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.
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
Free Park Tennis starting Saturday 28th September, then every week!
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.
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
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
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!
Free youth club every Friday in Canvey
For more info, contact info@cyp-yellowdoor.org.uk
Gardening club every Monday during term time.
Contact: info@cyp-yellowdoor.org.uk for more details.
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.
Events in Great Tarpots Library
Visit this link for more info https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/events/location/castle-point
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
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!
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
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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
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
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
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
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!
Sausage Dog Walk in Canvey Heights Country Park
Every Sunday
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
A friendly, safe space for people living with dementia or memory loss, together with a family member, friend of a carer.
Various activities.
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
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
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
‘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
Year 7 and Year 8 girls welcome
Free indoor sessions and kit provided
If interested, contact hadleigh.thundersleycc@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
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.
An evening of clairvoyance with Grace Kennedy
£19.95 per person
Please call 01268208282 to reserve your tickets we do ask for full payment when booking
Spiritualist Development Circle – 5 Mar
Thundersley Presents – 5 Mar
Divine Service with Katy Pearson & Claire Watson – 9 Mar
Psychic Tools Workshop – 13 Mar
Join our fun quiz with Roger Stevenson’s hilarious “Preposterous Stories”! Only one is true—bet on it, laugh, and support our leadership programme and Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.
Tickets £5!
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.
Divine Service with Elaine Grout – 16 Mar
North American Drumming with Brenda Treadgold – 18 Mar
Spiritualist Development Circle – 19 Mar
Challenge Sunday 23rd March
‘Cycle to improve mental health’
For more information, visit trustlinks.org/cycle-challenge
Have your say on what is needed for your community!
Free event which a range of activities.
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.
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).
A community event with fun for all the family!
A variety of activities taking place.
£1 entry (all donated to Yellow Door)
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