Events Around Southend

Come into the old Hall and learn about the ancient British roots of our modern Halloween. What is a soul cake? Where did trick or treat come from? What vegetables were used for carving faces into before the pumpkin? Discover the haunted rooms of the old Manor!

60’s & 70’s Northern Soul Motown & RnB

Big Country. Artists performing: Big Country.: Tickets avaiable.

Are you brave enough to join in the spooky activities? If you dare come dressed up for stories, games and face painting to get you in the mood for halloween! Suitable for ages 6 years +

Come and join us for afternoon tea and some entertainment with songs from the war years and guest speaker to commemorate and thank all of our brave forces for the years of conflict. Admission by tickets only, and this year we are supporting Southend hospital heart unit. Phone Irene for advanced tickets

Comic Workshop with Richy K Chandler Tues 23rd October 2 – 3.30pm Have a go at designing your own comic book under the expert tuition of writer, illustrator and comic maker Richy K Chandler Suitable for 10 -14yrs There will be books for sale and book signing.

Giant Bubble Workshop Thurs 25th October 10.30 -11.30 at The Forum, Southend Enjoy a sensational sensory experience on this hour-long workshop full of Giant Bubbles for children ages 5+ and their parents/carers! Children will experience a bubble show, play with bubbles and enjoy some group song and dance.

A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME! Join Sharklegs Theatre Co. on this swashbuckling adventure of creative discovery! Have you ever wanted to sail the seven seas, bury some treasure, or have a real swashbuckling duel?

Join the licensed diver of the London wreck as he shares his experiences helping to excavate and record one of the many wrecks that litter the Estuary bed. Steve Ellis is a local fisherman who became enthralled by the London after a chance encounter with an archaeologist at an airport.

Join us at the Beecroft Art Gallery for a day’s conference on image and identity creation. Featuring practitioners from the worlds of fashion curation, photography, fine art, fashion design and history this symposium will explore the various ways we construct identities.

The end of Summer does not mean the end of celebrations! Celebrate Winter with Southend Round Table at The Big Beach Bang on Saturday, 3 November 2018. Awesome Fireworks, Fun Fair and so much more beside the seaside!

PREVIEW is a FREE ’Live Music’ Showcase running for 34 years. It has a friendly atmosphere, stage, lights & good surround sound.

The hugely popular live band performance, returns to rock the UK with the ‘Queen Extravaganza Tour’. ‘Queen Extravaganza’ – described by the legendary Roger Taylor himself as ‘A rock celebration in the Royal tradition’ and designed to enable new fans and old to celebrate the music of Queen - will play 17 shows...

Saturday 17th November. 10am - 4pm. FREE ENTRY. The Cliffs Pavilion Theatre. -Downstairs in the Admiral’s and Maritime Rooms. (Station Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA). This event was held last year and was a success, so it returns for a second year...

Join us at the Holiday Club this October Half Term for a fun-filled session on pre-history and cavemen! We’ll be getting hands on with history as we transport back in time. Help us uncover the secrets of Stonehenge and the wonders of cave paintings with fun activities.

Imagine a Brilliant Rock show combined with amazing, bizarre and Dare Devil Circus acts, a stella light show and all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Soleil you would be half way there.

Superheroes and Supervillains Day Mon 22nd October 10am – 5pm Westcliff Library Join young volunteers and library staff to create a brand new Superhero story. This special all-day event will include story writing; making props and a special performance for parents at the end of the day. Bring a packed lunch.

Prints, crafts and original art from local artists Claire Bartlett and Sharon Stone who have been working on a collection themed around astrology, myth and magic. Fabulous gift ideas at great prices - buying direct from the artist ensures bargain prices for unique and thoughtful products.

The Freight House in Rochford is hosting it’s Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre on Sunday 11th November 2018. This exciting event has a large number of talented exhibitors displaying an excellent variety of unique craft and gift items, perfect for Christmas!

7 Nov: Don Davies will display "1840 and all that" and "G.B. Censorship of Seaside Postcards"; 5 Dec: Chairman’s Night and Christmas Social - Tony and Lindy Bosworth will display "Sokol". Organised by Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Robert Herbert (Secretary).

Take on a Tough 10 run at the course made famous for hosting the mountain biking at the 2012 Olympics. No obstacles - this is the chance to take on 10k of winding rocky paths, mud tracks and steep hills that offer great views of the Thames Estuary and an awesome sense of achievement at the finish.

For years Billy toured with the Jukes. Most people don’t know that the creative force behind Southside was none other than Little Steven. A highpoint in Billy’s tenure with the Jukes was when they recorded a live version of Southside’s most acclaimed release, Hearts of Stone, with Little Steven.

Competitions and Bourse. Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Ray How (Secretary).

These Are Forgeries and Were These Allowed? (D. Davies). Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Ray How (Secretary).