THE BRILLIANT art work from the students at Gateway Academy will be on display on Tuesday July 8th at the Tilbury school. Go down and have a look. You will be amazed.
FOLLOWING an agonising 21 days of eager anticipation, the Benyon Nursery are pleased to welcome Scrambles the Chick into their classroom. The children have learnt about the incubation and hatching process. They were extremely delighted when they saw the first cracks appear on Thursday morning and had to wait until the following morning to meet their new friend.
A CHAFFORD HUNDRED celebrity stylist who stole more than £30,000 worth of gems from Mick Jagger's jewellery designer daughter is facing jail.
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THE aim of the sports day was fun and enjoyment for all and to integrate with other youth groups and the community, this was a great success, our members with learning and physical disabilities were enthusiastically supported and encouraged by all the youth groups and helpers, it was a pleasure to watch them helping and encouraging our members to ensure they had a wonderful day. Events included long jump, running and cycling plus archery, shotput, basketball, skittles, football penalty shots, wellie wanging and culminated with a football match between Thurrock Mencap and Hambro.
IF you fancy an afternoon of fun the new Ormiston Park Academy in Aveley will be hosting a summer fete on Saturday 12th July from 1pm-4pm. Come and enjoy the many activities including a bouncy castle and face painting. Pick up a bargain by browsing around the book, jewellery and craft stalls and much more.
FROM 1pm on Saturday until 1030 at night, it is non stop music with a line up of local talent that is second to none. From the reliable The Heaters to old school No More Heroes and great singer, Louisa Johnson, there is something for everyone.
IT IS not too soon to buy your tickets for this year’s Proms in the Park in Bulphan (behind the village hall – or inside the village hall if the weather is really bad!).
GUESTS from other institutes in the Thames Group were invited to enjoy the sumptuous buffet that was prepared by members. Guests were given a picture quiz to solve, and then everyone enjoyed the entertainment given by Kay (Dynamite) with her melody of songs that had the ladies joining in the singing and dancing.
TO mark Children’s Book Week (30th June – 4th July), intu Lakeside and IKEA are asking children to put pencil to paper and design the best bedroom to read books in - and they could win the chance to see their fantasy become a reality. Whether they’re inspired by JK Rowling’s magical Harry Potter stories or the topsy-turvy Wonderland from Lewis Carroll’s Alice, their imaginations can truly soar as they design the bedroom of their dreams.
EACH region receives eight days of dog detection that is provided by Wagtail UK and funded by the Department of Health. The operation is managed by the TSI. This partnership allows trading standards officers to identify possible illicit tobacco activity by combining intelligence from HMRC and trading standards.
TWO GRAYS brothers pleaded guilty to a number of burglaries at estate agents in Grays on Sunday night/Monday morning. Wesley Crooks (32) Morrison House, Grays and Steven Crooks (30) of Seabrook Rise, Grays were arrested following break-ins to Bairstow Eves and Haart on Orsett Road, Grays.
POLKA Dot Pantomimes and Thurrock Council are presenting the fairest Panto of them all for 2014/2015 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – a spectacular pantomime for all the family whether you are 3 or 103 years old! With 52 performances from Friday 5 December 2014 to Sunday 4 January 2015 and all the fun, magic and adventure you’ve come to expect from traditional pantomime you can be sure that Polka Dot will bring you the perfect treat for your festive celebrations.
