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FEATURE

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

@aquatots_naturally
Facebook.com/aquatots.swim
www.aquatots.com
[email protected] 

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FEATURE

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. 

Christmas

🎄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! 

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


14th September 2023-09-14 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMeadow Croft Garden Centre, Wickford


11th November 2023-11-11 2023-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 15th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeScott's of Southend garden center, Rochford


15th November 2023-11-15 2024-01-07 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 7th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeKew Gardens, Richmond


18th November 2023-11-18 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMarsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers


18th November 2023-11-18 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAudley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden


18th November 2023-11-18 2023-12-21 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 21st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthend High Street, Southend


24th November 2023-11-24 2024-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHylands Park, Chelmsford


25th November 2023-11-25 2023-12-28 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 28th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWestbourne Lights, Westcliff


1st December 2023-12-01 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBarleylands Farm, Billericay


1st December 2023-12-01 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAltons Garden Centre, Wickford


1st December 2023-12-01 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 16th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea


2nd December 2023-12-02 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 16th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGemma's of Leigh, Leigh on sea


11th December 2023-12-11 2023-12-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 12th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCreations, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge


11th December 2023-12-11 2023-12-11 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMonkey Bizzness Rochford, Rochford


11th December 2023-12-11 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 16th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLathcoats Farm, Galleywood


11th December 2023-12-11 2023-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 15th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGaron Park, Southend


13th December 2023-12-13 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 16th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford


13th December 2023-12-13 2023-12-13 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Bean Machine, Rayleigh


14th December 2023-12-14 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSteps Ahead at The Hive, Southend-on-Sea


14th December 2023-12-14 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode401/ The Bean Machine, Rayleigh


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMegacentre Rayleigh, Rayleigh


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWoodstock Farm, Cold Norton


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMiles of Fun Childcare, Wakering Road


15th December 2023-12-15 2023-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeTrust Links Westcliff, West


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeScotts of Southend Garden Centre, Rochford


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Egg Bros/The Essex Soft Play Company, Leigh-On-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLeigh Community Centre, Leigh-On-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Bean Machine, Rayleigh


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe LullaBaby Cabin, Mapledene Avenue


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthchurch Library, Southend-On-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCliffs Pavilion, Southend


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre, Billericay


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHadleigh Country Park, Hadleigh


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeScotts of Southend Garden Center, Rochford


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHylands Estate, Chelmsford


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Palace Theatre, Westcliff-On-Sea


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Bean Machine, Rayleigh


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe LullaBaby Cabin, Mapledene Avenue


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeScott's of Southend, Southend


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRayleigh Vineyard Church, Rayleigh

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COMING UP IN TOWN


18th November 2023-11-18 2023-12-21 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 21st December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthend High Street, Southend


25th November 2023-11-25 2023-12-28 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 28th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWestbourne Lights, Westcliff


1st December 2023-12-01 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 16th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea


2nd December 2023-12-02 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 16th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGemma's of Leigh, Leigh on sea


11th December 2023-12-11 2023-12-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 15th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeGaron Park, Southend


14th December 2023-12-14 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 17th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSteps Ahead at The Hive, Southend-on-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Egg Bros/The Essex Soft Play Company, Leigh-On-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-On-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLeigh Community Centre, Leigh-On-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthchurch Library, Southend-On-Sea


16th December 2023-12-16 2023-12-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeCliffs Pavilion, Southend


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Palace Theatre, Westcliff-On-Sea


17th December 2023-12-17 2023-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeScott's of Southend, Southend


19th December 2023-12-19 2023-12-19 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeDarlinghurst Academy, Leigh-On-Sea


20th December 2023-12-20 2023-12-20 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePrittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea


21st December 2023-12-21 2023-12-21 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeShoeburyness Library, Shoeburyness


22nd December 2023-12-22 2023-12-22 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSt James Church, Leigh-On-Sea


22nd December 2023-12-22 2023-12-22 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePrittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea


23rd December 2023-12-23 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthchurch Hall Museum, Southend-On-Sea


23rd December 2023-12-23 2023-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthchurch Library, Southend-On-Sea


27th December 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePrittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea


29th December 2023-12-29 2023-12-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModePrittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea


30th December 2023-12-30 2023-12-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthchurch Library, Southend-On-Sea

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