After School Club
Every Monday, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Event will take place
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Events
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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Arts and Crafts Mentoring Group — For ages 11-16
A supportive space to explore and express emotions through creativity and an opportunity to build positive relationships in a small group of 4-8
For more info contact info@cyp-yellowdoor.org.uk
Event will take place
Thursday 4-5pm (term time)
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Here
Here
Backside to Trackside
If you’re someone who is looking to get in to exercise and improve your health, or if you just want to join a group of friendly people and move your body outside, this is for you!
Event will take place
Find Us
Here
Here
Backside to Trackside Programme Finale Fun Run
A celebratory 5K run marking the achievements of residents who participated in the 9-week Backside to Trackside programme (Leaflet pending).
Event will take place
July 20, 2025
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Here
Here
Barclays Free Park Tennis – Canvey Island
Free Park Tennis starting Saturday 28th September, then every week!
Event will take place
Saturdays 10am - 11am
Find Us
Here
Here
Basketball ATF
Join ATF Basketball for a free session every Monday!
Starting 23rd February, from 4pm–5:30pm
Email: ajenkinson@atfcommunity.com
Event will take place
Every Monday 4:00pm till 5:30pm
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Here
Here
Bootcamp
Free outdoor workout, good for any type of physical level. Every Wed 12.15 to 1pm.
Event will take place
every Wednesday
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Here
Here
Canvey Island Craft Group
A wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people, whilst inspiring creativity and ideas from each other!
Call 01268 214 000 or email volunteering@cavsorg.uk for more details.
CAVS office, Canvey.
Event will take place
Every Tuesday 2-4pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Canvey Island Distaff Club
New members welcome at Canvey Island Distaff Club
Meetings every second Monday
Approx. 40 members at present
Ring 01268695781
Event will take place
Every Second Monday 4-6pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Canvey Island Spiritualist Church – Weekly Events
Divine Service every Sunday – doors open at 5:30pm
Spiritual healing and Reiki every Thursday – 10am-12pm (donation of £5 to reiki)
Last coffee morning this year: 30th Nov, 10am-1pm. £8 readings
Event will take place
Reoccurring Weekly Events
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Here
Here
Canvey Library Events
Events in Canvey Library
Visit this link for more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
Event will take place
Reoccurring Events
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Here
Here
Canvey Methodist Church – Tea & Biscuits
Looking for a warm, friendly place to relax?
Join us at Canvey Methodist Church, Waarden Road, every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30.
Enjoy a warm welcome and a cosy space.
Event will take place
Wednesday 10:30AM till 12:30PM & Saturday 10:30AM till 12:30AM
Find Us
Here
Here
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.
Event will take place
Thursdays 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Here
Here
Canvey War Memorial Hall
‘Located in the High Street close to Canvey’s Town Centre, the War Memorial Hall is your ideal venue for any occasion’
Visit ‘Canvey Island War Memorial Hall on Facebook’ for weekly events
Event will take place
Reoccuring events
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CASTlE POINT ACTIVE WELLBEING SESSIONS
Castle Point Active offer a fun, inclusive range of classes for the Community. The Wellbeing classes are either free or £2.
Info: Michelle Evans 01268 882204
mevans@castlepoint.gov.uk
Event will take place
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 20:15 PM
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Here
Here
Castle Point Community Allotment
The Castle Point Community Allotment is a volunteer led, sociable and inclusive space
contact: tracy_bliss@hotmail.com for more details or visit www.castlepointcommunityallotment.org for more info
Event will take place
Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 11am-1pm
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Here
Here
Castle Point Well- Being Walking Group
Social friendly inclusive walking group, meet like minded people and boost your mood and energy during a gentle stroll.
Info: Michelle Evans 01268 882204
mevans@castlepoint.gov.uk
Event will take place
Friday 9:30 - 10:30 am
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Here
Here
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
Event will take place
Last Saturday of each month 9:30am-11am
Find Us
Here
Here
Community Hub – CYP
Hot drink and a chat at Canvey Island Youth Project
Event will take place
Every Saturday 9am-12pm
Find Us
Here
Here
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
Event will take place
Mondays - Thursdays
Find Us
Here
Here
Concord Rangers Match Fixtures
See fixtures in poster above
Also visit https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/concord-rangers/fixtures-results
Event will take place
Dates in poster
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Here
Here
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.
Event will take place
Wednesdays 1:15pm – 2:45pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Crafty Ladies – Smallgains Hall
“We are a friendly, chatty group of ladies who meet up to share patterns, ideas and support to each other”
£3 a session including refreshments
Event will take place
Mondays 1:30-3:30pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Essex Academy of Dance
Children’s Dance Classes at Essex Academy of Dance!
New classes are available for Under 6s and 6-11 years old.
Num: 07871046760
Instagram: @essexacademyofdance
Event will take place
Starting from 25th of February for 5 weeks
Find Us
Here
Here
Explore all events at Thundersley Christian Spiritualist Church
From worship services to spiritual learning, our events offer something for everyone. We’re proud of our growing community and successes.
Click ‘Find us here’ below to view their events calendar!
Event will take place
Reoccuring events
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Here
Here
FREE PARENT & BABY EXERCISE CLASS
A free 45 minute circuit based workout, perfect for the pregnant women, and new mums and dads.
Tel 07990665947
Email emm@startstrongfitnesscic.com
www.startstrongfitnesscic.com
Event will take place
Wednesday 10:15-11:00am
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Here
Here
Friday Youth Club
Free youth club every Friday in Canvey
For more info, contact info@cyp-yellowdoor.org.uk
Event will take place
Every Friday 6pm-8pm (term time)
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Here
Here
Fun Pitch Buddies
Fun Pitch Buddies gives little ones a fun, friendly start to football in a supportive setting.
Num 07530060610
Email mp.funpitchfootball@gmail.com
Event will take place
Friday - 9:30 AM TILL 10:15 AM SATUARDAY - 10:00 AM TILL 10:45 & 10:45 AM TILL 11:30 AM
Find Us
Here
Here
Gardening Club for 11 to 18 year olds
Gardening club every Monday during term time.
Contact: info@cyp-yellowdoor.org.uk for more details.
Event will take place
Mondays 4-6pm (term time)
Find Us
Here
Here
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.
Event will take place
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am
Find Us
Here
Here
Great Tarpots Library Events
Events in Great Tarpots Library
Visit this link for more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
Event will take place
Reoccurring Events
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Here
Here
Hadleigh Library Events
Events in Hadleigh Library
Visit this link to find more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
Event will take place
Reoccurring Events
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Here
Here
Happy Feet Walking Group
90 minute circular walks from The Hub Cafe. Reward yourself with a hot cuppa at the end!
Meet at 1pm.
Event will take place
Tuesdays 1:00pm
Find Us
Here
Here
In Church Coffee Morning @ Thundersley Christian Spiritualist Church
Activities:
-1-2-1 Clairvoyant & Card Readings
-Stalls
-Reiki, Rahanni & Spiritual Healing Tea, Coffee & Home Made Cake
-Tombola & Raffles
Contact numbers: 01268 856 005 / 07342190599
Event will take place
First Saturday of every month, 11am-2pm
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Here
Here
Karaoke at South Benfleet Social Club
Karaoke at South Benfleet Social Club
Hosted by Joanne Martin
Event will take place
Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
Find Us
Here
Here
Karaoke Night at The Half Crown Benfleet
Karaoke every Friday at The Half Crown in Benfleet
Event will take place
Every Friday at 8pm
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Here
Here
Karate- Ladies only class
It’s a fantastic chance for women in our community to try something new, build confidence, and stay active in a really fun outdoor setting.
Event will take place
Find Us
Here
Here
LGBT Club at Yellow Door
Join LGBT Club at Yellow Door!
For young people aged 13 to 18.
Contact: ellie@cyp-yellowdoor.org.uk or call 01268683431 / 514792 for more details
All clubs are FREE!
Event will take place
Tuesdays from 5:30pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Line Dancing at Smallgains Hall
First line dance class is free!
Thursdays
Beginners – 1pm-2:15pm – £6
Improver/intermediate – 2:15-4:15pm – £7
Event will take place
Reoccurring Weekly Events
Find Us
Here
Here
Live Music – Country and Irish / 50s & 60s
Live music at Smallgains Hall in Canvey
Every 2nd Friday of the month
Next ones: Dec 6 and Dec 20
Event will take place
Reoccuring events
Find Us
Here
Here
Live Music at The Half Crown
Live music at The Half Crown every Saturday in Benfleet
For more info visit ‘The Half Crown Benfleet’ on Facebook
Event will take place
Every Saturday 9pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Lubbins Park Toddler Group
Lubbins Park is a fun, friendly space where children aged 18 months to 3 years grow socially through play, while parents and carers enjoy connecting too.
Phone 01268 697181 or email to book
Event will take place
Every Thursday (term time) 9:15am-10:15am
Find Us
Here
Here
Mayor’s Charity Run
A 5K charity run supporting Karis Helping Hand – a local charity creating lasting memories for children and families affected by brain tumours.
Event will take place
August 3, 2025
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Here
Here
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
Event will take place
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30am
Move it or Lose it Circuit Class
Strength & Balance circuit classes are designed to help you move with confidence, helping you stay strong, steady and fit for life.
Event will take place
Every Tuesday 9pm
Find Us
Here
Here
New Fitness Classes at Waterside and Runnymede
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Monday 06:00 – POWER & 06:35 – Spin
Thursday 06:00 – POWER
Friday 08:25 – Spin
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Wednesday 17:30 Pilates & 18:35 FortStrike
Thursday: 07:15 Pilates, 17:20 Zumba
Event will take place
Reoccurring Weekly Events
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.
Event will take place
Thursdays 9:30am -10:45
Find Us
Here
Here
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
Event will take place
Arrange with school
Find Us
Here
Here
Performing Arts Club – Yellow Door
Next Level is a performing arts club for 11-16yr olds. See all info in the image, remember all our services and clubs are FREE!
Contact Yellow Door if you’d like to attend
Event will take place
Mondays 6:30-8pm
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Here
Here
Read, Walk & Talk by the Sea
Organised by the Canvey Best Start Steering Group, this family-friendly event for children aged 0–5 years will focus on low-cost and no-cost outdoor activities.
Partners are welcome to get involved an
Event will take place
July 30, 2025
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Here
Here
Recycled Teenagers Exercise Group
Recycled Teenagers Exercise Group at St Mary’s Church Parish in Benfleet
FREE!
Event will take place
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 10am
Find Us
Here
Here
Richmond Hall Events
Tumble Tots: Mon 9-1 (term time)
Keep Fit: Mon 2-3 (term time)
Benfleet Historical: 1st Mon 7-10*
Hopes Green Ladies’ Guild: 2nd Mon 7-10
Slimming World: Tue 8:30-12
U3A: Last Tue 1:30-4
*Excludes BH
Event will take place
Reoccurring Weekly Events
Find Us
Here
Here
Richmond Hall Events
Events:
Benfleet Floral, Last Wed in month 7-10
Baby Ballers, Thursdays 9:30-11
OAP Club, Thursdays 1-4
Tai Chi, Fridays 10-12
Women’s Institute, 1st Fri in month 2-4
Fightklub, Saturdays 9-12
Event will take place
Reoccurring Weekly Events
Find Us
Here
Here
Run Canvey
Join Run Canvey! We’ve teamed up with Castle Point Council & CAVS to grow a community for runners of all levels.
Follow ‘Run Canvey’ on Facebook or scan QR code for more details!
Event will take place
Monday 7pm, Tuesday 6:30am, Thursday 7pm, Saturday 9am
Find Us
Here
Here
Sausage Dog Walk
Sausage Dog Walk in Canvey Heights Country Park
Every Sunday
Event will take place
Every Sunday, 10am meet
Find Us
Here
Here
Seated Yoga and Stretch
Seated Yoga and Stretch at Smallgains Hall
For all abilities
A great way to tone, relax and stretch!
6 week course is £15
Event will take place
Mondays at 11am
Find Us
Here
Here
Sing a Long Bingo – South Benfleet Social Club
Sing a long bingo hosted my Joanne Martin
Singer and 2 games of cash prize bingo!
Non members £2 entrance fee
£3 per book
Event will take place
3rd Friday of the month 2:30pm-4pm
Find Us
Here
Here
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.
Event will take place
Twice Monthly on Thursdays
Find Us
Here
Here
Slimming World Sessions at Smallgains Hall
Slimming World Sessions at Smallgains Hall
No booking required
Contact Pat: 07979442359
Event will take place
Fridays 9am and 10:30am
Find Us
Here
Here
Smart Minds
A friendly, safe space for people living with dementia or memory loss, together with a family member, friend of a carer.
Various activities.
Event will take place
Every Monday 1-3pm
Find Us
Here
Here
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
Event will take place
Thursdays and Sundays from 8pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Social Weekends at Bar Monico
Experience the new social vibe every weekend at Bar Monico
Bar Monico 1-3 Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island, Essex, United Kingdom
Event will take place
Every weekend 12-5pm
Find Us
Here
Here
South Benfleet Library Events
Events in South Benfleet Library
Visit this link for more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
Event will take place
Reoccurring Events
Find Us
Here
Here
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
Event will take place
Sunday 1st December 2024 - Sunday 5th January 2025
Find Us
Here
Here
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)
Event will take place
Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Find Us
Here
Here
Story and Rhyme Time Session
Monday afternoon story time sessions
Each week there are crafts for your children, story telling and singing
No booking required
Event will take place
Mondays 1:30pm-2:30pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Strollercise – Castle Point
A low impact fitness class, strolling/dancing to the sounds of the SOs and 60s.
We do between 5000 and 7000 steps per hour
Whatsapp on 0795068604 or email:
Denisestylesstrolls@yahoo.com
Event will take place
Various locations and event dates in poster
Talking Tables
Fancy a chat?
Bringing people together through the art of conversation.
The Hub Cafe Talking Table Group.
1pm – 2.30pm
Event will take place
Thursdays 1:00pm - 2.30pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Tennis for Children
A great Christmas gift or way to get little ones active!
Leo from Hadleigh Park LTC hosts Children’s Tennis for ages 5-7, starting Jan 18, 2025, at King George V, Canvey Island. First 2 sessions FREE
Event will take place
Saturdays 9-10am from 18th January 2025
Find Us
Here
Here
The Triangle Club – St Mary’s Church Hall
‘If you know anyone who is visually impaired, we might just be what they are looking for’
– Coffee, tea and biscuits
– Entertainment
– A raffle
– Good company
– Arrange transport with CP car scheme
Event will take place
Every Monday 2:30-4:30pm
Find Us
Here
Here
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.
Event will take place
Find Us
Here
Here
Total Body Workout!
Total Body Workout at Smallgains Hall
For all abilities
A fun, low impact aerobics and toning class
£5
Event will take place
Mondays at 10am
Find Us
Here
Here
Traditional Hatha Yoga
Traditional Hatha Yoga at St Mary’s Church Hall
Reduces stress!
Tel: 07498457345
email: c-level.health@outlook.com
Event will take place
Monday evenings
Find Us
Here
Here
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
Event will take place
Self organised
U13 Girls Cricket at Hadleigh and Thundersley Cricket Club
Year 7 and Year 8 girls welcome
Free indoor sessions and kit provided
If interested, contact hadleigh.thundersleycc@gmail.com
Event will take place
Fridays 7-8:30pm
Find Us
Here
Here
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!
Event will take place
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
Event will take place
Second and Last Wednesday of each month
Find Us
Here
Here
Walk the Wick!
Walk the Wick – Monthly: 2nd and last Wednesday
10am – 12:00pm
Meet: Morrisons community room
Event will take place
2nd and last Wednesday of each month
Warm Space – Tea and Biscuits at Canvey Methodist Church
We offer:
a warm welcome a warm space
coffee/tea/biscuits
a chance to make new friends
Event will take place
Every Wednesday and Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Weekly Events @ CISCA House
Mon – Snooker, Drafts, Craft
Tues – Snooker, Bingo
Wed – Snooker, Table Top Sale, Bingo
Thu – Snooker, Short Mat Bowls
(Times detailed in poster)
Fri – Snooker
Event will take place
Reoccurring Weekly Events
Find Us
Here
Here
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… ⚽️
Event will take place
Every Friday 4pm-5:30pm
Find Us
Here
Here
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
Event will take place
Find Us
Here
Here
Yoga Stretch – St Mary’s Church Hall
For men and women of all ages
Improves posture and flexibility while reducing stress and relaxing the mind
2 classes:
St Mary’s Church Hall, Benfleet
Holy Family Church Hall, near Tarpots
Event will take place
Tuesdays (St Mary's) 7:30pm & Wednesdays (Holy Family Church) 8pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Hug in a Shrug
Starting on 4th March 10am-12pm in the community room in Canvey’s Morrisons
Community knitting and crochet group.
Email kelly.mckenzie@ceessex.org.uk for more info.
Event will take place
First Tuesday of every month starting from 4th March, 10am-12pm
Find Us
Here
Here
What’s On @ Thundersley Christian Spiritualist Church
Evening of Clairvoyance with Wendi Maslin & Katie Goulding – 28 Mar
Divine Service with Martin Quigley – 30 Mar
Crystal Singing Bowls Soundbath with Kayleigh Leese – 1 Apr
Event will take place
Until 1st April 2025
Find Us
Here
Here
Canvey Cycling Taster Sessions
Join Trust Links and Hadleigh Park Cycles for two taster sessions!
All abilities welcome.
To sign up, phone 01702 213134 or email admin-support@trustlinks.org.
Event will take place
Tuesday 18th & 25th March 10am-12pm
Find Us
Here
Here
What’s On @ Thundersley Christian Spiritualist Church
Spiritualist Development Circle – 2 Apr
Thundersley Presents – 2 Apr
Coffee Morning – 5 Apr
Divine Service with Louise Sawyer – 6 Apr
Psychic Tools Workshop – 10 Apr
Event will take place
Until 10th April 2025
Find Us
Here
Here
Cycle Challenge
Challenge Sunday 23rd March
‘Cycle to improve mental health’
For more information, visit trustlinks.org/cycle-challenge
Event will take place
Sunday 23rd March - Gates open at 8am
Find Us
Here
Here
Free fundraising event for all the family!
Have your say on what is needed for your community!
Free event which a range of activities.
Event will take place
Saturday 29th March 1-5pm
Find Us
Here
Here
Hadleigh Castle Historical Tour and Walk
Join us for this free walk from Benfleet Station to Leigh Station as we go on a historical tour of Hadleigh Castle.
Meet point: Benfleet Station.
More: www.eventbrite.co.uk.
Event will take place
Sunday 30th March 10am-1pm
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Here
Here
Walking Tour – The Edge of Oil City – A Walk in Canvey Island
This is the tenth in a series of walks along the Thames from London to the sea.
The walk is 5.8 miles.
Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk for more details and tickets (£10-15).
Event will take place
Saturday 5th April 1-6pm
Find Us
Here
Here
King George’s Community Fayre
A community event with fun for all the family!
A variety of activities taking place.
£1 entry (all donated to Yellow Door)
Event will take place
Sunday 6th July 12-5pm
Find Us
Here
Here
