Your Canvey Magazine - December 2011

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December 2011

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We would like to wish all our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you all for your continued support for Your Canvey Magazine which is now into it’s fifth successful year.

Our local history book - “Your Canvey Memories” is still available and at £8.99 makes an ideal Christmas gift. To order a copy call Angela on 01268 696404 or use the order form on page 32.

We’d love to include more of your stories , photographs and memories in the magazine in 2012 and would love to hear from you - just call Angela on 01268 696404 or e mail [email protected]

See you next year!

Graham and Angela OwenGraham and Angela OwenGraham and Angela OwenGraham and Angela Owen

Welcome to the December Issue

Published by:

Canvey Island Publishing LTD

Editors: Graham & Angela Owen

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Christmas Traditions

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It is important that three spices are used in Mince Pies - cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to signify the three gifts given to Christ by the Magi.

Christmas Stockings

There are several legends relating to the origin of the tradition of hanging a Christmas stocking. One such legend tells the story of a very poor man with three beautiful daughters. He had no money and was worried what would happen to them after his death. Saint

Nicholas heard about his plight and wanted to help but knew that the man would not accept charity. He decided to help in secret. He waited until everyone was asleep and crept down the chimney. He had a bag of gold coins for each girl. He was looking for somewhere to put the three bags and noticed that they had each hung their stockings over the mantelpiece for drying. He put one bag in each stocking and off he went. When the girls and their father woke up the next morning, they found the bags of gold coins and were overjoyed.

Christmas Crackers

Christmas crackers were invented by Thomas Smith in 1846. On a trip to Paris he came across the “Bon-Bon” - a sugared almond wrapped in tissue paper with a twist at each end. He decided to sell similar sweets in England in the run up to Christmas. In the early 1850s, Thomas came up with the idea of including a motto in with the sweets. As they were mainly bought by men as gifts for their lady, the mottos were simple love poems. The banger was added in about 1860 and the paper hat in the early 1900s. By the end of the 1930s, the love poems were replaced by jokes or limericks.

There are so many traditions associated with Christmas but where did they originate from? Angela Owen investigates.

Christmas Cards

The first Christmas card was created in 1843 by John Calcott Horsely. His friend, a wealthy business man by the name of Sir Henry Cole wanted a professional card that he could proudly send to his friends and acquaintances to wish them a Merry Christmas. A 1000 cards were made and sold for one shilling.

Interesting fact: In Victorian times, postmen were often called “Robins” because their uniforms were red. This is why Victorian cards usually showed a robin delivering the Christmas post.

Mince Pies

Mince Pies became a regular part of Christmas as far back as Tudor times (16th century.) Back then they were coffin or cradle shaped and they contained shredded meat as well as dried fruit. The crusaders from the Holy Land had returned with spices and it was decided that Christ’s birth would be celebrated with spices from his home

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Sunday 18th December

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Christmas Day

10.30am - Christmas Day service led by Rev Peter Perowne. You are invited to bring one of your Christmas gifts to show to others.

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10.30am - Family Carol Service


5.30pm - Candlelit Carol Service with the Children’s Choir

Christmas Day

10.30am - Christmas Morning Celebration

Christmas Services

Havens Hospices “Light Up a Life” Service

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Community News

When local resident Natalie Barratt lost both her grandparents to Cancer, she was determined to help raise funds to help others.

She came up with the idea of putting together a 1950s style pin-up calendar and was overwhelmed with the response and support she received.

Natalie told Your Canvey: “After I came up with the idea, I then spent the next few months planning everything and calling and emailing hundreds of people asking for help. The response was amazing and I was overwhelmed by what people donated to us, mostly their time and skills. managed to get

a photographer, stylists, hair and make up artists, models, calendar designer and venues all for free. I also found two companies to give us the outfits for the shoot.

The photo shoot went without a hitch and the results were fantastic. Everyone had a different pose and theme and let their personality shine through in their photo. The designer then put it all together and gave us a calendar that was better than we ever imagined.”

An official launch party was held at the Oysterfleet Hotel & Restaurant in November and sales of the calendar are now underway.

Please help support this fantastic cause by purchasing the Essex Girls calendar. They cost £8 each or 2 for £15. To purchase a copy e mail [email protected]. You can also visit the Facebook page by searching for “Essex Calendar Girls”

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If you recognise anyone in these photographs or have any similar photos

you would like to share, the Canvey Island Archive would love to hear from

you. Visit www.canveyisland.org or call Angela on 01268 696404

Canvey History

A look at Christmases Past on Canvey Island

Christmas was always a community affair on Canvey Island as these three photographs show.

1. This photograph, courtesy of Rod Bishop and www.canveyisland.org was taken at the Kynochs Club Christmas Party in 1948. The Kynochs Club was located in what was known as “Hartfield Parade,” opposite where the War Memorial Hall is now. The club was originally owned by Charlie Neil, who owned the bookmakers and then sold to Bill Adams who also owned the Canvey Club.

2. Courtesy of Grace Scantlebury, this photograph shows a Christmas event at the Rainbow Club which was owned by her father Robert (Bob) Helliker. The Rainbow Club was based in Larup Avenue and Bob took over the club after the Rendez-vous Club that he also owned was destroyed by fire in 1930.

Grace remembers how her father would go fishing for eels, winkles and cockles that her mother would cook and serve over the bar.

3. Finally, this photograph courtesy of Peter Beckford and www.canveyisland.org is from a

Canvey Island Methodist Church

party circa 1960. Peter is in the 2nd row, 3rd from the right. Do you recognise anyone else in this photo?



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Canvey Island Town Council has employed its first Community Warden to help with the service provided to residents.

Jess Fisher, the new Community Warden will be patrolling Canvey Island and acting as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Town Council and other agencies and reporting findings. In addition, Jess will be getting involved in community projects including working with schools and community groups to help promote a community spirit.

Jess said: “I am looking forward to getting involved in lots of community projects and working with residents, businesses and agencies in partnership to make a Canvey Island a better place to live and work. Please get in touch if there are issues you would like me to investigate and get involved with.”

To contact Jess, please phone Canvey Island Town Council on 01268 683965, email [email protected] or write to Community Warden, Canvey Island Town Council, 11 High Street, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7RB. For more information about the work of Community Wardens, visit

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Can you solve our Christmas crossword?

Across

3 Could be real, or artificial. (4)

6 We sing them at Christmas. (6)

7 Santa's transport. (6)

9 Glitzy tree decoration. (6)

10 Three wise men followed it. (4)

12 25th December. (9)

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2 He comes down the chimney. (5)

4 They go BANG. (8)

5 We set it alight (7)

7 Let it ____, Let it ____, Let it ____ (4)

8 Jingle _____ (5)

11 Rudolph is one of these (8)


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3 Draft (6)

9 Hooked up with (7)

10 Garden area (5)

11 X-ray treatment (12)

14 Roll (3)

16 Pick-me-up (5)

17 Cheap clutter (3)

18 Ephemeral (12)

21 Large blood vessel

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22 Sank the Titanic (7)

23 Munched (6)

24 Fantasy (4)

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2 Starving (5)

4 Infant (3)

5 Cassette player (4,8)

6 Popular nightclub (3,4)

7 Let go (4)

8 Expensive (12)

12 Sharpened (5)

13 Toughness (8)

15 Mathematical (7)

19 Muscular (5)

20 Placid (4)

22 Hailstone (3)

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Off the field there are plenty of events going on, the club held a Cockney Night on Saturday 19th November which included Pie and Mash, Jellied Eels and of course some great Chaz and Dave sing along music and also staged a Police Charity Match between Castle Point and Rochford in aid of the “Domestic Abuse Silent Witness” charity. Rochford were the winners with several hundred pounds being raised for the charity.

On December 11th the Club is holding a Christmas Market starting at 12 noon. There will be a wide range of stalls in attendance along with Owl Wise and of course Father Christmas in his Grotto. Entry is free so why not pop along and join us for a Christmas drink in the bar or a glass of mulled wine. Please refer to the advert on page 41 of this edition of Your Canvey for more details.

Last month I spoke about the great efforts of our sky diver Bill (Diddy) Dorrington. Well, another fantastic effort from another Canvey supporter Mitch Easterford who is our player John Easterfords father. Mitch travelled to Nepal to take on the famous Island Peak to raise money for the RNLI. Heavy snowfall prevented Mitch and his team reaching the top but they did climb 20,000 feet before being forced back and raised £1,300.00 for the RNLI. Here is a picture of Mitch proudly holding the Canvey Island FC scarf at Everest Base Camp. What a fantastic experience and achievement, well done Mitch.

Please refer to our website for further event details and do not forget to pop along to the Club on Boxing Day when we take on local Canvey rivals Concord Rangers followed by AFC Hornchurch on New Years Eve Saturday 31st December.

Merry Christmas and A

Happy New Year from

everyone at Canvey Island FC.

Cups, Cups Glorious Cups! The past few week's has seen our fixtures dominated by cup competitions and at the time of writing we remain unbeaten in them all.

Two wins in the FA Trophy, a competition that we have great history in, against Hendon and Grays Athletic, a win in the Ryman League Cup against Ware and a victory in the Essex Senior Cup against FC Claction. Sadly by comparison our league form has not been so good with losses against local rivals Billericay and against Hendon and a draw away at Cray Wanderers. All three games were against top of the table contenders so I am sure we will soon be back to winning ways in the league.

The next round of the FA Trophy has seen us drawn away at Conference South side Hampton and Richmond. A tough game but a very winnable one, it cannot come quick enough as the prize in the next round could be a draw against one of the big Conference National sides such as Luton, Wrexham or Stockport.

Canvey Island Football Club

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December in History

5th December 1901

On this day, Walter Elias Disney was born in Chicago. His father, Elias Disney was an Irish-Canadian and his mother, Flora Call Disney, a German-American. Walt was one of five children - four boys and a girl.

Raised on a farm near Marceline, Missouri, Walt became interested in drawing at an early age and began selling sketches to his neighbours when he was only seven years old. Walt began his career as an advertising cartoonist in 1920 when he created and marketed his first original animated cartoons before later perfecting a new method for combining live-action and animation.

In August 1923, Walt Disney left Kansas City for Hollywood with $40 in his pocket, a few drawing materials and a completed animated and live-action film. His brother Roy was already in California and they pooled their resources, borrowed an additional $500 and constructed a camera stand in their uncle’s garage. They soon received an order from New York for their first “featurette” and the brothers began their production operation.

Mickey Mouse was created in 1928 and the rest, as they say, is history!

8th December 1980

On the night of 8 December 1980, world famous rock star John Lennon was shot four times in the back (the fifth shot missed) by Mark David Chapman who had apparently been incensed by a remark Lennon had made about being “Bigger than Jesus.”

Earlier in the day, Lennon had autographed a copy of his album Double Fantasy for Chapman outside the building where he lived - The Dakota in New York City. After spending several hours with his wife, Yoko Ono at nearby recording studios, Lennon returned to the Dakota where Chapman was still waiting. He fired five bullets in quick succession and Lennon’s life slipped away as he was held in the arms of his wife.

Due to his high profile, Lennon’s murder was considered by some as an assassination. His remains were cremated but his wife chose not to hold a funeral. In the months following his death, sales of both his solo music and that with the Beatles soared all over the world.

Chapman went to trial and pleaded guilty to murder in June 1981. He is currently serving a life sentence and has been denied parole every two years since 2000.



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A Christmas Story - By John Steels

Hi, it’s me …. Me the mouse! Or, as my friends call me, “The Christmas Mouse!” …. the Christmas Mouse because I was there

– I WAS!

Remember the baby in the manger? “Long time ago in Bethlehem,” I was there on His pillow or rather, He was on mine! Actually, I was just underneath the pillow. Can you imagine if Joseph or Mary had seen me? I know they were nice people, VERY nice people, BUT a mouse on your baby’s pillow! Anyway, as I sat quietly, very quietly, I don’t know how He did it – just a baby – but He spoke to me. Not out loud or in words

but He spoke to me!

Why me? I don’t know – perhaps He thought I was squeaky clean? In a way, I wish He hadn’t because I then knew what THEY should have known – IF they had read their Scriptures! Well, they did read them – learnt them off by heart actually – but did they ever listen, really listen? Who am I to talk, I’d not thought about such things for years. Of course, I knew about them. I’d been taught about them by my mum and dad when I was

little.

He told me, whispered in my little mouse ear, that it was time for action. …. “Never stop teaching my children and proclaiming the Good News.” HIS children, He was only a baby Himself but what more could I do? So,

I tell my story to those who will listen!

After a while, I slipped away to get some

mouse food and as I looked back I thought,

“Wow – what a picture THAT would make!”

The Baby in a manger, surrounded by Cows,

Sheep, Mary & Joseph and, if you look very

closely, me – Me the mouse! (I told you I

was there) …. I was there at the start of the

world’s greatest adventure!

Author’s Note: Did you see the Mouse in the

Manger with Baby Jesus? (Have another look)

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The Canvey Island Distaff club were very pleased to present B.O.P.H. of Canvey with a cheque for £2,600 at their meeting last Monday.

The Distaff Club is made up of 55 members and I am sure they won't mind it mentioned that most of them are pensioners, but they manage to raise money each year for local good causes.

Every year, the club’s elected Chairman chooses a charity that they would like to support and this year’s outgoing Chairman, Pauline Hook, decided on

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Fish Spa Opens New Beauty Room Following the success of her Fish Pedicure Spa - Sweet Feet, Salon owner Jenny Sullivan has expanded the business by opening a brand new Beauty Room.

Sweet Feet opened it’s doors as the first Fish Pedicure Spa on Canvey Island in July this year and has proved a great success with customers of all ages. Gurra Ruffa Fish are naturally found in hot spring pools in Turkey and the Middle East. Known for their amazing exfoliating abilities they gentle suckle away unwanted dead skin cells whilst gently massaging your feet.

Salon owner, Jenny Sullivan, reassures customers that the Health Protection Agency has issued new guidance relating to Fish Pedicures. In a report carried out in October 2011, the HPA said that “the risk of

transferring infection is extremely low for healthy clients when spas adhered to strict codes of cleanliness.” Jenny assures all her clients that the highest standards of hygiene are adhered to in the salon at all times.

“The new beauty room is the next phase in our business expansion” says Jenny and we hope that people will come along and try out the fantastic range of treatments we can now offer.” The treatments on offer include Gelish Nail Polish, Spray Tanning,

Swarovski

Pedicures and - as seen on The Only Way is Essex - the latest craze - Vajazzle. For more details call

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What’s on in December

On-Going Events Mondays

Fit4Life Keep Fit for over 55s

Wintergardens Baptist Church, Hilton Road Every Monday 11am - 12pm

Line Dancing

Smallgains Hall, Creek Road 7.30pm - 10.30pm All Levels Call Carol on 01268 680871 or 07972 815917

U3A - University of the 3rd Age

St Nicholas Church Hall, Long Road Every 3rd Monday 1.15pm - 3.30pm

Tuesdays

Canvey Island Breathe Easy Group

The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Every 3rd Tuesday - 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Luncheon Club

Age Concern, The Paddocks, Long Road, Every Tuesday. Call the Age Concern Office Mon - Fri between 10am & 1.30pm

Wednesdays

Castle Point District Stroke Club

Runnymede Hall, Kiln Road, Benfleet Every other Wednesday 01268 780701

Thursdays

Canvey Island W.I Women’s Institute Hall, Lionel Road Every 2nd Thursday at 1.45pm 01268 693955

Luncheon Club

Age Concern, The Paddocks, Long Road Every Thursday. Call the Age Concern Office Mon - Fri between 10am & 1.30pm

Knitting Circle

Winter Gardens Baptist Church, Hilton Road Every 2nd Thursday 2pm - 3.30pm Call Pauline on 01268 691139

Line Dancing

Smallgains Hall, Creek Road Thursdays 2.15pm - 4.15pm Beginners Call Carol on 01268 680871 or 07972 815917

Mondays: 2pm Darts - 7pm Short-mat bowls

Tuesdays: 11 am Chair-fit for over 55s 1.30 pm Cards 7 pm Bingo

Wednesday: 10am Table sale - 1.30 pm Bingo

Thursday: 1.30pm Cards - 7pm Short-mat bowls

Fridays: 2 pm Darts

Snooker every morning from 9.30am

CISCA House also offers senior citizens daily refreshments, snacks and a set menu midday meal, all at very cheap prices. They provide a wide range of activities additional to the above including coach outings, dances and entertainment. Cisca House is based in the car park of the Paddocks Community Centre on Long Road.

CUT (Christians United Together - the ecumenical group representing most of the

churches on Canvey - will be singing

Christmas carols in Knightswick

Centre on Saturday 10th December

from around 10am until 12pm.

Shoppers are invited to stop and

join them in singing one or more carols.


in December

CHRISTMAS LUNCH Sunday 4th December - 12.30pm

Tickets £8.50 Call 01268 683551

MINCE PIE MORNING

Saturday 10th December 10.30am - 12.30pm

Cake Stall ~ Bric-a-Brac Stall

Book & Video Stall


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Useful Numbers

Police

Essex Police 0300 333 4444

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Canvey Island Neighbourhood Policing

Team 07791 680413

Medical

Basildon Hospital 01268 533911

Southend Hospital 01702 435 555

NHS Direct 0845 4647

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

South Essex Stop Smoking Services

01702 313705 www.southessexstopsmokingservice.nhs.uk

Councils

Castle Point Council 01268 882455

Canvey Island Town Council

01268 683965

www.canveyisland-tc.gov.uk

Essex County Council 0845 7585 592

www.essexcc.gov.uk

Rebecca Harris MP 020 7219 7206 House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA

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Maynard Heady 18

Rowland Hall 37

Appliance Repairs

Advanced Technology 13

Aerial Installation

Trevange 24

Baby wear & Accessories

Angie’s Angels 11

Barbers

Cousinz 27

Woodys 24

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Sweet Feet 38

Vicky’s Nails 36

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Bettermade Blinds 29

Mart’s Blinds 37

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J.T Installations Ltd 27

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Cakes

Sophisticakes 35

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Selectronic 35

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Dr Bump 31

Car Sales

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Happy Days 17

Carpentry

Dave Cooper 37

Carpets & Flooring

Mark’s Carpet Shop 11

Catering

All Occasions 7

Music Shop

Benfleet Music 24

Parties

Fabulous Fairy Parties 23

PC Services

Alpha Networks 18

Hometech Centre Ltd 1

Pet Services

Grrroom & Go 29

Pampering Pooches 9

Picture Framing

Arttech 29

Plumbers

Alan Keys 39

Aqua Plumbing 18

Restaurants / Cafes / Bars

CK Bar 2 & 48

Fishmarket 9

Haystack 7 Oysterfleet 25

Silver Jubilee 15

Sue’s Cafe 24

Roofing

Fibre-Tech 47

Self Storage

Easy Peasy Self Storage 33

Solicitors

ANP Solicitors 36

Tyler Law 21

Tattoo Artists

Heavily Inked 29

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Economy Windows 39

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Busy Bees 23

Kumon 22

Chiropodist

Martin James Podiatry 21

Cleaning Services

Oven Sprite 29

Decorators

Bob Leighton 11

P. Bowers 37

Driveways

Windsor Driveways 36

Driving School

Scotties 37

Dry Cleaning

Canvey Dry Cleaners 47

Fabric Supplier

Island Fabrics 21

Florist

Flowers by Karon 34

Function Room Hire

Concord Rangers FC 14

Funeral Directors

Stibbards 21

Furniture Restoration

Furniture Clinic 13

Gifts

Partylite 29

Peggy & Minnie 36

Pining For You 11

Hairdressers

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Hobbit Hair 21 Sophisticuts 9

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