Leigh on Sea News - ray-morgan

A Mexican wave of joy

December 6, 2016 by Ray Morgan

On Friday, I took the day off work and I volunteered my services to help my partner Jo run a pop-up afternoon tea at the Fishermen's Chapel in Old Leigh.

Look who's talking

November 29, 2016 by Ray Morgan

I talk a lot. Do you? Are you a witterer? I totally am, and Leigh-on-Sea.com are enablers for my chats because what is a blog if not a great big monologue out into the ether? (thanks guys!)

Fayre Play

November 21, 2016 by Ray Morgan

I got off my chest last week how much I dislike the commercial Christmas adverts, but as we approach December I'm softening and getting all festive and sparkly...

Christmas adverts - yes or no?

November 15, 2016 by Ray Morgan

"So... have you seen it yet?" I remember the simpler days when if someone asked you that in late (LATE) November, it meant that the Coke advert with the red lorry had been on.

Nerd explosion

November 1, 2016 by Ray Morgan

A while ago I wrote a blog about how much I love geeks, fandom and Harry Potter.

Arts Edition of Newspaper Launched in Leigh

November 1, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

Arts edition of newspaper launched in Leigh.

A Tale of Two Weekend Adventures

October 17, 2016 by Ray Morgan

I've just had one of the most disparate weekends that really got me thinking about modern living...

Estuary songs on Southend Pier

October 3, 2016 by Ray Morgan

On Saturday night, Southend Pier was buzzing. During the day, it had been host to a wealth of speakers and panellists on the music of the Thames Delta for the Estuary Festival...

An Open Letter To Drivers Who Text

September 25, 2016 by Ray Morgan

Recently I was walking down Grand Drive, admiring the estuary after work, in the warm sunshine...

A beach hut in the rain

September 19, 2016 by Ray Morgan

I rented a beach hut for the weekend. September, for a beach hut, you may say. That's a bit risky, weather wise, eh?

Ray Morgan: My 11+ Blackout

September 11, 2016 by Ray Morgan

On Saturday, countless kids including those of my friends, will be sitting down with sweaty palms and shaky knees to take the 11+.

The Estuary Songwriting Project in Tribute to Jack Forbes

September 1, 2016 by Ray Morgan

On Crying

August 21, 2016 by Ray Morgan

Last week I wrote about how much I cry during the Olympics. And guys, I really do.

For the love of the Olympics

August 16, 2016 by Ray Morgan

I've had the blimmin' National Anthem in my head all weekend. I really can't stand that tune.

Making Friends in the Sourdough Queue

August 8, 2016 by Ray Morgan

On Saturday morning, I went to the local bakery. I wanted a sourdough baguette - the best around.

What Do You Eat?

August 1, 2016 by Ray Morgan

On Saturday night, I sat on the beach watching the sunset, taking my own advice from last week's blog.

Ray Morgan: Don't Take The Beach For Granted

July 24, 2016 by Ray Morgan

If you're able to get down to the beach during this rare hot spell, do it.

The Soothing Of The Sea

July 11, 2016 by Ray Morgan

I went on holibobs last week. I basically cheated on Leigh-on-Sea by visiting another seaside town. Sorry!

Ups and downs, highs and lows

June 28, 2016 by Ray Morgan

There have been so many emotions in the past few days. I have gone from hope to despair to pure elation and extreme happy tears - all in the space of Thursday-to-Sunday.

In praise of Essex birds

June 14, 2016 by Ray Morgan

We get a bad old time of it, don't we, being from Essex. People think it's all fake tan and blingy heels and alcopops.