Two fund-raising events will be held in honour of Havens Hospices to coincide with the Southend Cricket Festival.
The first, a Fun Quiz and Disco Night, will take place at Garon Park on Thursday, July 31, from 7.30pm.
Tickets, which cost £8 each including a finger buffet and entertainment from DJ Micky G, can be purchased by calling Roger on 01268 565581 or Hilary on 07771 640653.
The second event is a 25th Anniversary Dinner to mark the opening of the first Havens Hospice in 1983, again being held at Garon Park.
The dinner will begin at 7pm on Saturday, August 2.
Tickets, costing £45 per head, are available by calling 07917 247325 or 07771 640653.
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