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A Better Start Southend

Events

From Work Skills Industry Visits for job-seeking parents to tailored Let’s Talk sessions for babies and young children, we have a range of different events for parents and children under 4.

Some events are restricted to those living in the A Better Start Southend areas. Details are available in the booking information provided.

You can check whether or not you live in A Better Start Southend area click here.

For information of other events and activities on offer in Southend, please go to www.livewellsouthend.com

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ABSS Families Growing Together
Growing Together Shoeburyness
Every Monday
9:30am - 3:30pm
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Share the joy of planting, creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families!

Families can drop into the community gardens in Westcliff and Shoebury, and spend some much needed quality family time harvesting vegetables, cooking with the home grown ingredients, caring for the animals and even taking part in storytelling and crafting activities!

Drop in and enjoy family time at ‘Families Growing Together’ with plenty of activities available both in the gardens and online. The free sessions are available to local families with children 0-4 that live in A Better Start Southend areas.

Self referrals and professional referrals are accepted.

Address:

254 Elm Rd, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9RY

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YourFamily Cuppa and Chat
ABSS Parent Community Hub
Every Monday
9:30 - 11:30am
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Weekly drop-in support and playgroup session. Free tea, coffee, cereal and toast.

Address:

29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW

All welcome
ABSS Bump to Breast Weekly Group
YMCA Eco Hub
Every Monday
*11th December - Christmas Crafts*

10:00am -12:00pm

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You are welcome to join Bump to Breast at any of our friendly weekly groups for a cuppa, a chat and to ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information.

Find us on our Facebook page, Bump to Breast - ABSS Breastfeeding Group Support, with lots of helpful information, and we are on Instagram as @bumptobreastsouthend. You are welcome to message us on either Facebook or Instagram, and we will respond, or email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk or phone/text 07867 379614

Our groups and events are all located in ABSS areas, and our project is targeted at families living in ABSS wards - however, we do not turn away anyone in need of support, and people living out of area are also welcome.

Address:

YMCA Eco Hub, 2a St John’s Road, SS0 7JZ

All welcome
YourFamily Messy Mondays
Centre Place Family Centre
Every Monday
1:00 - 2:00pm
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Watch your little one enjoy the freedom of using messy play materials in any way they like to encourage them to learn on their own.

Address:

Prospect Close, Southend SS1 2JD

All welcome
ABSS Umbilical Chords
Southend YMCA Eco Hub
Every Monday & Wednesday (term time)
12:15 - 1:45pm (music starts at 12:30pm)
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Making music with your baby is a great way to help develop their brain and language skills, as well as offering a unique and fun bonding experience for you and your little one.

A Better Start Southend has teamed up with the Southend YMCA and local mums and dads to deliver Umbilical Chords; a weekly term-time music group for children aged 0-2 years of age within A Better Start Southend wards.

Come along with your baby and make some memories at our exciting music sessions! Our groups are led by a qualified Early Years Practitioner and a Music Tutor, and you don’t need to have any previous knowledge or experience of music to get involved.

Address:

Southend YMCA Eco Hub, 2A St John's Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, SS0 7JZ

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ABSS Mini Milks
ABSS Parent and Community Hub
Every Tuesday
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Bump to Breast Breastfeeding support and sensory playgroup (drop in session)

Address:

29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW

All welcome
ABSS Mother & Baby Yoga
Labyrinth House
Every Tuesday

12:30 - 1:30pm
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Free to those living in ABSS wards. Book online at https://www.yoga4all.co/pregnancypostnatal

Address:

258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT

All welcome
ABSS Parent & Toddler Yoga
Labyrinth House
Every Tuesday

1:45 - 2:30pm
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Free to those living in ABSS wards. Book online at https://www.yoga4all.co/pregnancypostnatal

Address:

258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT

All welcome
Young Parents’ Group
ABSS Community Hub
Every Tuesday
1:00 – 2:30pm
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Drop in ante and post-natal group for parents who are 21 and under

Address:

29-31 Alexandra St, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1BW

All welcome
ABSS Chaos and Calm Twinkles Sensory Session
ABSS Parent Community Hub
Every Tuesday
* Please note, no Chaos & Calm session during the school holidays

1:00 - 2:30pm
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Booking required: admin@chaosandcalm.org - Twinkle's playroom! Chaos and Calm for children with a disability (for children born since Oct 2019)

All welcome.

Address:

29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW

All welcome
ABSS Families Growing Together Kursaal
Centre Place Family Centre
Every Tuesday
1:00 - 3:00pm
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Share the joy of creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families.
Free drop in session.
Open to families living in A Better Start areas with children aged 0 - 4 years.
Self referrals and professional referrals are welcome.
For more details and to make a referral visit: www.trustlinks.org/projects/families-growing-together
Or for more information, email: youthlinks@trustlinks.org

Address:

Centre Place Family Centre, Prospect Close, SS1 2JD

All welcome
YourFamily Shoebury Ark
Shoebury Ark
Every Tuesday
2:00 - 4:00pm
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Free freshly cooked meals, plus tinned/packet food and children's clothing for sale at very low cost

Address:

Friar's Baptist Church,Eagle Way, Shoeburyness, SS3 9RJ

All welcome
ABSS Mindful Mums Sunshine Stay and Plays
Labyrinth House Wellbeing Hub
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesdays - 9:00 - 12:00pm (art session 11:00-11:45 am)
Wednesdays - 9:00 - 11:30am (art session 10:30-11:15am).
Wednesday sessions are supported by the YourFamily team
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For children aged 4 and under and their parents / carers. Expressive arts sessions, bookable slots with early years professionals. Tea and snacks.
Limited spaces. Registration required. Please complete the online form: www.labyrinthhouse.org.uk/services or for more information email: contact@labyrinthhouse.org.uk
Some Wednesday dates are replaced by Tea and Tots.

Address:

Labyrinth House, 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff on Sea,SS0 9PT

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ABSS Parent Champion Day
ABSS Parent & Community Hub
Every Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
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A group for our ABSS Parent Champions to meet with the ABSS Engagement Team and plan ABSS events

Address:

29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW

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YourFamily Family Storehouse
Coleman Street Community Centre
Every Wednesday
9.30 - 11.30am
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Family Storehouse is a referral service only. Speak to one of the YourFamily team for details or email YourFamily@eyalliance.org.uk

Address:

Coleman Street, Southend, SS2 5AW

All welcome
ABSS Bump to Breast Weekly Group
Trust Links Growing Together Community Gardens
Every Wednesday
*13th December - Mini Christmas Photo Session*

10:00am - 12:00pm
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You are welcome to join Bump to Breast at any of our friendly weekly groups for a cuppa, a chat and to ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information.

Find us on our Facebook page, Bump to Breast - ABSS Breastfeeding Group Support, with lots of helpful information, and we are on Instagram as @bumptobreastsouthend. You are welcome to message us on either Facebook or Instagram, and we will respond, or email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk or phone/text 07867 379614

Our groups and events are all located in ABSS areas, and our project is targeted at families living in ABSS wards - however, we do not turn away anyone in need of support, and people living out of area are also welcome.

Address:

Trust Links Growing Together Community Gardens on Elm Road in Shoebury SS3 9RZ

All welcome
ABSS Tiny Tots Time - Ironworks
Ironworks Southend
Every Wednesday
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Weekly drop-in baby & toddler group. Soft play, toys, arts & crafts, social & chat.

Address:

90, The High Street, Southend, SS1 1JN

All welcome
ABSS Pregnancy Yoga
Labyrinth House
Every Thursday
9:30 - 10:30am
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Suitable for second trimester onwards. Free to those living in ABSS wards. Book online at https://www.yoga4all.co/pregnancypostnatal

Address:

258 Westborough Road, Westcliff, SS0 9PT

All welcome
ABSS Chaos and Calm Sparkles sensory story sessions
ABSS Parent Community Hub
Every Thursday
*Please note no Chaos and Calm sessions during the school holidays*

10:00-10:45 am and 11:00-11:45 am
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Booking required: For children with disabilities up to the age of 4 . Booking required - contact admin@chaosandcalm.org

Address:

ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW

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ABSS Bump to Breast Weekly Group
Plaza Centre on Southchurch Road
Every Thursday

10:00am -12:00pm
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You are welcome to join Bump to Breast at any of our friendly weekly groups for a cuppa, a chat and to ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information.

Find us on our Facebook page, Bump to Breast - ABSS Breastfeeding Group Support, with lots of helpful information, and we are on Instagram as @bumptobreastsouthend. You are welcome to message us on either Facebook or Instagram, and we will respond, or email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk or phone/text 07867 379614

Our groups and events are all located in ABSS areas, and our project is targeted at families living in ABSS wards - however, we do not turn away anyone in need of support, and people living out of area are also welcome.

Address:

Plaza Centre on Southchurch Road (round the side in ‘The Living Room’) SS1 2PT

All welcome
YourFamily Cluny Hub Toddler Club
St Luke's Community Hub
Every Thursday
10:00 - 11:15am
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A free session aimed at 0 - 4 years, covering a range of activities including messy play to support your child's development.

Address:

1 - 3 Cluny Square, Southend on sea, SS2 4AF

All welcome
YourFamily One Love Little Love Baby Bank
Holybrook Site
Launching 23rd November 2023 and then every Thursday
Two Sessions:-
11:30 am - 12:30 pm for parents with no accompanying children
1:00 - 2:00 pm for parents with accompanying children
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Providing support and essential items, including clothing, to families in need.
You must be a Southend resident, be expectant parents 28 weeks+ or a family with children under the age of 4.
You will be required to register upon arrival.

Address:

Holybrook Site, Carnarvon Road, SS2 6LR

All welcome
ABSS Families Growing Together
Growing Together Westcliff
Every Friday
9:30am - 3:30pm
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Share the joy of planting, creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families!

Families can drop into the community gardens in Westcliff and Shoebury, and spend some much needed quality family time harvesting vegetables, cooking with the home grown ingredients, caring for the animals and even taking part in storytelling and crafting activities!

Drop in and enjoy family time at ‘Families Growing Together’ with plenty of activities available both in the gardens and online. The free sessions are available to local families with children 0-4 that live in A Better Start Southend areas.

Self referrals and professional referrals are accepted.

Address:

Growing Together Westcliff, 47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AG

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Bibs & Bobs
Summercourt Family Centre
Last Friday of every month
9:30am - 2:00pm
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This is a project based on donations of new and used children's items.
The aim is to reuse, recycle and re-love. Open to parents and carers of 0-5 year olds. Booking is required.
For more information or to book a place please call 01702 220810 or email Yourfamily@eyalliance.org.uk

Address:

Summercourt road, Westcliff, SS0 7AU

All welcome
ABSS Coffee Morning, Family Support Team for Social Communication Needs
ABSS Parent Community Hub
First Friday of every month
9:30 -11:30am
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Booking required: Monthly coffee morning sessions for support for families whose child is on the multidisciplinary waiting list or has a recent diagnosis related to concerns around communication, interaction and/or imaginative play.

For families living in ABSS wards. To book your place, contact laura.pullum@eyalliance.org.uk or phone 07957 018788.

Address:

ABSS Parent Community Hub, 29-31 Alexandra St, SS1 1BW

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ABSS Bump to Breast
Cliffs Pavilion Cafe
Last Friday of the month
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Cuppa and a chat get together.
Ask any breastfeeding related questions. No booking is required, and older siblings are welcome too. We often have other events, cafe meet-ups etc, so check our social media pages for up to date information.

Find us on our Facebook page, Bump to Breast - ABSS Breastfeeding Group Support, with lots of helpful information, and we are on Instagram as @bumptobreastsouthend. You are welcome to message us on either Facebook or Instagram, and we will respond, or email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk or phone/text 07867 379614

Our groups and events are all located in ABSS areas, and our project is targeted at families living in ABSS wards - however, we do not turn away anyone in need of support, and people living out of area are also welcome.

Address:

Station Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7RA

All welcome
ABSS Families Growing Together Dads Group
Growing Together Shoeburyness & Westcliff (alternating weekly)
Every Saturday
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Share the joy of planting, creative play and being outdoors with your children and other families!

Drop into the community gardens in Westcliff and Shoebury, and spend some much needed quality family time harvesting vegetables, cooking with the home grown ingredients, caring for the animals and even taking part in storytelling and crafting activities!

Open to those with children under 4 living in an ABSS ward.
Self referrals and professional referrals accepted.

Visit https://www.trustlinks.org/projects/families-growing-together/
or email youthlinks@trustlinks.org for more information.

Address:

254 Elm Rd, Shoeburyness, Southend, SS3 9RY.
47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff, SS0 9AG

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YourFamily Feel Good Friday
ABSS Hub
Six week course beginning Friday 03 November
(registration now closed)

12:30 - 2:30pm
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Explore ways to increase your self-care at times of feeling tired, isolated or overwhelmed. Open to expectant parents /parents of children 0-4 living in Southend.
Free creche.
Book your course / creche space at YourFamily@eyalliance.org.uk

Address:

29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW

All welcome
ABSS Bump to Breast Festive Lunch
YMCA Eco Hub
Friday 08 December
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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A chance for families to meet, chat & celebrate with some buffet food. Families can come anytime between 11-12. Partners, grandparents and older siblings welcome too.
Email eleanorking@southend.ymca.org.uk to book.
All children will receive a little gift so please let us know how many children will join you.

Address:

2a St John's Rd, Westcliff, SS0 7JZ

All welcome
Community Winter Celebration
The Park Inn Hotel
Saturday 9th December
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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This event is about celebrating a small part of what Southend's community has to offer, bringing us all together for craft, conversation, community and celebration.
Families with under 4 year olds bring your little crafters to enjoy many diverse creative activities, supported by some of our local organisations: Southend Foodbank, Klimax Family Hub, Southend Pride, Multicultural Southend, Essex Asian Women's Association and SEND the Right Message.
Booking is essential.
For more information or to book your space, contact Rachael on rgardner@savs-southend.co.uk or call 07960 434815

Address:

The Park Inn Hotel, Southend on Sea, SS1 2AL

All welcome
ABSS Bump to Breast Christmas Paper Crafts
YMCA Eco Hub
Monday 11 December
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join us for some fun and simple paper crafts! Breastfeeding advice and support available as always too.
Email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk to book.

Address:

2a St John's Rd, Westcliff, SS0 7JZ

All welcome
ABSS Workskills Wreath making
Centre Place Family Centre
Tuesday 12th December
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Free to ABSS parents and carers. Come along and put your wreath making skills to the test.

Creche available
For more information and to book your space, email workskills@southend.gov.uk or call Kimberley on 07341 793147

Address:

Centre Place Family Centre, Prospect Close, Southend on Sea, SS1 2JD

All welcome
ABSS Bump to Breast Mini Photo Session
Shoebury Trust Links Gardens
Wednesday 13 December
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Let's make some memories!
The perfect way to capture the magic of Christmas.
Breastfeeding, tea, coffee snacks will be provided as always.
Email eleanorking@southendymca.org.uk to book.

Address:

254 Elm Rd, Shoeburyness, Southend, SS3 9RY

All welcome
Dad's Rock
Indirock
Wednesday 13th December
7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Free session
Are you an expectant Dad and/or a Dad of an under 4 year old living in an ABSS ward? Join us for an evening of rock climbing and a light bite to eat. A chance to meet other Dad's and be part of a conversation with the Engagement Team about Dad's services in Southend.
For more information and to book your space, contact Sam on spooley@savs-southend.co.uk or call 07951 078863

Address:

Indirock, 1st Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on Sea

All welcome
YourFamily Festive Friday
ABSS Parent, Family & Community Hub
Friday 15 December
9:30 - 11:30 am
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Enjoy some 'you' time this December! Create festive crafts, engage in adult conversation and enjoy a hot drink and festive snacks - all while your little one is looked after in our free creche.
Booking is essential - please email YourFamily@eyalliance.org.uk to book your space and creche space.

Address:

29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW.

All welcome
ABSS Workskills Paediatric First Aid
Park Inn Hotel
Tuesday 19th December
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join the Workskills team to learn essential basic Paediatric First Aid.
For more information and to book your space, contact workskills@southend.gov.uk or call Kimberley on 07341 793147

Address:

1 Pier Hill, Southend on Sea, SS1

All welcome
ABSS Bump to Breast and Umbilical Chords Seasonal Singalong
YMCA Eco Hub
Thursday 28 December
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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A seasonal fun and interactive music-making session for parents and babies. Older siblings welcome too. No booking required.

Address:

2a St John's Road, Westcliff, SS0 7JZ

All welcome
ABSS Tea and Tots
Labyrinth House
Wednesday 10 January 2024
10:00 - 11:30am
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Stay and Play session for the whole family. To book a place, email: rgardner@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07960 434815

Address:

Labyrinth House, 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff on sea, SS0 9PT

All welcome
ABSS Tea and Tots Dad Zone
Shoeburyness Youth Centre
Saturday 27 January 2024
2:30 - 4:00pm
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Stay and Play session with a dedicated Dad Zone for quality play time with Dad. To book a place, email: mgray@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07985 239376

Address:

Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Shoeburyness Library, Delaware Road, SS3 9NS

All welcome
ABSS Tea and Tots
Shoeburyness Youth Centre
Thursday 08 February 2024
10:00 - 11:30am
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Stay and Play session for the whole family. To book a place, email: spooley@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07951 078863

Address:

Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Shoeburyness Library, Delaware Road, SS3 9NS

All welcome
ABSS Tea and Tots Dad Zone
Balmoral Community Centre
Saturday 24 February 2024
2:30 - 4:00pm
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Stay and Play session with a dedicated Dad Zone for quality play time with Dad. To book a place, email: mgray@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07985 239376

Address:

Balmoral Community Centre, Salisbury Avenue, SS0 7AU

All welcome
ABSS Tea and Tots
Labyrinth House
Wednesday 06 March 2024
10:00 - 11:30am
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Stay and Play session for the whole family. To book a place, email: rgardner@savs-southend.co.uk or phone 07960 434815

Address:

Labyrinth House, 258 Westborough Road, Westcliff on sea, SS0 9PT

All welcome

For information of other events and activities on offer in Southend, please go to www.livewellsouthend.com

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