Insight Winter 2011 - South Essex Homes

4 | YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR NEWS
Event attracts thousands
Over 3,000 Southend residents attended the 2011 Southend Tenants and Residents Federation
“Community Tie-In event” held in Southchurch Park on Wednesday 3rd August.
There were three times as many visitors than previous
years as the fine sunny weather helped to draw in the
crowds.
Organised by residents of South Essex Homes, the event
featured a host of attractions across more than 80 different
stalls. It was brought to a close by a flag ceremony and an
exciting 800ft teddy bear parachute jump by the Ted Devils.
Visitors also enjoyed live music throughout the day from
The Seasiders and cockney style entertainer Gordon
Bennett. Other attractions included dance displays, George
at ASDA fashion shows and a dog competition.
Phil Lyons, Chair of South Essex Homes, said: “What a
fantastic day! Great weather, a great event and great people
- Southend Borough Council and South Essex Homes can
be really proud.”
The event was organised and run by residents, and
sponsored by South Essex Homes, Mitie, PH Jones,
Lovell Respond Ltd, TSG Building Services PLC, AC
Radio Cabs Ltd along with pilot Nigel Willson and his
Ted Devils.
“Without the
commitment and
dedication of the committee it
would not have been possible to
make this day the outstanding
success it was. Congratulations
and many thanks to everyone
involved, including staff at
South Essex Homes.”
- Mike Chapman, Chair
of the Tie-in committee
“We are really pleased with
how the event has gone. The fun
activities and attractions were a great
way to bring people together and help
strengthen the local community
and I would like to thank everyone
involved for making this a great
day and hope to see you all
again next year.”
- Hayley Allen, from the
South Essex Homes Resident
Involvement Team
Flashmob – young residents in unannounced Thriller dance
performance, inspired by T-Mobile advert at Liverpool street
station. Participants had rehearsed the dance moves beforehand
“I would like to congratulate the Resident
Involvement team and the Tie-in Committee for all they
did to make this Tie-in the best I have ever been to.
There was plenty for young and old to keep them
entertained all day, the information provided was
great and the event went off without any
problems. All that is left to say is,
well done everyone.”
- Keith Ducker, resident
Fancy tying the knot? - registration service
stand at the Community Tie-in Event
Pampered pooches!
The Community Tie-in event included special
events for pets, including dog competitions
and sessions on being a responsible pet owner.
A one-year-old puggle (a cross between a pug and a beagle)
called Marley (see pictured) won the main ‘Dog Raffle’. Proud
owners Angela and Stephen Dando and their two children,
Jayden and Ryan, received a useful hamper of great doggie
treats and products. The prize was donated by the Tenancy
Sustainment Team.
The Dando family also took the opportunity to have Marley
micro-chipped at the event for free. Many residents used this
valuable service for their pets throughout the day, which was
carried out by Southend Borough Council’ s dog warden Val
Howells.
Proud puggle – raffle prize winner Marley with owners
Jayden (right) and Ryan (left) Dando