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May 2011
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Welcome to the May issue of Your Canvey Magazine!
Well, it’s finally
here! Yes, I do
mean Spring – as I
write, the sun is shining and I only hope that
by the time you read this, we are still enjoying
the beautiful weather. At this time of year,
everyone’s thoughts turn to spring cleaning,
redecorating, moving or extending and getting
back out in the garden. In order to help get
you started, we have included a special
Homes and Gardens section in this month’s
magazine (starting on page 20) dedicated to
giving you some inspiration. There are articles
dedicated to improving your home
environment as well as details of lots of local
businesses that can help you transform your
home and garden.
We also have exciting news about the launch
of our very first book - Your Canvey
Memories. The book has been compiled by
me (Angela) in association with the Canvey
Community Archive and features a selection
of stories from the 1920s through to the late
1950s.
The book has been an absolute pleasure to
write and I have met some wonderful people
who have welcomed me into their homes and
shared their stories. I would like to take the
opportunity to thank all those whose
memories are included. It has been a pleasure
to meet you all.
Your Canvey Memories is available to
purchase now for just £8.99 and we will
deliver it free within the Castle Point area.
You can use the order form on the opposite
page, call us on 01268 696404 or e mail
You can find out more on our website at
www.yourcanveymemories.co.uk
Enjoy this issue
Best Wishes
Graham and Angela OwenGraham and Angela OwenGraham and Angela OwenGraham and Angela Owen
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Your Canvey Memories has been compiled
by Angela Owen and features a selection of
stories and photographs of the Island in the
past.
The Canvey History and Memories sections of
our magazine are always the most popular
with readers so we
have produced a
book that covers just
that! Angela has
interviewed local
residents and
worked in
association with the
Canvey
Community
Archive to bring
our exciting first
book to you.
YOUR CANVEY MEMORIES ORDER FORM
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Please deliver copies of Your Canvey Memories at £8.99 each
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enclose a cheque made payable to Canvey Island Publishing Ltd or pay on delivery
Send completed form to: Canvey Island Publishing Ltd, 11b The Driveway, Canvey Island,
Essex, SS8 0AB. For enquiries call 01268 696404.
www.yourcanveymemories.co.uk
The book is a compilation of memories that
will transport you back to a time when
Canvey Island was a bustling holiday
destination. The beaches were crowded,
mainly with Londoners who came either for
the day or would stay for a week in the local
camp sites or one of the many bungalows
available to rent.
The stories cover the period from the early
1920s to the late 1950s and give an insight
into what life was like for those who lived
here. For those readers who remember
Canvey in those times, the book invokes fond
memories, some long forgotten.
Your Canvey Memories is published by
Canvey Island Publishing Ltd and will be
available from the 1st May 2011. You can
order your copy now by calling 01268
696404 or by post using the order form
below.
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Since the beginning of the year, we have been running a series of articles about the Canvey Carnival. The Carnival Procession is set to return this year after an 11 year absence and a date has now been set - Saturday 6th August.
Local resident Zoe Watson has formed a
committee to arrange the carnival which will
take place on the same day as the Fun Day
on the Seafront being organised by Canvey
Town Council.
Zoe explained: “We
thought it would be
ideal to hold the two
events on the same
day. We will
complement each other
and will be working in
partnership to create a
day to remember.”
Already, Zoe and her
committee have had a
number of expressions
of interest from
organisations keen to
take part in the carnival
procession and are now in
the process of raising funds
to meet the cost of the
event.
In March this year, a
competition was run to
design a Logo for the
Carnival. The competition
was open to all Junior
School children between
the ages of 7 and 11. The
logo will be used on all
advertising banners,
letterheads, event
programme and website and
the winner will be crowned King or Queen
for the day at the Carnival and be given a top
prize and certificate. The winning logo will
be announced shortly.
If you are interested in joining the
procession, entry forms are now available to
download on the website at
www.canveycarnival.co.uk
Entries need to be in by 16th July 2011.
Courtesy of www.canveyisland.org
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Welcome to “Carnival Street”
In 1971, six families from Smallgains Avenue banded together and created a Henry VIII float which was highly commended in the Canvey Carnival. From then on there was no stopping them.
Organised by Stanley and Jean Baines, the
families from Smallgains Avenue went on to
win prizes for the best float four years in a
row at Canvey Carnival and went on to
enter and win carnival processions
throughout the UK.
The idea to first enter the carnival came
from Jean Baines after dressing her
children up for the carnival. She
approached her neighbours about
entering a float for the following year
and work began almost straight away.
From then on, each year they came up
with a different theme for their float
with names such as “Woodland Fantasy”
“Pink Cascade” “Silver Jubilee” and
“Go Dutch”. Their Woodland Fantasy
float was entered into events as far apart
as Burnham-on-Crouch
and Chelmsford and
was invited to take part
in an Easter parade at
Battersea Park. The
float won no less than
12 trophies!
The entry to the left
was one of their most
ambitious and featured
scenes from the
Queen’s Coronation
with Maids of Honour
representing England,
Ireland, Scotland and
Wales with a floral
display of the lion and unicorn. Jean told us
that all the flowers were handmade by the
families involved - all 12,000 of them!
Why not get together with some of your
neighbours to enter a float in this year’s
carnival procession!
The successful team with their trophies
“Silver Jubilee”
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85 Years of Worship at Wintergardens Baptist Church
In June 2011 Wintergardens Baptist Church celebrates 85 years of work and witness on the site. The land was donated by George Chambers back in 1926 when all that could be seen on every side were fields and the occasional bungalow.
The church family at the time had a vision
that the area would be developed for housing
and a church would be needed at the centre
of the new population. How right they
were!!
The first church building was wooden, built
on stilts and had a tin roof. When it rained
the congregation had to sing louder. There
was a tiny kitchen and one outside toilet. A
Sunday School and ladies work soon started
in addition to Sunday worship. To reach the
church, visiting preachers had to walk along
a footpath (it still exists today as footpath
10) which ran at the side of the dyke. In the
dark, there were NO street lights and some
fell in the dyke!!
Girls’ Brigade and later Boys’ Brigade
flourished for many years and whilst they
have since closed, the Sunday
school continues every week.
Mr Len Lewin served as Pastor for
over 25 years and when the new
church building was consecrated in
1982, it was Len who opened the
doors. At that time, Mr Eric
Whybrew was Pastor and he too
led the fellowship for many years
as did Adrian Tinning as
Moderator for 10 years.
The current fellowship also had a
vision which was fulfilled in
September 2009 with the appointment of
their first Minister, Mark Davison, to lead
and develop God’s work in the Winter
Gardens area and beyond. There are now
fortnightly Prayer and Bible studies, a
monthly Men’s Club, weekly Art classes
which hold regular exhibitions, Zumba
classes & other weekly activities. Fun events
such as Quiz nights, Burns Night dinner,
Cream Teas, Sales etc are also held most
months.
So history does not stand still! Come and be
part of the church’s future history, a warm
welcome awaits you.
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Charity Sky Dive
Six very brave ladies took a step over and
beyond the call of duty on behalf of their local
Citizens Advice Bureau. Each agreed to raise a
minimum of £400 in sponsorship to enable
them to undertake this exhilarating challenge.
On 12th March, Cllr Joan Liddiard (above),
Tracey Trott, Lara Baker and Sharen Staines
arrived at the Maidstone jump site at 8am.
They showed no obvious signs of nerves as
they met their professional parachute instructor
who they would be harnessed to throughout
their descent.
As the plane reached 12,000ft they each lent
forward and let go – freefalling down to 5,000
ft at 120mph before their parachute opened and
they had a gentle descent to the drop zone.
At the same time Melanie Harris and Natalie
Faradon were going through the same process
at the Cambridge jump site. Christine Neville,
Bureau Manager expressed her heartfelt thanks
to the team of “jumpers” who have helped to
raise much needed funds to keep CPCAB
operational.
She would, however, like to remind the
community that Ed Holt, the only male
member of the team is still raising his
sponsorship and anyone who wishes to help
him raise funds can make a donation at:
www.justgiving.com/cpcabskyjump2011
Senior Citizens Get Active
CISCA House on Canvey is well-known
locally for the excellent services they
provide for senior citizens, and now they
have added another activity to their long
list of recreational provisions.
Every Tuesday, at 11am., Sarah Binstead
takes a Chairfit session that CISCA Patrons
have come to enjoy and look forward to
each week. Each session lasts between 30
to 50 minutes.
Chairfit is an effective and fun activity that
contributes to an enhanced sense of well-
being. The sessions help people be more
independent, improving their ability to
carry out everyday tasks in their own
homes or when out and about.
The movements involved are chair-based,
some seated and some standing, depending
on ability. Sarah’s emphasis is on having
fun at the same time as exercising. CISCA
Patrons certainly take the sessions as an
opportunity to have fun.
If you are interested in joining in the fun,
get along to CISCA House any Tuesday at
11am. CISCA House is next door to the
NHS Health Centre, in the Paddocks
grounds area of Canvey.
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If you can’t lay your hands on items quickly
because they’re buried under piles of junk; if
you’re constantly moving things from one
pile to a new ‘temporary’ pile; if you find
yourself thinking, “I can’t throw this away,
it might come in useful one day,” you’re
probably a clutter victim.
Most of us put far too much time, effort and
money into acquiring, keeping and storing
possessions. Sometimes it’s good to let go. If
you’re ready to de-clutter, then we have a
few simple tips.
De-cluttering Tips
Deal with one room at a time The task will
seem less daunting. Stick with that room
until it’s finished.
Choose a nice day Take the room contents
outside. Psychologically it’s easier to sort
and let go if you’re one step removed. It’s
also less likely that the clutter will make it
back inside.
Sort everything into three piles Label them
dump, donate and keep. Be realistic: if the
item in question hasn’t been used for over a
year it is unlikely you will ever use it.
Deal with the dump and donate piles Do
this before anything comes back into the
house. It’s much harder to mess up your
good work if the stuff is physically gone.
Sort and label Place the remaining items in
clearly labelled boxes. Make sure there is
one temporary box to house items which
really belong in another room. As each room
is sorted those items can be replaced, and
other misplaced items can be housed there
while the de-cluttering process continues.
Replace everything that remains The
maxim ‘A place for everything and
everything in its place’ is a good one. House
small items in clear plastic boxes and store
them in cupboards or wardrobes.
Finally, once a week, take two bags and go
through your home. One bag is for rubbish,
the other for items in the wrong place. When
you’ve finished throw the rubbish away and
replace the misplaced items.
How To Live With Less - De-clutter Your Home
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Garden View - Bee Nice!
Albert Einstein supposedly declared that, “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left.” There is much debate over whether the great man actually did make such an assertion as he was a physicist after all, not an entomologist, but whether he did or
not, it’s a scary thought.
There’s no doubt about it, honey bees and
bumble bees are of enormous agricultural
importance. It is estimated that more than a
third of the world’s crop production relies
on these bees. Without them we’re in
trouble and they are in decline. Pesticides,
loss of habitat and disease are all thought to
be playing a part.
Bees are fascinating and beautiful creatures
and as gardeners we can play our part in
their continued survival. It’s simple: bees
need flowers for sustenance, flowers need
bees for survival and gardeners need
flowers to garden!
First of all, it’s important to think ahead
and provide flowers for bees throughout
their lifecycle, which runs from March to
September. Here are some suggestions.
Spring – Bluebells, bugle,
flowering cherry, forget-
me-not (Myosotis),
hellebore and rosemary
are all good spring plants.
Summer – Aquilegia,
sweet peas, fennel,
foxgloves, potentilla,
roses, stachys, teasel,
thyme and verbascum
Late summer / early
autumn – Aster, buddleia,
dahlia, eryngium, fuchsia,
heather, lavender and
sedum.
Secondly, unfortunately not all flowers are
created equal. Frilly double flowers, for
example, are too elaborate. They have so
many petals that the bees struggle to get to
the nectar and pollen. This is the reason that
single dahlias attract lots of bees, whilst
double varieties are generally ignored.
Single flowered rose varieties are also good,
such as the rambler Seagull, with its flat
open white blooms, large yellow stamens
and heady scent. Any similar rambler grown
over a fence or wall will do. Some, like the
pale pink Little Rambler, will even repeat
flower. Ramblers are terrific roses. They are
vigorous, disease resistant and great for
covering bare fences, unsightly sheds and
walls. Best of all they need next to no
pruning!
The main thing is to keep it simple: a few
flowers for each part of the bee life cycle
and no overly fancy varieties. I’m not
saying that you shouldn’t grow double
flowered dahlias if that’s what floats your
boat, it’s just that Mr Bee would appreciate
a few single flowered varieties thrown into
the mix. Let’s make this the year we all be
nice to bees: our future may depend on it!
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He’s been chauffeur driven in style, has “watered the wicket” at The Oval, done his “business” in front of the Duke of Gloucestershire and even starred in his own Hollywood movie with Jim Dale and Spike Milligan. He,
being the Dulux dog of course.
Although Dulux has been making paint for
over 70 years, its iconic dog made its debut
in the first black and white TV ad back in
1961. Over the years, different dogs have
appeared in the adverts but to ensure they fit
the unmistakable look, they’ve all been from
a closely related line of pedigree dog. Apart
from the first dog, Shepton Dash, all of the
Dulux dogs have been breed champions, and
five of them have won “Best in Show”
prizes.
To celebrate 50 years of the Dulux Dog -
here are some top painting tips.
Maximise roller & paintbrush use
If, after a long day of painting with
emulsion, there’s still more to do tomorrow
with the same colour, instead of washing
the roller/paintbrush thoroughly, why not
simply wrap it in cling film, it will remain
good for the following day.
Hairs coming out of the brush
If you get a brush bristle in your paintwork,
don’t try to pick it out with your fingers.
Turn the brush and gently pick up the
bristle with the very edge of the brush.
Even very small bits of hair and bristle can
be picked up in this way.
How to keep your paint roller tray perfectly clean while painting
Before you load your paint roller tray,
wrap a plastic bag all around and over it,
so that when you're finished painting or
even changing colour, all you have to do is
throw away the bag (safely) and your tray
is spotless!
Flies stuck on newly painted surfaces
Don’t try and pick the flies out of the wet
paint. Leave the paint to dry overnight and
the flies can be wiped away with a damp
cloth next day without leaving a trace.
Paint Wrinkling
This is caused by applying a second coat
before the first one is dry or applying in
strong, bright, direct sunlight. Sand down
until smooth and re-paint.
Dealing with leftover paint
At the end of a job there is typically
always paint leftover. Ideally we would
like to buy exactly the quantity we need
for each job, but some excess products are
unavoidable.
Rather than stack half-empty cans in the
corner of your garage, where they take up
space and over time may become
unusable, dispense the leftover paint into
smaller airtight containers, i.e. jam jars or
Tupperware containers. Label them up i.e.
Dulux soft cream No3 - silk emulsion
(lounge). This way you will reduce the
amount of storage space taken and have
reference to your paints for those moments
when the room is in need of a quick touch
up of any scuffs.
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To celebrate the launch of our new book - Your Canvey Memories - which
tells you all about what it was like to live on Canvey Island in the old days,
here is a picture of the Dutch Cottage for you to colour in.
Did You Know...... There were originally three Dutch Cottages or Roundhouses on Canvey Island that we know
about. This one is the oldest and you can see it is dated 1618. People still lived in this
cottage until the 20th century. It was turned into a Museum in 1962.
The second cottage at the top of Haven Road is privately owned and the third was destroyed
many years ago.
There are also some replica Dutch cottages on the Island - 2 near Ellesmere Road and a
larger one on Ferndale Crescent.
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This season just gets better and better. At the time of writing we sit 3rd in the table with all clubs having just 3 games left.
We certainly are taking nothing for granted as
there are still 8 or 9 clubs that could finish in
a play off position so the lads need to keep
performing right to the very last kick of the
season to earn the chance of a play off place
and a possible promotion to the Blue Square
South Division.
Sutton United have already won the league so
the rest of us are battling for positions 2nd to
5th inclusive with the team that finishes 2nd
having home advantage against the 5th
placed team and the 3rd place team having
home advantage against the 4th place team.
The same scenario applies to the final play
off game with the team achieving the highest
league position of the two getting home
advantage.
The support our fans have given us over the
past month has been superb and has definitely
helped contribute to our recent excellent
performances.
Off the pitch we kicked off our weekly bingo
evening at the club. It takes place every
Sunday at 6pm with cash prizes and a chance
to win big money in our Key Box game.
Other events are planned throughout the
summer so please keep an eye on our official
website.
Hope to see you down at the Brockwell
Stadium soon.
Come on you yellooooows
While playing away at Folkestone Invicta fireworks shot into the sky just as our forward Jason Hallet, seen
celebrating with captain Matt Game, scored our goal. Our
club photographer Paul Chesterton of phcimages.com was on hand to take this great picture. Function
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Gas Central Heating
Installations
System Upgrades & Alterations
Fault Finding
Landlord Safety Reports
Controls (Time Clocks) Thermostats etc
Pumps / Motorised Valves / Radiator Valves
Boilers Installed, Serviced and Repaired
Power Flushing
Radiators
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Well, apart from the Easter tour to Torquay (which is as much about having a weekend away as it is rugby) the season is over.
All in all, it has not be a bad year for the
club. The First XV, after being promoted
this year and having a horrendous amount of
injuries since Christmas, finished a credible
mid-table in London Three North East and
the Seconds (Stacks) also finished mid-table
in their league despite losing many players
to the first team. The Thirds, (Gnus)
meanwhile, had a great year winning their
league and making it double when they won
the league cup beating east London 7-0 in
the final. Well done to all involved.
In youth rugby, the under 15s played their
first year in a league and finished 4th. The 8s
and 9s really took off this year ending the
season with over 30 players - this is the
future of the club!
It was the club’s 40th anniversary this year
and on Sat 13th April, a rugby fest was held
at the club and it turned out to be a fantastic
day. The weather was kind to us and at
10.30am, the 8s and 9s played 5 games
against a side from Burnham (ten min each
way.) They won 3, drew 1 and lost 1. At
11.30am the under 15s played a full game
against Basildon under 15s and came off the
pitch with a fine 52-31 win. 1.30pm saw a
club side play a touring side from Leicester -
bolstered by some Rochford players with the
club side running out 42-0 winners. The main
event of the day was at 3pm when the Canvey
Vets played an invitation Vets team. This
team consisted of Canvey players that had
moved on and old adversaries from various
club around Essex.
Throughout the day the Bouncy Castles and
barbecues were in constant use. Castle Point
MP Rebbecca Harris and County Councillor
Ray Howard spent a few hours at the
festivities and were pleasantly surprised by
the family orientated day. In the evening, it
was time to pack the kids off home and
complete the day with a disco. To the bar and
kitchen staff, who had been hard at it all day,
we give our thanks and to everyone who
helped make this a day to remember thank
you!
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May 1961 - You Bet!
On May 1st 1961 the Betting and Gaming
Act came into force and the first betting
shops opened in the UK.
Prior to January 1st of that year, the laws
surrounding gambling were inconsistent.
The Act was brought in with the aim of
taking gambling off the streets and bringing
it under tighter Government control. Prior to
the Act, anyone wanting to place a bet on a
horse had to demonstrate that they had
enough credit to set up an account, and then
complete their dealings by telephone. The
bookies sent “runners” to collect from
punters. This system was open to abuse.
Once the Act was in place, a bookmaker had
to apply for a licence and permit and was
then allowed to take bets. Unfortunately,
loopholes in the law meant that anyone
could open a betting shop or casino, and
many became a cover for criminal activity.
So, in 1970 the Government legislated again,
creating a new Gaming Act which tightened
restrictions considerably.
Since that time, there has been further
legislation to allow the creation of a National
Lottery and an increase in the number of
casinos.
5th May 1930 - Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight
Amy Johnson, at the age of 26, was the first
woman to fly alone from England to
Australia. Born in 1903, Amy became a
pioneering aviator who set numerous long-
distance records during the 1930s.
In May 1930, she set off from Croydon in a
Gipsy Moth aircraft called “Jason” and landed
in Darwin on 24th May - a flight of about
11,000 miles.
In 1940, during the Second World War,
Johnson joined the Air Transport Auxiliary,
whose job was to transport Royal Air Force
aircraft around the country. On 5 January
1941, while flying an Airspeed Oxford for the
ATA, she went off course in adverse weather
conditions. Reportedly out of fuel, she
drowned after bailing out into the Thames
Estuary. Although she was seen alive in the
water, a rescue attempt failed and her body
was never recovered.
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LINE DANCING Smallgains Hall, Creek Road
Mondays 7.30pm - 10.30pm All Levels
Thursdays 2.15pm - 4.15pm Beginners
For details call Carol on 01268 680871
Castle Point District Stroke Club Runnymede Hall, kiln Road, Benfleet
Every other Wednesday
Call Geoff Sharp on 01268 780701
Canvey Island W.I Women’s Institute Hall, Lionel Rd, Canvey
Every 2nd Thursday at 1.45pm
Call 01268 693955
Canvey Island Breathe Easy Group The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey
Every 3rd Tuesday
Fit4Life Keep Fit for over 55s Wintergardens Baptist Church, Hilton Road
Every Monday 11am - 12pm
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Party Leader - Dave Blackwell 01268 512165 Deputy Leader - Anne Wood 01268 684988
Party Chairman - Martin Tucker 01268 684576
Waterside Farm Pool
Members of the Policy and
Development group have been giving
representations on the future of
Waterside Pool and sports facilities
as a whole. You may have seen
reports in the local press that at the
first meeting of this group, the
Conservative Councillors suggested
making our Sports centre a “dry
venue” - in other words to get rid of
the pool.
This suggestion was immediately
challenged by all of the Independent
councillors. Councillor Grace
Watson suggested that instead of
closing Waterside’s facilities they
should shut Runnymede pool on the
Mainland instead - the
renovation of which has
run well over budget and
has taken money that was
to have been spent on
Waterside.
The Canvey Island
Independent Party wish
to make it clear - the
swimming pool at
Waterside MUST be
saved.
Why is it that Canvey
always loses things? Why
does the money seem to
run out when it comes to Canvey? It
seems that the Conservatives are only
interested in the Mainland - they
leave us with the bread crumbs.
We will never agree to the shutting
of our pool - we will fight to keep
the pool with every method we can.
Thank you. Councillor Neville
Watson (Winter Gardens Ward)
Going out to enjoy the weather?
Fantastic weather is being enjoyed by
all of us but PLEASE do not make it
a great opportunity for thieves. Make
sure you lock your doors and close
your windows when you go out -
opportunist thieves are quick to
notice. Don’t make their day!
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Canvey’s leading tool hire specialist, Target Hire, is under new ownership and now offers a range of new products and services to local
residents and building trades.
Target Hire has been trading for over 30
years and is a well respected local business.
The new owners aim to continue to offer the
same high standards of service that local
residents have become accustomed to as well
as improving and extending the current
product range.
Target Hire now has more tools for hire than
ever before and offers a wide range of high
quality equipment on either short or long
term contracts. Whatever you need to hire,
you can come to Target Hire - whether it’s
just a tool you don’t use very often, a
temporary increase in your workload or
maybe it simply works out to be more cost-
effective to hire equipment than buy and
maintain your own.
A larger range of building, plumbing,
electrical and gardening supplies will also be
available in store making Target Hire a one-
stop shop for all your needs.
By far the most exciting addition to Target
Hire’s services is the new tool and garden
equipment repair service. Repairs and
servicing of most major brands is now
available and is carried out
in the store by fully
qualified staff. This service
also includes the sharpening
of tools and is very
competitively priced.
Target Hire is committed to
offering a professional hire
service to both businesses
and residential customers
and the staff are all
professional,
knowledgeable and happy to provide advice
on any aspect of the business.
The store is open Monday to Friday from
7am until 6pm, Saturdays from 8am until
5pm and now Sundays from 7.45am - 3pm.
For more details call 01268 693333
Specialist Tool Hire For The Building Trade & DIY
Extensive Product Range Building, Plumbing, Electrical
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Accountants
Maynard Heady 6
Rowland Hall 14
Appliance Repairs
Advanced Technology 23
Hill’s Electrical 6
Aerial Installation
Trevange 23
Barbers
Woody’s 14
Builders
DSL Brickwork 27
Image Housing 29 J.T Installations Ltd 25
Building Supplies
Charfleets Supplies 30
Cakes
Sophisticakes 14
Car Repairs & Servicing
Dr Bump 37
Marine Garage 7
Smith’s Autos 33
Cards & Gifts
Happy Days 17
Care Services
Mayfair Care Services 43
Carpentry
Dave Cooper 20
The Cabinet Maker 23
Carpets & Flooring
The Carpet Shop 27
Catering
All Occasions Catering 9 English Cuisine 10
Cladding
Scott’s Cladding & Windows 15
Cleaning Services
Mopits 6
Oven Sprite 14
Curtains & Blinds
Exclusive Fabrics 23
Decorators
B.K.S Property Services 13
Bob Leighton 9
DIY Supplies
GMD 29
Driveways
Dedicated 2 Driveways 30 Windsor Driveways 6
Estate Agents
Fisks 7 Ranger Estates 1
Entertainment
Rayleigh Megaplay 41
Exterior Cleaning
JSM Services 7
PUZZLE ANSWERS
Funeral Directors
A.R Adams 15
Furniture Restoration
Furniture Clinic 27
Garden Centre
Garden World 25
Garden Equipment
GMD 21
Interiors
Pining for You 26
Ironing Services
Canvey Ironing & Laundry 15
Kitchen Supply
SM Interiors 21
Locksmiths
Castle Locks 25
Mobile Phone Shop
Canvey Mobile Phone Shop 33
Opticians
Templeman’s 33
PC Services
Alpha Networks 13 PC Senior 33
Pet Services
Poochies Dog Grooming 7
Plumbers
Alan Keys 35
Removals
Door to Door Removals 14
Restaurants / Cafes / Bars
CK Bar 2 & 48
English Cuisine Delivery 10
Haystack 17 Oysterfleet 47
Silver Jubilee 11
Rubbish Clearance
Complete Clear 20
Self Storage
Easy Peasy Self Storage 9
Skip Hire
Canvey Skip Hire 27
Tiles
Roseberry Tiles 23
Tool Hire
Target Hire 44
Travel
On Time Taxis 13
Training
Dr Byte 19
TV Supplies
Ace Vision 35
Windows and Doors
Allbright Windows & Doors 22
Economy Windows 37
Window Cleaning
Cannon Window Cleaning 14
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Extensive Bar Menu Available Monday - Friday
Traditional Carvery
Wednesday Evenings £7.95 - Sundays - £8.25
The Sunday Session Live Music from 7pm - Free Entry
A La Carte Restaurant with Weekly Specials Available
The Lakeside Suite can accommodate up to 150 guests
for a sit down meal 220 guests
for informal seating.
The Oysterfleet is licensed to hold civil wedding
ceremonies on its
premises giving you the complete wedding service
Fri 17th June Grease Vs Dirty Dancing Tribute Night
Including 3 Course Meal - £25
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