Events

For the interest of Members, events for the coming months are listed below.

Upcoming events in 2025

11

JUL

OSA Summer Dinner Dance

We are delighted to announce that the Old Southendian Association is hosting a Dinner Dance on Friday, 11th July 2025, to raise funds for the Southend High School For Boys Charitable Trust.

We expect an unforgettable evening of food, music and dancing at The Boundary, Garon Park. Our fantastic entertainment will be provided by the school's renowned Big Band, featuring mix of current students and talented alumni.

This is a unique event, open to non-members of the OSA and promises to be a truly memorable night.

If you would like to organise a table (8-12 people) or just tickets for you and your other halves, please contact

We are expecting tickets to sell out quickly so please order ASAP so as not to be disappointed.

26

SEPT

OSA 66th London Dinner

  • Friday 26th September 2025
  • The George, 212 Strand, Temple, London, WC2R 1AP

Save the date for this year's OSA London Dinner. Booking details will be circulated in the Summer Events newsletter.

9

OCT

OSA Autumn Lunch

Save the date for this year's OSA Autumn Lunch. Booking details will be circulated in the Summer Events newsletter.

11

OCT

Organ Society: Concert with Southend Symphony Orchestra

  • Saturday 11th October 2025
  • Pre-concert talk from 6:45 PM, concert starts 7:30 PM
  • Southend High School for Boys, Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RG

The Old Southendian Organ Society is delighted to welcome Southend Symphony Orchestra to perform a programme of Haydn, Walton, and the famous Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 (The Organ Symphony), to be played with acclaimed organist Roderick Elms on the magnificent Memorial Organ at Southend High School for Boys. The Haydn Cello Concerto will feature John Chillingworth (former Principal Cellist at the English National Opera, and organist, pianist, teacher, conductor and arranger).

More information and tickets are available at: www.osos.org.uk/events

8

NOV

OSA Annual Reunion Dinner

Save the date for this year's OSA Annual Reunion Dinner. Booking details will be circulated in the Summer Events newsletter.

Past events in 2025

1

MAY

OSA Spring Lunch

Our President, Clive Shiret, 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 2025 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter for booking details. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.