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January Events

Stuck for things to do in the New Year? We've put together a list of local events taking place this January.

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November and December Events

What's going on around Leigh at the end of 2022.

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July Events in and Around Leigh

Looking for things to do over the summer? We’ve put together a list of events and things to do this July.

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Leigh Folk Festival Taking Place this Weekend

Leigh Folk Festival is taking place this weekend at Leigh Library Gardens and other locations around the town.

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What to do this Father's Day

Want to take your Dad somewhere special this Father’s Day? We've put together a list for this weekend.

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Easter Events this April and May

We've put together a list of 50+ of the best April Activities for kids and grown-ups in and around Leigh-on-Sea.

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Council’s ‘spooktacular’ Halloween Parade is going ahead this Saturday

Southend-on-Sea’s first ever Halloween Parade will take place along the seafront this Saturday (30 October) featuring over 700 participants!

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Interview with the Cast of School of Rock

Ahead of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit West End musical School of Rock, which is opening at the Cliffs Pavilion tomorrow night, we had the pleasure of finding out about two wonderful young cast members who both live in Essex.

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Less than two weeks until world-renowned cycle race comes to town

Southend-on-Sea is set to welcome elite global cyclists for the AJ Bell Women’s Tour in just under two weeks, with excitement building for the prestigious event.

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Southend YMCA's Huge Hangout at Leigh Community Centre

The Huge Hangout is a free one-day event hosted by the Southend YMCA’s youth projects, All In Music and FYV. It will bring together youth from Southend and surrounding areas to explore mental health, whilst celebrating local musical talent.

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Fascinating artefacts to go on display at new Southend Central Museum exhibition

An intriguing new exhibition is set to open at Southend Central Museum celebrating the history of collecting and humanity’s timeless desire to collect and view curiosities.

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Win Tickets to see Nabil Abdulrashid at the Palace Theatre

The comedian is bringing his set to the Palace Theatre on Tuesday 28th September.

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Are you ready for The Southend Arts Festival?

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is delighted to be working with the Southend Tourism Partnership to support the Southend Arts Festival, a fantastic celebration of the vibrant performance and cultural scene in the Borough.

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Dial M for Murder is Coming to the Palace Theatre

The UK tour of Dial M for Murder is coming to the Palace Theatre this September, featuring The X Factor songstress - now renowned for her acting roles - Diana Vickers.

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Estuary Festival Begins on May 22nd

The festival has been curated in response to the Thames Estuary and the lives, landscapes and histories found there. A mix of large scale and intimate visual art, literature, music and film, it celebrates culture, creativity, recovery and renewal.

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Southend getting ready to reopen and welcome back visitors safely

A multi-faceted plan has been put in place to ensure the Borough is fully prepared and ready to welcome back visitors and keep residents safe.

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New Online Classes with Create 98

Create98 are very excited to introduce online creative classes and bring back that studio feel whilst in isolation.

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Life after coronavirus: 10 things to look forward to

Life might seem to be on hold at the moment, but let's stay positive and think about everything we can look forward to once this is over!

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Clap for our Carers: the nationwide event to say thanks to NHS staff

The nation is being encouraged to show thanks to NHS staff this Thursday 26th with a huge round of applause.

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Get creative indoors for FREE with Create98!

Taking up a new hobby is a great way of keeping yourself busy during these strange and difficult next few weeks, and Create98 has the perfect solution to help you start a new creative journey!

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