Admiration - visitors are wowed by the Priory display The Southend Festival of Flowers and Crafts previously attracted tens of thousands of visitors but it is now a distant memory. Held annually in Priory Park, the festival brought a smile to the faces of those who were eager to experience vibrant displays of flowers, trees and plants. Traditional crafts were also on display, where dancers entertained the crowds and there were even poetry readings. Throughout the festival, the historic Prittlewell Priory - which was once a home for 12th century Cluniac monks - would be transformed into an English county garden and many visitors felt it rivalled Kew Gardens.
Posh litter found in Surrey, including whisky and smoked salmon
Litter pickers have urged residents to take their litter home with them over the bank holiday weekend
Lerryn Reynoldson (pictured) says that even after two years litter picking around the area, she manages to find litter that surprises her (Image: Lerryn Reynoldson/Keep Epsom and Ewell Tidy)
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Kill the Bill protest to go ahead in Chichester tomorrow Kill the Bill protesters will be taking to the streets of Chichester tomorrow (Saturday, May 1) to show their opposition to a proposed policing bill.
Friday, 30th April 2021, 1:30 pm
The peaceful protest is to show opposition to a proposed government bill, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which would restrict the right to protest, critics say.
One of the event s organisers, Phil Wilson, chair of the Chichester District Trades Council, said: The plan is for people to assemble in Priory Park from midday then we will march from Priory Park down the city centre via North Street and to the Market Cross where there will be a number of speeches and live acts hopefully.
Steve Moore, interim executive director for neighbourhoods and environment, has urged visitors to act responsibly while heading to Southend over the bank holiday. He said: “We really want people to come to Southend and enjoy themselves, enjoy the bank holiday weekend and enjoy the new freedoms the relaxing of lockdown restrictions brings. “However, we would also ask that those visiting the town are respectful of the area and the residents who live here. Please dispose of litter properly or take it home with you. Please park considerately of others. Please drink safely and responsibly, and if you are leaving late at night, please be mindful of noise in residential areas.
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