No Farmer’s Market this Friday!

No Farmer’s Market this Friday!

We usually attend the Leigh-on-Sea Farmer’s Market each month but unfortunately won’t be able to make it this Friday. Both the Bean and the Boy are with me for school holidays and aren’t all that impressed by the prospect of going with mama to market...
#VG17 Village Green

#VG17 Village Green

We had an amazing day out at Village Green, although it has taken me a whole week just to recover and catch up. There were tens of thousands of people there – the local newspaper reported 16,500 music lovers attended this year’s event – and many of...
Having Fun at the Southend Festival

Having Fun at the Southend Festival

We had a fabulous time at the Southend Festival on Bank Holiday Weekend. It started out with thunderstorms and rain but it ended up magnificently sunny and a great family day out. There were clowns, performers, live music, local bands, loads of games, funfair rides, a...
Southend Festival

Southend Festival

It’s almost time to put on your sunnies and join us at the magnificent Southend Festival! It’s running from 27 – 29 May at Chalkwell Park. Here’s what all the fuss is about: In celebration of Southend being the UK’s ‘Alternative City of...