Canvey Conservatives

12/06/2026

Forget Royal Ascot 👑🇬🇧 this is the one where your horse can come from last place to glory while you’re halfway through a basket of chicken goujons!

Join the Castle Point Conservatives for a fun-filled Race Night on Friday 26th June at Canvey Conservative Club.

For just £10 per person, you’ll get:
🌭 A great meal
🐎 An evening of racing action
😂 Plenty of cheering, groaning and blaming the jockey when your horse finishes last
🏆 The chance to back a winner (or at least claim you nearly did!)

Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.

To book your place, contact Pat Haunts on 07952 543285.

No racing experience required. If you can shout “Come on number 4!” with complete confidence, you’re already qualified. 🧲🐎🏇

12/06/2026

These are yet more products found to have asbestos contaminated sand…

Product Recall for Dunelm Seasonal Doorstops as the sand inside may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.

Rowan the Robin Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003909997
Article: 30971912

Herringbone Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003868980
Article: 30960889

Pumpkin Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003893463
Article: 30968790

Huxley the Hedgehog Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003910115
Article: 30971884

Checkerboard Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003869406
Article: 30961034

The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm. We recommend owners stop using the products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products.

Disposal instructions:
▪️ Stop using the product immediately.
▪️ If the product is undamaged, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
▪️ If the product is damaged and sand is accessible, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
▪️ Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
▪️ Return the product to Dunelm, who will provide a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to Dunelm, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
▪️ For further information, please contact Dunelm

10/06/2026

Have your say on the governments plans to reform Policing into larger organisations, details below….

Residents across Essex are being invited to have their say on the Government’s proposed reforms to policing.
The plans could see fewer, larger police organisations and changes to how policing is delivered locally and nationally.
PFCC Roger Hirst is encouraging people of all ages to complete a short survey to ensure Essex voices are heard.
⏱ Takes just 5 minutes
🗓 Open until 22 July

06/06/2026

Conservative Party Conference is BACK and BETTER than ever!

Join us at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham from 4-7th October for an action-packed programme of speeches, events and special guests.

Members get 73% off until 27th July. Book your ticket today!

06/06/2026

A chance to have your say on bikes around the lake and other places, vehicle thefts, anti-social behaviour, fire safety and other issues here on Canvey.

Castle Point residents: have your say on crime and community safety.
Join PFCC Roger Hirst on Monday 8th June, 7–8pm at Smallgains Hall, Creek Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8QP. Hear updates, raise concerns & take part in a Q&A.
Open to all – no booking needed.

06/06/2026

Today we remember…..

Today we remember the men and women involved in the great crusade and the largest amphibious operation in history.

Crew of HMS Dragon took time during operations in the Arabian Sea to pay a traditional flight deck tribute to all those involved in and Operation Neptune.

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in England, Scotland and Wales has now been lifted. The risk of bird flu remains but has reduced.

All bird keepers should continue to take steps to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading at all times and be vigilant for signs of disease.

▪️ Register as a keeper of birds
▪️ Prevent contact with wild birds
▪️ Maintain bird houses and sheds
▪️ Keep groups of birds separate
▪️ Fence off or cover standing water and ponds
▪️ Clean and disinfect housing
▪️ Use clean clothing and footwear, and foot dips
▪️ Control rodents and pests
▪️ Limit and control access to your birds