For the interest of Members, events for the coming months are listed below.
Our president, Clive Shiret, is proud to invite members to join him at the historic George Pub and Dining Rooms, established in 1723, at 213 Strand, WC2R 1AP, opposite the entrance to the Law Courts. For centuries those at the heart of our legal system have dined in sumptuous style and The George is a throwback in time. The venue boasts a good level of fayre and a well-kept, well-stocked cellar of beers and wines.
Read more about the event and please book early to avoid disappointment - see the August 2025 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter for booking details. Payment by Cheque or by BACS accepted. 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 2025 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter for booking details. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
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
A real Treat (no tricks!) for Hallowe’en, this year’s wine tasting event will for the first time include some wine from Switzerland as well as the Italian wine you have come to expect and love from the vineyards of Jan and Ian Steel and their friends.
As usual there will be excellent wine, amusing information about its origins and making, fun games (the return of wine pong anyone?) and wonderful food with a buffet from Wayne always welcome to help keep us sustained.
Measures are generous, prior knowledge of wine unnecessary, and for the first time this year please feel free to invite guests from outside the Association if you wish. As in previous years, however, the capacity for the event is strictly limited to 35.
Tickets will be £55, inclusive of wine and buffet. Further details are available in the August 2025 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter. Please contact Kate Cooper at to book your place.
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 2024 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 2025 Events Sub-Committee Newsletter for booking details. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
SAVE THE DATE!
Following the success of the 2025 Summer Dinner Dance, we're pleased to share the date of next year's Festival of Music, featuring SHSB Big Band musicians past and present. Save the date for what promises to be a spectacular show with talented instrumentalists and singers. More details will follow and be circulated to OSA Members regarding the event and ticketing arrangements.
Musicians: please see a note from Andy Berry here to get involved!
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.
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.
