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Star Southend singer performs
Published: Tuesday 10th April 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Soprano Emily Griffiths is singing popular vocal music in the next live lunchtime recital at Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend
First fabulous concert of 2011
Published: Wednesday 5th January 2011 in Council - news and information releases news
Magnificent cello and harpsichord music heralds the first event of the New Year, in Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s regular Concert Series.
Festive showcase for Southend pupils
Published: Friday 3rd December 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Come and enjoy the countdown to Christmas by sharing the musical talents of Southend schoolchildren.
Carols in the park this Christmas!
Published: Thursday 2nd December 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
How do you fancy putting on your hats and scarves and taking an hour out of the busy pre-Christmas rush to get in the festive spirit?
We shall remember them… Lest we forget…
Published: Tuesday 9th November 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
This Sunday 14th November the Worshipful the Mayor of Southend, Councillor Ann Holland, will take part in Remembrance Day commemorations at the Cenotaph in Westcliff.
Small Steps make Pudsey proud!
Published: Thursday 28th October 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Local Children are bringing out their slippers in aid of Children in Need!
Centre stage for percussion duo
Published: Monday 25th October 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Concert Club is pleased to offer a stunning audience with a talented young percussion duo.
Talented pianist to perform live
Published: Monday 25th October 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Talented pianist Catherine Leonard will present a free 45-minute programme of piano music at Southend's Civic Centre at 12.15pm on November 17th.
SBC’s stars shine through the night!
Published: Saturday 16th October 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s finest employees shone like beacons last night (Fri) as they were honoured by colleagues at the annual STARS awards ceremony.
Doreen Lawrence speaks at special Southend event
Published: Wednesday 13th October 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Nationally-respected human rights activist Doreen Lawrence OBE will launch Black History Month in Southend with a keynote speech this Friday (15th October).
Sweet sound of music!
Published: Thursday 7th October 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is pleased to announce a new season of its ever popular Concert Series beginning in October.
Watt a lot of energy!
Published: Wednesday 29th September 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
‘Ohm’ my goodness! The atmosphere was electric!
‘Out of the Box’ is back!
Published: Tuesday 21st September 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend’s Multi Cultural Arts Festival is back!
A Chance to Dance!
Published: Tuesday 21st September 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
It's time to put on your dancing shoes as Southend’s Big Dance Day looms.
Prizes for the spookiest look!
Published: Tuesday 21st September 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Children up to eight years old are invited to a free Halloween party at Small Steps Day Nursery at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre on Sunday 31st October.
Get ready to be Spooked!
Published: Tuesday 21st September 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend Pier is set to be haunted shortly!
It’s time to spin for Havens!
Published: Friday 20th August 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre is urging local residents to put on their cycling shorts for its sponsored Spinathon in aid of Havens Hospices.
Have fun with the Aquaruns for longer!
Published: Friday 20th August 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
After the success of its Summer Funky Fun Aquarun sessions Shoeburyness Leisure Centre is extending them into term times!
Shiver me timbers, pirates are taking over the Pier!
Published: Thursday 19th August 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Dig out your eye patch and polish your cutlass for a swashbuckling Pirate invasion on Southend Pier!
An exciting new series of classical music concerts
Published: Wednesday 11th August 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend-on-sea Borough Council is set to launch an exciting new series of music concerts running from October 2010 – June 2011.
Hit six days of cricket and get bowled over!
Published: Wednesday 21st July 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
The sixth Essex Auto Group Southend Cricket Festival from Wednesday 4th August to Monday 9th August offers six spectacular days of cricket and family fun.
Punch & Judy set to have Southend in stitches
Published: Friday 9th July 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Puppets galore will be popping up on Southend Pier in August.
And all that Jazz!
Published: Friday 9th July 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
The brilliant ‘Jazz on the Walkway’ festival comes to Southend Pier this August, so why not bring a picnic and tap your toes to the ‘Ponjo’s Hot Four’ jazz band?
Tall Ships drop anchor in Southend!
Published: Wednesday 7th July 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend prepares to welcome some unique ships over the coming months.
‘It’s A Knockout’ and you’re invited!
Published: Wednesday 30th June 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
It’s a knockout offers a fun filled day for the whole family on Saturday 17th July at 12 noon!
Southend Salutes - Armed Forces Weekend
Published: Wednesday 23rd June 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend is hoping to ride the wave of patriotism which is currently sweeping the town when it pays tribute to our brave servicemen and women this weekend.
Thousands expected for Army parade
Published: Monday 14th June 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Thousands of people are expected in Southend on Thursday to see the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment exercise its Freedom of the Borough.
Charities click for cricket tickets!
Published: Wednesday 9th June 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Community groups, schools and charities across Southend are being offered hundreds of free tickets for the 2010 Essex Auto Group Southend Cricket Festival.
Bang Goes the Theory is big success!
Published: Friday 4th June 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
The BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory Roadshow proved a rip-roaring success with visitors to the Southend Air Festival 2010.
Flying high on Air Festival success!
Published: Tuesday 1st June 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Southend is flying high following the success of this weekend’s Air Festival.
Join the Big Lunch bunch in Southend
Published: Thursday 20th May 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Help is at hand to encourage residents to get together for this year’s Big Lunch following the success of last year’s fun-filled event.
International star pianist entertains in Southend
Published: Thursday 6th May 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Internationally acclaimed pianist, John Lill, is giving a spectacular recital in Southend as part of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Concert series.
Spectacular Southend Air Festival 2010 takes off!
Published: Thursday 15th April 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Get set for a feast of fabulous excitement at Southend Air Festival 2010 on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May.
Music for St George’s Day
Published: Wednesday 14th April 2010 in Council - news and information releases news
Celebrate St George’s Day in style with a concert of British music dating back to the time of Handel, Purcell and Croft.
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