Events Around Southend

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August Bank Holiday Monday 2019: *Following the success of our post-London-2012-Olympic Open, Southend-on-Sea AC, founded in 1905, is once again hosting its annual Athletic Festival - an all-day meeting with a full range of Olympic track and field events from sprints to 5000m, sprint hurdles, the 4 throws + Long

Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference. Run, walk, jog or skip your way around the family friendly course and talk on the four coloured bubble stations filled with foamy fun! There is no age limit for Bubble Rush and the course is pushchair and wheelchair friendly!

Explore the fascinating world of prehistoric Britain! Learn about life in the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. Look at and handle early technology, including original and replica hand tools, weapons and a quern stone. Includes local prehistory from the Stone Age through to the Bronze Age.

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Second World War beginning on 3rd September 1939 explore the story of Southend between 1939 and 1945. Using the narrative of the War as a back drop, understand how Southend prepared itself for conflict in the years leading up to the 1939.

PREVIEW is a FREE ’Live Music’ Showcase For 35 years. Friendly atmosphere: stage, lights & good surround sound. Enjoy a great evening of Music without the din of the bar. Bring your ‘Cheap drinks inc. Real Ales’ from the bar upstairs.

NOW IN ITS SIXTH THRILLING YEAR! HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME! Direct from a string of sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and the West End, and from two summers of packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, Britain’s favourite contemporary thrill circus is on tour to amaze and entertain the nation.

FREE Family fun day 11am -5pm within Priory Park Southend. 15th September 2019. free entertainment. Stalls and activities at pocket money prices. Shop within the Craft and farmers market.

PREVIEW’s annual MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA The BIG live music BASH 3 great evenings ... 25 GREAT ACTS ... and it’s FREE Mixed styles Solos, Duos, Trios & Bands.

Single? Aged between 45 -70 and looking for something to do? Come and join our lively social club. We have a range of events to suit everyone. We currently have around 110 members but would positively welcome new ones. We meet every Wednesday from 8pm @ The Sarah Moore in Leigh on Sea.

Victoriana (C. Drake). Organised by Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. Organiser contact: Robert Herbert (Secretary).

Phil Hilborne is one of the UK’s most legendary and respected guitarists. A true master guitarist who has performed with some of the most influential musicians in the business.

We’d like to invite you to our weekly Community Coffee Morning. Every Tuesday at 10am to 11am. Come along for a chat and a coffee - meet new friends and enjoy great company. Call 01702 555786 for further details.

To Help celebrate 25 years of MegaCentre The Rotary club of Hadleigh Castle are running a Charity Screening of the film ’Breathe’ with all proceeds going to help eliminate Polio. The Film stars Andrew Garfield and Clare Foy with Tom Hollander and Hugh Bonneville.

Hi, my name is Jo and I am a Slimming World Consultant in Rayleigh. I am on a mission to reach out to everyone who is unhappy with their weight to let them know that there is an easy way to slim whilst enjoying fabulous family friendly food.

King George VI (K. Burr). Organised by Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. Organiser contact: Ray How (Secretary). Potential new members welcome.

Many beautiful and different gardens in Rayleigh open in aid of the Friends of Holy Trinity Church. Refreshments in Rayleigh Parish Centre and in some gardens. Plants and other items for sale. Descriptions of all the gardens, and a map and addresses in the Rayleigh Garden Trail Guide programme, now available .

Tea Dance for all your favourite ballroom latin & sequence dances. Lovely large hall, parking, good music, friendly atmosphere.

Live music to listen or dance to

John’s Poker night

Bingo and Hoy Bingo and Irish Bingo all welcome

This popular band makes a welcome return

Two session bingo nights, rollover jackpot and raffle tickets. Last house I line, 2 lines then full house with big money, then a late night flyer. We have two rooms with synchronised tv and monitor, so no one misses out.

A young garden and home created in October 2016 by the BBC DIY SOS team. This is our family garden and smallholding which is enjoyed by our four young children daily. Our family garden has planted borders and raised beds.