day

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is encouraging local people to take advantage of free HIV testing ahead of World AIDS day on Monday 1stDecember.

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Cocktail of the week! Spice is Nice!

This weeks cocktail is packed full of festive spice and is a nice antidote to the

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