I was pleased to read Castle Point and District Phoenix Club has been saved.

The club only meets on a Wednesday evening and the discos and Christmas dinner take place on one of these club nights.

The club not only provides for people with special needs in its locality, but also has members from surrounding boroughs who come to socialize with friends.

Local councils should do all they can to support groups that provide this kind of service to the community, instead of knocking them down.

David Smith
Boyce View Drive
South Benfleet