Category Archives: Community work
Barnabas Midweek gathering at Leigh Road Baptist Church Raises £150 for MacMillan Cancer Support
Recently, the Barnabas Midweek devotional group of Leigh Road Baptist Church hosted a Coffee Morning and cake sale to support Macmillan Cancer Support, successfully raising £150. The event saw a wonderful turnout, with attendees enjoying a quiz, an array of … Continue reading
Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School Celebrates 50 Years of God’s Provision and Blessings
The blowing out of the 50th Anniversary candles Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC) is joyfully celebrating a significant milestone—the 50th anniversary of its Pre-school, a ministry that has impacted generations of local children and families. As we reflect on this … Continue reading
Old Leigh Regatta Welcomes Thousands with Help from LRBC Volunteers
The much-anticipated return of the Old Leigh Regatta saw over 10,000 people gather for a weekend of fun, excitement, and community spirit. After a five-year hiatus, this beloved event made its comeback, featuring a variety of activities that brought joy … Continue reading
An evening with the Artists | ‘Faith in Art’ | Open Summer Exhibition
An evening with the Artists Faith in Art: An Evening with the Artists On the evening of Tuesday 27 August, Leigh Road Baptist Church hosted an unforgettable event, Faith in Art: An Evening with the Artists. The exhibition, which is … Continue reading
Watch General Election Hustings | Southend West and Leigh Constituency
Left to Right: Rev Steve Tinning, Chair, Conservative Party | Anna Firth. Labour Party | David Burton-Sampson. Green Party | Tilly Hogrebe. Reform UK | Peter Little. Robert David John Francis | Independent. Liberal Democrats | Stephen Cummins. Lara Michelle Hurley | … Continue reading
Time to Talk Day visits Renew Wellbeing at the Living Room, Leigh-on-Sea
The weekly Thursday Renew Wellbeing drop-in at the Living Room, 191 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea welcomed Darrell Binding, Co-op Member Pioneer for the City of Southend this past Thursday 1 February to mark the UK wide Time to Talk Day. Time … Continue reading
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
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
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
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