Category Archives: Community work
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oasis Coffee House Customers Win Good for Leigh Award
Alan Cook and Steve Tinning were in attendance on behalf of Leigh Road Baptist Church (LRBC) and Oasis Coffee House at the Leigh-on-Sea Town Council annual ‘Good for Leigh’ awards. The evening showcased exceptional individuals and groups that had been … Continue reading
Community Engagement thoughts from Anita Ford (Leigh Town Council), Peter Wexham (Southend Borough Council) and Sir David Amess (MP)
We were delighted that on 25th June Anita Ford (Leigh Town Council), Peter Wexham (Southend Borough Council) and Sir David Amess (MP) accepted an invitation to join us in a Sunday service and help us reflect on the needs of … Continue reading