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St Luke’s Hospice celebrates its 35th anniversary

THIS summer, St. Luke's Hospice proudly marks 35 years since welcoming its first patient - and the community is warmly invited to join the...

Thurrock celebrates Volunteers’ Week

THURROCK Council is marking national Volunteers’ Week (2 June to 8 June) by celebrating the invaluable contributions volunteers make to our community every single...

Big Lunches and Picnic in the Park across Thurrock

Event Details: START Thurrock is delighted to be bringing The Community Big Lunches back to Thurrock for summer 2025 along with our partners at Thurrock...

National shortage of foster carers is impacting Essex as number of new carers falls by 55% in 5 years

NEW data released by Essex County Council’s fostering service shows a 55% drop in the number of new foster carers joining the service each...

Survey shows 53% volunteer rate in Essex amid changing trends

AS Volunteers' Week approaches (2nd to 8th June), Ansvar Insurance is calling attention to the changing face of volunteering and what it means for charities and...

We Love Dogs at The British Country Show

WE Love Dogs is back by popular demand, with Charity Fun Dog Shows featuring over 20 fun and 20 pedigree classes, an Owner & Celebrity...

Grangewaters: Enjoy fun outdoor activities this half-term

GRANGEWATERS Outdoor Education Centre is hosting a range of exciting activities on land and out on the water this half-term. Sessions such as kayaking,...

Hundreds register to play outdoor activity game in South Ockendon and Aveley

ALMOST 800 players have already registered to play an innovative physical activity game that has been launched in South Ockendon and Aveley. Beat the Street...

Embrace the great outdoors in Thurrock

SPRING has arrived and it's the perfect time to explore the unique and outstanding parks and open spaces in your borough. Whether you're hoping to...

East of England parents worry about what their children eat due to rising costs of fresh food

EVERY week, more than one in seven parents in the East of England (15%) must buy unhealthy food for their children because they can’t...

Voluntary sector leaders call for a stronger role in devolution and local government reform

FIFTEEN infrastructure organisations across Essex’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) have issued a joint statement, asserting the role of the VCS as essential partners...

Ancient landmark’s 500th anniversary sets the theme for Horndon-on-the-Hill Feat and Fayre 25

THE famous Woolmarket in Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex will be the theme for this year’s annual Feast & Fayre in the village to be staged at...

First Bus employees score big for charity in Essex football fundraiser

FIRST Bus employees from across the region came together for a charity football match, raising over £2,300 for Lennox Children's Cancer Fund, a local...

Charity “Get Started Art” successfully donates over 50,000 art therapy books to champion children’s mental health

IN a heartfelt effort to raise awareness of children’s mental health, Essex-based charity Get Started Art, supported by Essex Freemasons, has distributed over 50,000...

Praise for Grays youngsters as part of Essex Boys and Girls Clubs project

COUNCILLOR Martin Kerin has praised volunteers from the Seabrooke Rise community who have provided opportunities for local youngsters to participate in the Essex Boys...

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