Thank you to everybody who helped at the Mayoral Afternoon Tea. Although the mayor was too unwell to attend, we had 30 people come and enjoy sandwiches made by our patron Jill Allen-King, scones by Matt & Rob, cupcakes by Triss and Amy and cream cakes made by Michael. The weather was beautiful and more than £300 was raised, which will be split between the mayor’s charities – Southend Citizens Advice Bureau, HARP and Trust Links.