THURROCK Council officers and a PCSO patrolled the Corringham area on Friday (23 August) evening, providing reassurance and gathering information.The second Thurrock Community Alcohol Partnership scheme “joint patrol” in the area – one Trading Standards officer, two licensing officers and a PCSO – was checking for anti-social behaviour or alcohol misuse and also checked and signed every off licence’s refusals book to make sure they were properly completed.
The second Thurrock Community Alcohol Partnership scheme “joint patrol” in the area – one Trading Standards officer, two licensing officers and a PCSO – was checking for anti-social behaviour or alcohol misuse and also checked and signed every off licence’s refusals book to make sure they were properly completed.
STEPHEN Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has paid tribute to the perseverance of the Stanford and Corringham carnival volunteers who put on a great show despite the torrential rain and appalling weather. The annual carnival suffered from some of the worst weather of the summer with many attractions and floats having to be cancelled.
A CHARITY event in aid of Diabetes UK was held at Thurrock’s football ground this weekend. The Thurrock Family Fun Day at Thurrock FC in Ship Lane saw events and games for adults and children, with It’s a Knockout a big attraction.
RECENTLY, we were invited, along with local residents and councillors, for a tour of the Ormiston Park Academy building. You can tell how excited principal Tess Walker and deputy principal Huw Derrick are as they show us around the building.
SOUTH Ockendon residents had a chance to have their say about future learning opportunities in the area – and have some fun at the same time.
The South Ockendon Centre in Derry Avenue, hosted the Community Learning Fair which proved a big hit (around 2,000 people came through the doors) providing holiday activities for children and information about learning for all ages.
A GIRL from Linford saved the life of a tot whilst on holiday in Majorca.
Eight-year-old Connie McTaggart was on a family holiday in Majorca.
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IF YOU ever want to be reminded why there are people who help other people, then go to the five minute mark in this film. Cricket for All spent a week at Stanford-le-Hope CC with the team at Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions.
THURROCK Council and the Thurrock Council for Voluntary Services are running a free Thurrock Funders Fayre on Tuesday, 10 September, between 2pm and 6pm. The event at The Beehive, Voluntary and Community Resource Centre, in Grays aims to encourage access to funding opportunities by bringing together funding providers and community and voluntary organisations.
GABLE Hall School broke their record with 73% of students getting at least 5 GCSE's. Their mark goes up from 70% in 2012 and 66% in 2011. Ormiston Park Academy were also delighted as they gained 40 of students gaining at least 5 GCSE's incl English and Maths. This mark may go up to 42%. This will be their highest ever mark.
TRAINING such as Food handling, Ebay for beginners, Basic emergency first aid, Improve your Customer Service skills, Step into business, Introduction to book keeping and many more are in the programme. Visit www.ngagethurrock.org.uk to view the new programme and whilst there, join up to receive priority viewing of future ACE programmes.
HERE IT IS. All 29 minutes and 39 seconds of the RM19 concert at the Tilbury Cruise Terminal last month. Specially filmed by the Royal Opera House film crew, the concert showcases the work of the very special Dominic Peckham and his team of young singers.
ENJOY an evening of mystery, intrigue, suspense & light hearted entertainment (or even Murder!) by coming to a Murder Mystery Evening
This brilliant and exciting evening includes entertainment by professional actors & a fabulous three course meal at just £35.00 per person. The suspense starts at 7.30pm and entertainment finishes about 10.30 with bar open until 11.30pm.
SKANSKA, the main contractor on the new £32 million Thurrock Campus of South Essex College, is inviting members of the public to experience what it is like to work on a construction site. The Open Doors Weekend is being held on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September and will offer members of the public the chance to learn more about the project, its development and the fascinating world of construction.
WE RECENTLY published our concerns regarding the collapse of the music scene in Thurrock. We should have added that there are certain pubs such as Burtons, The Kings Arms, Crooked Billet and Corringham Village Hall keeping the scene alive. Down at the Charles Street Hostel in Grays, youth worker, Marc Barnacle is keeping the flame alive as he hosts a number of music sessions with residents.
40 LADIES armed with fold-up chairs made their way to the home of president Janet McCheyne for the August meeting. After Jerusalem and WI business in the garden watched by the sheep and bantams, members were divided into 4 teams and sent to different parts of the house for 4 challenges: finding items in their handbags (won by the scullery team); questions on their Essex WI News magazine (won by the front room team); Dingbats (won by the music room team); and “Name that tune” (won by the kitchen team with full marks!)
