Leigh on Sea News - community

Pubs reopen in Leigh as Government updates social distancing laws

Leighonsea.com brings you a list of the pubs and bars opening on July 4th.

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Donate a tree for the ones you love

The council is planting many trees each year to enhance tree coverage across the borough. Residents are reminded that anyone looking for a different and special gift might consider donating a tree in Southend.

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Southend BID Thanks Key Workers

An eye catching mural has been painted in Southend high street to send a message of gratitude to all key workers who have been putting themselves at risk to help us throughout this global pandemic.

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The Broadway Belles WI are sewing to support the NHS

The Broadway Belles Womens Institute based in Leigh have been helping to support our local NHS.

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My Leigh on Sea - Russell Hallmark, Chair of Friends of Leigh Library Gardens

Russell Hallmark talks us through his favourite Leigh hotspots.

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We take a look inside the new Havens Hospice in Southend

This week Leigh-on-sea.com had a very special invitation to visit the new Havens Hospice building in Southend.

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Southend Winter Pride is returning this February!

From wellbeing sessions to Drag story time, you don't want to miss out on Southend's upcoming Winter Pride.

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Southend Energy and Robin Hood Energy join forces for fairer energy prices

The not-for-profit energy companies have joined forces to offer fairer energy prices for people of Southend and Essex.

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Essex Book Festival in Chalkwell Hall

Arts organisation Metal transform Chalkwell Hall into a "Writer's House" event as part of the Essex Book Festival

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Things to do in Southend and Leigh this February

Here are the top events taking place locally this month!

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Two Tree Island Arson Attack Update

Essex Wildlife Trust have renewed their statement on last Summer’s spate of arson at Two Tree Island.

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Top events and things to do in Leigh-on-Sea in 2020

Looking for things to do in Leigh-on-Sea this year? Here are the top events taking place locally in 2020.

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Trawler - The New Publication For Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea collective pioneers a community-generated crowdfunded publication.

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HISTORICALEIGH - Leigh Is The Place To Be

For all those people who's desire is to move to Leigh, it is interesting to look back at how our ancestors viewed the town and the desire to live here.

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Happy New Year! Where to see it in?

Wondering where to see the New Year in your favourite town?... here's our list.. so far!

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Leigh School's Set for Merger

Official Southend Borough Council Press Release

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How are you? Find out about a free NHS Health check

Official Southend Borough Council Press Release

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Council backs Dry January campaign and asks – “What could you do during a hangover free weekend?”

Official Southend Borough Council Press Release

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HistoricaLEIGH - The Surgical Salmon

In the 17th century many famous mariners who were Brethren of Trinity House. In St. Clement’s church there is a memorial to Robert Salmon of Leigh (1566-1641) whose ancestors had long been Leigh men. Robert was a master of Trinity House in 1617. But the Salmons weren’t just sea men.

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A Christmas Fixture

For the first time in over a decade, Southend can now boast a professional theatre company producing top quality comedy and drama. Running in partnership with The Cricketers' Pub, Deadpan Films and Fatboy Productions, Southend Rep Theatre Company.

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