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The Rum Shack at York & Albany

This summer be whisked away to your own tropical retreat with a visit to York & Albany’s all-new Rum Shack!

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Village Green 2019 - Under 10's go free!

Family fun in the Park – Under 10s go free

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Jack Savoretti plus special guests

Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is to bring his UK tour to the Cliffs Pavilion this October.

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Kids Days Out!

Days out with the kids can be expensive, and with the summer holidays coming up I thought I would share with you some of my top free local suggestions for you to explore.

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Volunteer numbers need a little lift for busy summer period

Volunteers are being sought to assist in operating the iconic cliff lift in Southend throughout the summer holidays. 

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An Evening with Will Young

The 40 year old South London local hasn’t spent the time between albums twiddling his thumbs.

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Spring Into Health

Over the last few weeks I have attended and presented at a few fitness events in Essex as local businesses help people get ready for their holiday bodies.

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Where to take dad for some tasty grub this Father's Day!

So where will you be taking your pappa this Father's Day?

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Leigh Art Trail 2019

It's here! Did you visit one of the 53 venues this weekend?

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The Rocky Horror Show

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical returns to Southend!

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Runners flock to Southend for charity half marathon

More than 1,700 runners completed the Havens Hospices annual Southend Half Marathon this weekend.

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ForwardMotion calls on businesses to encourage ‘Trial a Mile’

Businesses and organisations across the south Essex region are being called on to encourage their employees, trainees and students to get on their bikes as part of Bike Week 2019. From 8 to 16 June, ForwardMotion is encouraging people to ‘Trial a Mile’ and travel one mile of their journey to work, education or training by bike.

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£2 million invested into Adventure Island for summer 2019

Southend's leisure attraction given £2 million upgrade.

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Get on board with the Rum Cruise this Summer!

Ladies & Gentleman, jump on board the Dead Man's  Finger's Rum Boat through London's Canals

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Village Green 2019 - Spinning Yarns

Spinning Yarns brings John Hegley, storytellers and poets to Village Green

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Leigh Art Trail for kids CAT

The Leigh Art Trail is back again. I'm sure many of you will be familiar with this annual event showcasing the work of local contemporary artists and designers in our seaside town, but have you heard of the Children's Art Trail (CAT)? 

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Village Green 2019

Iconic record label Decca’s 90thanniversary exhibition at Village Green

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Village Green 2019

Metal is delighted to have teamed up with The St Christopher School Academy Trust to produce some very special Village Green button badges.

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The Mousetrap at the Palace Theatre - Ray's Review!

The long running Agatha Christie classic The Mousetrap is showing this week at the Palace Theatre and I was privileged to see it on it's strong opening night on Monday.

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Southend to mark 75th anniversary of D-Day

Southend is set to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day with a flyover and a theatre production.

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