NOTICE: The Leigh Regatta is back on!

Having previously been cancelled due to a lack of volunteers, the Leigh Regatta is now back on with the help of The Leigh-on-Sea Lions Club who are now running the event.

Leigh Regatta 2014

The Leigh Regatta in Leigh-on-Sea is an annual charity event organised by the three Scout/Explorers groups based in the Old Town. Each year, the event raises money for an additional nominated charity as well as for the local Scout groups around Southend-on-Sea.

This year it will be run by the Leigh-on-Sea Lions Club. They invite any local charities or recognised voluntary groups to participate with a free stall. They are not accepting commercial traders or food vendors on the day. Applicants must provide full liability insurance and risk assessments covering their activity. Closing data for application is 31st August 2014. You can contact [email protected] for more information.

The Old Leigh High Street will close for the whole day, allowing the Leigh Regatta to take full advantage of the space for all the entertainment, craft stalls, side shows, competitions and water events.

Leigh Regatta Entertainment:

Essex Yacht Club and Leigh Sailing Club

• Full Racing Programme

Lower Thames Rowing Club

• Taster Sessions for Beginners

Leigh Beach

• Punch and Judy
• Face Painting
• Balloon Modelling
• Arts & Craft Sessions for children
• Scouts’ Tea Stall
• Peter Optical
• Scouts’ Welly Hoying Competition

Foundry Car Park

• Leigh Lions’ Barbecue
• Scouts’ Krazy Kitchen
• Lions’ Pig Race
• Scouts’ Coconut Shy

Strand Wharf

• 10:30 - Salvation Army Service
• 12:00 - Hoy Shanty Crew
• 13:00 - Slow Loris
• 14:00 - Arfur Do & the Toe Rags
• 15:00 - Grand Reunion
• 16:00 - Famous Potatoes
• Real Ale Bar

Victoria Car Park

• Hot Shanty Crew
• Peter Optical
• Salsa Heart

Simply Seafood

• Live Entertainment all day

The Crooked Billet

• Live Entertainment until late

The Peter Boat

• Live Entertainment until late

What a fabulous way to spend a weekend with the family. And it’s FREE!