SOUTHCHURCH PARK

Southend Model Power Boat Club (SMPBC) will celebrate its Diamond Jubillee with a Grand Regatta on its sailing water at Southchurch Park (its home for the last 60 years)

The Diamond Regatta event will take place on Sunday 3rd August commencing at 10.30 am. Events will include a steering and navigation competition for radio controlled scale models, high speed racing, a round of the Model Slipway Interclub Trophy, and demonstrations of vintage models.

Visitors are expected from other clubs (including Canada). Spectators are welcome. The club would like to hear from past members - please contact chairman Terry Moffatt on 01702 463450 or press officer Dave Wiggins on 01702 610548, prior to attending

PRIORY PARK

Priory Park Management Committee would value your opinion on its plans to apply for Lottery Funding to create a facility for teenagers in the park on the old tennis courts. To take part, go to the 'Surveys' page and click on Priory Park