The second annual unite in light is available to watch in full here:

m.youtube.com/watch?v=r-qbgB…

Unite in Light: One Planet, a multi faith celebration taking place on Sunday 16th April at 2pm. Brought to you by Southend-on-Sea Belief & Faith Network in partnership with Citizens Essex and the City Council.

Free tickets: actionnetwork.org/events/unite-i…

KEEPING TOGETHER ✔️

Visiting #SouthendLuminoCity ? Be sure to pick up a #KeepingTogether wristband from Southend City BID and Essex Police. This FREE band helps give peace of mind to parents and carers when visiting the city.

Info 👉 ow.ly/WYQF50MmrGg

🎉TODAY'S THE DAY!!🎉
The wait is finally over... #SouthendLuminoCity kicks off today and for the next three evenings you can experience the city in a whole new light!
Starts today (Thurs 16)-Sat 18 Feb 2023
5pm-10pm / Free Entry
City Centre/Seafront
southendluminocity.co.uk

🏆Congratulations to Ensignbus 💙🇺🇦 who've won the World Cup of British Bus Routes!👏

The firm's Route 68 open-top bus from Southend to Leigh-on-Sea has taken the (open) top prize at the World Cup of British Bus Routes awards.

More on BBC Essex at 0730 with Sonia Watson bbc.in/3VK48E7

The Music Man Project Christmas single is out today! Buy it, stream it, share it, support this wonderful organisation!

orcd.co/7k7do04

visitsouthend.co.uk/event/ekco-100…

🧛🎃 Halloween Parade 🎃🧛⁣⁣
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The #Southend HalloweenParade returns today, and we can't wait to see the Halloween spirit take over #Southend ! 🙌 ⁣

Devastating news. Our thoughts and prayers with Jo’s family and friends, SEACA, The Havens community hub, steel here and all touched by a wonderful, warm hearted, passionate spirit.

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

On the anniversary of Sir David Amess' death, I cherish memories. His passion and humbleness is something that has been an inspiration for many.

My thoughts today are with his wife Julia, the Amess family and all those who knew him. Southend City is your city.

Kevin Robinson Anna Firth MP Sir James Duddridge KCMG The sun shone for the guests and large crowd who had gathered for the respectful ceremony, with The Southend Band performing in the background.

#EssexUnites #Southend

A tree has been planted in memory of Sir David Amess at Chalkwell Park.

The ceremony marked the first anniversary of his tragic murder. Thank you to everyone who took part and came to pay their respects.

#EssexUnites #Southend

Kevin Robinson Anna Firth MP Sir James Duddridge KCMG

The city will pay tribute to the memory of Sir David Amess this weekend.

Sir David was tragically murdered on 15 Oct 2021. To mark the first anniversary of this, a tree will be planted in his memory at Chalkwell Park from 11am on Saturday.

More info: orlo.uk/SDA-1-year-on_…

Some great photos from Thursday Night, Dave Mascall’s Acid Lounge!

Always a great show!

This event was supported by Southend City meaning tickets cost no more than £5.

Great shots from Jon Webber.

Impressive street art festival Southendcityjam around Southend centre. Bringing art and creativity to the streets Southend-on-Sea City Council Southend City

✨📢 THIS WEEKEND!📢✨
Southendcityjam kicks off this weekend and we've got an incredible line-up of over 100 street artists coming down! 🙌
📅 Friday 2 - Sunday 4 September 2022 / 9am-6pm
ℹ️ Rundown 👉 southendcityjam.co.uk/rundown
🗺 Map 👉 southendcityjam.co.uk/map

🌳 THIS SATURDAY 🌳

Stop by Southend Parks Southchurch Hall Gardens for the FREE Wildlife & Heritage event by SHIP!

📆 Saturday 20 August
🕐 11am - 4pm
🎵 Music
✨ Games and activities
🐾 Local wildlife groups

Everyone is welcome! 👉 bit.ly/3C1L7Xz

New to the international collaborative force that is Africa Express?

Then please enjoy this playlist of acts and sounds that underpin the multi genre experience, that is coming to Southend on September 4th!

Listen to 'Africa Express & Family' here: spoti.fi/3bBT2A2 🔗