The Southend and District Badminton Association celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer with a dinner dance on June 6.

Past and present members are invited to mark the association's golden jubilee with a three-course meal at the Cliffs Pavillion in Westcliff.

Guests will include the mayor of Southend, the vice president of the Badminton Association of England and the president of the Essex County Association.

Tickets for the event cost £25 and are available from Dave Kitchens (01702 352659 or 07775 544707).

Anyone looking to join a badminton club should contact Christina Scott on 01702 434809.

Published Friday, May 23, 2003

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