Canvey's Getting Set For Christmas

Final preparations are underway for this Saturday's Canvey Island Christmas Lights Switch On.

The free event starts at midday at the top of the High Street with a variety of Christmas stalls, funfair, children's games and entertainment including real reindeer!

Heart Breakfast's Martin and Su will be hosting live music on stage from 1pm right through until the switch on at 5pm, featuring lighting in the town centre and two 20ft Christmas trees.

Plus the Heart Angels will be joining in the fun with loads of goodies including festive reindeer antler hats and face-painting for the children!

Car parking will be available in the town centre at the Knightswick Shopping Centre, Castle View School, Oak Road and the Paddocks Centre on the day and motorists are being advised that Furtherwick Road from the junction of Foksville Road to Waarden Road will be closed from 7am until 9pm on Saturday 29th November.