For the interest of Members, events for the coming months are listed below.
Our President, Jim Harrington, is proud to invite members to join him at this sleek and sophisticated venue. An old banking hall situated in the heart of the City, The Mercer's dining room boasts high ceilings, black leather banquettes, oak floors and huge windows that give an assured and impressive feel, whilst retaining an intimate and relaxed ambience.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Payment by Cheque or by BACS accepted - see the August 2024 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter for booking details. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
By popular demand, we return to this venue where the views of the golf course and surrounding countryside complement our favourite 3-course Carvery Lunch.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Payment by Cheque or by BACS accepted - see the August 2024 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter for booking details. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
BOOKING NOW OPEN: Following on from the success of previous Wine Tasting Evenings in 2022 and 2023, we are delighted to confirm the return of this event for 2024, open to OSA Members and their Partners.
The Old Southendian Association are pleased to invite you to join us for this year’s fun wine tasting and buffet. Savour tastes from artisan wine growers and makers from several of Italy’s favourite wine regions, with full tasting notes provided while laughing along with our humorous hosts for the 3rd year running, Jan and Ian Steel. While informative, this evening is always informal and lighthearted, and all levels of previous wine knowledge, or lack thereof, are welcome.
Tickets for this event will be £45 and are strictly limited to 35 places. We are pleased to be able to offer the wines to order at the event for your enjoyment at home, with a donation from every bottle sold (at still less than retail prices) to the Association. Please note that all payments on the night for wine must be made by BACS transfer.
Tickets are available from Kate Cooper via - please book before the 7th October.
The event this year is once again at the Southendian Clubhouse next to the cricket ground at Garon Park. The Boundary is the function suite based in the marquee at the complex. Feedback from 2023 was outstanding. We hope you will once again enjoy this venue for the OSA’s main Event of the year!
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Payment by Cheque or by BACS accepted - see the August 2024 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter for booking details. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
The Organ Society invites everyone to a varied concert with something for everyone, featuring music from an eclectic mix of instruments and voices, and the organ, as we are entertained by past and current musical talent from the School.
More information is available via the Organ Society's website: www.osos.org.uk/events.
Our President, Jim Harrington, invites you to join him to enjoy an informal and relaxed three course Carvery Lunch. Rochford Hall is a Grade One listed building dating back to around 1480 and being steeped in history richly adds to our enjoyment of dining in the company of fellow Old Southendians. This event is open to OSA Members and Partners.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Payment by Cheque or by BACS accepted - see the March 2024 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter for booking details. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
As many of you will remember we began quarterly “Chin-wags” for the OSA members during lockdown, enabling us to connect via Zoom, with friends old and new around the country and indeed around the world. In those dark times it was great to share memories with fellow Old Boys and Girls.
As we enter 2024, Andy Crow (Chair of the OSA Executive Committee) is re-booting this initiative which he created as President in 2020. The sessions will give Andy an opportunity to update you all on the Association and of course have some great chats in the breakout rooms.
If you would like to join the call please email Andy at and he will send you the invite link a couple of days beforehand.