Here you will find listings of nightclubs, cinemas, places to visit and the clubs and societies of Canvey.
Nightclubs
Astairs - Eastern Esplanade - Tel: 01268 515566
Kings - Kings Park - Tel: 01268 511555 or visit their website at www.kingsclub.co.uk
Monico - Eastern Esplanade - Tel: 01268 683026 or visit their website at www.clubmonico.co.uk
Cinemas
Movie Starr - 27-33 Eastern Esplanade - Tel: 01268 695000 & 699799 or visit their website at www.moviestarr.uk.com
Places to visit
Castle Point Transport Museum
Houses a collection of Eastern National buses and coaches and various other commercial vehicles from the period 1929 - 1972. Vehicles can be seen undergoing restoration and in restored condition. For more information - Telephone: 01268 684272
Dutch Cottage Museum
Canvey Road. 17th century cottage with annexe, built by one of Vermuyden's marshland drainage workmen and now housing a small museum of local history. Farm implements and Victorian artefacts. Souvenirs. For more information - Telephone: 01268 794005
Canvey Model Railway
Waterside Farm Centre. Live steam miniature railway suitable for children from 6 to 60! (approx length 2/3 mile) Licensed bar, café. For more information - Telephone: 01268 413235
Clubs and Societies
Children and Young People
1st Canvey Island Scout Group
Beavers - 6 to 8 years, Cubs - 8 to 10˝ years, Scouts - 10˝ to 16 years. Held at St Annes Church Hall. For more information contact: Richard Lotz, Leader - 7 Marine Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7NJ - Telephone: 01268 684173
1st and 2nd Rainbow Guides
Girls aged 5 to 7 years. Held at St Nicholas Church and St Katherine's School. For more information contact: Mrs Jean Fowler - 9a Labworth Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7BP - Telephone: 01268 693784
2nd Canvey Island Scout Group
Beavers - 6 to 8 years, Cubs - 8 to 10˝ years, Scouts - 10˝ to 16 years. Held at St Nicholas Church Hall. For more information contact: Tony Peck, Deputy Chairperson, M.B.E. - 210 High Street, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7ST - Telephone: 01268 683184
3rd Canvey Island Company Girls Brigade
Girls aged 4˝ - 21. Held at Winter Gardens Baptist Church. For more information contact: Mrs Pauline Fuller - Winter Gardens Baptist Church, Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex
3rd Canvey Scout Group
Cubs 8 to 10˝ years, Scouts 10˝ to 16 years. Held at St Joseph's RC School. For more information contact: Mr Kevin Cummings - 18 Paarl Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9BT - Telephone: 020 8 472 7767
4th Canvey Sea Scouts Group
Beavers 6 to 8 years, Cubs 8 to 10˝ years, Scouts 10˝ to 16 years, Ventures 15 to 20 years. Held at Tewkes Creek Hall. For more information contact: Ms Jill Bennett - 48a Ash Road, Canvey, Essex - Telephone: 01268 683984
Air Cadets 2187 Squadron
All aged 13 - 18 years. Held at Drill House, Runnymede Road. For more information contact: Drill House, Runnymede Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0EF - Telephone: 01268 694528
Brownie Guides, Canvey Island
Girls aged 7 to 10 years. Held at St Katherine's School and St Nicholas Church. For more information contact: Mrs Jean Fowler - 9a Labworth Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7BP - Telephone: 01268 693784
Mums and Babies Salvation Army (Canvey)
Mums with babies under one year. Held at Salvation Army, Mitchell Avenue. For more information contact: Ann Waite, Assistant - 4 Kimberley Court, Kimberley Road, Benfleet, Essex - Telephone: 01268 793286
Salvation Army Discovery Club
All children aged 2˝ - 6 years. Held at Salvation Army, Mitchells Avenue. For more information contact: Ms Ann Waite, Leader - 4 Kimberley Court, Kimberley Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5NL - Telephone: 01268 793286. Website: www.canvey.org.uk/salvation_army
The Boys' Brigade, 10th South East Essex Company
Boys aged 7 -16 years. Held at Canvey (Leigh Beck) Baptist Church Hall. For more information contact: Mr K. J. Storey - 19 Wyburn Road, Daws Heath, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TJ - Telephone: 01702 553029 - Email: storeykj@hotmail.com
Hobby Clubs
Canvey Camera Club
Open to all. Held at Room 2, The Paddocks. For more information contact: Mr Reg Paul - 43 Boyce View Drive, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5EA - Telephone: 01268 752430
Canvey Floral Art Club
Open to all between 18 and 80. Held at Women's Institute Hall, Lionel Road. For more information contact: Janneke Jones, Secretary - 18a May Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7EE - Telephone: 01268 684672
Canvey Railway and Model Engineering Club
Open to all. Held at Club House, Waterside Farm Sports Complex. For more information contact: Mr Len Billinge, Publicity Officer - 9 The Durdans, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6DA - Telephone: 01268 413235
Local Interest
Canvey Island Historical and Conservation Society
Open to all. Held at The Heritage Centre. For more information contact: Rosemary de Boise - Telephone: 01268 694317
Social Groups
Canvey Island Senior Citizens Association
Day centre for over sixties. Held at CISCA House, Long Road. For more information contact: Mr B. Kingaby, Secretary - CISCA House, Long Road, Canvey Island - Telephone: 01268 680985
Canvey Island Women's Institute
Open to all women. Held at WI Hall, Lionel Road. For more information contact: Mrs Margaret Deal, Secretary - 32 Atherstone Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7DE - Telephone: 01268 684900
Canvey Townswomen's Guild
Open to all women. Held at The Paddocks. For more information contact: Mrs J. Williams - 69 Maurice Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7HT - Telephone: 01268 682398 - Email: joanwilliams@easicom.com
Canvey WRVS Leisure Club
Open to those who are elderly or infirm but do not require one to one care. Held at WRVS Day Centre, King George V Recreation Ground. For more information contact: Mrs J. Lock - 11 North Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9HE - Telephone: 01268 684730, Day Centre 01268 683532
Chances R
Open to all over thirty five. Held at various venues in and around Castle Point. For more information contact: Carol, Chairperson - 11 Gwendalen Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex - Telephone: 01268 697834
Knightswick Evening Women's Institute
Open to all women, any age. Held at Women's Institute Hall, Lionel Road. For more information contact: Mrs Dorothy Best, Committee Member - 36 Stevens Close, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 8JP - Telephone: 01268 683800
New Venture Social Club
Open to all. Held at No. 2 Hall Paddocks. For more information contact: Doris Ellis, Secretary - 32 Craven Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0BY - Telephone: 01268 691108
No 3 OAP Club
Held at the War Memorial Hall. For more information contact: Mr L J Wilkinson - Flat No 7, Veatay House, 75 High Street, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7RE - Telephone: 01268 695529
Religious
Canvey Spiritualist Church
Open to all. Held at Canvey Spiritualist Church, 57 Point Road. For more information contact: Joan Barham - 42 Cassel Avenue, Canvey island, Essex, SS8 8BS - Telephone: 01268 682686
Mothers Union - Canvey
Open to all who support Christian beliefs. Held at St Nicholas' Church Hall. For more information contact: Mrs W Knight - 20 First Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9LP - Telephone: 01268 699186
Dance/Drama
Castle Point Charity Players
Open to all age 15 to 70. Held at Labour Hall, Lionel Road. For more information contact: Mrs J. Piper, founder member - 3 Limburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0QH - Telephone: 01268 697357
Canvey Island Modern Sequence Dance Class
Open to all. Held at The War Memorial Hall. For more information contact: Lilly Moore, Teacher - 1 Henson Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 8LS - Telephone: 01268 684227
Georgette Stage School
For children over the age of three years. Held at the Memorial Hall. For more information contact: Georgette Gray, Principal Teacher - 21 Cleveland Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0BE - Telephone: 01268 683680
Volunteer Groups
Canvey Lifeguards RLSS
Open to all. Held at Waterside Swimming Pool. For more information contact: Mrs E. McNeill - 28 Munsterburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 8HP - Telephone: 01268 693452
National Coastwatch Institution - Holehaven
Open to volunteers of all ages and any walk of life with time to give help. Based at PLA Pier, Holehaven. For more information contact: Holehaven Station, PLA Pier, Holehaven, Canvey Island, Essex - Telephone: 01268 696971 / National Contact 0870 787 2147
Fax: 01268 696971
Women's Royal Voluntary Service : Castle Point
Open to over 60's. Day Centres at; Richmond Avenue, Benfleet; John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road, Hadleigh; King George V Recreation Ground, Poplar Road, Canvey. For more information contact: Mrs P. M. Windsor - Castle Point Office, W.R.V.S. Day Centre, Richmond Avenue, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5HE - Telephone: 01268 793373
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