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- [Southend News](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/news.html) - News and features from the Sarfend-on-Sea website
- [Costa Fundraiser in Leigh Saturday 27th July](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/07/costa-fundraiser-in-leigh-saturday-27th-july.html) - This weekend, the girls and guys at Costa Coffee on Leigh Broadway will be holding another of their charity fundraising events. Bring your kids along and support a worthy cause on Saturday the 27th of July. Their recent events have included a Summer Tasting Day and an in-store sponsored bike ride. Here's what's on the
- [Leigh-on-Sea on TV tonight](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/08/leigh-on-sea-on-tv-tonight.html) - Leigh-on-Sea will be featured tonight on ITV documentary "Countrywise at War", looking at one cockle-boat, the Endeavour, and how it played its part in the Dunkirk landings. More on Countrywise. The documentary is on ITV1 tonight (Sunday 8th August 2010) at 7pm. If you miss it, it's likely to be available via the ITV Player
- [Southend's Bust Bus Signs](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/05/southends-bust-bus-signs.html) - We just have to ask... do those electronic bus displays all across Southend bug you? No? Just us then. Not one problem, but three... It seems that something went wrong in December, possibly as a result of the Christmas timetable. For the last few months, instead of reporting on the time of the next bus,
- [Southend Radio has launched](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/03/southend-radio-launched-today.html) - The new local radio for Southend-on-Sea launched this morning. The station broadcasts on 105.1FM, from studios next to the Adventure Island Theme Park, close to Southend Pier. The new station is staffed by a number of names from former Southend-based radio station Essex FM, including Mike Porter, Tracie Young, Ben Payne, Tracy Cooper, Nick Hull
- [Ninety Years of Radio in Essex](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/06/ninety-years-of-radio-in-essex.html) - Today, the 15th of June 2010 marks a historic day for radio broadcasting, and it all happened here in Essex. Many Southenders will remember the birth of the first local radio station for Southend-on-Sea as Essex Radio, back in September 1981, broadcasting from Clifftown Road, but the first real radio station from Essex, was MZX,
- [Tick Tock - Time Up For Our Clock](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/01/tick-tock-time-up-for-our-clock.html) - The clock arrived (12 monthe late) at the top of the High Street as a celebration of the dawn of a new millennium. It was based on a design by a local schoolgirl.Over the last nine years, the clock has been a) temperamental and b) controversial, and it's hardly been a reliable timepiece - failing
- [Palace Theatre to close](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2005/01/palace-theatre-to-close.html) - Palace Theatre to close. Public protest Saturday 29th Jan, Southend High Street. More.
- [Live from Freedom of Southend Parade](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/06/live-from-freedom-of-southend-parade.html) - Live from the Freedom of Southend Parade, Southend High Street, 17 June 2010. The 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, back from their third tour of duty in Afganistan are currently marching down Southend High Street, being cheered by thousands of locals. The troops have just been inspected by the Mayor, the Deputy Colonel of
- [Southend Airshow Weekend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/05/southend-airshow-weekend.html) - In case it's escaped your notice, this weekend is a bank holiday weekend, and in Southend, it's the Southend Airshow. Two days of aircraft buzzing the crowds gathered below along Southend seafront. Taking part this year wil be the Mustang, Sabra, Sea King, RAF Falcons, Kittyhawk, the Typhoon and the Tornado. There will also be a Battle
- [Southend Pier Closed After Barge Collision](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/09/southend-pier-closed-after-barge-collision.html) - Southend Pier has been closed as of Tuesday the 6th of September 2011, as a result of an impact by a barge. High winds on Tuesday caused the 80 foot barge that was being used by contractors doing work on the pier, to crash into the end of the pier. For more, see the video
- [Southend Airshow Cancelled. Pier Closures](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/01/southend-airshow-cancelled-pier-closures.html) - The Echo today (15 Jan 2013) is reporting that Southend Borough Council will be cancelling this year's airshow, and also closing Southend Pier for two days a week. Southend Air Show Cancelled The first Southend Airshow was held in 1986, with an appearance from Concorde, and 2013 would have been the 28th annual airshow in
- [What's wrong with Southend, Pamela?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/02/whats-wrong-with-southend-pamela.html) - According to reports in the Sun, former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson is looking to buy herself a place at a seaside town in the UK. Favourite locations include Bournemouth, Brighton, Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. Sadly, not a mention of our own Sunny Southend though. Pam, if you're reading, and we know you're an avid reader
- [Local site Longpier closes](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/11/local-site-longpier-closes.html) - The local community news website, Longpier.com, has announced that it will close today. In a final post, "Goodbye to Longpier", the site's owner James Harrod cites a lack of local sponsorship and problems with engagement of a fellow journalist, as the prime reasons for the decision to close the Southend website. With so few local
- [Leigh-on-Sea Duck Race 2017 - Results & Video](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2017/07/leigh-duck-race-2017.html) - The charity duck race in Old Leigh took place today, the 30th of July 2017. 1,400 rubber ducks were launched just before 1pm. It cost a pound to sponsor a duck for the race, with proceeds going to charity. Due to prevailing winds, the ducks had to reverse the planned route, running from Billet Wharf
- [Costa Charity Music Night August 2016](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2016/08/costa-leigh-music-night-aug-16.html) - This Sunday, the 14th of August 2016, there's a night of live music taking place at Costa Coffee on Leigh Broadway. Five local musicians will be performing in aid of the Costa Foundation charity, and there'll be a raffle and bake sale to help raise funds. The night of live music features Katey Robinson, Honor
- [Pictures from Old Leigh in April 2010](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/04/pictures-from-old-leigh-in-april-2010.html) - Some pictures of Old Leigh, taken in April 2010...
- [Podcast for Southend?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/06/podcast-for-southend.html) - The team behind Sarfend.co.uk are considering creating a Southend podcast. Comments?
- [Podcast online. Exclusive Pier Interview](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/08/podcast-online-exclusive-pier-interview.html) - In July 2006, the Southend Podcast team were given an exclusive presentation of Epic World Leisure's plans for the redevelopment of Southend Pier, complete with a rollercoaster, brand new trains, extreme sports, restaurants a conference centre, and much more. As a pilot for our series of upcoming podcasts, we've just uploaded a 15 minute exclusive
- [Unseen 1963 Exhibition this November](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/11/unseen-1963-exhibition-this-november.html) - "Unseen 1963" is an exhibition showcasing a collection of Black and White photos taken at Southend and Romford Odeon cinemas back in their heyday of theatre shows. Image © Derek Cross Artists include The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard, The Kinks and many more. Image © Derek Cross "Unseen 1963" starts on Saturday
- [Support Southend Hospital Radio in March](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/03/support-southend-hospital-radio-in-march.html) - Shoppers at Waitrose in the Southend area will no doubt know that each month, three charities are picked, and the store makes a donation based on shoppers votes. At the end of each shop, you're given a green token to drop into one of the three charity boxes. For the month of March 2011, the
- [Southend Radio Station](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/01/southend-radio-station.html) - Details of the four bidders for Southend radio station announced. More
- [Southend Radio Station Awarded](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/04/southend-radio-station-awarded.html) - FM radio station licence for Southend-on-sea awarded to "Southend Radio Ltd" (supported by Adventure Island). More
- [Filming In Leigh 1979](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/filming-in-leigh-1979.html) - One of my early memories of Leigh took place on a chilly March evening in 1979. News had spread through the town that a film crew were working on a new movie release to be set in and around Southend. The Film, entitled Bloody Kids, centred around the activities of two Southend juveniles, and the
- [Crowds gather for Southend parade](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/06/crowds-gather-for-southend-parade.html) - Crowds are gathering in Southend High Street for this afternoon's parade to welcome home soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglican Regiment, back from their third tour of duty in Afganistan. Crowds started gathering at around 11am, with many waving the Union Jack. The parade is expected to start at 1230. The scene from
- [Southend Comedy Festival - July 2013](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/07/southend-comedy-festival-2013.html) - I say, I say, I say... What do you get if you cross 40 comics with the World's Longest Pier? July 2013 sees a four day festival of comedy hit Southend, with names such as Russell Kane, Terry Alderton, and the local improv team Scared Scriptless The Southend Comedy Festival runs from the 18th to
- [Hooters coming to Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/04/hooters-coming-to-southend.html) - US restaurant chain Hooters, known for cladding their waitresses in orange hotpants and low-cut tops, is coming to Southend.Planning permission has been granted by the council for Hooters to open at the old MVC site, close to Sainsburys and the Odeon - there's a pic of the site here. SourceThere's an anti-Hooters petition, and a
- [Southend to become a 'Repect Zone'](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2007/01/southend-to-become-a-repect-zone.html) - Tony Blair has announced that Southend-on-Sea is to be one of 40 UK towns and cities to become a 'Respect Zone', which seems to mean that extra money will be supplied to provide parenting classes, tackle truancy and advise the public on taking action against so-called "neighbours from hell".Full details: Independant Online article
- [Dundonald Avenue Memories](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/dundonald-avenue-memories.html) - I lived in Dundonald Avenue, it was a quite prestigious road lived in by bank managers and accountants. No one cared what colour, race or creed you were, but a divorced person was shunned. Monday was the day for doing the washing, it was a cardinal sin to put washing out on any other day.
- [Leigh and Chalkwell in the 1970s](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/01/leigh-and-chalkwell-in-the-1970s.html) - Thanks to Nick Pocock for submitting the following Leigh Memory: I left Leigh in 1969 but my first 16 years were spent wandering on the beach form Old Leigh to Chalkwell, sailing and rowing with the Sea Scouts, swimming and general having a great time. Back then you weren't worried about paedophiles and other such
- [North Street School](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/north-street-school.html) - When I came to live in Leigh in the 1940s, I was sent to North Street School, it was very different from the little catholic school I had been used to. The classrooms were big and gloomy. The double desks were in tiers and bolted to the floor, we had tip up seats, and an
- [Leigh-on-Sea D-Day Memories](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/leigh-on-sea-d-day-memories.html) - Peter lived in Herschel Road, and remembers when just before D Day the roads from Western Road to the Marine Parade were crammed with army lorries, Bren gun carriers and Jeeps. Troops were billeted in most of the houses. In the Old Town, by the spur road off Belton Way were several tanks and 3.7
- [Southend Dentist's Mission to Morocco](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/06/southend-dentists-mission-to-morocco.html) - Thanks to Khadija Bakali for supplying the following report on her DENTAID - Morocco Mission in May 2013. Khadija is a dentist currently practising in Leigh-on-Sea I cannot describe how excited I was when I first found out that Dentaid was doing their first volunteering trip to Morocco, May 2012. This was on the
- [Open access at Southend Fire Station](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/07/open-access-at-southend-fire-station.html) - Today, Sunday 31st July 2012, it's open day at the main fire station in Southend-on-Sea. Free entry til 4pm and it's a fun family day. Sit in a fire engine, play in the fire boat and have a look around the station. There are a series of demos and there's a bouncy castle for the
- [Hitchhikers Guide Radio Show in Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/07/hitchhikers-guide-in-southend.html) - Hi to all those hoopy froods that turned up to see the Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show Live, in Southend-on-Sea tonight, Wednesday the 18th of July 2012. Fans of the 1977 radio series created by Douglas Adams, were out in force this evening as the UK tour hit the Cliffs Pavilion in Westcliff-on-Sea
- [Hitchhikers Guide Live Southend Show Available For Download](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/08/hitchhikers-guide-live-southend-available-for-download.html) - Those of you that attended the Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show Live on the 18th of July this year, note that for a very limited time, an MP3 audio file of the Southend show is available for download. There's only a small window of opportunity to download this file (this week only), and
- [24 Hour Music Concert on the Pier](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/02/24-hour-music-concert-on-the-pier.html) - Come on Southenders - time to show your support for a worthy local cause, and for this rather novel fundraising idea Over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of April, there will be a 24 hour music marathon taking place on Southend Pier. The event is in aid of Southend Mencap, and it's a
- [Hamlet Court Road Fire - Roads Closed](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/05/hamlet-court-road-fire-roads-closed.html) - Roads around Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff are closed this morning as a result of a major fire on Hamlet Court Road. The fire appears to have started at 9:20pm last night (Sunday the 8th May 2011), and has destroyed a deserted shop. It's the site of the former Londis and Budgens, next to the
- [Anglia TV Area Goes Digital in July 2011](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/06/anglia-tv-area-goes-digital-in-july-2011.html) - A quick reminder to anyone in the Southend-on-Sea area that gets Anglia TV that we're just about a week away from the Anglia Digital TV Switchover. Here's what you need to know: Get your TV from the Anglia region? The Sudbury transmitter covers a large chunk of South Essex and the analogue services will be
- [Southend College Opens](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2004/09/southend-college-opens.html) - College opens - South East Essex College's new building opens its doors, just off Southend High Street
- [Fools, Horses and Southend Pier from Good Friday](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2014/04/fools-and-horses-2014.html) - Calling all Only Fools and Horses fans... Following the success of last year's Trotters-On-Sea exhibition, fans of all things Peckham have another chance to make a trip down Southend Pier to check out the impressive display of memorabilia from the BBC's favourite sitcom. Last year's event was very popular, featuring props from the show, film
- [Only Fools and Horses on the Pier](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/03/only-fools-and-horses-on-the-pier.html) - Fan of the classic Beeb series Only Fools and Horses? Then Southend is the place to be from the end of this week. At the end of Southend Pier from Thursday the 28th of March to the 15th of April 2013, the Cultural Centre at the wet end of Southend's finest pier plays host to
- [Southend: Severe Weather Warning](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/10/southend-severe-weather-warning.html) - Note that an Amber Severe Weather Warning has been issued for London and the South East for this coming Monday, the 28th of October 2013 The Echo newspaper is warning Southenders to be prepared for Essex to be hit by 80mph winds, in the worst storms since the 1987 hurricane that crippled much of the
- [Southend Hospital Radio Hits Leigh](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/10/southend-hospital-radio-hits-leigh.html) - The team from Southend Hospital Radio are out in Leigh-on-Sea today raising funds for their radio station. Southend Hospital Radio is based at the back of Southend Hospital, and provides music and entertainment for the patients. These days, many of the services available at hospital bedsides isn't free, but hospital radio continues to provide a
- [Three-course home dinner roadshow hits Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/09/three-course-home-dinner-roadshow-hits-southend.html) - This Thursday, 3rd October, sees the first “Dinner to Dine For” roadshow hitting Southend. The aim of this new range is to allow us busy folk to create some "us time" by creating a home dining experience without the hassle of spending hours in the kitchen, or finding the time to go out to an
- [Hitchhikers Live Radio Show Southend 2013](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/09/hitchhikers-live-radio-show-southend-2013.html) - A big "hello" to all of you who turned out to Monday's performance of the Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show Live in Southend. To everyone else... the secret is to bang the rocks together, guys! Monday the 23rd of September saw the show come to Southend for the second time, and it was
- [The Fate of Rileys Superbowl, Leigh-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/08/the-fate-of-rileys-superbowl-leigh-on-sea.html) - Thanks to regular visitor Mark for drawing this story to our attention, and asking for some clarification. Rileys Superbowl on Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea closed its doors on the 22nd of July 2013. A sign on the door states: "Due to the redevelopment of Rileys Leigh on Sea, this unit will be temporarily closed. Please call
- [Vote for Little Havens Children's Hospice](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/06/vote-for-little-havens-childrens-hospice.html) - Little Havens Children's Hospice in Thundersley needs your vote as it goes head to head with other Lottery-funded projects from across the UK in the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2010. The National Lottery Awards are an annual search to find the UK s favourite Lottery-funded projects, and Little Havens Children's Hospice is one
- [Southend Sport Relief Mile](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/southend-sport-relief-mile.html) - 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
- [Southend-on-Sea Mile - 21 March 2010](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/02/southend-on-sea-mile-21-march-2010.html) - Southenders - time to do your bit for charity... On Sunday the 21st of March, Southenders are being encouraged to do their bit for Sport Relief by taking part in the Southend Mile. Similar events are taking place across Essex and the UK to raise money for Comic Relief, which goes to help poor and
- [New c2c timetable](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/12/new-c2c-timetable.html) - On Monday 11th December 2006, c2c introduced a new timetable, and passengers have been suffering the consequences - long delays and crowded trains, ever since. Passengers are dreading the return of the misery line, and changes to the timetable just one week later have made little difference. If your journey has been messed with, you
- [Leigh Sorting Office Closed - Local Aftermath?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/08/leigh-sorting-office-closes-aftermath.html) - We've had a few messages into us asking for more information on mail delivery in the Leigh-on-Sea area following the closure of the local sorting office earlier this month - and we'll looking to hear from you if you've been affected. Leigh Office Closure Despite a local petition with over 8,000 signatures, Royal Mail finally
- [Sarfend Smartphone - Where in Southend?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/08/sarfend-smartphone-01.html) - Here's a bit of fun, and possibly a new feature for the Sarfend website.... Sarfend Smartphone We're planning to take a few random pictures captured on a smartphone that's wandering around Southend and put them on the site - you may have passed the things we've snapped, but where are they? To get you started
- [Southend Jobs Fair](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/07/southend-jobs-fair.html) - Free Jobs Fair at the Cliffs 11ten Careers invite people to come along to the Cliffs Pavilion on Friday July 12th to meet with employers, training providers and colleges to discuss careers, courses and skills. Jobseekers will be able to talk to recruiting companies about actual job vacancies as well as work based learning and
- [Costa Leigh Indoor Cycle Fundraiser](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/07/costa-leigh-indoor-cycle-fundraiser.html) - All day today, the staff at Costa Coffee on Leigh Broadway are cycling for charity, and they need your support. They're aiming to cycle 80km today, which is the average distance a child in Ethiopia would walk to and from school each day. The charity "Sports Day" is to help raise money for Costa's own
- [Meet James Bowen and Street Cat Bob in Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/07/james-bowen-and-street-cat-bob-in-southend.html) - The novel "A Street Cat Named Bob" tells the story of how London busker James Bowen's life was turned around by the unexpected arrival of Bob, the streetwise ginger cat. This remarkable novel sat at the top of the Sunday Times bestseller list for well over a year... and the sequel "The World According To
- [Armed Forces Day Southend 2013](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/06/armed-forces-day-southend-2013.html) - This weekend sees Armed Forces Day in Southend. For three days, there's a celebration of the work done by our armed forces. Yesterday, Friday the 28th of June say events in Chalkwell Park, and today, there was a "Party In The Town". Tomorrow, Sunday the 30th June sees the event move to the seafront with
- [TRANSIT at Clifftown Theatre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/06/transit-at-clifftown-theatre.html) - Friday 21st June & Saturday 22nd June: 7.30pm Clifftown Theatre, SS1 1EF Swiss based physical theatre company À Point presents its brand new production and is proud to return to the Clifftown Theatre for two performances before continuing their tour and going to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. TRANSIT is a devised physical theatre
- [Costa Coffee Super Summer Saturday](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/05/costa-coffee-super-summer-saturday.html) - If you have a small person, (or you like coffee) you might want to pop along to Costa Coffee on Leigh Broadway today, Saturday the 4th of May. Today is a summer fun day with the staff offering taste samples of their new summer range. To make it a family event, the team has laid
- [Discover: Your House History](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/04/discover-your-house-history.html) - Wednesday 24 April, 2.00pm-3.30pm Southend Central Library, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6EX Have you ever wondered about the history of your home? Whatever type of building you live in, it, or the land it is built on, is sure to have a history, and the Essex Record Office may hold the key to unlocking your
- [Report: Fools and Horses on the Pier](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/03/report-fools-and-horses-on-the-pier.html) - Today, Good Friday the 29th of March 2013, marked the opening of "Trotters on Sea", an exhibition of memorabilia from the classic BBC sitcom. The Sarfend team was onsite at the grand opening of the event at the Cultural Centre on Southend Pier, where we met up with the exhibition's guest star, Sue Holderness, a.k.a
- [Silent Sentinels: Essex Pillboxes Exhibition](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/03/silent-sentinels-essex-pillboxes-exhibition.html) - Today, Saturday the 2nd of March 2013, saw the start of an interesting exhibition at the Beecroft Gallery in Westcliff: "Silent Sentinels". The exhibition highlights a number of wartime pillboxes in the Essex area, captured on film by local photographer Simon Isaac. There are hundreds of World War II pillboxes dotted around the countryside in
- [Southend's Historic High Street Rail Bridge Removed](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/02/southend-high-street-rail-bridge-removed.html) - Today, Saturday the 2nd of February, saw the removal of the old rail bridge that runs across Southend High Street. The old bridge has been in situ for 130 years, and is to be replaced, today, at a cost of around £2 million. The c2c line at Southend Central is closed this weekend, as is
- [Desirous at The Royal Hotel](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/01/desirous-at-the-royal-hotel.html) - Sat 16th & Sun 17th Feb 2013 6pm & 7.30pm The Royal Hotel, 1 High St, Southend The Royal Hotel was a key site in the turbulent affair between Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson. The past and present interweave to create a vibrant, theatrical glimpse into life in 18th Century Southend. Join us for this free promenade
- [The Caucasian Chalk Circle at Clifftown Theatre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/01/the-caucasian-chalk-circle-at-clifftown-theatre.html) - Thurs 7th – Sat 9th Feb 2013 7.30pm & 2.30pm Sat Matinee Directed by Nick Bagnall, Bertolt Brecht's infamous work comes to Clifftown Theatre. Set against the background of a war-torn Balkan village, the ancient tale of the Chalk Circle is retold. When a small child is contested by two women claiming to be his
- [Worlds Apart at Clifftown Theatre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/01/worlds-apart-at-clifftown-theatre.html) - Thurs 7th – Sat 9th March 2013 7.30pm & 2.30pm Sat Matinee An array of illuminating, short plays devised by the company exploring the territory of intercultural and multicultural performance. Weaving together the known and the unknown. Crossing continents, eras and themes, this unique trio of plays will delight and entertain. Devised, Directed and Performed
- [LOL at Clifftown Theatre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/01/lol-at-clifftown-theatre.html) - Thurs 21st – Sat 23rd March 2013 7.30pm & 2.30pm Sat Matinee This newly commissioned play from looks at the world of Online Media. When Jonathan Fudge dies, his friends flock to his Facebook page to make sense of the horrible mess. But when Jonathan starts to respond, they begin to wonder whether their friend
- [Gormenghast at Clifftown Theatre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/01/gormenghast-at-clifftown-theatre.html) - Thurs 14th – Sat 16th March 2013 7.30pm & 2.30pm Sat Matinee This gruesome, gothic drama has become a landmark in the history of adaptation for the stage; ‘A gloriously impossible realisation of Mervyn Peake’s soaring flight of fancy’. Directed by Gary Sefton Performed by East 15 Acting School's Physical Theatre Graduating Year.
- [The Changeling at Clifftown Theatre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2013/01/the-changeling-at-clifftown-theatre.html) - Thurs 21st – Sat 23rd Feb 2013 7.30pm & 2.30pm Sat Matinee ‘There’s horror in my service, blood and danger….’ Middleton and Rowley's Jacobean tragedy, widely regarded as among the best of the English Renaissance, comes to Clifftown. With its heady mix of beautiful language and black humour ‘The Changeling’ promises to be evening full
- [Christmas Parade 17 November](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/11/christmas-parade-17-november.html) - From 1pm today, Saturday the 17th of November 2012, there will be a Christmas Parade in the High Street, ahead of this evening's Christmas Lights switch-on. Expect the parade, with Santa, Cinderella and live reindeers to leave the Victoria Shopping Centre at around 1pm and head down the High Street towards The Royals. Later in
- [What a shame, Game!](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/03/what-a-shame-game.html) - Today, the 25th of March 2011, sees the launch of the Nintendo 3DS - The first 3D gaming device that doesn't need silly glasses to get that 3D effect. Southenders - It pays to shop around! One of our team wanted to get their hands on the 3DS on the day of launch (as he's a
- [Fancy Nancy Cake Decorating Book Launch](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/09/fancy-nancy-cake-decorating-book-launch.html) - The team here at Sarfend was invited to attend a local book launch this week. The book, The Cake Decorating Bible, has been written by cake decorating expert Juliet Sear, who runs Fancy Nancy on Rectory Grove in Leigh-on-Sea. Juliet's book is aimed at beginners looking to learn the tricks of the trade when making
- [Rayleigh Arts Festival Starts Today](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/09/rayleigh-arts-festival-starts-today.html) - The fifth annual Rayleigh Arts Festival started today, Saturday the 22nd of September 2012. The Sarfend teams was there for the opening events today on Rayleigh High Street, watching a Brazilian Capoeira Dance, a Scottish Pipe Band, and traditional Chinese Dance. As well as activities on the High Street, Rayleigh Mill Hall was demonstrating world-wide
- [iPhone 5 and iOS6 Southend-on-Sea Fails](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/09/iphone-5-and-ios6-southend-on-sea-fails.html) - This week saw Apple release the new iPhone 5, and also release an update to the operating system used on the iPhone 4 and newer iPads. The new software, known as iOS6, is already causing controversy, and it's all about maps. Previous versions of the iPhone software get maps from Google, but as part of
- [Olympic Torch in Southend - Pictures](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/07/olympic-torch-in-southend.html) - The Sarfend team was out-and-about on Friday the 6th of July 2012 - the day that the Olympic Torch visited Southend. We were Tweeting live via @sarfendonsea and posting live pictures from various parts of Southend. We've now had a chance to tidy up those pictures, and make them available to our site visitors. Here
- [Olympic Torch Relay hits Southend on Friday 6th July](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/07/olympic-torch-relay-hits-southend-on-friday-6th-july.html) - This coming Friday, the 6th of July 2012, sees the Olympic Torch reach Southend-on-Sea. Here's a quick summary of what to expect, and where to see the torch. Friday is Day 49 of the Olympic Torch Relay, and sees the Torch travel from Ipswich to Chelmsford, via Southend. Here are the local stops: Rayleigh: The
- [Southend High Street Departures](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/01/southend-high-street-departures.html) - Today, a grey and overcast Winter's day, I took a rather miserable stroll down Southend High Street, stopping briefly to watch the shop-clearers doing their work gutting the latest High Street name to fall - Hawkins Bazaar. As you may have read in the press, Hawkin's Bazaar (owned by the Tobar Group) went into administration
- [Prittle Priory Reopens](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/06/prittle-priory-reopens.html) - This Saturday saw the re-opening of Prittle Priory, in Southend's Priory Park after a £1.8 million refurbishment. Built back in 1110, and originally home to Cluniac monks, the building became a museum in the early 20th century. As significant renovation was needed, Prittle Priory was temporarily closed in 2009, followed by nearly two years of
- [Macmillan Jubilee tea and treats event at Bonmarche Southend.](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/05/macmillan-jubilee-tea-and-treats-event-at-bonmarche-southend.html) - Jubilee tea and treats for Macmillan Cancer Support. 1st June 2012 With the staff at the Bonmarché store in Southend-on-Sea Bonmarché staff are a jewel in the Macmillan Cancer Support crown. Staff from the Bonmarché store in Southend-on-Sea will enjoy a classic British pastime by holding a Queen’s Jubilee tea party on 1st June.
- [Old Leigh May Day Celebrations 07 May 2012](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/05/old-leigh-may-day-celebrations-07-may-2012.html) - Today, Monday the 7th of May 2012, saw the May Day Celebrations in Old Leigh. Here are a few photos of the day. The Bank Holiday Monday celebrations started off at midday with a short parade from the Leigh Heritage Centre, followed by the crowning of the May Queen, dancing around the maypole, Morris dancing,
- [Southend Pier closed till late March 2012](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/02/southend-pier-closed-till-late-march-2012.html) - Southend Pier has been closed to the public, possibly until the end of March 2012, after it was struck by a Leigh fishing boat on Friday the 17th of February. It seems that as a result of the impact, the walkway is distorted, and repairs are needed before it can be opened to the public
- [21 April 2012: Music Marathon on Southend Pier](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/02/april-2012-music-marathon-on-southend-pier.html) - On 21st and 22nd April 2012, Leigh Town Councillor David Stanley (piano) and fellow musician Liam Ambrose (drums) will attempt a remarkable feat of musical endurance in aid of the unique Southend Mencap Music School. To raise money for this great cause, the two musicians aim to perform continuously at the head of Southend Pier
- [TJ Hughes and Saks Leave Southend High Street](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/08/tj-hughes-and-saks-leave-southend-high-street.html) - This week sees two stores on Southend High Street close their doors for the last time. TJ Hughes Closes After being on the High Street for only a year, the T.J Hughes bargain department store closed on Tuesday the 16th, with the loss of 60 jobs. The store was, of course, the site of the
- [Bonmarche Cake Sale & Tombola Fundraising Challenge](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/09/bonmarche-cake-sale-tombola-fundraising-challenge.html) - WHAT: Cake Sale & Tombola WHEN: Friday 30th September 2011 TIME: 9am-1pm WHERE: Bonmarche shop in Southend WHO: Staff from Bonmarche Staff from Bonmarche, the dedicated value high street retailer for women, in Southend will be holding a cake sale and tombola in a fundraising challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Bonmarche has
- [Time of My life by Alan Ayckbourn](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/08/time-of-my-life-by-alan-ayckbourn.html) - COMEDY Gerry Stratton has organized a small family dinner at his favourite restaurant to celebrate his wife's birthday. All seems well on the surface but what secrets lie buried in the past? In Time of My Life Ayckbourn uses a three way journey through time to paint a darkly comic picture of family tensions and
- [WIMPY BRINGS STORYTELLING TO SOUTHEND](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/07/wimpy-brings-storytelling-to-southend.html) - Wimpy, the well-loved restaurant group, is teaming up with the National Literacy Trust’s Words for Life campaign in a bid to encourage and empower parents to actively develop their children’s learning. One in six children are failing to achieve the reading level expected at age 11 but research has shown that children are twice as
- [Free Outdoor Theatre In The Park - 24 July 2011](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/07/free-outdoor-theatre-in-the-park-24-july-2011.html) - On Sunday the 24th of July 2011, there's some free theatre in Southend's Priory Park, suitable for all the family. "The Anglo Saxon World of Beowulf" takes place from 4pm to 6.30pm This is a brand new work, set to an original score, inspired by the epic poem of Beowulf. If you're not familiar with
- [Easyjet to take off from Southend Airport](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/06/easyjet-to-take-off-from-southend-airport.html) - Low-cost airline Easyjet has announced that it will be flying from London Southend Airport from next year. As locals will know, Southend Airport is expanding, the new control tower is up and running, and the airport railway station on the Liverpool Street line is due to open in July. There's also plans for an airport
- [The Comedy Club Rayleigh](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/06/the-comedy-club-rayleigh.html) - A top night out with The Comedy Club at The Mill is more than simply hilarious stand-up from 3 of the UK’s best comedians, laughter, jokes, a great atmosphere, the spot-lit stage and waitress service to your table...it’s great value too with tickets just £15.00 or £10 for members for the 3 act show!
- [May 2011: Cracker Comedy Stand-up](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/05/cracker-comedy-stand-up-in-southend-22-may-2011.html) - Fancy a laugh on Sunday May the 22nd 2011? For an evening of stand-up comedy, pop down to the Royal Hotel, at the top of Pier Hill , where the High Street starts. The first night of the Cracker Comedy Club stars Steve Best, Raymond & Mr Timkins Review ("Enough silliness to fill a pillow"),
- [Southend Says No to AV](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/05/southend-says-no-to-av.html) - Results coming in for the AV (Alternative Vote) Referendum seem to be showing a pretty clear "No" to changing the UK's election system (as expected). If you're interested in how the people of Southend voted in the 5th May 2011 referendum, here are the results: 38% of the people of Southend turned out to vote
- [Southend film Festival Cleverness](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/05/southend-film-festival-cleverness.html) - Today marks the close of the 2011 Southend Film Festival, Southend's celebration of film. Screenings took place at the Palace Theatre, the Park Inn Plaza and the Pod at South Essex College, and you can find out more about this year's film festival at http://www.southendfilmfestival.com The reason for this post? To draw your attention to
- [Stars in Southend Collection Goes Live](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/04/stars-in-southend-collection-goes-live.html) - In November 2009, we reported on an exhibition of previously unseen images of celebrities who appeared in Southend and Romford back in 1963. The exhibition, called Unseen 1963, featured a selection of photos taken by press photographer Derek Cross. The never before seen images of stars such as Cliff Richard, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones
- [Southend Vox Concert 2nd April 2011](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/03/southend-vox-concert-2nd-april-2011.html) - Under the direction of Emma Turnbull, the energetic and entertaining new choir for adults, Southend Vox, has evolved from the town's highly successful Southend Girls Choir. Both choirs are looking forward to their first joint concert to be held this Saturday. Emma Turnbull, 32, a founder member of Roger Humphrey and Rosemary Pennington's Southend Girls
- [Southend Census 2011](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/03/southend-census-2011.html) - Just a reminder that this weekend sees National Census Day - Southenders have to complete the rather hefty Census form on Sunday the 27th of March. Each person staying at your house on the day will need to answer the 42 questions on the 32 page form. Questions include: H11. Do you have solid wood central
- [New train timetables in May 2010](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/05/new-train-timetables-in-may-2010.html) - Note to commuters and users of train services into and out of Southend... From Sunday 23rd May 2010, the timetables for c2c and National Express East Anglia will be changing. You can now download or browse the new timetables: New C2C Timetable: www.c2c-online.co.uk/travel_information/train_timetable New National Express Timetable: www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com/travel_information/train_timetables
- [Shakeaway Milkshakes hit Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/03/shakeaway-milkshakes-hit-southend.html) - Into milkshakes? Southend's about to get its very own ShakeAway Milkshake bar. Southend Shakeaway opens in the Victoria Shopping Centre on Saturday 19th March 2011 at 1pm and we're told that they'll be giving away the first 50 milkshakes free. The ShakeAway chain was established in 1999 and sells over 150 flavours of Milkshakes and
- [Southend Airshow Date Change](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/02/southend-airshow-date-change.html) - The 2011 Southend Airshow will not be held this May Bank Holiday as expected. As part of cost-cutting measures, this year's airshow won't run over the May Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday normal, but instead will take place on Saturday 28th May and Sunday 29th May 2011. One of the reasons cited of moving the
- [The City of Southend?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/02/the-city-of-southend.html) - It seems that Southend-on-Sea will once again be bidding to change status from a town to a city. As part of the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, towns around the UK are bidding for city status, and Southend's thrown its hat into the ring for consideration. There are just 66 cities in
- [Big Queues Bite Odeon Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/02/big-queues-bite-odeon-southend.html) - Well done to the guys and girls at Odeon Southend, and thanks for a lovely night... of queuing. Valentine's night is notoriously busy for cinemas, and the premiere of the Simon Pegg / Nick Frost comedy "Paul" just happened to fall on the same night. So, on a predictably busy night, some bright spark elected
- [Costa Coffee coming to Leigh-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/01/costa-coffee-coming-to-leigh-on-sea.html) - It seems that high street coffee chain Costa Coffee is set to appear on Leigh Broadway, despite local opposition. According to a report in the Echo, the coffee company's plans to take over the amusement arcade at 37 The Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea are set to be approved, as no complaints have been received from neighbouring properties.
- [Happy Chinese New Year, Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/02/happy-chinese-new-year-southend.html) - It's the year of the Rabbit, and Southend is celebrating today. All day today, Saturday the 5th of February 2011, there are a number of activities taking place to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The day's events kicked off at 11am with a short speech by the Mayor of Southend, then an impressive display of
- [Feb 2011: Merlin Productions - Cinderella](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2011/02/merlin-productions-proudly-presents-cinderella.html) - Cinderella Fun, music and mayhem - a traditional family pantomime on your doorstep this half-term! Merlin Productions is delighted to announce its eleventh pantomime, Cinderella, which opens in February 2011 at The Eastwood Studio Theatre, near Southend for a run of seven performances throughout the half-term holiday. Following last years success of ‘Snow White’, which
- [Sarfend Visitors Book Launched](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/11/sarfend-visitors-book-launched.html) - Thanks to those who made the trip to the end of Southend Pier today, to see the Sarfend Visitors Book placed in the safe custody of the team at the RNLI Gift Shop. The idea for a Sarfend Visitors book came from ex-pat Brian Mendes, who now lives in Ontario, Canada. Brian is a regular
- [Sarfend Visitors Book Event Thursday 18 Nov](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/11/sarfend-visitors-book-event-thursday-18-nov.html) - A quick reminder that the Sarfend Visitor's Book Signing Event takes place tomorrow, Thursday the 18th of November 2010. We'd like to encourage all of our site visitors and forum regulars to visit Southend Pier, where The Worshipful the Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Ann Holland will be signing the Sarfend Visitors Book at 1pm. We'll
- [Southenders with Smartphones?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/southend-smartphone-waze-mapping-project.html) - 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
- [Ghosts invade Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/10/ghosts-invade-southend-on-sea.html) - Now there's a headline and a half... Just what are we talking about? A Halloween addition to the social sat nav application called Waze. If you drive in and around Southend-on-Sea and own a smartphone, give Waze a try. You'll be helping to complete a map of Southend, as well as share real-time road travel
- [Fireworks at Southend Pier](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/10/fireworks-at-southend-pier.html) - It's firework season, and we're down at Southend seafront blogging live from Southend Council's Festival of Fireworks. 8pm tonight, Saturday the 30th of October, saw the start of the free fireworks display, with fireworks launched from a barge moored just to the East of Southend Pier. Attached is a pic, live from the top level
- [Bingo's back in Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/10/bingos-back-in-southend.html) - This Thursday, the 28th, sees the grand opening of the relaunched Mecca Bingo, Southend. The new-look Mecca Southend Club, located on the Greyhound Retail Park has undergone a £1.5million refurb, and offers a bar, cafe, amusements, and of course, the chance to win with the magic bingo balls. There's a re-launch party from 5.30pm on
- [Whale sightings](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/01/whale-sightings.html) - Whale sited off Southend Pier - Believed to be connected to the northern bottle-nosed whale that sadly died on 21st January during an attempt to move the stricken creature from Battersea.
- [Local hospice wins national award](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/09/local-hospice-wins-national-award.html) - Congratulations to Little Havens Children's Hospice in Thundersley, for being voted the UK's Best Voluntary/Charity Project (in association with Woman magazine) at The National Lottery Awards 2010. Little Havens beat hundreds of projects from across the UK to win the prestigious title at The National Lottery Awards, which was broadcast live from London's Roundhouse on
- [Police close Southbourne Grove](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/09/police-close-southbourne-grove.html) - Police have closed off access to Southbourne Grove from the London Road. Five police vehicles are in attendance at this time (1615 Friday 03 Sept). There is no access to Southbourne Grove, causing delays on the A13 London Road around that junction. We've just been told that the incident in question relates to a raid
- [TJ Hughes Opens on old Woolworths Site](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/08/tj-hughes-opens-on-old-woolworths-site.html) - The new TJ Hughes store has just opened on Southend High Street, in the building that used to house the town's Woolworths. TJ Hughes is a discount department store, and offers a range of products across home, textiles, beauty & fragrance, menswear, lingerie, toys and electrical. Work started at the site several weeks ago, as
- [Westcliff-on-Sea accident Southbourne Grove 14 Aug 2010](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/08/leigh-on-sea-accident-southbourne-grove.html) - Emergency vehicles on scene at junction of Prittlewell Chase, Kenilworth Gardens and Southbourne Grove at 7:50pm Saturday 14 August 2010. Taxi plus one other car involved. Three fire vehicles in attendance with cutting gear. Two ambulances, plus two police units in attendance. Police have closed westbound traffic along Kenilworth Gardens and are manually controlling the
- [Southend Carnival 2010 opens](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/08/southend-carnival-2010-opens.html) - The Southend Carnival launched today, and runs until Saturday the 21st of August. The main focus of the annual August event is the fair held at Chalkwell Park. It's open from 2pm to 10pm (8pm Sunday) with fairground rides, win-a-fluffy-thing stalls and lots of candyfloss. The highlight of the carnival is the illuminated "torchlight" parade
- [August 2010: Southend Carnival](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/08/august-2010-southend-carnival.html) - Southend's annual August Carnival officially opened today, Friday 13 August 2010. The Carnival Fair is open at Chalkwell Park from 2pm to 10pm between the 13th and 21st of August (2pm-8pm on Sunday). Southend Carnival 2010 includes the Fair at Chalkwell Park, a dog show, and children’s events. As ever, the Carnival draws to an
- [Incident at Southend Central station](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/08/incident-at-southend-central-station.html) - Blogging live from a serious incident at Southend Central Station 2300 Tuesday 10th August. In attendance, four fire engines, one ambulance, two rapid response vehicles and seven police cars. Clifftown Road closed. c2c trains suspended. Just seen two police officers leading away a man in handcuffs. At least 6 fire brigade personnel inside railway station.
- [Sky Roadshow hits Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/07/sky-roadshow-hits-southend.html) - [/caption] Still, if you're considering switching to Sky, want to know what 3D TV looks like, or just fancy a free pad 'n' pen, pop down to the Sky Roadshow on the High Street before Sunday afternoon. Some tips: Do: Get £3 in cash for taking a 3 minute survey on your viewing habits by
- [Southend York Road Market closed](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/10/southend-york-road-market-closed.html) - Southend's historic York Road Market closed on the 17th of October 2009. Following a Health and Safety review undertaken for the council in September, it was identified that the market, and the 22 shops based there, would have to close. Three days notice was given before the closure. The report cites rotted roof timbers, the
- [iPhone 4 queues gather in Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/06/iphone-4-queues-gather-in-southend.html) - Another day, another iPhone launch! Queues started forming well before 6am outside the Southend o2 store for today's launch of the Apple iPhone 4. At at 7am, the queue already numbers 50. Update: By 8am, queues continues to grow to at least 150. o2 staff came to inform those beyond a certain point, by our
- [Leigh Folk Festival 2010](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/06/leigh-folk-festival.html) - This weekend, Old Leigh played host to the Leigh Folk Festival. although it was a swelteringly hot day on Sunday, the crowds turned out in force to watch a day of free live music, street theatre, dancing, concerts, comedy and a parade. If you're interested, there's a small selection of photos of the 2010 Leigh
- [Leigh-on-Sea fire 4 June 2010](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/06/leigh-on-sea-fire-4-june-2010.html) - Locals in Leigh-on-Sea wondering what the commotion in the Eastwood Boulevard / Cavendish Gardens at the moment, note that two fire engines from Southend station are in attendance at a fire on waste ground off Nelson Road, next to the old Albany Laundry site. Smoke is billowing from what looks like a blue hut or
- [Southend Airshow Day One](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/05/southend-airshow-day-one.html) - Day One of the Southend Air Show ("Festival of the Air") is drawing to a close. Visibility's been great, but the high winds have caused a couple of displays to be cancelled, including the Battle of Britain flypast. The winds have not stopped some impressive flying from various RAF aircraft, a display by the rescue
- [Southend Pier to re-open](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/08/southend-pier-to-re-open.html) - The Southend Pier head is to open on 5th August 2006 for the first time since the 2005 fire. More on this story
- [Southend voting under way](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/05/southend-voting-under-way.html) - It can't have escaped your notice, but the people of Essex are today voting in the General and Local Elections. We've checked in with a couple of polling stations in the Southend West constituency, and are told that turnout is good - higher than in previous elections. The scene at one polling station in Leigh-on-Sea
- [Essex FM becomes Heart from Monday](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/06/from-monday-22nd-june-essex-fm-vanishes.html) - From Monday the 22nd June, Essex FM vanishes from our local airwaves, to be replaced by "Heart" As we've reported before, Essex FM is owned by the largest commercial radio group in the UK, Global Radio. Their three-phase plan to rebrand over 30 stations with a local identity to "Heart". For the last couple of
- [Southend A127 Speed Camera are live](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/04/southend-a127-speed-camera-are-live.html) - Users of the A127 'Arterial Road' into Southend take note... The SPECS Average Speed Camera network is now live (April 2009). As locals will know, the speed for the stretch of the dual carriageway approaching Southend recently dropped from 70mph down to 50mph, with average speed cameras in place to enforce this limit. Essential safety
- [New Empire Theatre Spring/Summer 2007 schedule](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2007/01/new-empire-theatre-springsummer-2007-schedule.html) - Information on the New Empire Theatre's Spring and Summer 2007 schedule, has been added to our site. See https://www.sarfend.co.uk/newempire.html
- [Pier on fire!](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2005/10/pier-on-fire.html) - Pier on Fire - On 10th October 2005, a fire on Southend Pier head caused millions of pounds of damage. More
- [Revamp the pier?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/06/revamp-the-pier.html) - A local businessman has plans to revamp Southend Pier, including new trains, and a reason to visit the end of the pier. Learn more about Atlantis City over on our new Pier Page
- [Plans for the pier development on hold?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/11/plans-for-the-pier-development-on-hold.html) - Epic World Leisure, the local firm with plans to revitalise Southend Pier, has had to withdraw its plans, to avoid rejection by Southend Council. This is yet another setback in plans to get the pier back to a major tourist attraction, and once again leaves the future of our pier 'open'. We'd love to get
- [Puppets on the Pier](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/06/puppets-on-the-pier.html) - News of a local Puppet Festival. If puppets are your thing, look out for the Puppet Festival on July 31st, August 1st and August 2nd.There will be a number of free shows on and near Southend Pier. Kids; bring your grown-ups to see Punch. Grown-ups; bring your kids to see Judy. The shows, from all
- [Amazing vanishing Southend o2 store](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/01/amazing-vanishing-o2-store.html) - OK - Technically, this isn't a news story worthy of inclusion on southendnews.co.uk, but it's our site, so we can bend the rules to vent a little. My mission today was to take back a faulty Joggler to the o2 store in Southend - you know - the one that's been on the High Street
- [New Southend Essentials Guide](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/05/new-southend-essentials-guide.html) - A new addition to our site - Southend Essentials. Southend Essentials is a handy one-page guide to visiting Southend-on-Sea. It's intended as a single sheet that you can print out and bring with you. The guide includes train times, phone numbers, attractions, food and drink, plus accommodation. It's available as a PDF (for one-page printing),
- [Southend Election Results](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/05/southend-election-results.html) - Thanks to one of our regulars for pointing out that we've not posted a summary of the results of the 2010 elections. We're sure you know the results, but a recap never hurts. In the General Election: Southend West: 46% of votes to Conservative. David Amess MP remains Rochford and Southend East: 47% of votes
- [Scared Scriptless March Gig](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/scared-scriptless-march-comedy-night.html) - 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
- [Google Maps Street View for Southend Goes Live](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/google-streetmap-for-southend-goes-live.html) - 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
- [Southend, the Capital of Culture?](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/10/southend-capital-of-culture.html) - In case you've not been following the local press, the town of Southend-on-Sea is bidding to become the UK's Capital of Culture 2013. So, what are Southend's selling points? Events such as the Southend Airshow, Southend Carnival and Leigh Art Trail? Tourist attractions such as our 7 miles of beaches and our pier? Or perhaps
- [Scared Scriptless back for Charity Improv Night](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/03/scared-scriptless-back-for-charity-improv-night.html) - 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
- [Essex FM becomes Heart in June](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/04/essex-fm-goes-heart-in-june.html) - Global Radio, the largest player in UK commercial radio, is set to re-brand local station Essex FM to "Heart" this June. This UK-wide re-branding of stations to the "Heart" umbrella started in January 2009, and Essex FM will be one of the last stations to change its name. Once complete, 33 local radio stations will
- [Southenders mad for iPhone](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/07/southenders-mad-for-iphone.html) - Apple's new 3g launched this morning, and queues started forming at the Southend o2 store on the High Street. At opening time, there were at least 70 good folk queuing to get their hands on this new phone. Overheard in the queue... Passer by: "What's everyone queuing for?" Queuer : "The new 3G iPhone from
- [Marine Plaza given go-ahead](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/08/marine-plaza-given-go-ahead.html) - A £100 million development has been approved by Southend Council. The Marine Plaza the Dizzyland site, opposite the Kursaal. Plans include hotel, casino, nightclub, business conference centre and other residential and leisure facilities. The development represents "a significant focal point of the Thames Gateway initiative"
- [Victoria Shopping Centre - Nearly ready](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/03/victoria-shopping-centre-nearly-ready.html) - The Victoria Shopping Centre re-development is nearly complete. This Easter weekend, they're holding a series of events, to give you the chance to look over the £21.5 million redevelopment. Pop down and take a look - more at http://www.victoriasc.co.uk
- [Leigh-on-Sea Fire](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/04/leigh-on-sea-fire.html) - Doing our bit for citizen jornalism, we're just back from the scene of what seems to be a fairly major fire on London Road, Leigh-on-Sea. It seems that the blaze has hit the showroom of Mad Dogs & Englishmen at 1345 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, and Just Bikes at 1339 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea. As of 19:55
- [iPhone 3GS on sale in Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/06/iphone-3gs-on-sale-in-southend.html) - This morning we saw ten eager shoppers in the o2 queue by 8:30, and two chaps with laptops and seats outside Southend High Street's Carphone Warehouse. These chaps have been queueing for the new Apple iPhone 3GS, which goes on sale today. The new phone, an update on last year's 3G version, offers a faster
- [Southend Deeping Underpass to close next week](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/02/southend-deeping-underpass-to-close-next-week.html) - The underpass underneath the Victoria Shopping Centre is set to close permanently on Sunday the 21st February 2010 (originally the 15th Feb).Apparently, the closure of the Deeping is to enable a series of "road improvements", including a programme to replace the Victoria Circus roundabout with a traffic light junction.The closure of the Deeping will make
- [Ohh looking - It's snowing](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2010/01/ohh-looking-its-snowing.html) - In probably the most pointless post we've ever made, we've been asked to alert our loyal readers that, err, it's snowing.Yes - that's right - we've had reported sightings of white stuff falling and settling on surfaces, in turn turning those surfaces a white, snowy colour.As a real insult to your intelligence, here's a photo,
- [c2c sets reliability record](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/12/c2c-sets-reliability-record.html) - c2c has become the first train operator in the UK to get punctuality score of 96% for a 12 month period.c2c's MD Julian Drury said "The efforts our team have made, in conjunction with our partners at Network Rail, in focusing on the detail required in providing the best possible and highly punctual train service
- [South Essex College Merger Approved](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/11/south-essex-college-merger-approved.html) - The merger of the two colleges will take place on the 1st of January 2010, and the new combined college will be known as "South Essex College of Further and Higher Education".
- [Southend United facing Administration](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/10/southend-united-facing-administration.html) - Southend United may shortly go into Administration as HM Revenue and Customs call in a £690,000 outstanding tax bill.The Blues has a few days to find the money or go into Administration. Failure to pay could result in a drop to the bottom of League One or League Two relegation, the need to sell off
- [Heart Essex Launches](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/06/heart-essex-launches.html) - The station re-launched at 6am - first track was Janet Jackson, The Best Things in Life are Free. Here's a short extract from today's 6am launch: Heart Essex Relaunch 2.1 Meg MP3.Below is a picture of the main Heart Essex studio in Glebe Road, Chelmsford, rebranded with Heart.As we covered in our recent Essex FM
- [Southend Book Fair 2009](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/05/southend-book-fair-2009.html) - A date for your literary diary... Saturday the 6th of June sees the third Southend Book Fair come to town.Writers Anonymous and South East Essex College are working together to make the 2009 Southend Book Fair the literary event of the local calendar. The free fair is open to all with an interest in the
- [Students set to shine at the Beecroft Art Gallery](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2009/03/students-set-to-shine-at-the-beecroft-art-gallery.html) - Students from the South East Essex College are preparing to shine with their very own exhibition that started on 28 February 2009.Local fashion and design students are exhibiting the Beecroft Art Gallery in Westcliff. The exhibition has been inspired by, and forms part of, the Essex Jiangsu Festival. Students taking courses in Fashion Promotion and
- [Woolworths and Zavvi set to vanish](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/12/woolworths-and-zavvi-set-to-vanish.html) - Hot on the heels of December's announcement that High Street name Woolworths is set to vanish from Southend and Leigh's high streets in January, it has s today been announced that Zavvi, situated at Southend's Victoria Shopping Centre, has also gone into receivership.Woolworths has been trading in the UK for nearly 100 years, and its
- [Essex FM apologises for publicity stunt](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/10/essex-fm-apologises-for-publicity-stunt.html) - Listeners to Essex FM at the start of this week were surprised to hear a message that morning presenter Martin Day, plus studio cohort Su Harrison had been taken off-air after comments about boy scouts in a recent show.Within a few hours, listeners started springing up on Facebook trying to "Save Martin and Su", but
- [Quiet please... on c2c trains](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/10/quiet-please-on-c2c-trains.html) - For a while now, c2c has been running one in four of its train carriages as a "Quiet Zone", where mobile phones and other electronic devices are banned - but this is tricky to enforce, and sometimes scowls from fellow travellers just doesn't work...Soon, c2c will be making use of new technology on the Southend
- [Essex FM gets Heartbroken](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/09/essex-fm-gets-heartbroken.html) - Essex FM, owned by the massive UK radio group Global Radio is set to be re-branded.Global Radio has plans to re-brand 29 of their UK commercial radio stations either to "Heart" or to "Galaxy", and Essex FM will reportedly be rebranded to be "Heart". Also set to go, is Kent radio station "Invicta FM".The loss
- [No Southend Christmas Lights in 2008](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/09/no-southend-christmas-lights-in-2008.html) - The Southend-on-Sea Christmas lights weren't on in 2007. The reason? The Southend Seafront Illuminations and Business Association chose not to light the lights in 2007 due to the "spiralling costs and increasing maintenance" needed to keep the bulbs burning.Originally set to return in 2009, a news story on the Echo News website earlier this year
- [Online protest as BBC withdraws football commentary](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/07/online-protest-as-bbc-withdraws-football-commentary.html) - Local radio station BBC Essex, is set to reduce its live commentary of both Southend United and Colchester United's games for the forthcoming 2008/9 football season. Southender Gary Bullock told us: "From a Southend perspective, last season's home gate averaged over 8,000. With travelling fans averaging a creditable few hundred, that leaves over 7,000 avid
- [Southend Radio - Starts March 2008](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2008/03/southend-radio-starts-march-2008.html) - Southend Radio has started test transmissions on 105.1FM today. The tests consist of various Southend-related noises, plus an announcement of the station's name. The on-air date for the station is understood to be 28th March 2008
- [Talking Heads at the New Empire](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2007/03/talking-heads-at-the-new-empire.html) - Threelance Theatre Co. present Alan Bennett's 'Talking Heads'. These classic monologues from the writer of recent hit 'The History Boys' were first presented on Television in the late eighties. They became instant classics and are now being presented locally for the first time. Threelance Theatre Co. were set up in 2005, since then they have
- [A victory for c2c passengers](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/12/a-victory-for-c2c-passengers.html) - Last night, c2c's management backed down. After their flawed new timetable was condemned by passengers, c2c has decided to return to their original timetable in January 07. More at www.c2cuser.co.uk
- [Skating in Southend High Street](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/11/skating-in-southend-high-street.html) - Southend town centre is hosting an Ice Skating Rink from 22 November 2006 until February 2007. This can be found outside the Odeon cinema at the top end of the High Street
- [Solar power for Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/11/solar-power-for-southend.html) - Thanks to Nita from Southend Solar scheme for getting in touch with this. They provide grants for up to £1500 for the installation of Solar Hot Water systems, with prices starting at around £2,500. This offer is open to anyone who owns their home and lives in the borough of Southend. There is also the
- [Improv comedy 15 Sep](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/09/improv-comedy-15-sep.html) - A quick reminder that improv group Quirkish Delight are playing this Friday night (15th Sept 2006) at The New Empire Theatre, Alexander Road, Southend at 8.00pm. Tickets £5 in advance from the box office on 01702-353577.
- [Southend Bikeathon this September](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/08/southend-bikeathon-this-september.html) - The Southend Bikeathon takes place on Sunday September 10th 2006. Come along, join in the fun and raise funds for Leukaemia Research. Top individual and team fundraisers will be presented with trophies at an awards presentation evening.More information at www.southendbikeathon.co.uk
- [Palace Theatre to re-open](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/07/palace-theatre-to-re-open.html) - Palace Theatre to re-open. It seems that we can expect the Palace Theatre in Westcliff to re-open in time for Christmas 2006. HQ Theatres has been names as the new management company charged with looking after the Palace as well as the Cliffs Pavilion.
- [Improv in April](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/03/improv-in-april.html) - Top comedy coming to Southend on Friday 21st April 2006. Fans of 'Whose Line is it anyway' won't want to miss this night of Improv comedy on Friday 21st April at The New Empire Theatre, just off Southend High Street. The show will feature live improv from a number of London Comedy Store top names,
- [Identity Theft](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2006/03/identity-theft.html) - According to a report from one of the UK credit monitoring agencies, Southend-on-Sea is the South's number one hot spot for ID theft. Be on your guard.Some basic tips to protect your identity can be found here
- [New radio station for Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2005/10/new-radio-station-for-southend.html) - Local radio station licence for Southend announced. More.
- [Essex Radio moves from Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2004/10/essex-radio-moves-from-southend.html) - Essex FM moves from Radio House in Southend to Chelmsford, ending 23 years of local radio in Southend.More on local radio on our Southend Radio section.

## Pages

- [Welcome to Sarfend.co.uk](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/) - Information and links relating to the seaside town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Details of visiting Southend, and what to do
- [PAT Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/pat-southend.html) - Pete is an independent PAT Tester, who used to offer a low-price PAT testing service for companies, charities and community groups in and around the Southend-on-Sea area. Sorry, but the service is no longer being offered.
- [MeshCore for Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/meshcore-southend.html) - After experimenting with Meshtastic for a couple of years, I've now switched over to MeshCore, which, if it lives up to its promise, could be fun. What is Meshcore? Meshcore is interesting from a hobbyist point of view because it lets ordinary people build their own small communication network across a city. Instead of relying
- [Radio in Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendradio.html) - Information on Southend radio stations, information for Southend radio listeners, plus a list of stations that cover the seaside town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex
- [Southend-on-Sea Questions](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/questions.html) - Answers to a number of questions about Southend-on-Sea, posed by our site visitors
- [Shopping in Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/shopping.html) - A look at the shops and stores in Southend High Street, on sarfend.co.uk's Southend Shopping page
- [Buses to Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/busestosouthend.html) - Some information on catching a bus to Southend, bus services in the area, and on the Southend Travel Centre. Travel advice from Sarfend.co.uk
- [Pubs and Clubs in Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/pubsandclubs.html) - We offer a summary of the drinking and dancing haunts that you'll find in and around Southend Town Centre
- [In and Around Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/insouthend.html) - A round-up of what's in and around Southend-on-Sea, including attactions, things to do, shops, cinema and culture. Our guide to what you'll find in Southend
- [Driving to Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/drivingtosouthend.html) - Some information on driving to Southend, route planning, and checking on local travel conditions. Travel advice from Sarfend.co.uk
- [Southend Pier Information](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendpier.html) - Information on Southend's most famous landmark - but just what does it's future hold? Our look at Southend Pier - How to visit & what's in store for the future.
- [Southend-on-Sea Facts & Figures](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendstats.html) - We offer information on Southend's history, and on what Southend is like today, and some other handy facts and figures
- [Southend-on-Sea Information](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southend.html) - Information and links relating to the seaside town of Southend-on-Sea in Essex. As well as helpful advice on Southend, we offer a busy Southend chat forum, plus local news and weather.
- [Geocaching in and around Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/geocaching.html) - Details of the out-and-about hobby that is Geocaching. With a GPS or Smartphone, go out hunting for treasure in and around Southend-on-Sea.
- [The Sarfend Visitors Book](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/visitorsbook.html) - Information on the Sarfend Visitors Book. Launched in November 2010, this book collects the thoughts and words of visitors to Southend-on-Sea
- [New Empire Theatre, Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/newempire.html) - Information on the New Empire Theatre, located just off Southend's main High Street, in Alexandra Road. This page includes a brief history and some photos.
- [Bygone Southend: Laurel and Hardy the Palace Hotel Southend.](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/laurel-and-hardy-the-palace-hotel-southend.html) - Laurel and Hardy Englishman Stan Laurel and American Oliver Hardy were both well know actors, before they began their double act. Stan Laurel had acted in over 50 films and Oliver Hardy in 250 short films. They first began working together in 1921. Their first picture was Lucky Dog. Their film The Music Box,
- [Bygone Southend: John Fowles - Blue Plaques](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/john-fowles.html) - John Fowles Fillebrook Avenue. Leigh-on-Sea John was born in 1926, he lived with his parents Gladys and Robert at in Fillebrook Avenue. John became a teacher in Greece and later in England, He moved to Dorset in 1965, his house became ‘the Dairy’ in his famous book ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman.’ He later moved to
- [Bygone Southend: Garon's Southend - Business](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/garons-southend.html) - GARONS The first Garon shop was opened in 1885 at 64 The High Street Southend. Five years later Mr Henry Garon opened a cafe. By 1939 there were 37 shops, 10 restaurants, an hotel and a cinema, (Garon’s Imperial theatre.) In 1911 the New Imperial cinema was opened with 700 seats a cafe and in 1920 a ballroom.
- [Bygone Southend: Frank Matcham - Blue Plaques](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/frank-matcham.html) - Frank Matcham Cliff Parade Frank Matcham was born Frank Matcham Cliff Parade Southend-on-Sea Architect Frank Matcham was born in 1854 in Newton Abbott, Devon. At the age of fourteen he was apprentice to a local architect . He became assistant to T. Robinson, surveyor to the Lord Chancellor. Frank fell in love with, and married his
- [Bygone Southend: Elmsleigh Hall](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/elmsleigh-hall.html) - Elmsleigh Hall, Elmsleigh Drive The Members of Coleman Street realised the need for a church in Leigh, for members living in and around the Highlands Estate. Elmsleigh Hall was opened in 1930. There was a great famly atmosphere at Elmsleigh Hall, Children queued up outside on Wednesday Evenings be entertained often to watch much loved
- [Bygone Southend: Edward Whymper - Blue Plaques](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/edward-whymper.html) - Edward Whymper. Cliff town Parade Edward Whymper the famous Mountaineer was the driving force behind the first ever ascent of the Matterhorn. He also has a plaque in Teddington. .
- [Bygone Southend: E.K.Cole - Business](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/e-k-cole.html) - EKCO Eric Kirkham Cole started his first shop in 1920, he sold wireless batteries,,and recharged accumulator for wirelesses. One of his customers, William Verrells agreed to invest £50 in the business. They went into partnership, left the shop and set up a bigger premises over a shop in Westcliff. By 1930 Eric had bought a
- [Bygone Southend: David Bone Nightingale Jack - Blue Plaques](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/david-bone-nightingale-jack.html) - David Bone Nightingale Jack 254 Hamlet Court Road Westcliff -on-Sea Southend-on-Sea David Bone Nightingale Jack was born in Bolton Lancashire in 1899. His father, Bob Jack, and his brothers Rollo and Daniel were all footballers. David began his career in 1919 playing for his father’s club, Plymouth Argyle, where he scored 15 goals. A year later
- [Bygone Southend: Coleman Street Gospel Hall](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/coleman-street-gospel-hall.html) - Coleman Street Gospel Hall 1900 the Plymouth Brethren transferred from York House in the High Street, to a hall in Coleman Street. By 1906 the building was extended by 30 feet.and a rear vestry built with a room above for the Sunday School. The main hall seated 300 people, the vestry held 100
- [Bygone Southend: Christian Spiritual Church of  Thought and Healing](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/christian-spiritual-church-of-thought-and-healing.html) - Christian Spiritual Church ao Thought and Healing.34 Southbourne Grove Westcliff-on-Sea,
- [Bygone Southend: Channel Airways - Business](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/channel-airways.html) - Channel Airways Prior to his release from the RAF Jack Jones had already purchased three aircraft through Government Sales, These, he had them hangered in Portsmouth, but upon being demobbed found he could afford to overhaul only one of them, a Puss Moth (G-ABKZ). In 1946, he began making a little money from it,
- [Bygone Southend: Carlton Avenue Gospel Hall](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/carlton-avenue-gospel-hall.html) - Carlton Avenue Gospel hall The hall was opend aound 1935. At first it was known as Ebeneezer Gospel Hall.The Hall ws built on land bought from Moses Abbott. He was one of the original trustees and lived in a house next door to the chapel. Soon after opening the chapel was closed , possibly because
- [Bygone Southend: Bygone Businesses](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/bygone-businesses.html) - Bygone Businesses Many well known businesses are disappearing from our Town. This site is trying to bring back memories of the best loved shops such as Woolworths, Keddies, Garons and businesses like Ekco, Lesneys, Channel Airways to name but a few
- [Bygone Southend: Bournmouth Park Congregational Church](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/bournmouth-park-congregational-church.html) - Bournmouth Park Congregational church Corner of Bournmouth Park Road and Central Avenue Southend
- [Bygone Southend: Blue Plaques](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/blue-plaques.html) - The original Blue Plaque scheme was run by English Heritage. The scheme was founded by The Royal Society of Arts in 1867. Plaques were of different shaped and colours, most were chocolate brown and made by Minton. In 1901 The scheme was taken over by the LCC it was decided to keep the basic design
- [Bygone Southend: Benjamin Waugh - Blue Plaques](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/benjamin-waugh.html) - Benjamin Waugh 4 Runwell Terrace. Southend The Rev. BenjaminWaugh , a Victorian social reformer, founded the NSPCC, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, in the late 19th century. He also wrote several well known hymns. When he retired in 1905 he moved to 4 Runwell Terrace where he lived until he died
- [Bygone Southend - A Look Back at Historical Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend.html) - Welcome to Bygone Southend. Here, you'll find a collection of memories and snippets of history from Southend-on-Sea. Stories So Far: Bygone Businesses Channel Airways Albany Laundry Rossi's E.K Cole Lesneys Garons of Southendxxx Southend Waterworks Company Blue Plaques Blue Plaque: benjamin-waugh Blue Plaque: john-fowles Blue Plaque: edward-whymper Blue Plaque: benjamin-waugh Blue Plaque: david-bone-nightingale-jack.ht Blue Plaque: john-fowles
- [Bygone Southend: The Ivy House](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/the-ivy-house.html) - The Ivy House 21-22 Marine Parade In 1850 this was a private house by 1900 the Ivy House was run by Solomon Heasman In 1930 the landlord was Albert Pratt. Now named Chinnerys
- [Bygone Southend: The Hole in the Wall](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/the-hole-in-the-wall.html) - The Hole in the Wall 10-12 Marine Parade The building next door is Sparrow, Tuffnell and co. the first bank in Southend. The hole in the Wall was later named The Burough Arms, then the Liberty Belle, now The Borough Hotel.
- [Bygone Southend: The Criterion](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/the-criterion.html) - The Criterion 14-15 Marine Parade Run in 1920 by H Holland Now the Papillon
- [Bygone Southend: The Albany Laundry - Business](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/the-albany-laundry.html) - The Albany Laundry The Albany Laundry was situated on the corner of Eastwood Boulevard Westcliff. The corner was called Albany corner, it was once the turning place for the trolley busses. The Albany Laundry began as the Albany Rental Supply Ltd. a hundred years ago. and later became the Albany Electric Laundry Co. Ltd. Located
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- [Bygone Southend: Lesneys - Business](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/lesneys.html) - Lesney's Lesney Products was named after its two founders Leslie and Rodney Smith. (they were unrelated) The company was started as an industrial die casting company in 1947. Lesneys took over the old Ekco buildings on the Sweynes Estate, Ashingdon Road, Rochford. The factory was working all day and night, special busses brought workers
- [Bygone Southend: Southend Waterworks Company - Business](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/southend-waterworks-company.html) - Southend Waterworks Company. The Southend Waterworks company was founded in 1865. The company supplied 20,000 gallons of water to Cliff Town, which then had a population of less than 2000. At its centenary in 1965 between 15 and 20 million gallons of water were supplied to an area of 160 square miles to the population
- [Bygone Southend: Princess Caroline - Blue Plaques](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/princess-caroline.html) - Caroline, Princess of Wales Royal Terrace Southend-on-Sea In 1801 five year old Princess Charlotte was ordered by her physician to come to Southend for her health. She spent much time on the beach but for her health she attended Mrs.Glasscock’s bathing machines which were situated near the pier. The princess stayed at the Lawn in Southchurch.
- [Bygone Southend: Peculiar People's Chapel, East Street, Prittlewell](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/peculiar-peoples-chapel-east-street-prittlewell.html) - Particular Baptist Chapel East Street Prittlewell Famous historian Philil Benton describes how the Particular baptist Had a chapel inEWast Street Prittlewell called the Providence Chapel This chapel was built by John Sutton of Islington in 1858 as a thank offering to Anthony Smith, thatcher, gardener and preacher from Shopland. He also endowed a cottage
- [Bygone Southend: Pentecostal Church](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/pentecostal-church.html) - Pentecostal Church 148 Electric Avenue Westcliff-on-Sea
- [Bygone Southend: Second Church of Christ Reading Room](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/second-church-of-christ-reading-room.html) - The Second Church of Christ Reading Room and Library.925 London Road leigh-on-Sea
- [Bygone Southend: Shoebury Gospel Hall](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/shoebury-gospel-hall.html) - Shoebury Gospel Hall Shoebury Hall was built in 1920, before that the meetings were held in a house in John Street. Converts were baptised off the beach in the Thames. There were over a hundred members including several railway men and soldiers from the nearby barracks. Ond member Mr May carried a folding
- [Bygone Southend: The Quaker Meeting House](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/the-quaker-meeting-house.html) - The Quaker movement was started by George Fox (1624-1690)Geoge became an itinerent preacher, his meetings were mainly silent meditation. during the reign of Charles II George’s followers, named ‘Friends’ refused to pay tithes to the church, and to take oaths in court, refused to fight in wars and campaigned for the end of slavery. Once
- [Bygone Southend: Peculiar People Chapel, Elm Road, Leigh](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/peculiar-people-chapel-elm-road.html) - Peculiar People, Elm Road Leigh. Now a Nursery School.
- [Bygone Southend: Seventh Day Adventists](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/seventh-day-adventists.html) - Seventh Day Adventists Northview Drive Seventh Day Adventists William Miller(1782-1849)was the founder of the seventh Day Advertists. They were often named the Millerites. Sunday is their day of worship, they believe in the second coming.
- [Bygone Southend: Leigh Elim Church](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/leigh-elim-church.html) - Leigh Elim Church Gllendale Gardens Leigh-in-Sea
- [Bygone Southend: North Road Chapel](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/north-road-chapel.html) - North Road Chapel The land was originally a cricket pitch Southend Corporation bought the Freehold in 1879. The chapel was built in 1880. Built of Bath stone, it had two wings with space beetween for the horse drawn carriages carrying the coffins,to pass through. The North wing was for unbelievers, the south for Christians. The
- [Bygone Southend: Salvation Army](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/salvation-army.html) - Salvation Army Dalmatia Road The hall became vacant in 1913, the Brethren of Coleman Street Gospel Hall were interested in acquiring it but the idea was shelved due to it being so close to Comeman Street.
- [Bygone Southend: Peculiar People](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/peculiar-people.html) - Peculiar People Peculiar meaning Special. James Banyard reformed bad boy of Rochford staarted te Pecuuliar People church in the front room of his cattage in Rochford. The movement spread throught Essex and into London. The believed in divine healing and refused treatment by conventional doctors. 
- [Bygone Southend: Westcliff Free Church](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/westcliff-free-church.html) - Westcliff Free Church For some time the brethren of Coleman Street chapel had wanted to open a chapel near Chalkwell Park finally a small hall became available on the corner of Ronald Park Avenue. At a rental of 13/- a week. Starting from December 1910. The Hall was to be called the Gospel Hall Chalkwell
- [Bygone Southend: Particular Baptist Chapel](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/bygone-southend/particular-baptist-chapel.html) - Prittlewell The Particular Baptists East Street Prittlewell. This chapel was built by John Sutton of Islington in 1858 as a thank offering to Anthony Smith, preacher. He also endowed a cottage for the preacher and four cottages, the rents from these to be shared with the chapel in Thundersley. Now named The Provident Baptist Church
- [Ordering St Michael's School Uniforms](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/stmichaels.html) - Parents of children at St Michael's Preparatory School on Hadleigh Road in Leigh can now buy school uniforms online from John Lewis. Some handy information.
- [Southend-on-Sea Memories](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendmemories.html) - A collection of memories from past or present residents of the town of Southend-on-Sea
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- [Groups, Meetings and Organisations in Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/groupsinsouthend.html) - Looking to meet up with like-minded people in and around Southend-on-Sea? We list local societies, groups, meetups and organisations in and around Southend
- [Southend Airshow, the Free Festival of the Air](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendairshow.html) - On the late May Bank Holiday, Southend has hosted one of the largest free airshows around. Details and pictures
- [Southend-on-Sea Amateur Radio](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/hamradio.html) - Information on amateur radio in and around Southend-on-Sea, and details of how to get started in the ham radio hobby in South Essex
- [Southend Essentials - Your One Page Guide](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendessentials.html) - Visiting Southend-on-Sea? Here's a single page of information about visiting Southend for you to print and bring it with you
- [Southenders.co.uk](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southenders.html) - Southenders - Pages for past and present residents of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Links to our chat forum, advice pages and Southend news section
- [Roots Hall Open-Air Market in Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/rootshallmarket.html) - Each Thursday, Southend United's grounds play host to the Roots Hall Market. It's an open-air collection of stalls and traders selling all kinds of things, and it's great for bargain hunters. Here are a few photos of the market in action
- [Plans for Southend Pier Explored](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/pierplans.html) - An exclusive interview with Epic World Leisure about their plans for Southend Pier, plus information on the how the pier's fortunes could be transformed
- [Books About Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendbooks.html) - A round-up of some of the recommended books on Southend-on-Sea. Looking for books on the history of Southend? Try our list.
- [Visiting Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/visitsouthend.html) - Planning a visit to Southend-on-Sea in Essex, Here, you'll find information on visiting the town, including how to get here, where to park, where to eat, and what to do.
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- [Digital TV Help and Advice for Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/digitaltv.html) - Live in or around Southend, and looking to get digital TV? This page contains information on digital TV for Southend-on-Sea and South Essex
- [Southend-on-Sea Viewpoint #01](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/viewpoint01.html) - Viewpoint on Southend. A series of comments on the town on Southend, provided by local residents of the town
- [Tracing Southend friends and relations](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/tracing.html) - Advice on how to track down family & old friends from around the Southend area. Information on the search services including phone book and family tree tools
- [Useful Southend-on-Sea Snippets](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/usefulinfo.html) - Some snippets of information on Southend-on-Sea gathered by the team. Handy things to know about our town
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- [Traffic Light Camera A13 Leigh-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/traffic-light-camera-london-road-leigh-on-sea.html) - We'd be interested in hearing from any locals who've been allegedly caught by the red light traffic camera on the A13 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, between The Elms and Waitrose. For those you've never been "got" by an Essex Police traffic light camera, here is the wording of the letter that gets sent to those who
- [Southend-on-Sea Links](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/links.html) - A small collection of weblinks of interest to visitors looking for more info on the Essex seaside town of Southend-on-Sea
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- [Southend Hotels: Where to stay in Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendhotels.html) - A handy guide to some of the main places to stay in and around Southend. Hotel accommodation and advice from Sarfend.co.uk
- [Southend-on-Sea Family History Information](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendfamilyhistory.html) - Help with researching your family tree in Southend. Details on how to check the census records, phone books and parish records, to track down local ancestors
- [Support Your Southend Milkman!](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/milkman.html) - The role of the milkman has changed. To keep pace, and save the milk round in Southend, Dairy Crest has taken milk deliveries into the 21st century.
- [Travelling to Southend by Train](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/trainstosouthend.html) - Planning a trip to Southend? Consider travelling to Southend by rail to Southend Central, Southend Victoria, Leigh, Chalkwell, Westcliff & Prittlewell stations
- [Leigh Folk Festival Information](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/leighfolkfestival.html) - Each year, Leigh-on-Sea in Essex plays host to a long weekend of music and dance - The Leigh Folk Festival. Here's our summary.
- [Specialist Shops in Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/specialistshops.html) - We take a look at some of the hidden gems just off the main High Street in Southend, to see what they offer. Go exploring with Sarfend.co.uk
- [Southend Courier Company Hints](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendcouriers.html) - We called, but you were out. Some notes on deliveries and couriers in Southend
- [Southend-on-Sea from the air](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendair.html) - A small collection of aerial photos of the seaside town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK
- [Recommended by Sarfend - Our Southend Recommendations](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/recommendations.html) - Now and again we're asked to make recommendations. Here's a list of trusted companies and services that the Sarfend team has personal experience of using.
- [Quirkish Delight, Southend-on-Sea Comedy](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/quirkishdelight.html) - Quirkish Delight is a Southend-based improv comedy group. The Quirkish crew perform semi-regular sessions across South-East Essex. Get vocal, and have a laugh.
- [Waze - Social GPS for Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/waze.html) - Waze is a social GPS project. If you have a Smartphone, install the free Waze application and share road information with other Southend-on-Sea road users.
- [Hooters Restaurant - Coming to Southend-on-Sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/hooters.html) - Cheeky US restaurant chain Hooters is set to make an appearance in Southend-on-Sea. We've got more on the story.
- [The Southend-on-Sea Podcast](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southend-podcast.html) - The Southend Podcast - An online radio show for the people of Southend, by the people of Southend
- [c2c User - Unofficial Help for Rail Passengers](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/c2c-user.html) - Unofficial information for users of the c2c rail line from Shoeburyness to London's Fenchurch Street
- [c2c News - c2c User's Unofficial News Page](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/c2c-user-news.html) - c2c User's unofficial news page. Details of recent changes to c2c service, and a history of some of the more recent service changes.
- [Essex Building Services Ltd  Information](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/essexbuildingservices.html) - Essex Building Services Limited Information. A page of information about the Leigh-on-Sea based building firm.
- [The Cake Decorating Bible](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/cakedecoratingbible.html) - We report on the launch of "The Cake Decorating Bible", by Juliet Sear, owner of Fancy Nancy on Leigh Broadway. In September 2012, our team had the tough task of eating some yummy cakes, drinking some champagne, and talking to the lovely Juliet Sear about her new book. Juliet runs 'Fancy Nancy' on

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- [shakeaway](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/shakeaway)
- [milkshake](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/milkshake)
- [milkshakes](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/milkshakes)
- [victoria shopping centre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/victoria-shopping-centre)
- [game](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/game)
- [gamestation](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/gamestation)
- [nintendo 3ds](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/nintendo-3ds)
- [nintendo](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/nintendo)
- [cex](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/cex)
- [census](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/census)
- [unseen 63](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/unseen-63)
- [stars in southend 1963](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/stars-in-southend-1963)
- [southend odeon](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-odeon)
- [beatles](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/beatles)
- [cliff richard](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/cliff-richard)
- [rolling stones](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/rolling-stones)
- [southend film festival](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-film-festival)
- [film festival](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/film-festival)
- [election results](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/election-results)
- [referendum](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/referendum)
- [southend-on-sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-on-sea)
- [hamlet court road](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/hamlet-court-road)
- [londis](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/londis)
- [southend airport](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-airport)
- [easyjet](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/easyjet)
- [digital tv](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/digital-tv)
- [digital switchover](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/digital-switchover)
- [anglia tv](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/anglia-tv)
- [sudbury transmitter](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/sudbury-transmitter)
- [priory park](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/priory-park)
- [beowulf](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/beowulf)
- [pinpointcreate](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/pinpointcreate)
- [Fire station](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/fire-station)
- [Sutton road](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/sutton-road)
- [t.j. hughes](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/t-j-hughes)
- [saks hair and beauty](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/saks-hair-and-beauty)
- [saks](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/saks)
- [barge](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/barge)
- [katie dunbar](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/katie-dunbar)
- [Concert](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/concert)
- [fishing boat](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/fishing-boat)
- [May Day](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/may-day)
- [Leigh Town Council](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/leigh-town-council)
- [prittle priory](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/prittle-priory)
- [olympics](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/olympics)
- [shops](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/shops)
- [olympic torch](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/olympic-torch)
- [hitchhikers guide to the galaxy](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy)
- [cliffs pavilion](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/cliffs-pavilion)
- [TomTom](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/tomtom)
- [Apple](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/apple)
- [iPhone 5](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/iphone-5)
- [iOS6](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/ios6)
- [rayleigh](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/rayleigh)
- [rayleigh windmill](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/rayleigh-windmill)
- [juliet sear](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/juliet-sear)
- [cake decorating bible](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/cake-decorating-bible)
- [leigh=on-sea](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/leighon-sea)
- [fancy nancy](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/fancy-nancy)
- [Christmas](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/christmas)
- [southend railways bridge](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-railways-bridge)
- [bridge](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/bridge)
- [beecroft](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/beecroft)
- [photography](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/photography)
- [only fools and horses](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/only-fools-and-horses)
- [sue holderness](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/sue-holderness)
- [Mayor of Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/mayor-of-southend)
- [southend buses](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-buses)
- [bus](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/bus)
- [Armed Forces Day](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/armed-forces-day)
- [Southend Comedy Festival](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-comedy-festival)
- [book signing](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/book-signing)
- [james bowen](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/james-bowen)
- [waterstones](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/waterstones)
- [royal mail](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/royal-mail)
- [postman](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/postman)
- [sorting office](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/sorting-office)
- [rileys](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/rileys)
- [rileys superbowl](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/rileys-superbowl)
- [tesco](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/tesco)
- [dinner to dine for](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/dinner-to-dine-for)
- [Southend Hospital Radio](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-hospital-radio)
- [weather](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/weather)
- [Met Office](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/met-office)
- [Acting](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/acting)
- [comedy](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/comedy-2)
- [cracker comedy club](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/cracker-comedy-club)
- [Entertainment](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/entertainment)
- [family](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/family)
- [funny](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/funny)
- [lee tearrell](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/lee-tearrell)
- [library](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/library)
- [literacy](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/literacy)
- [National Literacy Trust](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/national-literacy-trust)
- [Night Out](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/night-out)
- [Performance](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/performance)
- [physical theatre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/physical-theatre)
- [reading](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/reading)
- [restaurants](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/restaurants)
- [southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend)
- [Southend events](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-events)
- [Southend Mencap](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/southend-mencap)
- [Stage](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/stage)
- [storytelling](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/storytelling)
- [Theatre](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/theatre)
- [Wimpy](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/wimpy)
- [Words for Life campaign](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/words-for-life-campaign)
- [Local Radio](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/radio)
- [High Street](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/high-street)
- [Charity](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/charity)
- [Sarfend Smartphone](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/sarfend-smartphone)
- [bloody kids](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/bloody-kids)
- [leigh-on-sea film](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/leigh-on-sea-film)
- [richard beckinsale](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/richard-beckinsale)
- [belfairs](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/belfairs)
- [d-day](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/d-day)
- [Second World War](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/second-world-war)
- [chalkwell school](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/chalkwell-school)
- [dundonald avenue](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/dundonald-avenue)
- [hadleigh castle](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/hadleigh-castle)
- [crooked billet](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/crooked-billet)
- [peter boat](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/peter-boat)
- [chalkwell](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/chalkwell)
- [Leigh Memories](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/leigh-memories)
- [Ducks](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/ducks)
- [Bygone Southend](https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/tag/bygone-southend)