ISS has long been an ambassador for the Sailors’ Society, whose mission it is to enrich and enhance the well-being of seafarers by visiting ships in port and providing Seafarers’ Clubs and Welfare Centres, and offering merchant seafarers practical help and welfare, pastoral and spiritual support, financial assistance and family liaison.
AN AREA of Aveley has been evacuated after a suspected device was found. YT understands that the area in question is the building site development near to the Aveley by-pass.
EDUCATION bosses were buoyed this week after it was revealed that Kenningtons Primary in Aveley has been rated as Good by Ofsted. The report is full of praise for all aspects of the school but makes particular mention of the headteacher.
BRITISH author and maritime industry commentator Rose George has lauded the role of seafarers’ charity Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) and praised seafarers for the work they do ahead of the annual Sea Sunday celebrations on July 13. George who wrote the book “Deepsea and Foreign Going: Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry that Brings You 90% of Everything” says Sea Sunday is a great opportunity to publicly appreciate the work of seafarers and the vital work they do.
ON Saturday 19th July, Thurrock Scouts are having an Open Day at Condovers campsite in West Tilbury. The event will have lots of different activities on offer and it is open to the public and free.
Shortly after the train departed a suited-man approached the victim and sexually assaulted him. The attack lasted several minutes and took place in front of other commuters, until the victim got off at Mile End station.
PORT of Tilbury’s London Container Terminal (LCT) welcomes the CMA CGM Group’s FEMEX service this month. Starting the weekly call on the 9th July with the arrival of the Santa Bettina, the service will call at the London port as part of the North Europe, Mediterranean trade route.
THE Stifford Community Forum will be holding their next open public meeting on Monday 21st July at Headon Hall, Crawford Avenue, Stifford Clays, Grays, commencing at 7-30 pm.
A MAN was rushed to hospital after being stabbed outside Grays Railway Station. Police were called to the station at just after 3.30pm this afternoon (Wed).
THE KARIS MAY Darling Festival is set for Saturday July 11th at Gable Hall school in Southend Road in Corringham. They have a great stage line up with James Smith among other BGT and X Factor finalists coming to sing along with lots of local children and youth. There is a sports zone with Chelsea coaches and an appearance by Steve Potts to present medals. They have the Premier league trophy on display and loads of activity. Their kids zone is £5 all day for children to play and there's a bar and food stalls along with traditional stalls and local services. It is going to be their biggest day yet, with free car parking and just £1 entry still.
KINGSLAND Road, will delight fans with a special show at 3.15pm in the Amphitheatre. The lads, whose famous fans include Ellie Goulding and James Corden, will be singing their new song ‘Dirty Dancer.’ Matt, Connor, Jay, Josh and Thompson will also be available to answer questions during the day.
ON Wednesday 2nd July, ambassador Liz Stevens and her team took an online van filled with fruit platters, squash and water to meet up with one of the biggest walks on the Beat the Street map, ending at Impulse Leisure in Corringham.
Then you should find plenty to keep you busy in the early weeks of the school holidays at Thurrock’s libraries in Corringham and Grays. Several three hour workshops run by professional artists will cover everything from writing your own stories to creating comics and mashups inspired by your favourite books. You will also have the chance to design outfits for your favourite characters from books.
THIS week is National Transplant Week 7-11 July, and 62-year-old Pat is hoping her 50-mile walk will raise awareness of organ donation, and the importance of being on the Organ Donor Register. Pat, who is a member of Impulse Leisure Belhus Park Golf & Country Club in South Ockendon, will be walking with her friend and fellow member Samantha Tuck.
