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FREE Christmas concert in the park!

Southend Band is giving a free Victorian-style Christmas concert in Southend bandstand in Priory Park on Sunday 18th December

Published: Monday 21st November 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Take a moment to pause from wrapping those Christmas presents.

Santa swaps the North Pole for the Pier

Santa comes to Southend Pier.

Published: Friday 11th November 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Christmas magic will be snowing down in Southend soon – and Santa has decided to make a stop at his favourite seaside town.

Southend Cricket Festival

SBC reacts with dismay to ECCC decision on cricket festival.

Published: Wednesday 28th September 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Essex County Cricket Club’s decision not to stage the Southend Cricket Festival in 2012 has been greeted with dismay in the town.

Southend’s seaside goes to the Southbank

Southend takes the seaside to the Southbank.

Published: Tuesday 2nd August 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Southend will be teaming up with the Southbank later this week to give visitors to the Festival of Britain’s 60th anniversary celebrations a unique taste of the seaside.

Release your inner Anglo-Saxon!

A performance of the Anglo Saxon legend, Beowulf takes place in Priory Park on Sunday 24th July

Published: Monday 18th July 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

A dynamic, exciting live outdoor theatre production is coming to Priory Park for one performance only on Sunday 24th July.

2012 Open Weekend family fun event - End of Term

End of Term hails 2012 Olympics Open Weekend.

Published: Friday 15th July 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

‘End of Term’ is the title of a fabulous family fun day of arts, sports and participation being staged in Chalkwell Park on Saturday 23rd July.

Mayor raises the flag for Armed Forces Day

Mayor hoists the flag for Armed Forces Day.

Published: Monday 20th June 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

A flag has been raised above Southend's Civic Centre in recognition of Armed Forces Day.

Crowds flock for weekend music in Priory Park

Free summer concerts at the Priory Park bandstand.

Published: Wednesday 4th May 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Southend Bandstand is fast becoming a favourite summer music venue for all the family.

Have fun this Bank Holiday at Priory Park

Published: Wednesday 25th August 2010 in Council - news and information releases news

Get ready to have a fun family day out at Priory Park courtesy of Southend-on-sea Borough Council’s Park Wardens!

Walled Garden wins through

Troubled youngsters win Silver Gilt at Hampton Court.

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010 in Council - news and information releases news

An eye-catching garden featuring a wall of blooms won Southend Youth Offending Service a prestigious Silver Gilt award at the Hampton Court Flower Show.

Entrancing Southend garden lands Hampton Court bronze

Southend scoops bronze at Hampton Court.

Published: Monday 5th July 2010 in Council - news and information releases news

A garden created to captivate children also won the admiration of judges when it clinched Southend a well-deserved bronze award at the Hampton Court Flower Show.

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