On Friday 19th April I was pleased to attend the Annual Civic Dinner for the Worshipful The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Stephen Habermel.
The black-tie dinner was held at Porters Civic House and Mayor’s Parlour in Southend. Other esteemed guests included the Lord Lieutenant for Essex, the High Sheriff and Mayors from across Essex.
All proceeds from the evening went to the Mayor’s nominated charities, The Music Man Project and Haven’s Hospices.
On Sunday 21st April I attended the Mayor’s Variety Concert at the Plaza Centre which was also in aid of the Mayor’s nominated charities.
Expertly compered by Radio Essex DJ and Havens Hospices fundraiser Su Harrison, the concert performers comprised: the Southend Vox Choir, Love 2 Sign Choir, The Regency Duo, The Music Man Project, The Mighty Brass Jam, Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs, Cantare and Southend Scout & Guide Gang Show.
Backstage support came from: The Southend Christian Fellowship, Plaza Centre, Rosemay Pennington from Southend City Council, The Mayor’s Charity Fundraising Committee and Linda Elsdon from Southend Community Events.
I had a wonderful time at both events and was pleased to be able to contribute to the fund-raising efforts for the Mayor’s chosen charities, both of which do such good work for so many people.
The Variety Concert was several hours of pure musical entertainment with a wonderful mix of singers and performers drawn from the local area. I thoroughly enjoyed being there and listening to all the fantastic voices! Huge thanks to everyone who made both events possible.
