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Graham & Angela Owen
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Published by:
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Canvey Island,
Essex, SS8 0AB
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We have some exciting news for you all this month. We have
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America
Halloween still maintains its highest level of
popularity in North America. Every year, 65%
of Americans decorate their homes and offices
for Halloween...a percentage exceeded only by
Christmas.
Austria
In Austria, some people will leave bread, water
and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring
on Halloween night. The reason for this is that
it was once believed that such items would
welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night
which, for the Austrians, was considered to be
brimming with strong cosmic energies.
Belgium
Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black
cat to cross one‟s path and also unlucky if it
should enter a home or travel on a ship. The
custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to
light candles in memory of dead relatives.
Canada
Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada
began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish
immigrants in the 1800s. Jack O'Lanterns are
carved and the festivities include parties, trick
or treating and the decorating of homes with
As one of the world's oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe.
pumpkins and corn stalks.
Czechoslovakia
In Czechoslovakia, chairs are placed by
the fireside on Halloween night. There
is one chair for each living family
member and one for each family
member's spirit.
France
Unlike most nations of the world,
Halloween is not celebrated by the
French in order to honour the dead and
departed ancestors. It is regarded as an
“American” holiday in France and was
virtually unknown in the country until around
1996.
Germany
In Germany, people put away their knives on
Halloween night because they do not want to
risk harm befalling the returning spirits.
Hong Kong
The Halloween celebration in Hong Kong is
known as “Yue Lan” (Festival of the Hungry
Ghosts) and is a time when it is believed that
spirits roam the world for twenty-four hours.
Some people burn pictures of fruit or money
at this time, believing these images would
reach the spirit world and bring comfort to the
ghosts.
Sweden
In Sweden, Halloween is known as “Alla
Helgons Dag” and is celebrated from October
31 until November 6. As with many other
holidays, “Alla Helgons Dag” has an eve
which is either celebrated or becomes a
shortened working day. The Friday prior to
All Saint‟s Day is a short day for universities
while school-age children are given a day off.
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“Before the Second World War, most fire
services were manned by volunteers who
received no payment at all. Canvey Island had
such a fire brigade.
In the late 1920s, there was a club known as
“The Rendez-Vous Club” on the Island that
met in an old army type hut made of timber.
One Saturday afternoon, when the Southend
Carnival was in progress, a fire started in the
club that completely gutted the building.
Benfeet Fire Brigade were at the carnival and
as the tide was in, (this was before the bridge
was built) no help could get onto the Island.
This event confirmed the need for Canvey to
have it‟s own fire service. The new offices for
the Canvey Island Urban District Council
were planned and were to include a fire
station and an ambulance station. In the
meantime, the council asked for volunteers
who were interviewed at the existing council
office, a bungalow called “The Lawns” on the
end of Gafzelle Road - an unmade road at the
time.
The men chosen were: Captain - Harry
Benwell, First Officer - Bill Barsby, Engineer
- Harry Gaylard and Firemen - George Gilbey,
Canvey resident, Janet Dolling, has kindly shared with us her late father, Bill Beaver’s, story of Canvey’s First Fire Brigade.
George Harvey, David Ricketts, Jack
Maley, Frank Farringdon, Charlie
Brown, Bill Sharp and myself.
Our equipment was a builder‟s
barrow and a ladder - leant to us by
Frank the Builder and we used to
borrow the hose, standpipe and key
from the British Legion. When the
new Council Offices were completed,
there was an ambulance station and
fire station with a recreation room.
We used a van until the new fire
engine arrived.
We were all kitted out with uniforms
and brass helmets with the Captain and First
Officer wearing silver helmets. We had a drill
every Thursday night and our enthusiasm
more than made up for our lack of
experience.
The method of calling out the fire brigade
was by the firing of a maroon. This caused
me some problems as at the time, the
bungalow where we lived had asbestos lined
walls. There were occasions when one of my
three children would turn over in bed and
bump against the wall waking up thinking it
was the maroon. I have rushed to the fire
station only to find it in total darkness!
We had a club and we were given a room in
the back of a bungalow. We had a licence to
sell liquor and cigarettes and would play
billiards and darts against local teams. We
really enjoyed the social side of our fire
brigade and at Christmas had the most
wonderful children‟s parties.
Of course, in 1939 at the outbreak of war, the
Canvey Island voluntary fire brigade was
taken over by the AFS. I left and served as a
professional fire fighter during the war at
Shell Haven Oil Refinery.
Bill Beaver is standing just behind the driver Photo provided by Janet Dolling
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Flood Sirens
Essex County Council is proposing to remove
all the flood warning sirens from their coastline
- this will include all of those on Canvey. We
recommend that any residents who wish to
comment on this matter write, with some
urgency, to the Chief Executive, Essex County
Council, County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex CM1
1LX. This decision is to be made very soon - so
please don't delay.
Thank You. Brian Wood
Canvey Town Centre
For the last three months we have been fully
engaged on the regeneration of the Town
Centre. This important document will be
ratified soon: we are drawing up our
recommendations to the Cabinet in November.
As a Party we have fought hard in the Policy
groups to get what residents want. For those
that took the time to visit the regeneration shop
in the Knightswick Centre, thank you for your
input & for those who have not yet visited - it's
not too late to have your say. The general
feeling of residents is that you want the Town
regenerated, it is looking sad but as the
document at this stage is still confidential, we
are limited to what we can tell you. Please be
assured that we are fighting for everything
on your behalf.
In a few months all be revealed as it were but
one thing I can promise you is - we are driving
a hard bargain! We will not accept
anything that is not of a very high
standard. We will keep you informed of course.
Regards, Cllr Neville Watson (Winter
Gardens Ward)
Democracy?
At Full Council on 28th September we
will be calling for CPBC to change from the
current Cabinet system and return to
Committee. Too many major decisions are
being made by Cabinet without any chance of
debate and input from all elected Members.
Strict rules prohibit members from asking
more than one question at Cabinet and
decisions are signed and sealed without any
consultation. We will keep you informed but
we hope that CPBC will bring back
democracy and remove the Cabinet system as
soon as possible.
ATC
The ATC on Canvey recently took part in the
Battle of Britain Parade & Remembrance
service for our brave Airmen. They also led
the march for the Dedication of Standards
Service for the Royal British Legion. On both
occasions they looked brilliant and with their
new equipment (which thanks to generosity
from Canvey residents in recent fund raising,
they had been able to purchase) they were a
fantastic sight and made everyone feel very
proud.
They have also won a competition for the
best turned out unit so “Congratulations” to
them all. Fund raising continues of course
and thanks to all those who have been
involved. If anyone is interested in joining
the ATC they are looking for new intake - so
please contact them at their hall in
Runnymede Road or you can contact Cllr
Neville Watson for information.
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From the Dug-out.
We have enjoyed an indifferent start to life in
the Ryman Premier Division. In the first
month of the season we have learnt a lot about
both ourselves and the unforgiving nature of
the league.
Virtually every individual mistake we have
made has led to us conceding a goal and this
has already cost us in terms of results. Teams
in this division have the quality to capitalise
on the smallest mistake or lapse in
concentration. From the eleven goals that we
have conceded so far, at least six have
materialised from our mistakes. Consequently,
we have only taken eight points from the first
six games. I say „only‟ because I honestly
believe that our performances have warranted
at least twelve points. In all the games, apart
from Lowestoft, we have given a good
account of ourselves and looked more than
capable of being competitive at this level.
However, if you don‟t get it right at the
business end, in both boxes, you won‟t win
football matches.
Unfortunately in the first four games, the
individual mistakes and the fact that we had
not been clinical in front of goal cost us.
However, a week is a long time in football
and the response since the Lowestoft game
has been excellent. The character and self
belief we have showed in the last three games,
but particularly the Croydon Athletic game,
has been fantastic and suggests that we have
the ingredients to be successful again this
year.
A lot of people devalued that result,
suggesting that Croydon were in turmoil due
to the match fixing allegations made against
their chairman. However, anyone that watched
that game would have seen that the Croydon
players and management were highly
motivated to win the match, because as we
know now, it would be their last game
together as a group. The fact that we were
able to match their desire and commitment as
well as showing the confidence to get the ball
down and pass it, holds us in good stead for
the challenges to come.
That performance is certainly our „bench
mark‟ now and one that we will need to
replicate game in, game out if we are to be
successful this year. Certainly over the last
three games we have looked more of an
attacking force, playing with a good tempo
and lots of movement in the final third. To
score eight goals in the last three games has
been pleasing, as teams that get promoted to
this level, notoriously find it difficult to score
goals.
We know that at this level the difference
between success and failure is so small and if
we can keep playing with freedom and cut out
the individual errors then I think we will be
just fine. We are certainly going to need big
characters and bundles of mental toughness to
overcome the challenges that this league
presents week in, week out.
YOU ARE MY CONCORD,
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On 21st September, the Canvey Island branch of Breathe Easy was officially launched at a well attended meeting at the Paddocks.
The Canvey Island branch of “Breathe Easy”
was officially launched on 21st September and
aims to offer local residents affected by
breathlessness the opportunity to meet for
support.
One in 7 people are affected by breathlessness
and many of the more severe suffers can be
isolated and misunderstood. The launch
meeting was attended by local MP Rebecca
Harris, Councillor Ray Howard, Castle Point‟s
Mayor and a leading consultant from Southend
Hospital. They were joined by local residents,
representatives of local businesses and members
of other local Breathe Easy groups. During the
meeting, a cheque for £500 was presented by
the Canvey Rotary Club which will help the
charitable group cover costs for the coming year
including rent.
The British Lung Foundation runs the Breathe
Easy charity and local support groups have been
set up throughout the UK. The support group
offers social support and information to anyone
with lung conditions ranging from COPD,
bronchiectasis, emphysema and chronic asthma,
The launch of Canvey Island’s Breathe Easy Group
both patients, carers, friends and
family.
Clair Evans, Development Officer at
the British Lung Foundation, says:
“This group will give people in the
area the opportunity to make friends
and talk to health care professionals
in an informal environment. Having
a lung disease can be a frightening
and often isolating experience and
the Breathe Easy group provides a
great support network.”
The group meets on the third
Tuesday of every month at 2pm at
The Paddocks Community
Centre, Long Road, Canvey Island.
Nurses and special guests always attend.
The British Lung Foundation has more than
200 Breathe Easy groups around the UK and
also offers support and advice via its helpline
on 08458 50 50 20.
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The Alzeimer‟s Society invite you to join them
for lunch on the first Monday of every month.
The lunch club is a social group meeting in the
Oysterfleet, Knightswick Road, Canvey Island.
It gives people with dementia and their carer‟s
an opportunity to meet regularly to enjoy a
meal together in a social environment once a
month.
There are 700,000 people with dementia in the
UK with numbers set to rise to one million by
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The Alzheimer's Society provides information
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dementia and those who care for them. It runs
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Lunch Dates
Monday 4th October - 12 noon
Monday 1st November - 12 noon
Monday 6th December - 12 noon
At the Oysterfleet Hotel, Canvey Island
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It seems like no time at all since the new school term began and already the October half term holiday is looming!
Like many parents, I always find October Half
Term the hardest break to plan for as there‟s no
guarantee of what the weather will be like.
However, planning is the key to a successful
break and here are a few ideas of how to keep
the kids happy this half term.
A Day in The Past
A day out with the children doesn‟t have to
include Theme Parks or indoor play areas - a
trip into History can be just as much fun.
Southend’s Central Museum and
planetarium - Making Myths & Legends
There are some wonderful half term activities
planned at Southend‟s Central Museum and
planetarium including storytelling, puppeteers,
face painting craft activities and special
planetarium shows. Activities are being held
throughout half term week and are free. For
more information call 01702 434449 or visit
www.southendmuseums.co.uk.
Audley End House & Gardens
If you are happy to travel a little further for
your day out in history, about an hour and
half‟s drive away is Audley End House and
Gardens, one of England‟s grandest stately
homes. There is plenty to do for the children
including a brand new themed play area. Half
Term week is “Game Week” - marvel as you
watch Mrs Crowcombe – Audley End‟s
resident Cook – make the most of the
hunting season with her amazing recipes.
For more information including prices,
opening times and directions visit
www.english-heritage.org.uk
A Day at the Farm
Barleylands Farm Park & Craft Village
Half term is Spooky Week at Barleylands
with activities every day between 10am and
4pm. There will be cooking activities
between 11am and 2pm - telephone 01268
290213 to book your FREE place. You will
be able to make Pumpkin Soup, Spooky
Biscuits, Yummy half term cup cakes, Scary
Face Pizzas and Autumn Muffins. There will
also be spooky craft activities in the
Discovery Centre. For more information
visit www.barleylands.co.uk
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring......
Vi-Bowl, Canvey Seafront
Some days, the weather is just so terrible
that an indoor activity is the only answer.
What better place than Vi-Bowl on Canvey
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Canvey Island Football Club keep us updated with the latest news.
At the time of writing, you could describe our
season as getting off to a steady start with 2
wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. The highlight has
been a 3-0 away win at local rivals AFC
Hornchurch with, unusually, a hat trick of
penalties - all scored by our midfielder Rob
King.
We also had a good 4-1 home win in the 1st
Qualifying Round of the FA Cup against
Newport Pagnell Town. This now sees us
playing Whitstable Town at home in the 2nd
Qualifying Round and hopefully we can
report on another good result in next month‟s
issue. The FA Cup is the biggest competition
any of our players will ever play in and
Canvey FC has a great history in the
competition with wins over football league
clubs Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium and
Port Vale away in a replay after drawing at
home. The highlight was surely a home win
against Northampton Town in 2001/2 which
was screened live on BBC‟s Match of the Day
and was watched by 5 million TV viewers and
a full house at Park Lane. We were in the hat
for the 3rd round draw with the big boys and
were drawn away to Burnley where we finally
bowed out in front of a 12,000 crowd. Great
Rob King celebrating his hatrick of penalties away at
AFC Hornchurch
memories which the club would love to
experience again, lets hope and see where
this season takes us.
Our Reserve side have had a successful start
in the Capital League winning their first two
games against Bromley and Great Wakering.
Our Young Persons Community pass is
available and can be picked up from the club,
it will also be pushed out through the schools
shortly. It entitles children 12 or under free
entry when accompanied by an adult and that
adult will only pay a discounted price of
£7.00.
If you fancy a night out, we have Charlie
Sansom a fantastic male vocalist singing at
the Corner Flag Bar at the Club‟s Brockwell
Stadium on Friday 29th October, entry is
only £5.00 for what should be a great
evenings entertainment.
Sat 9th October - Home to Wealdstone or
3rd QR of FA Cup
Sat 16th October - Home to either Mersham
or AFC Sudbury in 2nd QR of FA Trophy
Sat 23rd October - Away Hendon
Mon 25th October - Away Aveley
Hoping to see you supporting the yellows
down at the Brockwell Stadium soon!
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Christopher Robin & his stuffed bear
Edward - Prince of Wales - unofficial Royal Patron of the
Dinner Jacket
1st October 1843
The News of the World was first published in
London by John Browne Bell. It was the
cheapest newspaper of it‟s time, priced at just
three pence, and targeted newly literate working
classes. It quickly established itself as a source
of titillation, shock and criminal news. Despite
being dismissed as a "scandal sheet" it soon
established itself as the most widely read
Sunday paper with initial sales of around
12,000 copies a week.
10th October 1886
The dinner jacket made its first appearance in
public on this date when it was worn at the
Tuxedo Park Country Club in New York. Henry
Poole & Co. (Savile Row's founders), created a
short smoking jacket for the then Prince of
Wales (later Edward VII) to wear to informal
dinner parties. (see photo above) The story goes
that the Prince fancied a lady by the name of
Cora Potter so he invited her husband, James
Potter, a rich New Yorker, to Sandringham
house, his Norfolk hunting estate.
When Potter asked the Prince's dinner dress
recommendation, he sent Potter to Henry
Poole & Co., in London. On returning to
New York, Potter's dinner suit proved so
popular at the Tuxedo Park Club that the
club men copied him and soon made it their
informal dining uniform.
12th October 1948
Today, the first Morris Minor family car
was built at Cowley in Oxford. The Morris
Minor was designed by Sir Alex Issigonis.
He was extremely proud of his creation as it
was suitably priced for the working class yet
had the luxuries and conveniences of a good
motor car. It was said to have superb
handling characteristics as well as lots of
space. Today, the Morris Minor remains a
well loved and collectable vehicle.
14th October 1926
On this day, Winnie- The-Pooh by A.A.
Milne was first published. The author based
the character on a bear owned by his son
Christopher Robin Milne. (see photo below)
The illustrations in the original book were
drawn by E.H. Shepherd. Winnie appeared in
the books Winnie-The-Pooh in 1926 and The
House at Pooh Corner in 1928. Walt Disney
bought television and recording rights from
Milne and since 1966, Disney has released
many features starring Winnie-The-Pooh and
his friends.
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Sapphire Wills is a trading style of Kairflo Limited which is regulated by the Society of Will Writers. Kairflo Limited is registered in
England and Wales No:5024998
KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BEDROOMS Family Run Business With Over 20 Year’s Experience
Specialist Kitchen Furniture Made To Measure to Suit All Budgets
Bathrooms - Design, Supply and Installation
Showers ~ Shower Cubicles ~ Bathroom Furniture ~ Tiling
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ART EXHIBITION
Saturday 30th October - 11am to 2pm
Winter Gardens Baptist Church, Hilton Road, SS8 9QA
Lunch & Sale - Entry Free Includes Children’s Colouring Competition,
Painting Demonsatrations and Paintings For Sale
www.wintergardenschurch.co.uk
CANVEY ISLAND W.I meets at
Women‟s Institute Hall, Lionel Road
Every 2nd Thursday at 1.45pm
CALL 01268 693955
We are now looking for new members of
ANY AGE to come and enjoy our club.
every other Wednesday
1.45pm to 4pm
As of Wednesday 21st July the club will
meet at the Paddocks, Canvey Island re-
turning to the usual meeting place at Runny-
mede Hall, Benfleet in September
Contact Geoff Sharp on 01268 780701
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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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Brentwooddians
and came away
with a fine 41-5
win. The whole
of the club is
looking forward
to the rest of the
playing season.
On the domestic side of the club, our newly
refurbished kitchen should be up and
running by the end of September. Pre-match
dinners are being waited on with relish (I
hope I don't have to explain the play on
words) I hope the playing side news will be
better in next month‟s issue but if you can't
wait until then, why not come over and catch
a game or check out our website at
www.cirufc.co.uk.
League season has started but unfortunately it
has not been the best of starts for the 1st xv.
They lost both of their opening games in
London North East Three - first of all to
Romford and Gidea Park and then to Rochford.
Both of these games could have gone either
way with Canvey‟s finishing touch letting them
down. After stepping up a league this year, let‟s
hope it doesn‟t take long to adjust to life in this
league.
The Stacks meanwhile got off to a good start
drawing 25-25 to a strong Southend 3rds in the
first merit table game but then lost in the
second week 45-22 to East London. This was
partly due to the fact they lost 3 players to the
first team on Friday night - not the best
preparation for a merit table game. The Gnus
played their first merit table game against old
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01268 799332 5 High Street, South Benfleet SS7 1NA
(Opposite St Mary’s Church)
www.stevemurphyinteriors.co.uk
93 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AY - 01268 681777
For our take-away option, please call the above number to place your order for collection
Our new menu includes a wider range of healthier options including Jacket Potatoes and salads and we have made price reductions across the board!
From Burgers and Chips to Grills, we have everything you need for an enjoyable meal -
whether for breakfast, lunch or evening meal!
BLACK ROCK STEAK NIGHT
2nd Monday of Every Month
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01268 685154
07789 073009
DAVE COOPER CARPENTRY
All Domestic Carpentry Work • Stair Alterations • Laminate Flooring
• Doors - Internal & External
• Fencing • Decking
• Garden Gates Made 2 Measure / Fitted Call Dave Today for a Quote
Rips, Burns, Cuts, Scuffs & Scratches Repaired
Re-Antiquing & Complete Restoration
Colour Matching Using Advanced Machinery
Leather Cleaning: All Leather Types
Seats Re-Padded & Spring Replacement
Insurance & Consumer Reports
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Accountants
Maynard Heady 13
Rowland Hall 19
Acupuncture
Brook natural Health Centre 11
Appliance Repairs
Advanced Technology 13 Hill’s Electricals 6
Aerial Installation
Trevange 14
Barbers
Cousinz 29
Bike Sales / Repairs
Les’s Cycles 23
Blinds
Paul James Blinds 31
Builders
D & F Building 34
J.T Installations Ltd 25
Building Supplies
Charfleets Supplies 11
Cakes
Sophisticakes 23
Car Repairs
Dellrite Brakes 13 Dr Bump 14
Marine Garage 36
Carpentry
Dave Cooper 37
Cleaning Services
PJ Carpet Cleaning 6
Decorators
Bob Leighton 13
Driveways
Windsor Driveways 6
Driving School
Anchor Driving School 9
Deags 7
Dry Cleaners
Ray’s Dry Cleaning 6
Estate Agents
Fisks 3 Wilsonwood Property Ltd 5
Fancy Dress
Fancy Anything 23
Island Fabrics 23
Fireworks
Chapel and Chapel 27
Fishmongers
Lowestoft Fish Co. 1
Funeral Directors
A.R Adams 14
Furniture Restoration
Furniture Clinic 37
Hairdressers
DLS Hair Studio 17
Sophisticuts 9 The Salon 24
House Clearance
Chapel and Chapel 27
Complete Clear 34
Ironing
Ace Ironing 19 Canvey Ironing Service 11
Kitchen Supply
Unique Interiors 18
Reality Kitchens 31
SM Interiors 35
Locksmith
Castle Locks 7
Martial Arts
Muay Thai Gym 36
Massage Therapist
Brook natural Health Centre 11
Motorcycle Training
C-View 34
Castle Point Council
01268 882200 www.castlepoint.gov.uk
Canvey Town Council
01268 683965 www.canveyisland-tc.gov.uk
Neighbourhood Policing Team
07791 680397
Citizens Advice Bureau - 0844 477 5773
NHS Direct - 0845 46 47
Rebecca Harris MP
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
0207 219 7206
Email: [email protected]
Music Shop
ABC Music 23
Opticians
Tyler Goodchild 13
Osteopath
Brook natural Health Centre 11
PC Services
Dr Byte 20
Tuff Computer Co. 7
Plumbers
Alan Keys 33
Plumbing & Heating Supplies
Benfleet Heating Spares 31
Restaurants / Cafes / Bars
CK Bar 40
Flutes 35 M & M Cafe 35
Oysterfleet 39
The Haystack 29
Solicitors
Nairnsey Fisher Lewis 19
Spa Supply
C & K Spa 36
Tile Supplies
Roseberry Tiles 7
Travel
Acclaim Travel 33
Training
Dr Byte 21
TV Supplies
Ace Vision 17
Will Writing
Sapphire Wills 31
Windows and Doors
Allbright Windows & Doors 15
Economy Windows 21
Window Cleaning
Cannon Window Cleaning 25
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CHRISTMAS DAY Adults - £47.50 Children (Under 12) - £28.95
BOXING DAY
Adults - £18.50 Children (Under 12) - £9.95
A 10% service charge will be added
Knightswick Road, Canvey Island Tel: 01268 510111
CHRISTMAS MENU
AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT
DECEMBER
(Excluding Sundays)
LUNCHTIMES - £14.50
EVENINGS £16.50
CHRISTMAS PARTY
NIGHTS 3 Course Meal Included - £26.50
Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Friday 10th,
Saturday 11th, Friday 17th, Saturday
18th and Thursday 23rd December
TRIBUTE NIGHTS Includes 3 Course Meal - £31.50
The Bee Gees Thurs 2nd Dec
Freddie Mercury Thurs 9th Dec
Robbie Williams Thurs 13th Dec
Neil Diamond & Tom Jones
Sun 19th Dec
NEW YEAR’S
EVE 2009
3 Course meal with
Live Band “The
Tonic” and our
resident DJ
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