HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds have been made available to support voluntary and community organisations helping the most vulnerable people in Essex who have been affected by Coronavirus.
£21,667 HAS been donated to Essex Community Foundation through a utility network partnership between UK Power Networks, Anglian Water and Affinity Water to help people in vulnerable circumstances.
NHS AND social care workers who need emergency home repairs can get them for free as part of a £1 million helping hand for Britain’s healthcare heroes.
TODAY (Monday 20th April) is Volunteer Recognition Day and Thurrock Council are saying a big thank you to all of volunteers who have supported the Thurrock Coronavirus Community Action partnership.
STAFF at East of England Ambulance Service have expressed their thanks to Captain Tom Moore, who has raised an incredible £26m for the NHS by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.
WITH face-to-face scouting currently suspended, Thurrock Scouts recently held a virtual camp for young people across the District to take part in at home.
GRAYS Athletic did its bit recently to help support and lift moral for our wonderful NHS nurses and support staff by donating Easter Eggs to the Thorndon Ward at Brentwood Hospital (please see image below).
THE department store-chain Debenhams says it has struck a deal with landlords to keep most of its 142 stores open but seven stores will not reopen when the government lifts coronavirus restrictions on non-essential shops.
