March 2010 Archive
Posted by Sarfend at March 21st, 2010 in Charity
A quick “Well Done” from the team here at Sarfend.co.uk to all those who took part in today’s Sports Relief Mile.
Hundreds of good folk from Southend got up early this morning, Sunday the 21st of March 2010, headed down to Garon’s Park, and walked, ran or wheeled around a mile-long course in the name of charity – some even opted for longer sessions.
The weather from today’s event was ideal for a jog or brisk walk, and the atmosphere down on the track was good. Runners were nicely warmed up by staff, and the Mile commenced.
No news on how much was raised as yet – but a good turnout. Well done to all those that crossed the finish line in style.
All those who’ve not yet paid the sponsorship, or wish to donate, can find more info at http://www.sportrelief.com/the-mile
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Posted by Sarfend at March 19th, 2010 in Random Stuff, Roads
Do you own an iPhone, Android Smartphone, high-end Nokia or Windows Mobile phone? Then you can help to build-up a real-time map of Southend.
Waze is a social GPS application that has a big following in the US, and is now over here. The idea is simple. Drive around with this app running on your phone, and a map of roads and average road speed is built-up. Users can report speed cameras and accidents (with photos) and share that info with others. Problem is, the map of Southend is a bit thin:
It looks like most of the mapping effort has been done by one ‘HonourableKilla’ – Southend thanks you. So – can the readers of these news pages rise to the challenge and help build up Southend’s map? The Waze service rewards you with road munching points, and bonus points for driving around areas marked with little pink fairy cakes.
Go on – give it a try. If you’ve got an iPhone, go to Waze at iTunes, otherwise Waze is in the Android Market store and in Nokia Ovi. Full details at www.waze.com
Come on gang… get driving!
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Posted by Sarfend at March 12th, 2010 in Charity, Comedy
A quick hi to all who attended the Scared Scriptless improv comedy night at South Essex college yesterday – a cracking night was had by all.
Lee, Simon, John, Sarah and Jez (plus bucket)
There are a few more pics at scaredscriptless.co.uk
The event was a fundraiser for the charity Rethink – thanks to all who donated, and thanks to Lee for pulling the Scared Scriptless team back together after a long break. Hopefully we’ll be able to see the team back in action again soon bringing top improv comedy to the town.
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Posted by Sarfend at March 11th, 2010 in Breaking News, Random Stuff, Roads
Google has just rolled out an upgrade to their controversial mapping service. In the Summer of 2009, a special Google car, equipped with state of the art cameras, roamed around Southend taking pictures of our town.
Those images are now live, and by typing an address into maps.google.co.uk , you’ll be able to see and navigate around to see what the cameras picked up.
If you’ve not used the service before – the trick is to type in a street address or postcode into maps.google.co.uk, then drag the little icon of a person from the controller on the left, and drop the person onto the appropriate street. You’re then in a scrollable view of that street and can move around, pan up, turn around and zoom.
Found anything interesting happening in Southend? Let us know below
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Posted by Sarfend at March 6th, 2010 in Charity, Comedy
News of a top comedy event in Southend next week – The return of Scared Scriptless.
Scared Scriptless is a local improvisational comedy group that performed regular comedy gigs in venues such as the Palace Theatre, New Empire Theatre and the Railway Hotel.
If you’re familiar with TV’s “Who’s Line Is It Anyway”, you’ll know all about improv comedy – the performers have no script and the on-stage action is drioven by suggestions shouted out by the audience.
The Scared Scriptless players not been seen performing for a number of years now, but are back for a special one-off charity event this coming Thursday, the 11th of March 2010. It’s in aid of the charity Rethink.
The night of comedy will be held at The Pod inside the South Essex College building, right next door to Southend Central station.
To whet your appetite, here are a couple of shots of the team at a gig some years back – there’s more pictures at scaredscriptless.co.uk
Doors open at 6:30pm with the main show starting at 7:30. Tickets are £5 on the door.
Come along for a top evening of comedy – and it’s all for charity.
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