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Strictly Stephen as MP set to dance for St Luke’s

STEPHEN Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock, is set to take part in a charity dance competition in aid of St Luke’s Hospice in Basildon.

Tilbury company help Little Havens Hospice spread the message

A local charity is spreading their message far and wide thanks to a freight company in Thurrock. Uniserve, which undertakes deliveries and collections of import...

Gateway Academy students visit Little Havens

PUPILS and teachers from schools as well as individuals from businesses across Essex had a unique insight into a local children’s hospice at a festive themed open day this week.

Thousands visit St Luke’s Christmas Market

THOUSANDS of local folk turned up to visit St Luke's Hospice annual Christmas Market at the weekend – a smile-packed event that produced bargains, festive spirit and more than £7,000 towards the Hospice running costs.

Children from Thurrock to receive letters from Santa due to NSPCC

LETTERS from the North Pole will be making their way to children in Thurrock this Christmas thanks to Santa's little helpers at the NSPCC.

The dandelion symbol of dignity in death

THE dandelion symbol has been launched at Basildon University Hospital to promote dignity in death to staff and visitors. If you see a dandelion displayed,...

#GivingTuesday for St Luke’s Hospice

AFTER the ‘hype’ surrounding such events as ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ the digital world has come together to promote a positive day – ‘#GivingTuesday’.

Jo Cox charity single to be recorded by politicians and pop stars at The Backstage Centre in Thurrock

ON Thursday 17th November a recording and video of The Rolling Stones’ classic ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’, from their 1969 album ‘Let It Bleed’, will be produced at The Backstage Centre in Thurrock.

intu Lakeside hand over cheque for £25,000 to chosen charity

ON Thursday 10 November intu Lakeside handed over a £25,000 cheque to its chosen charity of the year Brainwave.

Thurrock’s Cerebral Palsy Society given welcome boost by community

YOUNGSTERS at a Thurrock-based charity have been boosted by generous party-goers and the efforts of a local firm and musicians. Thurrock & District Cerebral Palsy Society's shop in Lampits Hill,

Help support Victoria as she walks for her brother

LOCAL resident, Victoria Renaldo-King is walking over 26 miles in memory of her brother.

Festive Afternoon Tea at the Civic Hall

A LOVELY afternoon tea at the Civic Hall in Grays.

Support Victoria on her marathon walk for her brother

LOCAL resident, Victoria Renaldo-King is walking over 26 miles in memory of her brother.

New stroke group to launch in Thurrock

A NEW support group for stroke survivors in Thurrock will launch on Friday 11 November at Woody's caf in Thurrock garden centre, and will meet on a fortnightly basis at 10:30am.

Grays boy Ashley honoured at House of Lords for charity work

THE inaugural British Citizen Youth Awards honouring young people who have positively impacted society, communities, charities or other good causes has taken place at the Palace of Westminster.

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