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.
Free Park Tennis starting Saturday 28th September, then every week!
Win cash prizes and more at the Big Christmas Quiz! (Plus a prize for the best xmas jumper or costume)
£2 per player
*Member guests £4 incl. club entry
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.
New members welcome at Canvey Island Distaff Club
Meetings every second Monday
Approx. 40 members at present
Ring 01268695781
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
Weekly Events in Canvey Library
Visit this link for more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
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.
‘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
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
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
Hot drink and a chat at Canvey Island Youth Project
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
See fixtures in poster above
Also visit https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/concord-rangers/fixtures-results
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.
“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
Free youth club every Friday in Canvey
For more info, contact info@cyp-yellowdoor.org.uk
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.
Weekly Events in Great Tarpots Library
Visit this link for more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
Regular events in Hadleigh Library
Visit this link to find more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
90 minute circular walks from The Hub Cafe. Reward yourself with a hot cuppa at the end!
Meet at 1pm.
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
Karaoke at South Benfleet Social Club
Hosted by Joanne Martin
Karaoke every Friday at The Half Crown in Benfleet
First line dance class is free!
Thursdays
Beginners – 1pm-2:15pm – £6
Improver/intermediate – 2:15-4:15pm – £7
Live music at Smallgains Hall in Canvey
Every 2nd Friday of the month
Next ones: Dec 6 and Dec 20
Live music at The Half Crown every Saturday in Benfleet
For more info visit ‘The Half Crown Benfleet’ on Facebook
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
Fun and friendly exercise classes with multiple benefits! See poster for details. Monday classes in Hadleigh: SS7 2PA. Wednesday classes in Thundersley SS7 3HG
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.
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
Recycled Teenagers Exercise Group at St Mary’s Church Parish in Benfleet
FREE!
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
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
Santa’s Grotto at Fantasy Island Arcade
Begins on 23rd November, then opens 7 days a week!
£10 per child
Contact number: 07917008862
Seated Yoga and Stretch at Smallgains Hall
For all abilities
A great way to tone, relax and stretch!
6 week course is £15
Sing a long bingo hosted my Joanne Martin
Singer and 2 games of cash prize bingo!
Non members £2 entrance fee
£3 per book
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.
Slimming World Sessions at Smallgains Hall
No booking required
Contact Pat: 07979442359
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
Experience the new social vibe every weekend at Bar Monico
Bar Monico 1-3 Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island, Essex, United Kingdom
Weekly Events in South Benfleet Library
Visit this link for more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
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
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)
Monday afternoon story time sessions
Each week there are crafts for your children, story telling and singing
No booking required
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
Fancy a chat?
Bringing people together through the art of conversation.
The Hub Cafe Talking Table Group.
1pm – 2.30pm
‘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
Thundersley Methodist Church has a lot going on! Take a look at our activities list above and see if anything takes your fancy.
Total Body Workout at Smallgains Hall
For all abilities
A fun, low impact aerobics and toning class
£5
Traditional Hatha Yoga at St Mary’s Church Hall
Reduces stress!
Tel: 07498457345
email: c-level.health@outlook.com
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
If you love art or being a helping hand, volunteering at The Art Ministry may be the perfect role for you!
Regular, social walks for all around Canvey Wick Nature Reserve
Contact jo.loman@buglife,org.uk for queries and to confirm attendence
Walk the Wick – Monthly: 2nd and last Wednesday
10am – 12:00pm
Meet: Morrisons community room
We offer:
a warm welcome a warm space
coffee/tea/biscuits
a chance to make new friends
Mon – Snooker, Drafts, Craft
Tues – Snooker, Bingo
Wed – Snooker, Table Top Sale, Bingo
Thu – Snooker, Short Mat Bowls
(Times detailed in poster)
Fri – Snooker
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… ⚽️
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
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
Enjoy Christmas at Jimmy Mac’s, Canvey Island, with bottomless brunches, parties, and Santa breakfasts!
Check out the website for more: https://visitingcanvey.co.uk/venue/jimmy-macs/
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.
Events:
27 Nov – Xmas Table Top Sale
13 Dec – Flower arranging
3 & 5 Dec – Xmas lunch (£8)
31 – NYE party
(see pic for more details)
Spiritualist events 1 2 1 readings & development circle 27 Nov
Divine service by Claire Watson & Thor Grey-maloney 1 Dec
Crystal Soundbath by Kayleigh Leese 3 Dec
Christmas Fayre at St Peter’s Church Hall in Thundersley
Stalls, santa and refreshments!
ITV Lorraine, Morrisons, and the Baby Bank Alliance launch the Big Baby Bank Appeal this November.
Morrisons stores will have donation stations from Nov 18-Dec 3 for baby essentials for families!
Christmas Party at The Half Crown with DJ Ricky
Soul Night at The Bread and Cheese with Rachel Leach
Festive Jumper Fun at Sugar Rays
£12.50
Paint and decorate jumper ornaments followed by a hotdog and a small plain milkshake
Book: www.freckledacorn-designs.co.uk
Open Church and Gift Day at St Mary the Virgin Church
Food, drinks and plenty of activities!
Music from Jimmy Sharp at The Bread and Cheese
Festivities including Christmas stalls, raffles, Santa’s grotto and more!
Free entry!
Christmas Fayre and Santa’s Grotto at Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Raffle, lucky dip, festive refreshments, stalls and much more!
Rod Stewart Bottomless Brunch at Macs
£39.95pp (payment when booking)
which includes 2 hours of bottomless cocktail pitchers, prosecco or beer
18+ event
More info on www.visitcanvey.com
Leslie Bricusse’s adaption of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ into the hit screen musical Scrooge, will be performed as a semi-stage concert at Benfleet Methodist Church!
Tickets £10
Lots of Christmas craft activities and letter writing to Santa
At Canvey Library
Dance through the Decades at Bar Monico!
Free entry and drinks deals!
*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.
Plenty of Christmas activities and events for all ages in Canvey Island Town Centre!
Craft fair and Christmas Bazaar
Tea, coffee and Christmas food
Free entry!
Dave Pearce 90s v 00s at Runnymede Hall
Book tickets via the link mhtickets.com
❄️🎄CHRISTMAS FAYRE🎄❄️ at Hadleigh Methodist Church
Events:
30 Nov – Open Church & Gift Day
6 Dec – Quiz with Fish / Chicken & Chips in the Church Hall
14 Dec – Allegro Choir in the Church. Tickets £ 10. Tea’s/coffees/cakes
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
Christmas fair and part of town light switch on in Hadleigh
Organised by Hadleigh Community Group
Events 1 – 25 Dec
1 Dec Toy Service 10:30am
7 Dec Haven’s Hospices ‘Light up a Life’ service 4pm
14 Dec Crafts & coffee
15 Dec Church Garden Carols 3:30pm
24 Dec Service 6:30pm
25 Dec Service 10:30am
Come and join us for a fun-filled evening of winter-themed events which demonstrate the broad and balanced curriculum that we offer here at Lubbins Park
£4 per family
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
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
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
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
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
Two trains/rides: 500m (outdoor, 2 laps) and 1200m (indoor/outdoor, 1 lap). Both last 7–8 mins. £1/ride, 6 for £5, or 12 for £9. Existing tickets valid.
Christmas Wreath making at The Lobster Smack in Canvey Island
£45 per persion
Complimentary tea and coffee will be available
The Mayor’s Christmas Carols at St Mary the Virgin Church in Benfleet!
Free Entry
Refreshments will follow after the service
Santa and his sleigh are coming to a street near you!
See the posters for all the streets Santa is visiting between 2nd and 12th December!
Ran by The Rotary Club of Hadleigh Castle Trust Fund
Santa and his sleigh are coming to a street near you!
See the posters for all the streets Santa is visiting between 2nd and 12th December!
Ran by The Rotary Club of Hadleigh Castle Trust Fund
Events across December at The Anchor
Ranging between 3rd and 31st December
Follow ‘The Anchor Inn Benfleet’ on Facebook
Coffee morning 7 Dec, 10-2pm
Divine service with Julie Simpson 8 Dec
Spiritualist development circle 11 Dec
The last community cinema of the year
£5 per ticket
Everyone welcome!
-Home-made crafts and Christmas gifts from external stalls
-Raffle with some great prizes
-Christmas games and crafts
-Homemade items from each class
-Refreshments
…and much more
Night of Sax at The Bread and Cheese!
Westwood Academy in Hadleigh are hosting a Christmas Fayre on 6th December!
To request a stall or for any other info, contact: ptfa@westwoodacademy.org
Free entry!
Afternoon/evening Winter Wonderland at The Robert Drake Primary School!
Creative food fun on:
7 Dec
15 Dec
20 Dec
Soul and Motown Bottomless Brunch at Jimmy Macs
£39.95pp including 2 hours of cocktail pitchers, prosecco or beer
More info on www.visitcanvey.com
Light up a Life Remembrance Service @ Canvey Methodist Church
Service include reflective readings, opportunities to remember loved ones and some seasonal music.
Haven Hospices staff will be present
One Touch too Much Gig performing at Bar Monico
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/
Christmas party at Jimmy Macs! Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th December, 8pm till late
2 hours of bottomless cocktail pitchers, prosecco or beer
£39.95pp
01268208282 to book
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!
At The ArtHouse, in Hadleigh Old Fire Station
£30 per ticket
Call Jayne: 07971612554
Enjoy plenty of festivities at St George’s Church this Christmas!
Free Entry, donations are £2
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!
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!
The Motivators playing at South Benfleet Social Club
Free entry for members / £5 for guests
Xmas Charity Fayre – Anchor Benfleet’s
Visit Father Christmas
Christmas Craft stalls
Cakes sales
Hot snacks, raffled, mulled wine and more!
Decorate a terracotta plant pot to take home at Sugar Rays!
Workshop includes a hot drink and a sweet treat of waffle bites or donuts
Services over Christmas
8th December, 3pm Allegro Concert – tickets on the door
15th December 11am Carol Service
24th December, 5:00pm Christingles
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
£6 per child
Follow the QR code on the poster to book or book here – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hadleighcastlerotary/t-pqdolee
Winter Wonderland at Leigh Beck Juniors
Santa’s Grotto, Reindeer, Inflatable Snow Globe, Tombola and Refreshments!
Tickers available via Arbor or the school office
The Appleton School Christmas Concert!
Tickets available through Parentmail to be collected at the school office
Students – £2
Parents – £4
Concessions – £2
Plenty of events in December:
Christmas doggy jumper day (12pm, 12th) Christmas karaoke (8pm, 14th) Christmas quiz (8pm Mon 16th) UB40 tribute (9pm, 21st) Big Fat Quiz (8pm, 30th) NYE DJ Party (8pm)!
Live Music from Jimmy Sharp at The Bread & Cheese
Sugar Rays Creative Food Session for Home Educated Children
£12.50 per child
£5 per strip
Items may differ from those in the poster
More prizes will be added at a later date!
Donate to children aged 0-14 at Hadleigh Morrisons’ giving tree
Foodbank items welcome too
SKA and Reggae Bottomless Brunch at Jimmy Macs!
£39.95 including 2 hours of bottomless cocktail pitchers, prosecco or beer
Call 01268208282 to book
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
Arts and Crafts Workshop at Thundersley Christian Spiritualist Church
£15 / person, £5 deposit
Limited to 14 spaces, children must be accompanied by an adult
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!
DJ Mick Thorpe at South Benfleet Social Club
Free entry for members / £5 for guests
Festivities and Christmas foods at the Canvey Methodist Church
Free entry!
An Evening of Christmas Music at St Mary’s Church, Benfleet
A mixture of traditional and modern carols and music!
Tickets are £10, children free
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.
Service times:
15 Dec – 9am & 11am, 3:30pm Messy Church
22 Dec – 9:30am and 11:30 Family Service
24 Dec – 6pm Carol Service
25 Dec – 10:30am Family Service
29 Dec – 10:30am Prayer Service
Christmas Carols, food, drinks and festive stalls at the Corner Club’s Christmas Market!
15 Dec – Carol service – Canvey Choir, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
21 Dec – Night with Elvis – Bring your own drink and food – £5 for non members
22 Dec – Last service of 2024 – guest singer
Sustainable Christmas Market selling all things local!
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
Book here https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=178020
Fun for the whole family! Prizes, raffles and more!
Visit Bar Monico’s insta page for more @barmonicocanveyisland
To order book please see or call Alex on 07534330797
Christmas Caroloke with DJ Dave
8pm
Meet Santa in his grotto & craft for kids.
Booking slots on website: https://library-events.essex.gov.uk/event?id=178347
A Right Charlie – 20th December
– free entry
– 8pm until late
DJ Dave Brown – 31st December
– 7pm until late
– £5 per ticket (under 3’s free) available behind the bar
https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/home
Seasonal Refreshments Provided
Come along and listen, or bring a poem or a reading!
Bottomless Brunch at Jimmy Macs
£39.95pp including 2 hours of bottomless cocktail pitchers, prosecco and beer
Call 01268208282 to book
Christmas Party Bottomless Brunch at Jimmy Macs
2 hours of bottomless cocktail pitchers, prosecco or beer
Call 01268208282 to book
Christmas Jumper Party at The Half Crown
Get down to The White Hart for a UB40 tribute night
From 9pm on 21st Dec
Have you got what it takes to be crowned King and Queen?
Cash prize and more to won
Live Music by Joanne Martin
Free entry for members / £5 for guests
Carol Services at Benfleet Baptist Church on Sunday 22nd December 11am-6:30pm and Christmas Day at 10am
Everybody welcome!
Kids Christmas Party!
Join us for a kids entertainer, food and more
Open to members kids and grandkids only
Children’s Christmas Party at The Bread and Cheese
Book today! 01268 753402
Christmas Eve at Bar Monico and guest DJs from 6pm till late
Phone: 01268 683026
Food, Drinks, Music and Happiness on Christmas Eve at The Half Crown
Free Entry!
Christmas Eve at South Benfleet Club!
Ticket only event (not transferable)
– Members free entry
– Member guests £10
– Member guests children age 8-16 £2
Booking required For details see reverse or visit our Facebook Page
Doors open at 3:45pm
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
South Benfleet Social Club presents Over 60’s Christmas Party!
Live performance from Sam Knight and a buffet served
Members only – free entry
*Please enquire at the bar for more information
The Big New Years Eve Party @ The Anchor
Soul, Jazzfunk, RnB and Soulful House Music
Let in the New Year at The Anchor
New Years Eve at Bar Monico!
£5 per entry, dress to impress!
See bar staff for tickets
www.visitcanvey.co.uk
Ring in the New Year with DJ Ken at the Half Crown
8pm start
New Years Eve Party and Live DJ
Ticket only event (not transferable)
– Members free entry
– Member guests £10
– Member guests and children age 8-16 £2
No entry after 11pm
Cinderella at The Hadleigh Old Fire Station
Book tickets here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/showupproductions/1455202
Runs for 2 hours
John Hurley presents a tribute to Elvis
Bring your own drinks and nibbles
Tickets are £10 and available from CISCA House
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