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See Spitfires, Sharks and Unicorns in Southend!

Great line-up for the Diamond Jubilee Cricket Festival.

Published: Tuesday 22nd May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

South Essex residents will get the chance to hear the wonderful thwack of leather on willow when CB40 cricket comes to Garon Park over the Queen’s Jubilee weekend.

Racquets at the ready for Badminton bonanza!

Racquets at the ready!

Published: Tuesday 22nd May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Now’s the time to sign up for a special badminton tournament at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre on Saturday 30th June!

Free swimming this weekend in Shoeburyness!

Free swimming is on offer at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre on Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th during an open weekend there to celebrate the pool refurbishment

Published: Wednesday 9th May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Get ready to take a free dip in one of the newly refurbished pools at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre this weekend.

Early success for cycle stand scheme

Take advantage of free cycle stands

Published: Tuesday 1st May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Ten organisations are already making use of a cycle parking scheme commissioned by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council which provides free bike stands for commuters.

Cricket fans get chance to see a Unicorn in Southend!

Tickets go on sale for the Southend Cricket Festival 2012.

Published: Tuesday 3rd April 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Southend Cricket Festival – so make sure you snap yours up quickly if you don’t want to miss out on all the action.

Dip in to Wet Wednesdays!

over 65's can go swimming free at various Southend pools from Wednesday 4th April

Published: Tuesday 20th March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Over 65-year-olds from Southend are being invited to swim free on Wednesdays at pools in Southend from Wednesday 4th April.

Over fifty and fit!

People over 50 are invited to the forthcoming Active 50+ Festival in Southend

Published: Tuesday 20th March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Calling all residents aged 50 and above.

Swimming sessions for disabled children

A special swimming session is on offer for disabled children and their families

Published: Tuesday 20th March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Families with a disabled child are invited to swim between 9am and 11am on Sunday 1st April at Southend Swimming and Diving Centre.

Gear up for major charity bike ride

The Cam to Coast bike ride to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation takes place on Saturday 24th March and finishes in Southend

Published: Wednesday 7th March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Prepare your pedals for the grand Cam to Coast Charity Bike Ride 2012

Saddle up, sisters!

A bike ride for women takes place in Southend on Sunday 11th March

Published: Wednesday 7th March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Girls and women are invited to join a special Ladies Ride in Southend to help get fit for 2012.

Swimmers urged to go to great lengths!

Free classes are starting shortly for swimmers who want to improve their abilities

Published: Wednesday 29th February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Swimmers of all ages are urged to stretch themselves further with some special new free weekly classes.

Unicorns to spearhead 2012 Cricket Festival!

Unicorns to spearhead 2012 Southend Cricket Festival.

Published: Friday 24th February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

The Southend Cricket Festival WILL take place this year - despite Essex County Cricket Club’s decision not to host the much-loved sporting event.

Share your ideas about Southend’s leisure centres

Residents are invited to a customer forum to share their views about Southend's leisure centres

Published: Thursday 23rd February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Users of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s four leisure centres are invited to a special customer forum on Thursday 29th March.

Can you run at least a mile for charity?

Residents are invited to enter Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March

Published: Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Now’s the time to sign up to take part in Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March!

Get your kit on!

A New Year fitness scheme called 'Get Your Kit on' has just been launched at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre

Published: Tuesday 10th January 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

A special new fitness campaign at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre is designed to inspire people to get their kit on and take exercise.

Make netball your goal!

New netball sessions are starting shortly at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre

Published: Wednesday 4th January 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Why not spring into the New Year, with new netball sessions starting on Tuesday 17th January at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre.

Try out an original Olympic sport!

Residents aged from 16 years old upwards are invited to try fencing for free on Wednesday nights in Westcliff, led by qualified instructors

Published: Wednesday 4th January 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Why not have a go at fencing – one of the original Olympic sports.

Join the Big Splash in Southend!

A course of free swimming lessons starts at Southend Swimming and Diving Centre in January

Published: Thursday 15th December 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Can’t swim?

Take part in new football league

Five-a-side football sessions start in the new year at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre

Published: Tuesday 6th December 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Why not start a brand new year with a brand new 5-a-side football league? Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre will be launching their exciting new league in January 2012.

Professional coaching for football fanatics

Professional football coaching is on offer at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre

Published: Wednesday 26th October 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Fancy yourself as an undiscovered football superstar? Well fear not, as Pay and Play Football sessions will be hosted every Tuesday at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre.

Shuttle service!

Free badminton taster sessions are coming soon to Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre

Published: Tuesday 4th October 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

A free badminton taster session is on offer at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, Garon Park, of Eastern Avenue, Southend, on Saturday 15th October.

Splash out at Belfairs this summer!

Let us teach your children to swim.

Published: Thursday 21st July 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Crash courses for children who lack confidence in water or who cannot swim are on offer at Belfairs Swim Centre this summer.

Tots gym courses repeated

Published: Thursday 10th March 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Pre-school gym sessions for youngsters have proved so popular that a new series is due to get underway at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre.

Spring into shape with Aqua Aerobics

Published: Friday 25th February 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Ease yourself into exercise with fun and sociable Aqua Aerobics classes at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre.

Mini dippers make a splash

Published: Friday 25th February 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Help your tot to be a water baby by attending the forthcoming course of parent and baby lessons at Belfairs Swim Centre.

Make a splash for charity!

Published: Wednesday 9th February 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Now is the time to register for this year’s charity Swimathon at the Southend Swimming and Diving Centre in Garon Park.

Walking your way to the Games!

Published: Wednesday 2nd February 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Get into the Olympic spirit by joining a series of five free commemorative walks in Southend, Castle Point and Rochford.

Get in the swim this half term!

Published: Wednesday 2nd February 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Take your pick from a range of exciting swimming opportunities in Southend this half term!

Learn to swim at Shoeburyness

Published: Monday 31st January 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Children aged from six months to 16 years can benefit from swimming lessons now under way at Shoeburyness Leisure Centre.

Anyone for tennis?

Published: Wednesday 26th January 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

A brand new tennis league - designed for adults of all standards - starts in Southend on Monday 31st January.

Buoyant boosts at Belfairs!

Published: Wednesday 26th January 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Fabulous fun and fitness can be found at Belfairs Swim Centre – with party opportunities and exercise classes galore.

Girls – get in touch with your active side for 2011!

Published: Wednesday 22nd December 2010 in Council - news and information releases news

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council in partnership with the East Essex Triathlon Club is offering fun-seeking females aged 16 and over the chance to get active in the New Year.

Girls – get in touch with your active side for 2011!

Published: Wednesday 22nd December 2010 in Council - news and information releases news

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council in partnership with the East Essex Triathlon Club is offering fun-seeking females aged 16 and over the chance to get active in the New Year.

Take the plunge for a good cause!

Published: Wednesday 22nd December 2010 in Council - news and information releases news

Fancy doing your bit for charity? Then grab your goggles and head down to Belfairs Swim Centre in the New Year to get in some training for a very worthwhile Swim-a-thon.

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