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The Full Monty - Our Review

April 1, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

If you loved one of the most acclaimed British films ever made from 1997 then the stage version of The Full Monty, currently showing at The Cliffs Pavilion won't disappoint. 

HistoricaLeigh: The Man from the Manse

April 1, 2019 by Carole Mulroney

In 1911 the Manse in Elm Road next to Wesley Methodist Church had just been built and was first  occupied by the Rev William John Gregory Bestall. He was the second minister of Wesley Church joining the congregation in 1910.

Get Creative at Create98

March 31, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Creativity is booming at Create98 on Leigh Broadway. Since opening nearly 6 months ago, we’ve welcomed hundreds of people into our studio space and we can’t wait to meet more of you - it’s so great to be a part of such a creative community where so many people are itching to get involved! 

Local artist Darren Jones to exhibit at The Forum Space this April

March 31, 2019 by Joanna

An impressive exhibition by local artist Darren Jones will soon be displayed in the Forum Space at the Forum, Southend-on-Sea.

The Full Monty

March 31, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

You can leave your hat on.... or not, at The Cliffs Pavilion this week!

Showing from Monday 1st April until Saturday 6th April 

Metal announce first programme details for the 10th Village Green Festival 2019

March 31, 2019 by Joanna

Bottomless Brunch at Nobu

March 31, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Located just a few steps away from Old Street station, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch marries the raw creative energy of Shoreditch with Nobu’s value of luxury, craft, fun and culinary theatrics. The entire Nobu experience is centered around its food culture with the world-renowned cuisine by Nobu Matsuhisa.

Local Fitness Company joins Charity for Trek Training

March 31, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

On Sunday 24^th March, a local fitness company put supporters of a local charity through their paces at their first trek training class. Simply Stride were joined by 13 trekkers for their first training session across the Hadleigh Downs. Many of the trekkers are taking part in a National Three Peaks Challenge this summer to raise vital funds for Havens Hospices, which includes Fair Havens Hospice, Little Havens Hospice and The J’s. 

Two arrested after Southend Pub fight

March 31, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Two men were arrested after a disturbance broke out at The Guilford Pub last night.

Two tonnes of counterfeit items destroyed

March 27, 2019 by Joanna

Over two tonnes of unsafe and counterfeit items seized over criminal investigations led by the council’s trading standards team has this week been disposed of.

Wing Walk for charity this Summer

March 26, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Adventurous adrenalin junkies can take to the skies and do a spot of wing walking this summer to raise funds a local charity.

New Southend Sexual Health Service to launch

March 26, 2019 by Joanna

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will launch a new sexual health service on Monday 1 April in partnership with Provide and Southend University Hospital.

Cocktails in the City

March 26, 2019 by Joanna

It's back for 2019! The UK's leading cocktail festival where you can find some of London's most loved cocktail bar's all under one roof! 

Central funding for rough sleeper support services

March 25, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

More than £500,000 has been allocated to Southend-on-Sea to fund services tackling the issue of rough sleeping.

Skatepark set for summer 2019 opening

March 25, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A brand new skatepark will open in summer 2019 after the proposed design was approved by the council’s planning team.

Stop the hunt!

March 25, 2019 by Nicola @motherofalloutings

Stop the hunt! I’ve already found lots of egg-cellent things for you to do this Easter with the kids. 

Legal Eagle Q & A: When am I officially divorced?

March 25, 2019 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

In the eye's of the law, when am I legally divorced?

Annie at The Cliffs Pavilion

March 25, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to Southend for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge

Charity launches Summer Shop Campaign with a little help from students

March 25, 2019 by Joanna

Today, 25^th March, a local charity launches their Summer Campaign across the county having collaborated with South Essex College fashion students.

Our 5 minutes with Paul Bennett

March 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

This week we bring you 'Our 5 minutes' with Paul Bennett... but who is he and where can we find him in the little town that we love?