Category Archives: Community work

Three Cheers for a Wonderful Christmas Eco Fayre

A huge thank you to an amazing group of volunteers – all 46 of them – that came together before, during and after the Christmas Eco Fayre that took place at Leigh Road Baptist Church on Saturday 18 November.  They … Continue reading

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Renew Wellbeing at the Living Room Celebrates First Anniversary

Leigh Road Baptist Church’s Living Room has recently celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly drop-in wellbeing space called ‘Renew Wellbeing’ on the Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea. ‘Renew Wellbeing at the Living Room’ is a space where people can relax, take … Continue reading

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Southend Foodbank donation drop-off times for Leigh-on-Sea

The LRBC Southend Foodbank Donation Point has now reopened Leigh Road Baptist Church is a donation point for foodstuffs for the Southend Foodbank. If you are able to donate some non-perishable food, you can drop it off at the following times. Open … Continue reading

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LRBC Pre-school celebrate as OFSTED praise them as ‘Good’ in all areas

A recent visit by OFSTED to Leigh Road Baptist Pre-school saw them state the quality and standards of the early years provision is “Good” across all inspection areas. The report was glowing and a testament to the hard work, care and professionalism put in … Continue reading

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Lions award church volunteers for community work

The Lions Club of Leigh on Sea held their very first Community Celebration last night, with guests all committed to improving the lives of others, locally and beyond. The Lions have been very generous in their support of the Southend Churches Winter Night … Continue reading

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Come to a Dementia Awareness Evening

Coming up is Dementia Action Week 20-26 May 2019 and Leigh Road Baptist Church along with other local partners are putting on an awareness evening that all are invited to. WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 7–9PMLeigh Road Baptist Church, Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea … Continue reading

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World Book Day Fun at Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-school

On Thursday 7th March 2019, Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-school, Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea celebrated World Book Day with millions of other children around the world. The children and staff were encouraged to come to pre-school as their favourite character from … Continue reading

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Visit the Oasis Wellbeing Fair, it’ll do you good

Following the success of last year’s Wellbeing Fair at Oasis The Coffee House, 189 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea we will again be offering a range of stalls promoting different ways of improving physical and mental wellbeing. Whether life is a struggle or … Continue reading

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End of Summer brings in Old Leigh Regatta

Once again Leigh Road Baptist Church Community Volunteers will be involved in supporting tremendous The Old Leigh Regatta 2018. The end of summer is always marked by a traditional community event that has been held in Old Leigh Town for … Continue reading

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LRBC to host artist Gwen Simpson as Leigh Art Trail event highlights true cost of cheap clothes

THE true price of cheap high street fashion is a subject that artist Gwen Simpson will be highlighting via her mammoth textiles project – and she wants the whole community to get involved during the Leigh Art Trail! Gwen’s mission is … Continue reading

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