The Saps At Sea was launched in October 2000 and our venue for nearly 2 years was The Fish and Firkin in Alexandra Road. We had an enforced move when the pub, under new ownership, was no longer able to allow us to have children at our meetings. Fortunately we were able to find a different venue at The Railway Hotel in Clifftown Road. This has been our home for the last 8 ½ years during which time we have seen a number of changes. The Railway Hotel has served us well but had become less suitable. The challenge was, therefore, to find an alternative venue which met our primary requirements; it is in Central Southend area, it is available on 2nd Sunday of each month, it is inexpensive and it will be welcoming for our family events. It was quite a tall order, but I think we have found the ideal venue at the Naval & Military Club, 20 Royal Terrace. It also has additional bonuses that are welcome; all on ground level, own bar area in room and cheaper drink. 

The Naval & Military club is the last building in Royal Terrace and overlooks the sea & Southend Pier.
It is just 5 minutes walk from the Railway Hotel and, therefore, only about 7 minutes from Southend Central Station. There are 3 public car parks nearby and street parking which is FREE after 5pm on a Sunday, although it can be competitive, especially in the summer. There is a short pedestrian walk that joins Clifftown Parade and Royal Terrace and also paths that lead up through the stepped gardens of Western Esplanade along the seafront. Our map shows the one-way road system which is a bit confusing, but whether you are travelling by road, foot or public transport, we hope to see you mighty soon at the Navy and Military Club for a Saps At Sea meeting in the near future.

Coming Soon

Our next meetings  are…  

(Usually on the 2^nd Sunday of the Month )  
5.30pm – 8.30pm
With classic and rare films, information about L&H, memorabilia, fun quizzes, special trips, raffles, Sons of the Desert news, The Perry Winkle and laughter galore.

Sunday 13th September Up The Workers
Is our Grand Sheik suggesting we should become militant at the Saps? No of course not, he has chosen films in which Stan and Ollie are hard at work. Not always successfully!

Sunday 11th October You Can’t Smoke Here
“There is no smoke without fire”. “Put that in your pipe and smoke it”. Smoke is
the theme tonight so fire extinguishers at the ready as we have an evening of
roaring laughter and, hopefully, without roaring flames
Please note this meeting starts at 4pm and will finish at 7pm