Chadwell St Mary is a very busy and active WI and this month members were informed of the many trips and events that we are planning, or that are open to them through the Essex Federation of WIs.
The charity Trust have set up the Trust Football Club as an innovative way to encourage disadvantaged or isolated young people to engage with each other and the community.
Graham Ball, Prince’s Trust regional director for the East of England, said: “All too often young people are viewed negatively by society, as “no-hopers” or “layabouts”. National Citizen Service will give Thurrock’s young people the chance to prove that they can and do make a positive impact in their community.”
ngage, the community organisation have been involved in setting up completion events across Thurrock where someone has been available to help residents complete the forms. A spokesperson for ngage said “The completion events we held were great and many residents have valued the one to one support, even if it has just been to find out more about the census and ask questions.”
With 400 million worth of savings to be found, many have speculated that BBC Essex may be reduced to a morning and evening show with the rest made up of output from Radio 5. Phoenix FM which covers the Brentwood and Billericay area has vowed to keep running full time boss if BBC Essex stops.
Commenting on the publication of the strategy, Stephen Metcalfe said: "The Coalition’s Tourism Strategy will make a big difference to the local economy here in South Essex. People across my constituency and are proud of their Patron Saint and if the first May Bank Holiday were moved to around the 23rd April I think this would be a great boost to our local economy.”
The census for England and Wales takes place on 27th March 2011. There will be a number of community events taking place across Thurrock where you can get some assistance in completing your census It is important that you bring your Census form with you.
We were then entertained by David Hylands who started by singing: "A policeman's lot is not a happy one" in a striking baritone voice. He then gave a talk on truncheons and gavels explaining his life in the Metropolitan Police Force and now in his retirement.
Cllr Val Morris-Cook, portfolio holder for environment said: “We’ve averaged filling in 50 potholes a day for the past nine weeks — that’s over 2,000 so far! We’ve not just waited for people to complain and tell us about the holes appearing, we’ve been out actively seeking them.
PEOPLE concerned about filling out their 32-page National Census form later this month can seek help at a series of meetings between 20 and 29 March. There will be someone from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) at every free event in the borough to answer questions and assist in completing the form.
Next Tuesday at the Thameside Theatre audiences will see that in practice when a special awareness evening has been organised to demonstrate just how talented our community of disabled people are in Thurrock.
The resident said: "Click any link, watch them all, wonder at what it is like for residents to live among this lawlessness, mayhem and anarchy and ask yourselves whether after some ten years of this why the heads of our local authority and police chiefs get to sleep in peace nights, weekends and bank holidays while Thurrock remains the laughing stock of the boy racer community across the country, across the world on line".
The tenth Thurrock Civic Awards scheme has been launched and this year Thurrock Council and its partners have come up with a new look, new award criteria and a new award. Over the past 10 years there have been some marvellous examples of bravery, fortitude, self-sacrifice and sheer determination.
These are strips or blocks of land that help wildlife species move between different areas of their natural habitat or provide a place for wildlife and plants to thrive. In these new corridors and areas, animals and natural plants would be left to flourish, but the land would still be managed and taken care of by the council to ensure the areas work for residents as well as wildlife.
The future of the project had been in doubt as funding shortfalls threatened its existence. However, a grant from the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation (TTGDC) enabled TRP to employ Richard for a six-month period and to contribute to the on-going success of the project. He will also be busy seeking out funding opportunities though organisations like the Heritage Lottery Fund.
