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Poetry masterclass for adults

EXPLORE your creativity on a new evening masterclass at Thurrock Adult Community College, learning techniques to write poetry, developing new skills in a fun, explorative and creative way.

Thurrock Play Network chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund (but they need your help)

THURROCK Play Network has been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund and we need your help to communicate this to Thurrock.

Come and sing The Greatest Showman at TACC

IF you love the songs and hits from the musical film, The Greatest Showman, and you like singing, or want to try singing for the first time then Thurrock Adult Community College has a hugely enjoyable masterclass that is ideal for you!

Aveley Rec clean up in November

AVELEY Rec clean up in November. Full details on poster.

Chadwell Community Forum Meeting

CHADWELL Community Forum's next meeting is on November 14th at 7pm in Emmanuel Church, Sleepers Farm Road. The guest speakers will be;-

The Tilbury Poppies is out in paperback

THE Tilbury Poppies is out in paperback this month. It is a story of the munitions girls in the First World War. The story is set in Thurrock and was inspired by the Kynoch explosives factory in Corringham.

Blundering Thurrock Council apologises after removing commemorative roses from memorial garden in Aveley

BLUNDERING Thurrock Council has been forced to apologise after its workers removed commemorative roses from a borough memorial garden – despite promising not to do so reports the Thurrock Independent.

Thurrock Council team up with local community groups to replace plaques stolen from War Memorial in Purfleet

THURROCK Council has teamed up with local community groups to replace plaques stolen from the War Memorial in Purfleet (March 2019).

Thurrock parent recognised for her work by ADHD Foundation

A THURROCK parent was presented with an “Outstanding Achievement” award by the ADHD Foundation at the National Parents & Carers Conference held in Liverpool this month.

Bluebird Care Thurrock back National Cholesterol Month

AWARD-winning Bluebird Care Thurrock & Castle Point is supporting National Cholesterol Month; an initiative by Heart UK which aims to increase awareness of cholesterol and raise funds to help the fight against cholesterol.

St Peter’s church to host Autumn Fayre

ST PETER and St. Paul's church on the High Street in Grays will be holding their grand Autumn Fayre and Draw on Saturday 2nd November at 11am in the church hall behind the church.

Future litter picks around Thurrock

THURSDAY 7th November – meeting at RSPB Rainham Marshes Centre in Purfleet RM19 1SZ at 10:00 to 13:00. This is an RSPB organised and run event. Please make sure you register your interest with the RSPB before attending. 01708 899851 or [email protected]

Winners of the Land of the Fanns photography competition announced

FOLLOWING its successful photographic competition, the Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme is running a drawing competition and it is open to all amateur artists. There are three prizes to win in adult and under 12 categories.

Thurrock Council condemned by angry residents over plans to build on green spaces

RESIDENTS campaigning to stop a housing development in South Ockendon have launched an online petition against the scheme reports the Thurrock Independent.

Spooky goings-on at Hardie Park

NOT long now until their annual Halloween Hunt around the park. Here's a quick checklist of what's on offer on Saturday 26th October between 11am and 3pm

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