Old Leigh Regatta Postponed for this Year

Organisers of the Old Leigh Regatta, the Lions Club of Leigh on Sea, regret to announce that after consultation with the two Scout groups in Old Leigh, this year’s event scheduled for September will not go ahead.

The Lions and the Scouts are mindful of the current uncertainty surrounding the lifting of Government restrictions in June and that other open events of this type may only be starting shortly before but with ticket entry to control crowd numbers.  In view of the difficulty of controlling numbers in the Old Town and the many weeks of planning the event requires it is impossible to hold a Covid-safe Regatta and ensure the safety of the public and organisers.

A spokesperson for the Lions said, “We sincerely hope that the Old Leigh Regatta will return in 2022 in its normal vibrant and family friendly way.”

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Help is always needed in running  Regatta.

If you would like to join us on the day or can offer any Transport, Skill, Facility or Equipment Please contact:

Tony Prior    01702 715111     tony@priority.ms

The Lions and the Regatta committee would like to thank all who participated in the 2019 event and made the day a great success.

Many thanks to the following supporters of the 2019 event

Vodafone

Priority Management Limited

Leigh Town Council

Southend on Sea Borough Council

Reliable Fire, Myles Hire, Leigh Road Baptist Church

FREE STALLS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES  Leigh on Sea Lions Club invites local Charities or recognised voluntary group to participate in Leigh Regatta contact us for details.

Applicants must provide full liability insurance and risk assessments covering their activity.