Shoebury Matters Newsletter May 2026
The Shoebury Matters May 2026 newsletter is a community update covering local events, nature news, resident meetings and upcoming activities in Shoeburyness.
It opens with news from Gunners Park and …
SAVS Community Builders Newsletter June 2026
June is packed with opportunities for people to come together, from local festivals and family-friendly events to awareness days including Pride Month, Refugee Week, Carers Week and Armed Forces Day…
Past Mayor Awards Check with £60K raised for two local charities
Past Mayor, Nigel Folkard, presented Southend in Sight with a cheque for £30,181 at their celebration for Volunteers’ Week. With the support of his fundraising committee, Nigel was the driving …
Team HARP Raises Nearly £50,000 at HOKA Hackney Half Marathon
- Yesterday over 140 runners took on 13.1 miles in support of people experiencing homelessness in Essex.
- Local charity HARP celebrated a hugely successful day at the Hackney Half Marathon yesterday,
Calling community groups, charities and grassroots organisations: Boost your fundraising with a share of £10,000.
Cash for Kids, supported by Wickes and Absolute Radio, is launching the Community Challenge – a fundraising campaign where selected groups will compete to raise as much as they can …
Simple Ways to Save Water – Anglian Water
Shorter Showers
From thinking through the day ahead, winding down after a long one, or multitasking with a bit of me-time. There’s always someone who likes a few extra minutes …
Pip’s next chapter – ABSS’ larger than life and loveable mascot
From conception to creation Pip represented a wonderful journey in co-production. Capturing the embodiment of a child’s imagination, Pip was inspired and created by ABSS (A Better Start Southend) parents …
Metal Southend’s Creative Wellbeing Project ‘Connect & Create’ celebrates 10 years after recent rebrand
Metal Southend’s acclaimed creative wellbeing programme, Connect & Create, has [...]
FREE Locking Cooker Valve Service for Vulnerable Individuals
Learn about Cadent's FREE Locking Cooker Valve service, available to [...]
Local Foster Carer Recognised for Outstanding Contribution as Community Clothing Partnership With HARP Rehomes More Than 5,000 Items
A local partnership between Southend foster carer, Jo Joscelyn and [...]