You don’t have to go far for fun things to do! From creative classes, to family days out and activities to keep the kids entertained – there’s something for everyone right on your doorstep! Find out what’s going on in your town here.

 

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Barclays Free Park Tennis – Canvey Island

Free Park Tennis starting Saturday 28th September, then every week!

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Saturdays 10am - 11am
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Breakfast with Santa & Friends

Kids Full English breakfast: jam on toast, scrambled eggs on toast, or pancakes with bacon & syrup. Includes unlimited juice and a gift from Santa.

£12.95 per child. Adult breakfast starts from £4.

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Every Saturday and Sunday from 24th November 9:30am-11:30am
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Canvey Island Library Activities 2024

Here is what’s up and coming at Canvey library.

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
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Canvey Thursday Market

Conveniently located in the town centre, next to, and inside the Knightswick Shopping Centre, with ample parking available. SS8 7AD. Open from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Thursdays 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Children’s Chess Club

A chess club for children to play other likeminded children to compete at a similar skill level.

https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point/104

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Last Saturday of each month 9:30am-11am
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Community Hub – CYP

Hot drink and a chat at Canvey Island Youth Project

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Every Saturday 9am-12pm
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Community Sport Events

Join Community Sports at The MegaCentre Rayleigh!

No booking needed—just show up for fun and fitness.

£6 per person or £6.50 with tea/coffee

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Mondays - Thursdays
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CRAFTERNOONS at The Hub Cafe

Enthusiast or wanting to learn, you are invited to join us to knit, crochet or just get creative with yarn at The Hub Cafe.

Bring your own project or join in with a seasonal group project.

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Wednesdays 1:15pm – 2:45pm
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Friday Youth Club

Free youth club every Friday in Canvey

For more info, contact info@cyp-yellowdoor.org.uk

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Every Friday 6pm-8pm (term time)
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George’s Walks – Free, Social Walks

Encouraging good use of green space, and building a community around King George Playing Fields, Canvey, Yellow Door are hosting a new walk around the park. More info: info@cyp-yellowdoor.co.uk.

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Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am
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Great Tarpots Library Activities 2024

Here is what’s up and coming at Great Tarpots library.

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Thursdays
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Hadleigh Library Activities 2024

Here is what’s up and coming at Hadleigh library.

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays
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Happy Feet Walking Group

90 minute circular walks from The Hub Cafe. Reward yourself with a hot cuppa at the end!

Meet at 1pm.

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Tuesdays 1:00pm
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Karaoke Night at The Half Crown Benfleet

Karaoke every Friday at The Half Crown in Benfleet

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Every Friday at 8pm
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Move It or Lose It

Fun and friendly exercise classes with multiple benefits! See poster for details. Monday classes in Hadleigh: SS7 2PA. Wednesday classes in Thundersley SS7 3HG

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Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30am

New outdoor group for toddlers

Join our FREE group for tots and their carers to explore and learn together at Hadleigh Farm Estate.

Stay for a coffee and a chat.

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Thursdays 9:30am -10:45
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Parent Tours at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Make sure to visit St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School’s website to keep up to date on school events and parents tours which can be arranged to match your own flexibility.

office@stjosephscanvey.net

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Santa’s Grotto – Fantasy Island Arcade

Santa’s Grotto at Fantasy Island Arcade

Begins on 23rd November, then opens 7 days a week!

£10 per child

Contact number: 07917008862

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Starts 23rd November - opens 7 days a week 12:30pm - 6pm (weather dependent)
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Singing By Heart – Singing Group

Join Singing by Heart, a dementia-friendly singing group for those with dementia and their carers. Enjoy music, connection, and fun in a relaxed environment. Call Tara: 07586 570466 for more details.

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Twice Monthly on Thursdays
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Smartphone Quiz – The Half Crown

Smartphone Quiz at The Half Crown in Benfleet

Every Thursday and Sunday we hold smartphone quiz from 8pm – prize £20 bar tab plus a chance to compete and win National Prize of £1500

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Thursdays and Sundays from 8pm
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South Benfleet Library Activities 2024

Here is what’s up and coming at South Benfleet library.

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Fridays, Saturdays
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St Anne’s Church Events

Range of services taking place at St Anne’s Church in Canvey Island

Events from December 2024 to January 2025

Visit https://canveycofe.co.uk/Home/ for more details

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Sunday 1st December 2024 - Sunday 5th January 2025
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St George’s Church Hall Weekly Events

Weekly events: https://www.stgeorges-church.org.uk/

Tues: Seniors Club 2-4pm
Wed: Hospitality Hub 9.30-12.30pm
Thurs: Toddler Group 1-2.30pm

More details: 01268 211 009 (Parish Office)

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Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays
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Talking Tables

Fancy a chat?

Bringing people together through the art of conversation.

The Hub Cafe Talking Table Group.

1pm – 2.30pm

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Thursdays 1:00pm - 2.30pm
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Thundersley Methodist Church Activities 2024

Thundersley Methodist Church has a lot going on! Take a look at our activities list above and see if anything takes your fancy.

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Tutoring

Local tutor and teacher, Hannah in Benfleet in offering Maths, reading and English Tuition

Teaches from year 1 to 8

1 to 1 £45
Online 1 to 1 £35
Online groups £25

hannahinglistutoring@gmail.com

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Volunteering at The Art Ministry

If you love art or being a helping hand, volunteering at The Art Ministry may be the perfect role for you!

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Walk the Wick

Regular, social walks for all around Canvey Wick Nature Reserve

Contact jo.loman@buglife,org.uk for queries and to confirm attendence

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Second and Last Wednesday of each month
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Walk the Wick!

Walk the Wick – Monthly: 2nd and last Wednesday
10am – 12:00pm
Meet: Morrisons community room

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2nd and last Wednesday of each month

Yellow Door Sports Club

Join our free multi-sports club for ages 11-17! Sessions every Friday, 4-5:30 pm at local leisure facilities.

Sign up here: canveyislandyouthproject.org.uk/club… ⚽️

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Every Friday 4pm-5:30pm
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Yoga For Seniors

New classes starting from 15th October, then Tuesdays. This is perfect for a gentle stretch, improve balance and gain confidence. Chair can be used to help support! £6 per class

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Police Drop-in Session

Police Drop in Session at South Benfleet Library!

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Friday 22nd November 10am-11am
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Christmas Craft Fair

Festive stalls and entertainment at Jotmans Halls Christmas Craft Fair!

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Saturday 23rd November 10am-2pm
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Christmas Fayre – Cedar Hall

Lots of festivities at Cedar Hall’s Christmas Fayre!

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Saturday 23rd November 12-4pm
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Jimmy Mac’s Canvey Christmas Weekend Events

🎄 Canvey Seafront Christmas Weekend!

Sat 23 Nov: Live acts incl. Southern Heights 12:30, Rock Choir 4pm, & more!
Sun 24 Nov: Reindeer 1–5pm, choirs, Bublé tribute 4pm, & plenty more festivities!

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Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 12pm-7pm
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Christmas Bazaar – Our Lady of Canvey & The English Martyrs R C Church

Christmas Bazaar at Our Lady of Canvey & The English Martyrs R C Church

Raffle prize is £100!

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Sunday 24th November 11am-3pm
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Wreath Workshop

Join us for festive fun making custom Christmas Door Wreaths! All materials and tools provided. Limited spaces, book now! Enjoy music, drinks, and nibbles.

Contact: hoorayforblooms@gmail.com.

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24th November, 3rd December, 8th December
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Charity Night – Maharaja Restaurant

All you can eat buffet and a DJ & Raffle Night!

£21 for adults, £10 per children (5-10yrs)

Book online or direct according to poster details!

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28th November 7pm til late
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Mayor’s Christmas Concerts

The Mayor’s Christmas Concerts will return to Castle Point later this month

Tickets are £5 and collection will go to the Indee Rose Trust & Trust Links

https://orlo.uk/6Bflo

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Thursday 28th November 2024 10:45am-7:30pm
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Christmas Fayre

❄️🎄CHRISTMAS FAYRE🎄❄️ at Hadleigh Methodist Church

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Saturday 30th November 10:30am-3:30pm
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Dave Pearce: 90’s vs 00’s Dance Anthems

Dave Pearce 90s v 00s at Runnymede Hall

Book tickets via the link mhtickets.com

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Saturday 30th November 7:45pm-11:45pm
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Monthly themed Quiz at the Half Crown

This month the Half Crown’s themed quiz is Superheros!

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Tuesday 26th November 8pm
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Christmas Events at The Half Crown Benfleet

Make sure to check out the many Christmas events taking place at The Half Crown

Xmas party: 29th Nov
Xmas Caroloke: 20th Dec
Xmas Jumper party: 21st Dec
Xmas Eve party: 24 Dec

www.greatukpubs.co.uk

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Until 24th December!
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The Hadleigh Farm Estate Christmas Market

*SAVE THE DATE* Our fabulously festive Christmas Market is returning to The Hub Cafe at Hadleigh Park!
More details to follow. For stall enquiries please email hfeadmin@salvationarmy.org.uk.

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30th November 12pm-4pm
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Christmas Event – Food, Gifts, Craft

Plenty of Christmas activities and events for all ages in Canvey Island Town Centre!

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30th November 12pm-5pm
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Christmas Fair and Hadleigh Light Switch on

Christmas fair and part of town light switch on in Hadleigh

Organised by Hadleigh Community Group

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Saturday 30th November 11am-4pm
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Xmas Crafts and Letters to Santa

Lots of Christmas craft activities and letter writing to Santa

At Canvey Library

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Saturday 30th November
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Christmas Wreath Making – Bloom Town Flowers

Christmas Wreath making at The Lobster Smack in Canvey Island

£45 per persion

Complimentary tea and coffee will be available

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Sunday 1st December and Sunday 15th December 12-3pm
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St James The Less Church Services

30 Nov 4:15pm – Lights Switch-On
1 Dec 3pm – Carol Concert (£10)
14 Dec 10:30am – Beats’n’Beans
15 Dec 11am – Carol Service
24 Dec Christingles 3:30pm & Midnight Communion
25 Dec Morning
01702 426998

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30th November - 25th December 2024
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St Katherine’s Church Events (and more)

Range of services taking place at St Katherine’s Church in Canvey Island

Events from December 2024 to January 2025

Visit https://canveycofe.co.uk/Home/ for more details

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Sunday 1st December 2024 - Sunday 5th January 2025
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St Anne’s Church Events

Range of services taking place at St Anne’s Church in Canvey Island

Events from December 2024 to January 2025

Visit https://canveycofe.co.uk/Home/ for more details

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Sunday 1st December 2024 - Sunday 5th January 2025
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St Nicholas’ Church Events

Range of services taking place at St Nicholas’ Church in Canvey Island

Events from December 2024 to January 2025

Visit https://canveycofe.co.uk/Home/ for more details

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Sunday 1st December 2024 - Sunday 5th January 2025
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Advent Walking Church

Advent walks have returned to The Hub in Hadleigh this Christmas!

Breakfast at the cafe, followed by a seasonal walk!

Sundays in December: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

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First 4 Sundays of December 10am-11:30am
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Hadleigh Baptist Church Services

Hadleigh Baptist Church wishes you a Happy Christmas and New Year!

There are plenty of services as per this poster.

More info, visit hadleighbaptist.com or email administrator@hadleighbaptist.com

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Events from Sunday 1st December up until Christmas Day!
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Thelma – Kingsway Community Cinema

The last community cinema of the year

£5 per ticket

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Wednesday 4th December 7pm
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Winter Wonderland

Afternoon/evening Winter Wonderland at The Robert Drake Primary School!

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Friday 6th December 4pm-6:30pm
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St George’s Church Services

Christmas services at St George’s Church in Benfleet! Between 7th – 25th Dec

Head over to St George’s FB page to view events https://www.facebook.com/p/Messy-Church-at-St-Georges-100072173132659/

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7th December - 25th December
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Craft Fair

Enjoy free entry at Benfleet’s craft fair this December!

Please come along and support all the local talented people and pick up some amazing Christmas presents!

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Saturday 7th December 10am-3pm
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Festive Decoration Workshop with Jayne

At The ArtHouse, in Hadleigh Old Fire Station

£30 per ticket

Call Jayne: 07971612554

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Saturday 7th December 10:30am-1pm
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Christmas Festival

Enjoy plenty of festivities at St George’s Church this Christmas!

Free Entry, donations are £2

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Saturday 7th December 10am-4pm
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Muddy Church Christingle Party

A Hadleigh Farm Estate event at The Hub!

Christingle trail, Christmas food/treats and family games on 7th December!

A free activity for families to enjoy!

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Saturday 7th December 4pm-5:30pm
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Christmas Wreath Workshop

An exciting and festive Christmas Wreath Workshop taking place in December!

£45 per person – includes drinks and nibbles

More details: contact @botanistflorist on Instagram and Facebook!

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Saturday 7th December 7pm-9pm
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St Barnabas Xmas Services Hadleigh

Services over Christmas

8th December, 3pm Allegro Concert – tickets on the door

15th December 11am Carol Service

24th December, 5:00pm Christingles

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Sunday 8th December - 24th December
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Meet Santa / Christmas Open Day @ Runnymede Hall

Join us at Runnymede Hall’s FREE Christmas Open Day! Enjoy bouncy castles, children’s entertainment, local stalls, Santa visits, face painting, party games, £1 swimming & a Christmas colouring contest

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Sunday 8th December 10am-2pm
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Santa’s Grotto – Morrisons

£6 per child

Follow the QR code on the poster to book or book here – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hadleighcastlerotary/t-pqdolee

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Sunday 8th December
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Benfleet Christmas Enchanted Forest

Looking for a festive family day out? 🎄 Help the silly elves tick off their Christmas list in the enchanted forest, with a chance to meet The Snowman
https://www.rookeryviewhall.co.uk/enchantedforest

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Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 3.30pm-7pm
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Carol Service

Carol Service at Oasis Christian Centre Church in South Benfleet.

Their contact number is 01268 565233 and a voicemail facility is in place if not available.

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Sunday 15th December 4pm and 5pm
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Meet Santa / Christmas Open Day @ Waterside

Join us at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre’s FREE Christmas Open Day! Enjoy bouncy castles, soft play, Santa visits, party games, face painting, £1 swimming, local stalls, festive train rides, and more!

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Saturday 14th December 10am-2pm
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Xmas Market at The Corner Club

Christmas Carols, food, drinks and festive stalls at the Corner Club’s Christmas Market!

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Sunday 15th December 3pm
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Donate at Castle Point and Rochford’s Giving Tree

Donate to children aged 0-14 at Hadleigh Morrisons’ giving tree

Foodbank items welcome too

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Donate before Sunday 15th December
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Sustainable Christmas Market

Sustainable Christmas Market selling all things local!

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Sunday 15th December 11am-4pm
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Thundersley Methodist Church Services

Services:

15 December – Carol Service – 10.45 am – all welcome

17 December – Carols and Mince Pies 2.30 pm – the Afternoon Club will be running this – all welcome

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Sunday 15th December and Tuesday 17th December
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Santa’s Grotto in Canvey Island

Book here https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=178020

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Monday 16th December (times on website)
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Santa in Hadleigh Library

Meet Santa in his grotto & craft for kids.

Booking slots on website: https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=178347

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Friday 20th December 2:30pm-4pm
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Festive Poetry and Winter Solstice Celebration

https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/home

Seasonal Refreshments Provided

Come along and listen, or bring a poem or a reading!

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Friday 20th December 5pm-7pm
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Cinderella – Panto

Cinderella at The Hadleigh Old Fire Station

Book tickets here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/showupproductions/1455202

Runs for 2 hours

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Friday 3rd January 7pm
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