Thank you so much to all the schools that chose to collect for us this Harvest! Each one of the items donated makes a huge difference to our community. It's an act of kindness we are able to pass on to our guests. We hope you enjoy some of the schools Harvest photos!

The COLCEP scheme at Help in the Hub can help you with budgeting, understanding your bills, and approaching money problems like debt and running out of money. They offer: * An appointment, so no waiting around to be seen * One-to-one sessions, as many as you need Book with SECH>

Make the right call. Issues with your gas meter? Call your gas supplier. Problems with gas appliances? Call a @GasSafeRegister engineer on 0800 408 5500. Smell gas or suspect carbon monoxide? Call 0800 111 999* immediately. *All calls are recorded and may be monitored #GasSafety

Many of us are looking for cheaper things to do with the family during half-term. Some local chains have discounted meals for children - but check the Ts&Cs as most offers require a minimum spend. More details > https://t.co/dSrqlHr2ZN

Dreary weather in half-term but there's still plenty to keep the family entertained for free around Southend! Mum's Guide to Southend lists free and low cost things. Click for more and explore> https://t.co/UrY9Lahm7l

If you can give this week, the foodbank’s most needed items are: Instant Mash Noodles Tins of Fruit UHT Milk Tea Bags Plus strong carrier bags, please! We rely on food and cash donations from the community. For more information about how to donate: https://t.co/ubibexSnPO

Southend Foodbank is here to help the community. You are welcome to bring your foodbank voucher to any of our Southend Foodbank sessions this week. For more information about getting help from the foodbank, visit https://t.co/ksb0eLfEyt

With National League announcing KO changes before Christmas, we've updated our fixtures list - get your pens out if you've picked up one of our leaflets from the pubs or club shop. @blueboarbar @TheRailway8 @spreadeaglesouthend @NL_Enterprise

But can they do it on cold November night in Brentwood? St Pauli on Sea will be taking on the Wandering Crows in a charity football match, 16 Nov 6pm @ Brentwood Town FC. All welcome! Donate to support at Just Giving > https://t.co/Ra20iF6pkl @stpaulionsea @wanderingcrows

Last weekend we held a 2-day collection at Lidl on the London Road Retail Park. We had a wonderful time and collected 592.34 kilos of food, and £239.89 of cash and card donations! Thank you so much to the store, staff, volunteers and shoppers! #Lidl

Thank you so much to Cavell Lodge for their Harvest donations to us! We rely on food donations from the public, as we are spending £10,000 a month to meet the local need we see, so your donations mean so much to us. Thank you 💚

Mum's Guide to Southend lists free and low cost things to do around south Essex over half-term, including free fireworks on the seafront, a free family disco, fun at the library and the Halloween parade. Click for more and explore> https://t.co/UrY9Lahm7l

Southend libraries are hosting Get Ready for Winter information stalls this autumn, providing advice and guidance, including information on benefits, energy awareness, form-filling organisations, advice on condensation, damp and mould, warm home discount checks and much more.

With half term coming up, many of us are looking for cheaper things to do with the family. Lots of local chains have discounted meals for children - but check the Ts&Cs as most offers require a minimum spend. More details > https://t.co/dSrqlHr2ZN

The COLCEP scheme at Help in the Hub can help you with budgeting, understanding your bills, and approaching money problems like debt and running out of money. They offer: * An appointment, so no waiting around to be seen * One-to-one sessions, as many as you need Book with SECH>

There's still time for your community group, church or work-place to do a Harvest collection for us! 💚 You can download children's puzzles and colouring activities from our website here: https://t.co/Cwou6jGe08

If you can give this week, the foodbank’s most needed items are: Microwave Rice Tins of Minced Beef & Onion Instant Mash Instant Noodles Jam Plus strong carrier bags, please! For more information about how to donate, follow this link: https://t.co/ubibexSnPO #SouthendFoodbank

Southend Foodbank is here to help the community. You are welcome to bring your foodbank voucher to any of these Southend Foodbank sessions this week. For more information about getting help from the foodbank, visit https://t.co/ksb0eLfEyt

Donations to Southend Foodbank at Lidl, London Rd, have been truly amazing over the past couple of days! Customers and staff have demonstrated their generosity via food and cash donations, all of which will make a really big difference to people in need. We thank you all!

Southend Foodbank are back in store at Lidl, London Rd, today until 5:00pm. If you wish to make either a food or cash donation, our volunteers are here to help. If you need to know where to get help yourself, information is also available.