Canvey's WRVS (Womens Royal Voluntary Service) Luncheon Club has been in existance for 28 years.  First in the Baptist Hall in Baardwyck Avenue and the Sydervelt Centre then later a purpose built home in Poplar Road where it remains today. Joan Lock has been the Organiser/Project Manager since it first opened. 2008 saw her retirement due to ill health after serving the WRVS for over 30 years.

 Barbara Everett has taken over as Project Manager.