Canvey community hub The Gunny marks first anniversary

Summarised from Echo (Basildon)'s report · Updated 9 Oct, 07:07 · Archive

A community hub on Canvey Island has marked its first anniversary with a celebration of its facilities and activities.

A community hub called The Gunny on Canvey Island has marked its first anniversary with a celebration event. The site, developed by Trust Links, Canvey Island Big Local and partner organisations, offers residents a range of facilities and activities including an outdoor gym, therapeutic gardens, Forest School, a Healthy Mind Hub and Recovery College.

The celebration was attended by the mayor of Castle Point, councillor Kate Knott, deputy mayor of Canvey councillor Elaine Harvey, and MP for Castle Point Dame Rebecca Harris. The event showcased the hub's activities and highlighted new funding from Anglian Water, which will help create a wetland area at the site to boost biodiversity and environmental conservation.

The former military site, which served as an anti-aircraft gun battery during the Second World War, has been transformed to feature meeting rooms, a kitchen, therapeutic gardens, play equipment, outdoor fitness facilities and accessible pathways. A Trust Links spokesman said the celebration demonstrated 'what can be achieved through strong partnership working and community collaboration'.

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• In pictures: Thriving south Essex community hub celebrates its first anniversaryA thriving community hub on Canvey has marked its first anniversary with a celebration showcasing the activities and support available to residentsEcho (Basildon) · 9 Oct, 04:00

In this story: The Gunny · Canvey Island · Trust Links · Anglian Water · Dame Rebecca Harris · Castle Point

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