Writing in the newsletter she reported that the Thurrock branch hosted a preliminary meeting of the organising committee of the Thames Estuary Olympic Walk. some 28 delegates from U3A branches from Essex and Suffolk.. She expressed her thanks for a donation of £100 from the Chafford Hundred branch of Sainsbury's, to cover the catering. She reported that there will be a need for volunteers as stewards and helpers during the event
Like the previous events this will be again full of singing and dancing by various local groups, young and old. Everyone will have an enjoyable time. There is a special performance by National BHANGRA GROUP called JUGNU.
The sponsored walk starts from the ranger's office car park from 6pm. It is open to children of all ages, although parents with smaller children are asked to accompany them. Everyone attending should take a torch and wear rubber boots.
The complaints range from failing to stop, driving around the patrol when they are on the road, using abusive language, threatening of physical violence and loudly revving engines while the patrol and children are in the road
Starting with a fundraiser on 21st October 2011, organised by Kellie Newton (Rie's friend), it will be held at the Springhouse club. They will be having a man auction, raffle with prizes donated by family, friends and local businesses, a DJ, live music by 'Tall Dark Friend', facepainting and entainers ('Woody' from Toy Story, 'Iggle Piggle' and 'Upsy Daisy' for the kids.
The pair discovered the medieval ‘piggy bank’ containing almost the whole range of English currency circulating in the late 1300’s, including a substantial number of large gold and silver coins, whilst out on their weekly Sunday morning treasure hunt.
THE DREADFUL circumstances surrounding the rape of his then girlfriend, Jill Saward have been well documented over the years. Less so, has been the struggle of David Kerr to "live a normal" life following the harrowing ordeal.
X FACTOR star and winner of I'm a celebrity, get me out of here", Stacey Solomon dropped into the Batias Cafe at the Thameside Theatre this morning. Little Thurrock resident, Stacey was filming in the library for Daybreak.
A THREE-FEET white stone boundary post discovered in Chadwell St Mary has been donated to Thurrock Museum in the Thameside complex, Grays. Housing developers close to Sleeper’s Farm at the Cross Key’s in Chadwell village unearthed the boundary stone and it was noticed by John Matthews a local historian who contacted the museum.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community categorically rejects terrorism in any form. Over a century ago, Hazarat Ahmad declared that an aggressive “jihad by the sword” has no place in Islam. In its place, he taught his followers to wage a bloodless, intellectual “jihad of the pen” to defend values of their Religion Islam. As part of its effort to revive Islam, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continues to spread his teachings of moderation despite bitter opposition from parts of the Muslim world.
Yewande Kannike, chairman of the Trust, said: “We believe a strong community starts with individuals who can see they have something to offer.
“The VIP will give an opportunity to support, encourage, challenge and inspire people to strengthen their skills, gain confidence, get active in the community and release their potential.”
A THURROCK primary school has been branded as "heartless" by parents for denying their children the chance to audition for Sky TV's "Got to Dance" minutes before they were due to go on.
Thurrock Asian Association celebrated National Older People’s Day on Sunday 2nd October, 2011 at the Asian Resource Centre, 35 Clarence Road, Grays which was attended by 42 local residents representing all communities living in Thurrock.
TELL US where you are and we will come along and record the event. Our good friends at ngage have told us there is one at Seabrooke House in Grays as well as one at the Aveley Community Centre in High Street, Aveley.
