POPULAR TV star Jeff Brazier is to star in this year's pantomime at the Thameside Theatre. The announcement was made on the Thameside Theatre's Facebook page on Wednesday night.
AFTER their last knock-out show, The Show Offs are back at the Thameside Theatre for three Saturday nights for the summer! This highly professional comedy troupe are the best in the business! They completely improvise a musical from beginning to end with help from the audiences suggestions. This show is suitable for all and you all need to see it at least once! because the next time you see it, the show will be a completely different musical!
TRADERS in Thurrock are being warned they could face a fine of up to £5,000 if they sell cosmetics containing the banned substance hydroquinone. The warning comes after Thurrock Council’s trading standards officers caught an importer at Tilbury Port importing unsafe products.
A SURVEY designed to capture local people’s views on end of life care has attracted more than 400 responses, with many people sharing personal stories that demonstrate how crucial high quality end of life services are for both patients and their families and carers.
JENNIFER Brizman, who, with husband Alon have been active members of Tikvah Chadasha for four and a half years decided that the time was right for her to "take the plunge" and convert within the community she feels so at home with. So after diligently attending lessons where deputy head teacher Jennifer became the pupil, Jennifer successfully went before the Beit Din on 12th June.
BENYON Primary School has recently achieved the Staff Engagement Award which is a national award given to schools in recognition of positive staff engagement in the workplace.
SEAFARERS' charity Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) has launched a maritime emergency fund which aims to provide fast and modest cash grants to seafarers in difficulties. The dedicated fund is designed to respond to emergency financial or welfare requests from seafarers or their families in less than 24 hours, taking the immediate pressure off a stressful situation.
THE Orsett Show on Saturday 6 September 2014 promises to be a great Show with lots to do for all the family. Set in 30 acres of countryside, the annual Orsett Show is always a great day out for all the family with lots to see and do.
Situated in beautiful countryside within easy access of the M25, Orsett Hall is a stunning Hotel set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens with 41 luxurious bedrooms, 4 bridal suites, a self-contained lodge, chapel, elegant function rooms, on site hair salon, a spa and a gym. The Hotel has all the advantages and facilities of a new, purpose built hotel and friendly, polite staff to cater to our customer's every need. The exquisite Garden Restaurant is also at Orsett Hall offering elegant classical cuisine, served in a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere offering customers a superior dining experience that they would expect in one of London's top restaurants!
EX-service men and women, councillors, council officers and members of the public joined Deputy Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Sue Gray; Thurrock MP, Jackie Doyle-Price; Leader of the Council, Cllr John Kent; and the Rev Darren Barlow in a half-hour ceremony leading to the raising of the armed forces flag.
Helen Grimshaw, also from Grays, and in the 13 to 17 age group won with Schemers in the A Twist in the Tale category, telling the story of a girl recovering in hospital and planning to escape with her friend … but something is not quite right. And Koyinsola Sotonwa’s Return to Planet Zombo, part of the Open theme, too the eight to 12 age title with a funny and light-hearted story with an edge about a girl called Skylar who realises her idol is from an enemy planet - can they live in harmony?
THE STANFORD-LE-HOPE community have once again turned to the medium of film to entertain, educate and inform the local community. This time they have recognised the sacrifices made by the men who went off to fight for their country in the Great War of 1914-18.
