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At last, summer has arrived, and it is wonderful to see so many people enjoying the beach, parks, and seafront. Please remember to take all your litter home with you when you leave.

Earlier in the year, there was much speculation regarding the Ironworks in Southend. Founders Ami and Natalie update us on the community's incredible support and other initiatives that have kept them trading.

This month, Southend welcomes the Knife Angel, the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression; it is definitely worth seeing.

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The Ironworks Community Interest Company (Kiwi Community Events CIC) was established in 2021 as a response by Kiwi Productions to Southend Council's call to activate an empty High Street shop space, emphasizing creative uses, community engagement, and the fight against social isolation, as well as emotional and physical well-being. In such a short time, The Ironworks has become an integral part of Southend's cultural regeneration, with accomplishments including: • Welcoming over 150,000 individuals since its doors opened.

• Providing space for over 50 charities, local service providers, and local government campaigns.

• Hosting 80 weekly additional needs clubs, welcoming over 1,000 visits from members.

• Offering free arts and crafts for children, with over 150 kids participating each week.

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LOCAL ISSUES Earlier this year, the community interest company (not for profit) announced it was set to close due to a lack of funding. Following the announcement, the response from the community was overwhelming – the news flooded Southend and it became the talk of the city.

Co-Founder Natalie said, ‘We were totally overwhelmed by all of the hundreds of messages of support for The Ironworks – we were actually flabbergasted! The next day, Ami and I agreed that we needed to give this one more fight!’

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Ami Solomons (co-Founder of The Ironworks) says, ‘The Ironworks is a truly amazing place; we welcome people in to chat, socialise, take up new hobbies or simply enjoy some food and drink in a relaxed environment. The pace of life is so fast and often isolated nowadays, with people working from home, that we need to ensure venues remain open to allow people to be together. We can’t wait to welcome you all in again very soon.’

Community Support Saves The Ironworks With donations from local businesses, including Atlantic Pacific, Unitruck, and Progressive Media, as well as personal donations from the public, the team was able to pay the rent and remain at the beloved venue on Southend High Street.

Natalie continues, “We still needed to become viable, and the next stroke of genius came from local entrepreneur Sonny Green – he came up with the idea of a membership club!

We put this out on social media for feedback and it was received brilliantly, so we made it happen – this is what is ultimately going to sustain us.”

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t. Bernard's High School Teams Achieve Unprecedented Success in English Schools Athletics Track and Field Cup. St. Bernard's High School, in Southend, is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its athletics teams in the 2024 English Schools Athletics Track and Field Cup. The dedication and hard work of our students have resulted in phenomenal success, marking a significant milestone in the school's athletic history.

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