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Thurrock’s incredible young people recognised by Jack Petchey Foundation

INCREDIBLE young people from across Thurrock came together to receive prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards presented at the Civic Hall in Thurrock on Thursday 27th February.

Grays Beachcombers appointments with litter

MEETING at Grays Yacht Club RM17 6JF at 10:30 to 12:00 followed by free refreshments in the café. Grays Beachcombers is a regular monthly Thames21 River Action Group family friendly event suitable for accompanied children 6 years and older.

T100 is calling for an opportunity to change local community

T100 Calling is a call to action in response to the climate emergency and an opportunity for communities to make changes to their local area and to creatively re-imagine their futures.

Hardie Park launches First Community Fridge in Thurrock

HARDIE Park in Stanford-le-Hope are working with a group of passionate volunteers to start the very first Community Fridge in Thurrock. The launch night for the project is Tuesday 3rd March and will be held at the cafe from 4.30pm to 6pm offering an opportunity.

Wildlife Charity listed in the Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profits Organisations

THE county's leading conservation charity, Essex Wildlife Trust, has been listed as one of the Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profits to work for in 2020, following feedback surveys from staff around the county.

Could you Be My Buddy in Thurrock?

Could you Be My Buddy in Thurrock? Full details on leaflets. Click to enlarge.

Master story-teller set for Thurrock Adult Community College

SPEND an enjoyable 2 hours listening to stories told with humour, passion, wit and understanding plus get an introduction to the Art of Storytelling on a fascinating, free evening talk

Aveley Library set to reopen as part of the new Aveley Community Hub.

THE hub which includes the library, a café and activities for local residents will open at 10am on Tuesday 18 February at its new home in New Maltings, High Street, Aveley, RM15 4BY after closing the doors on its Purfleet Road building

Family friendly fun in Thurrock this half term

LOOKING for some family friendly fun this February half-term? Reconnect with nature and enjoy some free activities in Thurrock's parks and green spaces.

Stanford cycle campaigner on the road to recovery

THE Hardie Cycle Hub, Old Spokes Home, based in Hardie Park, Stanford-le- Hope made good use of their young apprentice, Ross’ skills recently by repairing local Thurrock cycle campaigner’s bike, following his accident in November of last year.

Creative workshops are a hit with Thurrock’s older generation and school children

SHELTERED housing residents and school children in Thurrock have been taking part in intergenerational workshops with Creative Generations to boost their connections within the community.

East Tilbury councillor warns: “Quarry will be death knell for east of borough”

A THURROCK councillor has called for the borough to be given ‘time to breathe’ and described plans for a huge quarry as ‘an early death sentence for residents’.

Stormy conditions can’t stop Grays Beachcombers

LAST Sunday 18 of us braved the ridiculously blowy conditions at Grays Beach collecting 22 sacks full of rubbish including 165 plastic bottles.

Thurrock to take part in Essex Book Festival

JOIN Thurrock libraries and celebrate our literary stars at this year's Essex Book Festival.

Time for a slice of Thurrock Soup

RESIDENTS in Thurrock are invited to have their business ideas turned into reality thanks to another Thurrock Soup event taking place on Wednesday 19 February 2020 from 6pm to 9pm, at the Community House, Grays, RN17 6DR.

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