November 5, 2017 in News

Last night we attended the annual fireworks display by Rayleigh Lions. The weather was on our side and as usual, it was a great display. Rayleigh Lions does a lot of good work in our community and as well as enjoying the fireworks you also are helping a very worthy cause. The crowds that gathered in King George's field to watch the display were on their best behavior and it was good to see such a high turnout for the organised display. Top marks to Rayleigh Lions! See you at the Christmas lights switch on in a few weeks time.

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.