Sam Adams, the chair of Southend Pride, said: “It’s going to be a lot different because of Covid. There won’t be a festival at all. “Covid has had a huge impact on the LGBT community. The lockdowns have prevented people from being themselves. “Southend Pride allows you to do that. People want to be themselves. “It gives people confidence coming out of Covid. “It’s essential for the town, it brings everyone together. “It’s so empowering for everyone who comes along.” Seafront venues and businesses are being lined up to hold events for Pride. Maps and signs will appear across the high street and seafront, directing visitors to the different activities.
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All in the detail - 30 hares will adorn Southend s seafront and streets this summer With the country beginning to re-open with Covid rules eased, Southend and its residents are beginning to throw their backing behind an event which will bring plenty of fun to our seafront this summer. Hares About Town, a spectacular free art event, will be hopping onto the streets of Southend from July 1 until September 12. A total of 30 hare sculptures, each individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, will form a trail of discovery for the community to enjoy, with the hares installed along the seafront and other locations such as the High Street and Priory Park.
All in the detail - 30 hares will adorn Southend s seafront and streets this summer With the country beginning to re-open with Covid rules eased, Southend and its residents are beginning to throw their backing behind an event which will bring plenty of fun to our seafront this summer. Hares About Town, a spectacular free art event, will be hopping onto the streets of Southend from July 1 until September 12. A total of 30 hare sculptures, each individually designed by an artist and sponsored by a business, will form a trail of discovery for the community to enjoy, with the hares installed along the seafront and other locations such as the High Street and Priory Park.
A CAMPAIGNING councillor has called for the Royals to become a museum displaying the relics of Southend’s Saxon King.as the shopping centre was put on the market. The plan has been mooted after the Royals was put up for sale, just weeks after Southend Council bought the Victoria Shopping Centre. Debenhams and H&M stores are also set to leave the Royals, freeing up space. Now, Ron Woodley, Independent deputy leader of Southend Council, is calling for the plan, saying the council was looking to have a museum on the seafront. However, he believes the Royals is ideal as it’s close to the seafront.