Conductor of the ROH Thurrock Community Chorus, Jeremy Haneman said: “It’s been so wonderful for the Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus to move to Palmer’s College, a place that holds fond memories for many members of the choir who attended there or whose children went there.
THE esteemed editor of the Thurrock Enquirer had a road to Damascus moment at Christmas. We won't go into details but it meant not being fit enough to run to the kebab shop in Stanford.
THERE will be mallets but no horses when polo comes to Thurrock on Sunday, June 15. The free bike polo demonstration and taster sessions at Blackshots playing field will be a first for the borough and a high point of Bike Week (14 to 22 June) in Thurrock.
THE council's Street Cleansing Services made sure everything collected was disposed of properly, and its waste and recycling education officer was also on hand to discuss the hazards of littering.
MOST people do not see themselves as being a carer, especially if it is a member of their family they are supporting, the individual see it as their duty to look after a loved one. They need to recognize themselves as a carer and be offered support to be able to carry out this very important and valuable role.
LAURA Hudson, volunteer coordinator for Volunteer centre Thurrock said “To help celebrate volunteering we will be at the South Ockendon Centre (Belhus Library) on 5th June between 9.30am and 12pm, and the newly launched Chadwell St Mary Centre at Chadwell Library on 5th June between 10am-12.30pm. We hope people pop down to see us and have a chat about volunteering over a cup of tea and some cake”.
PLAYING to a sell out audience of over 250, the six finalists battled it out for the title. It was a hard fought contest, with the judges awarding the title to “The Spin” with “7786” as runners up and “Indies at five” in third place. There was also a cameo performance from last years winners “Not Now Jhon”.
A DRAMATIC timelapse video has just been released showing the new Thurrock Campus of South Essex College rise from the ground in just 60 seconds. The new build has two separate buildings and opens in Grays high street this September, with this video focussing on the larger West Building as it fills the screen and space that was there before it.
HIS name is Archie he is shades of Grey with white around the eyes and red on tail feathers. He speaks very well and will answer when called with "Hello".
The 14-acre site is where sets for Royal Opera House (ROH) performances are constructed, and the ROH has announced new apprenticeships in carpentry, art and metalwork starting this September. One young Thurrock man already benefiting from a course at High House is 20-year-old metalwork apprentice Tommy Judd, from Grays, who started his training at High House nearly two years ago after completing a BTEC Level 3 in advanced engineering.
TO celebrate the start of summer, intu Lakeside is throwing a party on 7th and 8th June – and everyone’s invited. Whether you’re into live music, tasty treats, family fun or interactive experiences, the FREE intu Lakeside Summer Party has something for everyone.
POLICE officers in Grays have issued a CCTV still of a man they want to question in relation to the theft of meat products worth £80 from Tescos in Crammavill Street, Grays in mid-April.
THIS year the theme of the event will be ‘Arthurian Legends’ and highlights of the weekend will include: A Dark Ages living history encampment by Essex historical enactment group Saebert’s Folc, The Horndon 10k on Sunday 29th, a flower festival in Horndon Parish Church, plus music, street entertainment and the annual tug-of-war contest between the two village pubs The Bell and The Swan.
FIRE CREWS have been called to a terraced house in Hampden Road, Grays after a roof collapsed. Crews arriving at the scene have established a cordon and await the arrival of ECFRS' rescue dog Darcy to search the rubble for possible casualties.
