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Advertising Feature by Aquatots
Swimming for more than 25 years, Aquatots have the most comprehensive swim programme available!
Unlike many less progressive schools, The Aquatots programme, truly is a journey from the little ones at 10 weeks to children aged 7 or 8.
The journey starts from the very youngest little ones at 10 weeks old starting out, in our Level 1 Ducklings class and can teach children all the way through, into the Primary school years, aged 7 or 8 in level 29.
This provides the most progressive structure teaching children, steadily building upon skills already learnt and introducing brand new ones, each and every 9 week term using the same learning techniques that children and parents have become comfortable following with us.
Not only that, but by offering an entire programme, we are committing to your child's full swimming education and saving you as a parent from struggling to find the next swim school every year and going through that settling in phase time and time again.
We have 2 pools in Southend. A very warm intimate hydro-pool in Rochford heated to 34c and a larger warm school pool a little further East. We are here on both Friday and Sunday mornings in Rochford and Sunday afternoons for the bigger pool with the older children.
Our wonderful Level 1 joining offers include FREE underwater photos and unique Swimming Milestone Cards created just for swimming achievements! With the option to pay in three interest free instalments and discounts for groups and multiples the choice is easy.
Follow us on social media to witness the fun and progress and contact us soon to book your place
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Advertising Feature by Show up Productions
Brought to you by the team behind "Robyn Hood". Our cast of seven will bedazzle you with incredible vocals, ingenious set pieces and brand new comedy routines. This is a panto you'll remember for years to come!
Little Red loves nothing more than being in the magical forest. Visiting her grandma is the last thing she wants to do when there's adventures to have! But when she finds out that the nasty Wolf has plans to tear down the oldest tree in the forest she will need to team up with grandma and her mates. Small but mighty Little Red hatches a plan but she needs you! Can you help Little Red, Grandma and the handsome Groundskeeper stop the evil Wolf from destroying the magical forest?!
For more information visit www.showupproductions.co.uk/little-red
This show has been supported by Arts Council Project Grants and Rochford District Council UKSPF funding.
🎄Our Christmas guides are here and we have everything you need to plan your Christmas with children! 🎄
The BIG Christmas guide - Including Christmas tree farms, Christmas Light Switch-on's, Christmassy days out and attractions, Pantos, Local events and activities, and some low cost ideas too!
Where to see Father Christmas - From Santa's Grottos, breakfast's with Santa and full Christmas experiences
Christmas Markets - There are lots to choose from throughout the festive period
Elf on the Shelf - You can never have too many ideas and we have a handy shopping list too so you know exactly what you need
Christmas advent Calendar/Bucket List with a FREE option to download and print
Christmas Gift Guide - Gift guides for children of all ages supporting our local businesses in Southend! - Coming Soon!
German Market & Christmas Fair
(FREE)
14th September
- 24th December
Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Wickford
Lapland VR Ride
11th November
- 15th December
Scott's of Southend garden center, Rochford
Christmas at Kew
15th November
- 7th January
Kew Gardens, Richmond
The Father Christmas Experience at Marsh Farm
18th November
- 24th December
Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers
Christmas Special 2023 at Audley End Miniature Railway
18th November
- 24th December
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Christmas Teddy Bear Trail
(FREE)
18th November
- 21st December
Southend High Street, Southend
Enlightened Hylands
24th November
- 1st January
Hylands Park, Chelmsford
Westbourne Lights Christmas display
(FREE)
25th November
- 28th December
Westbourne Lights, Westcliff
Enlightened Barleylands
1st December
- 24th December
Barleylands Farm, Billericay
Altons VR Sleigh Ride
1st December
- 24th December
Altons Garden Centre, Wickford
Winter Trail
(FREE)
1st December
- 16th December
The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea
Breakfast with Santa
2nd December
- 16th December
Gemma's of Leigh, Leigh on sea
Father Christmas at Creations
11th December
- 12th December
Creations, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge
Santas Christmas Workshops
11th December
Monkey Bizzness Rochford, Rochford
The Christmas Trail
11th December
- 16th December
Lathcoats Farm, Galleywood
Light up the park
11th December
- 15th December
Garon Park, Southend
Glow at RHS Hyde Hall
13th December
- 16th December
RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford
Stocking Decorating
13th December
The Bean Machine, Rayleigh
Once Upon a Time at The Hive
14th December
- 17th December
Steps Ahead at The Hive, Southend-on-Sea
Winter Wonderland at 401
(FREE)
14th December
- 17th December
401/ The Bean Machine, Rayleigh
Merry Megafest
15th December
Megacentre Rayleigh, Rayleigh
The Elves Christmas Workshop at Woodstock Farm
15th December
- 17th December
Woodstock Farm, Cold Norton
Penguins & Polar Bears
15th December
Miles of Fun Childcare, Wakering Road
Trust Links Christmas Party
15th December
Trust Links Westcliff, West
Breakfast with Santa
16th December
- 17th December
Scotts of Southend Garden Centre, Rochford
Breakfast with Santa
16th December
The Egg Bros/The Essex Soft Play Company, Leigh-On-Sea
Big up Southend Christmas Special
(FREE)
16th December
The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea
Christmas at Ho Ho Hopefield
16th December
- 17th December
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood
Christmas Card Workshop with The Art Ministry
16th December
Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-On-Sea
Stocking Decorating
16th December
The Bean Machine, Rayleigh
LullaBaby Christmas Party with The Grinch 💚
16th December
The LullaBaby Cabin, Mapledene Avenue
Christmas Rock Painting
(FREE)
16th December
Southchurch Library, Southend-On-Sea
Children's Christmas Storytelling
16th December
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Reindeer Trail
16th December
- 24th December
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre, Billericay
Animal Mysteries Trail
(FREE)
16th December
- 31st December
Hadleigh Country Park, Hadleigh
Christmas CRAFT workshop at Scott's of Southend
17th December
Scotts of Southend Garden Center, Rochford
Christmas Open Estate Day - Hylands House
(FREE)
17th December
Hylands Estate, Chelmsford
The Southend Vox Christmas Spectacular
17th December
The Palace Theatre, Westcliff-On-Sea
Stocking Decorating
17th December
The Bean Machine, Rayleigh
LullaBaby Christmas Party with Minnie Mouse ♥️
17th December
The LullaBaby Cabin, Mapledene Avenue
TEENS & TWEENS CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WORKSHOP
17th December
Scott's of Southend, Southend
Thames Chase Christmas Celebration
(FREE)
17th December
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Lego Club Christmas Event
(FREE)
17th December
Rayleigh Vineyard Church, Rayleigh
Christmas Teddy Bear Trail
(FREE)
18th November
- 21st December
Southend High Street, Southend
Westbourne Lights Christmas display
(FREE)
25th November
- 28th December
Westbourne Lights, Westcliff
Winter Trail
(FREE)
1st December
- 16th December
The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea
Breakfast with Santa
2nd December
- 16th December
Gemma's of Leigh, Leigh on sea
Light up the park
11th December
- 15th December
Garon Park, Southend
Once Upon a Time at The Hive
14th December
- 17th December
Steps Ahead at The Hive, Southend-on-Sea
Breakfast with Santa
16th December
The Egg Bros/The Essex Soft Play Company, Leigh-On-Sea
Big up Southend Christmas Special
(FREE)
16th December
The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea
Christmas Card Workshop with The Art Ministry
16th December
Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-On-Sea
Christmas Rock Painting
(FREE)
16th December
Southchurch Library, Southend-On-Sea
Children's Christmas Storytelling
16th December
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
The Southend Vox Christmas Spectacular
17th December
The Palace Theatre, Westcliff-On-Sea
TEENS & TWEENS CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WORKSHOP
17th December
Scott's of Southend, Southend
Christmas Fayre
19th December
Darlinghurst Academy, Leigh-On-Sea
Lantern Tours at Prittlewell Priory
20th December
Prittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea
Christmas Craft Event
(FREE)
21st December
Shoeburyness Library, Shoeburyness
Christmas at Toddler Village
22nd December
St James Church, Leigh-On-Sea
Lantern Tours at Prittlewell Priory
22nd December
Prittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea
Christmas Tour
23rd December
Southchurch Hall Museum, Southend-On-Sea
Christmas Corner Bookmarks
(FREE)
23rd December
Southchurch Library, Southend-On-Sea
Lantern Tours at Prittlewell Priory
27th December
Prittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea
Lantern Tours at Prittlewell Priory
29th December
Prittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea
Christmas Construction Brick Building
(FREE)
30th December
Southchurch Library, Southend-On-Sea
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