Castle Point Show cancelled due to predicted heavy rain

3:00pm Thursday 14th June 2012 in Castle Point By Jacqueline McMillan

ORGANISERS have been forced to call off the Castle Point Show due to heavy rain.

The annual family-friendly event, which was due to take place at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, in Somnes Avenue, Canvey, on Sunday, has been called-off due to poor weather conditions predicted for the weekend.

The cancellation comes days after six-year-old Jake Robbins, who attends Montgomerie Infant School, in Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, was presented with a special trophy from Castle Point mayor Peter Burch, after winning the Castle Point Show colouring competition.

Talented Jake triumphed over hundreds of pupils across the borough, to create the picture to feature on the front cover of the Castle Point Show programme this year.

However, his victory has been short lived, as the council has yet to confirm a new date for the show.

Kim Richings, Jake’s teacher, said: “He had been working really hard in class on the picture, and put in so much effort to get it done. Jake is a really quiet boy, but he’s such a good little artist, and winning the competition really helped boost his confidence and self esteem.

“He will be really disappointed to know it may not be used now, because the show is cancelled. It is such a shame, “I know a lot of parents were going to go to the show after the mayor came in and told us about it.”

The popular event was due to host a selection of craft stalls, community stalls, donkey rides, mountain bike displays and inflatables for residents of the borough to enjoy. Preparations are now underway to rearrange the borough’s Sparks Will Fly event, which was also due to take place at the show to celebrate the Olympic torch coming to the borough.

A spokesman from Castle Point Council said: “The Castle Point Show has been cancelled because of the appalling weather, which is forecast to continue for the weekend and is causing poor ground conditions.

“It is hoped this popular annual family event can be rearranged to a date in September.

“We are also hoping to rearrange Sparks Will Fly in Essex 2012, which was to feature in the Castle Point Show before the Olympic Torch Relay comes to the Borough on July 6.”

For more information contact the council on 01268 882200.

Comments (20)

4:24pm Thu 14 Jun 12

soul man says...

well well, can the council now in all their glory predict when sadlers is going to be finished, now that WOULD be a prediction
well well, can the council now in all their glory predict when sadlers is going to be finished, now that WOULD be a prediction soul man

4:38pm Thu 14 Jun 12

nicknows says...

Perhaps it has been called off due to Sadlers Farm etc road improvements (the jury is still out on that one) not having been completed.

As Waterside is down to be used as a park and ride for the Olympics I wonder if they will cancel the use of the fields due to 'poor ground conditions'.

Or will they allow the parking to go ahead regardless?
Perhaps it has been called off due to Sadlers Farm etc road improvements (the jury is still out on that one) not having been completed. As Waterside is down to be used as a park and ride for the Olympics I wonder if they will cancel the use of the fields due to 'poor ground conditions'. Or will they allow the parking to go ahead regardless? nicknows

5:19pm Thu 14 Jun 12

emcee says...

Quote: “It is hoped this popular annual family event can be rearranged to a date in September."
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Call my a cynic but I bet it'll rain.
Quote: “It is hoped this popular annual family event can be rearranged to a date in September." - Call my a cynic but I bet it'll rain. emcee

3:05am Fri 15 Jun 12

Touch79 says...

In other news the Olympic Mountain Biking scheduled for 11th/12th August has now been cancelled due to predicted rain.
In other news the Olympic Mountain Biking scheduled for 11th/12th August has now been cancelled due to predicted rain. Touch79

9:25am Fri 15 Jun 12

APR says...

There could be some red faces (in more ways than one) if it's a fine weekend.
There could be some red faces (in more ways than one) if it's a fine weekend. APR

9:33am Fri 15 Jun 12

upset says...

WHAT!!! no INDIE councillor quoted, blaming the Tories for the bad weather.
A missed opportunity for both the INDIE's and the Echo me thinks.
WHAT!!! no INDIE councillor quoted, blaming the Tories for the bad weather. A missed opportunity for both the INDIE's and the Echo me thinks. upset

12:49pm Fri 15 Jun 12

Tom from Southend says...

??? Sunday looks like a lovey day on the forecast !. How un-English and defeatist.
??? Sunday looks like a lovey day on the forecast !. How un-English and defeatist. Tom from Southend

6:28pm Fri 15 Jun 12

bignosechaff says...

They cancelled the Essex country fair last weekend in Ipswich and the weather turned out lovely. Anyway us Brits are used to a bit of rain
They cancelled the Essex country fair last weekend in Ipswich and the weather turned out lovely. Anyway us Brits are used to a bit of rain bignosechaff

10:47pm Fri 15 Jun 12

streetboy75 says...

soul man wrote:
well well, can the council now in all their glory predict when sadlers is going to be finished, now that WOULD be a prediction
shame its nothing to do with castle point council, its essex county council.
[quote][p][bold]soul man[/bold] wrote: well well, can the council now in all their glory predict when sadlers is going to be finished, now that WOULD be a prediction[/p][/quote]shame its nothing to do with castle point council, its essex county council. streetboy75

8:10am Sat 16 Jun 12

muffindamule says...

I fully agree with others on here who would like to see the event go ahead regardless. What has happened to the British stiff upper lip ? Are we turning into a nation of molly-coddled whimps ?

Now that the decision has been taken to cancel I suppose I can go ahead with my planned weekend away in the south of Spain in the knowledge that I won't be missing out on anything. Southend Airport here I come !
I fully agree with others on here who would like to see the event go ahead regardless. What has happened to the British stiff upper lip ? Are we turning into a nation of molly-coddled whimps ? Now that the decision has been taken to cancel I suppose I can go ahead with my planned weekend away in the south of Spain in the knowledge that I won't be missing out on anything. Southend Airport here I come ! muffindamule

10:26am Sat 16 Jun 12

upset says...

How much has it cost the tax payer to cancel. I assume that the fun fair, various exhibitors and the marquee hirers will all charge?
Funny old game the weather forecast on this site says 8.9 hours of sunshine on Sunday, I bet the INDIES arranged this just to make the Tories look bad, LOL.
How much has it cost the tax payer to cancel. I assume that the fun fair, various exhibitors and the marquee hirers will all charge? Funny old game the weather forecast on this site says 8.9 hours of sunshine on Sunday, I bet the INDIES arranged this just to make the Tories look bad, LOL. upset

3:57pm Sat 16 Jun 12

andy:) says...

APR wrote:
There could be some red faces (in more ways than one) if it's a fine weekend.
I believe the forecast for the south east is quite good.

Andy
[quote][p][bold]APR[/bold] wrote: There could be some red faces (in more ways than one) if it's a fine weekend.[/p][/quote]I believe the forecast for the south east is quite good. Andy andy:)

5:46pm Sat 16 Jun 12

APR says...

Well Saturday was fine.
Well Saturday was fine. APR

5:51pm Sat 16 Jun 12

APR says...

bignosechaff wrote:
They cancelled the Essex country fair last weekend in Ipswich and the weather turned out lovely. Anyway us Brits are used to a bit of rain
That wouldn't have been the Suffolk Country Fair, would it ?
[quote][p][bold]bignosechaff[/bold] wrote: They cancelled the Essex country fair last weekend in Ipswich and the weather turned out lovely. Anyway us Brits are used to a bit of rain[/p][/quote]That wouldn't have been the Suffolk Country Fair, would it ? APR

12:06am Sun 17 Jun 12

bignosechaff says...

Today was a little breezy in Southend otherwise it was a rather pleasant day. Wasn't any rain at all
Today was a little breezy in Southend otherwise it was a rather pleasant day. Wasn't any rain at all bignosechaff

7:57am Sun 17 Jun 12

bignosechaff says...

What a beautiful sunny sunday morning. :-)
What a beautiful sunny sunday morning. :-) bignosechaff

8:11am Sun 17 Jun 12

muffindamule says...

bignosechaff wrote:
What a beautiful sunny sunday morning. :-)
Yesindeedee. Perfect showground weather ! Shame I can't hang around to enjoy the sunshine. I have to leave for the airport after breakfast.
[quote][p][bold]bignosechaff[/bold] wrote: What a beautiful sunny sunday morning. :-)[/p][/quote]Yesindeedee. Perfect showground weather ! Shame I can't hang around to enjoy the sunshine. I have to leave for the airport after breakfast. muffindamule

12:45pm Sun 17 Jun 12

marshman says...

Oops, someone's made a booby. Now wait as the indies demand an enquiry, Pam Challis blames the sea-weed hanging outside the members room and Ray Howard sticks his finger (or some other appendage) back into some dyke. Personally, I've gone to sunny Southend today. They haven't cancelled due to the sun, thank goodness, and the beer in the Cornucopia still tastes good.
Oops, someone's made a booby. Now wait as the indies demand an enquiry, Pam Challis blames the sea-weed hanging outside the members room and Ray Howard sticks his finger (or some other appendage) back into some dyke. Personally, I've gone to sunny Southend today. They haven't cancelled due to the sun, thank goodness, and the beer in the Cornucopia still tastes good. marshman

10:03am Mon 18 Jun 12

The Cater Wood Creeper says...

and Ray Howard sticks his finger (or some other appendage) back into some dyke


what he gets up to in his sex life is of no interest to me....
[quote]and Ray Howard sticks his finger (or some other appendage) back into some dyke[/quote] what he gets up to in his sex life is of no interest to me.... The Cater Wood Creeper

10:40am Mon 18 Jun 12

nicknows says...

What was the cost to the council tax payers for
cancelling this event?
What was the cost to the council tax payers for cancelling this event? nicknows

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