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Jeffrey Holland and his lovely wife Judy Buxton will be our very special guests throughout the day. Jeffrey will unveil the Laurel and Hardy Blue Plaque at the Park Inn, Palace Hotel at 3.00pm. We will then adjourn to the Laurel & Hardy Suites where there is an opportunity to chat to our guests in the very rooms where Laurel & Hardy stayed in 1952. At 5.30pm we will hold a special 'Laurel & Hardy Celebration' meeting at the Naval and Military Club.
This is a private Saps at Sea event but Sons are invited to join us throughout the day if they wish to do so. There is no charge. Please contact me if you require any further information re travel, hotels etc. Tel: 01702 526 187 or roger.robinson5@btinternet.com


The Saps At Sea was launched in October 2000 and our venue for nearly 2 years was The Fish and Firkin in Alexandra Road. We had an enforced move when the pub, under new ownership, was no longer able to allow us to have children at our meetings. Fortunately we were able to find a different venue at The Railway Hotel in Clifftown Road. This has been our home for the last 8 ½ years during which time we have seen a number of changes. The Railway Hotel has served us well but has become less suitable recently. The challenge was, therefore, to find an alternative venue which met our primary requirements; it is in Central Southend area, it is available on 2nd Sunday of each month, it is inexpensive and it will be welcoming for our family events. It was quite a tall order, but I think we have found the ideal venue at the Naval & Military Club, 20 Royal Terrace. It also has additional bonuses that are welcome; all on ground level, own bar area in room and cheaper drink.

The Naval & Military club is the last building in Royal Terrace and overlooks the sea & Southend Pier. It is just 5 minutes walk from the Railway Hotel and, therefore, only about 7 minutes from Southend Central Station. There are 3 public car parks nearby and street parking which is FREE after 5pm on a Sunday, although it can be competitive, especially in the summer. There is a short pedestrian walk that joins Clifftown Parade and Royal Terrace and also paths that lead up through the stepped gardens of Western Esplanade along the seafront. Our map shows the one-way road system which is a bit confusing, but whether you are travelling by road, foot or public transport, we hope to see you mighty soon at the Navy and Military Club for a Saps At Sea meeting in the near future.
Coming Soon
Our next meetings are… (Usually on the 2^nd Sunday of the Month ) 5.30pm – 9.00pm With classic and rare films, information about L&H, memorabilia, fun quizzes, special trips, raffles, Sons of the Desert news, The Perry Winkle, Bowler Desert and laughter galore. Sunday 11th JUL - At Their Best A selection of classic Laurel & Hardy that will rival the World Cup Final! Sunday 8th AUG - We are delighted to announce a very special event SEE ITEM ABOVE CLICK HERE	Sunday 12th SEPT - The Wild West Howdy Partners! Saddle up and ride into Southend tonight because we are going to join Hot Gun Hardy and Laredo Laurel in films with a Wild West connection. (No guns allowed!) Sunday 10th OCT - Double Take A good gag is a good gag and so it proved to be when Stan & Ollie often repeated gags and even complete storylines. From silent to talkie shorts and onto the features - it's 'Double Take For further information contact Roger Robinson 115 Neil Armstrong Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 5UE Tel: 01702 526 187 or roger.robinson5@btinternet.com

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