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Thurrock T100 awarded major funding for festivals

THURROCK-based outdoor arts festival, T100 has recently been awarded a substantial grant by the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund which is to be utilised over the next three years starting from September. The funds will be used to help deliver more activities in the region as well as engage with more people within the community, while preparing for T100 to becoming an independent organisation.

Summer Fete at Langland Close Corringham

COME along to the communal hall at Langland Close sheltered housing complex in Corringham and enjoy a summer fete!

Thurrock Adult Community College: Spaces available for Teddy Bears Picnic

SPACES are still avaliable for our Teddys Bears Picnic on Wednesday 5th July. You will have beary much fun! Call us on 01375 372476 to book a space.

A garden party celebration at Cedar Court in Stanford-le-Hope

RESIDENTS and staff at a borough care home were in celebratory mood today (Sunday, 25 June) and enjoyed a sun-baked party in its garden.

Supported internships helping young people with learning disabilities into employment

THIS week is Learning Disability Week (19-25 June) and young people with learning disabilities or autism have been gaining valuable work experience thanks to a scheme at local hospitals.

Tilbury Military Veteran Celebrated By Amazon Team 

THE team at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury is celebrating Armed Forces Day (24th June) by paying tribute to the veterans and reservists from the services community who work at Amazon across the UK.

The Dogs Trust: “Political games’ block crucial Animal Welfare Bill

DESPITE hopes being high that the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill would finally start to progress through Parliament today, when MPs faced a binding...

Special plaque to commemorate Windrush 75 unveiled in Tilbury

A SPECIAL plaque to commemorate the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush has been unveiled today at c2c's Tilbury Town station.

Thurrock woman who helped organise the Queen’s funeral awarded MBE

SOPHIE Scowen, 35, from Chafford Hundred, will be awarded an MBE for services to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Since...

Community invited to join in on Windrush celebrations

COMMUNITIES are invited to come together at events across Thurrock to celebrate the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush’s arrival in the UK.

Busy weekend for the Horndon Feast and Fayre

BUSY weekend for the Horndon Feast and Fayre. Full details below.

South Ockendon resident celebrates 104th birthday

LEATHERLAND Lodge care home in South Ockendon, celebrated Annie Smith’s 104th birthday on Tuesday the 13th of June. 

Bulphan WI celebrate 94th anniversary with a party

MEMBERS of Bulphan WI, including three new joiners, visitors and guests, celebrated the 94th anniversary of the formation of the WI with a village fete-themed party. 

Thurrock Soup returns to help new entrpreneurs

FROM The organisers: "Thank you for taking the time to read this, I would like to invite you to a Great New Thurrock SOUP...

New trauma recovery support service for Ukrainian guests in Essex

KIDS Inspire, the specialist trauma recovery and mental health charity, is now welcoming referrals into their new trauma service. With a community of around...

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