“Far from reducing courses in these areas, we will be enhancing and improving them. For example, we will have new and improved brick, engineering and carpentry workshops and will also be able to offer improved provision of courses to local employers.
The family asked for it to be a celebration of her life and so many turned up resplendent in pink and orange to pay their respects to a little girl whose life so clearly touched the lives of everyone she met and indeed everyone who came to know of the battle that Bridie, her brother John and mother, Marina have fought and are still fighting.
HIGH House Production Park is delighted to present its first outdoor sculpture exhibition showcasing the work of five international artists: Antony Gormley, Steven Gregory, Marcus Kleinfeld, Tim Morgan and Jilly Sutton. The exhibition runs from Saturday 21 January until Monday 19 March in daylight hours and is completely free.
“We finished waste disposal at Mucking in 2010 and now further soil is needed to complete the restoration of the site to a Country Park. We are required to complete the capping and restoration of the site in a reasonable time period in order to minimise any potential environmental impacts it may have. This decision leaves us no option but to lodge an appeal in order to protect the environment and complete the Country Park.”
Schools and local authorities get involved when children are seen as “at risk”. For many, this is too late to prevent unsatisfactory cultures developing. Social worker interventions often cause resentment, fear, embarrassment and denial. I think Surestart and Family Centres do a good job, teaching parenting skills but sometimes it’s too little, too late. As a former Specialist Foster parent, I know kids need love, discipline, support, encouragement and learning from 0-5 years old. What a parent does later in their life is mainly cosmetic.
Friday 13th saw the start of their new arts and crafts club. Running every Friday between 10am and 12 noon, people can get together and share a whole range of craft activities, have a cup of tea and a biscuit, meet new people and maybe learn a new skill.
On New Year’s Eve, a woman was approached by a man under the Erskine Bridge on the River Clyde near Glasgow Airport. He was wearing high-visibility trousers and jacket and was carrying a satchel. He had been asking for directions. The woman then saw an article in the local newspaper and recognised the man she had spoken to as Paul.
FOR THOSE of you who have not followed the story regarding the Mucking tip and the objections made by local councillors and residents, then, one of the concerns is regarding the number of lorries thundering down the Walton Hall Road.
The evening costs £49 per person and includes a three course meal and half a bottle of wine, as well as the murder mystery. There is also the option to stay in the hotel overnight and have breakfast for £199, based on two people sharing a double room.
A Community First Panel should comprise between 4 – 8 local residents who will need to register their interest on-line with the Community Development Foundation to be recognised. The Panel will then need to work with local residents and partners to produce a Community First Plan and recommend projects/activities to be funded in their ward.
“We have already suffered serious accidents and countless minor incidents relating to HGVs. To increase the number of lorry movements while at the same time extending the timescale for delivery would be disastrous for those residents living on, and all those brave enough to use Walton Hall Road, which is of course a primary route to St Clere’s School and Stanford-le-Hope.
Therefore we were asked by Ryan’s medical Team to attend a meeting to discuss and consent for all medication to stop, this decision has been made by all Ryan’s medical Team and immediate family, also if in the future Ryan requires resuscitaion, this will not be given.
THE FIRST STEPS towards the restoration and regeneration of the State Cinema in Grays were taken yesterday at the planning meeting of the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation (DC). The DC granted approval for the building consent to carry out a programme of works to the Grade II* listed building which will enable it to be used as a mixed use venue for leisure purposes.
A meeting is being held on Thursday 19th January at 8pm for anyone interested in getting fair trade in Stanford and Corringham “off the ground” in 2012. The meeting will be at the 24-7 Stanford community house at 217 Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, and anyone is welcome to attend.
art:ifact is delighted to announce the second Open Vision Night, featuring presentations by four Thurrock based artists. The night of presentations will be held at the Thameside Theatre Bar, on the third floor of the Thameside Complex, Orsett Road, Grays at 8pm on Friday 13th January.
CHADWELL ST MARY teenager, Bridie Philpott passed away at the weekend after losing her long fight against degenerative disorder, Battens disease. The tragic story of how first her brother John contracted the disease which strikes at the immune system followed by his sister struck the heart of many in the borough.
HORNDON resident and economics guru, Andrew Sentance has been made a Commander of the British Empire in the Queen’s New year honours list.
Cambridge-educated Mr Sentance came to prominence through his work at the Bank of England where he became known a “the arch hawk” on the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee reports the FT.
Annie O’Brien, from Tilbury Riverside Project, will be guest-speaker and she will tell them about the development of the on-line archive for Chadwell St Mary and Tilbury, and how people can help to compile it. They shall also be discussing recent applications for funds and the forum’s spring coach-outing for Chadwell residents.
IT WAS A heartening sight as family members called in on their loved ones who are now residents at Leatherland Lodge in South Ockendon. It can also be a tough time. YT spoke to one relative, Sue about the care, entertainment and general spirit provided by the home, which is part of Runwood Homes.
Christmas dinner at Hyde Hall got our members in the Christmas spirit and for our meeting, there were many twinkling ladies, bring plates of festive food. Irene Arney was thanked for reading at the Thames Group Carol service, which was in the somewhat isolated and wind-blown St. Catherine’s Church at East Tilbury. Janet McCheyne played the organ, which luckily was audible over the wind!
Pc Dave Dunn, who is based at Basildon and front man for band Coldfire, held the event back in November at Corringham Village Hall to raise money for Cancer Research UK. 250 people attended the event, and a staggering £2,000 was raised for the worthwhile charity.
A number of students walked down to the sheltered housing complex at Kynoch Court to sing carols, deliver hampers as well as sit and chat to the borough’s more senior residents. The residents were delighted and heaped praise on the students for their wonderful singing and impeccable manners.
Cllr Smith said: “The scheme has other less tangible benefits too, including three local people employed as trainees on the construction, two local companies working as sub-contractors with more jobs for local people, and local apprenticeships and training opportunities being provided by the main contractor Durkans.
A packed house ‘enjoyed’ a host of local talent, which included BAFTA nominated actor Phil Davis (TVs Whitechapel and cult movie Quadrophenia (to name but two) re-kindling his South Ockendon roots with a ‘cameo’ appearance.
