WE HAVE become more and more impressed with the work of Palmer's College student, Louis Beeden. Along with his twin brother, you get the feeling that these boys will make a career of it in the world of the media.
THIS year a series of events are being planned to mark the 65th anniversary of the ship carrying 492 West Indians, the first wave of Caribbean migrants to work in Great Britain – starting this nation’s multi-cultural society.
Saturday, 22 June marks the anniversary of this iconic voyage and a celebration is planned which will involve a number of national partners culminating that weekend.
A-LEVEL student Ashleigh was diagnosed with a Ganglioneuroblastoma tumour when she was seven years old but after fighting back hard from the disease she was able to celebrate by joining record-breaking round-the-world sailor Ellen MacArthur for the race's 76th running on Saturday 1 June 2013.
Organiser Mandie Groves told the Enquirer: "It went brilliantly, it was a great day and the weather was perfect. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and has said they want to do it again so we will talk to the street and start planning for next year.
THE speaker for West Tilbury this month was Maggie Piper who brought slide films of The Eden Project and The Hidden Gardens of Heligan.
This was a very enlightening show the pit that was an old Clay Quarry in Cornwall magically developed before our eyes, to become a thing of beauty. This area the size of thirty five football pitches is a wonderful example of what the architect Nicholas Grimshaw could do. Building work was taken on by the Mac’Alpine Construction company this is now in the Guinness book of records .
HUNDREDS of people living and working in Tilbury have been taking part in a Let’s talk about Tilbury’ survey to support future proposals for the area.
ngage - the community organisation and volunteer centre for Thurrock – has arranged the survey, talking with local people and helping them put their ideas and thoughts forward.
SCHOOL-RUN mums are forced to push their buggies in the road as a massive hole continues to spread in Herd Lane, Corringham. A small hole appeared a few weeks ago and slowly but surely, according to parents it has got bigger and bigger.
IT IS THAT time of year when the sun comes out just in time for the Thurrock Beer Festival. The revellers were queueing as they festival based at the civic hall at Blackshots opened at midday on Tuesday.
As usual, there is a vast array of beers, both classics and newcomers. There is a whole feast of entertainment from Morris dancers to the excellent Pink Floyd tribute act, Any Colour You Like on Saturday evening.
FOUR out of every five Thurrock homes are having the day their bins are collected changed. The council has tried to ensure that everyone affected was informed of the change in the week before it took place.
In April, Thurrock Council in partnership with the England Illegal Money Lending Team and a number of local partners ran a week-long campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks Part of the presentation was asking people to fill in a loan shark questionnaire and, after getting all the answers right, Mrs Doyle’s entry was chosen at random from all those who had correctly answered the questions.
IT IS going to be a lovely weekend so why not go down to Davy Down park for a summer family fun day.
Davy Down is hosting another of its successful Family Activity days on Sunday June 9th from noon to 5 pm. You just turn up at Stifford Pumping Station on Back Lane and join in any of the free giant garden games.
ANGRY residents have called for a review of the licence for the Kings Arms pub in Orsett after a number of complaints of anti-social behaviour at the Baker Street pub. The licence is set to be reviewed in front of the licensing committee at Thurrock Council on Thursday June 13th.
FORMER members of an Orsett air cadets squadron are being asked to get in touch. The 106 Orsett Hundred squadron air cadets is holding an annual formal mess night on Saturday, June 8.
FEELING inspired by the likes of Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendeish? If so, the Rotary Club of Mardyke Valley is hosting the annual Thurrock Cycle Marathon with the aim of raising money for local charities.
