by Danceland at Dalbys, on October 6, 2025, in News.

Danceland at Dalbys has been part of the dance world since 1976, supplying clothing, shoes and accessories to local schools and dancers who’ve gone on to perform professionally across the UK and beyond. In August 2024, long-time staff member Nicola Howell – who first joined the shop at just 14 – took over the business from former owners Norma and Tony Silverstein. Nicola is now joined by her sister Lisa Hyde, and together with their dedicated team they’ve brought Danceland at Dalbys to its […]

by Leigh Road Baptist Church, on August 1, 2025, in News.

This summer, Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC) is home to a vibrant gathering of penguins as part of Waddle-on-Sea—a joyful public art trail created by Havens Hospices in partnership with Wild in Art. Running until Wednesday 3rd September, Waddle-on-Sea features over 30 large penguin sculptures and more than 70 baby penguins spread across Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea. We’re thrilled to be hosting nine beautifully decorated baby penguins in our Welcome Area on Marguerite Drive, with one impressive giant penguin standing proudly just outside the church garden on Leigh Road—a colourful ambassador for creativity, compassion and community spirit. The trail celebrates local art and […]

by Love Leigh Road, on November 8, 2023, in News.

Thursday 30 November, 5 pm-10 pm late night shopping on the Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, pop along and say hello to your local independent businesses. And get some wonderfully unique gifts for Christmas. Lot’s of special offers on the night too, and why not grab a hot beverage or a bite to eat at many of the delicious eateries along the Leigh Road too. Those shops and eateries taking part so far: Other Kids Boni-Vee Hardware Milly’s Deli Ruby&Willow Food Leigh-on-Sea Leigh Vintage Ru’s Bubble […]

by Love Leigh Road, on March 21, 2022, in News.

A local charity is celebrating its new boutique’s ‘Official Launch’ on the Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea in style thanks to the local fans of sustainable fashion. On Thursday 10 March following an environmentally focused refurbishment, the charity boutique in Leigh Road, Leigh on Sea – now called Re:loved by Havens Hospices – welcomed more than 90 local businesses, bloggers, social media influencers, hospice staff and volunteers to an exclusive private viewing. The VIP’s experienced the charity’s new premium charity shop offering by browsing and purchasing […]

by Love Leigh Road, on June 10, 2021, in News.

People of Leigh-on-Sea, the boys at Mengo male grooming, Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea need your help! They have been entered into a competition and stand a real chance of winning, but they need votes to hit the top spot. Voting is easy, but could make a huge difference to them winning or losing. If you could spare 30 seconds, please go to the link below, type in “Dean Gleeson” and hit vote. www.kingcgillettebarbers.co.uk Let’s show everyone what Leigh-on-Sea is made of! On behalf of the […]

by Leigh Road Baptist Church, on November 14, 2018, in News.

Hundreds visit an installation of transparent silhouettes of fallen British soldiers linked to Leigh Road Baptist Church Hundreds have visited an installation of silhouettes of fallen British soldiers linked to Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC). The stories of these serviceman has been on display for visitors from the community at the home of Leigh Road Baptist Church, Leigh-on-Sea from Saturday 10 to Wednesday 14 November. The ‘There But Not There’ installation was part of the centenary commemoration of the end of the 1914-1918 First […]