IN April Thurrock Council ran a horse passport and chipping event in Tilbury which proved a huge success, and now a second event is planned. The event was organised by the council’s trading standards team and it is continuing to check every horse in the borough has the correct paperwork – a horse passport – and is in good health.
FIRE crews were called out twice to the Tilbury area at the weekend to deal with fires to buildings. Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze involving the external cladding on a scout hut on St Chads Road, Tilbury.
EAST ENDERS star Danny Dyer wowed the crowds with a book signing at WH Smith in intu Lakeside. The amiable star was in relaxed mood as he signed copies of his book, "The Films of Danny Dyer"
President Karen was presented with a certificate for the club from 'Rotary International' for the 'Membership Development and Extension Award' by District Governor Peter Dowse. Vice President Claire Jane Pavitt also presented President Karen with an engraved Decanter and glasses to commemorate her Presidential year.
A MAN arrested in connection with an rtc in Grays which involved a collision between a car and a pedestrian has been charged. Martin Button, 42, of Lower Crescent in Linford, has been charged with causing injury by dangerous driving in connection with the rtc which happened in Dock Road at its junction with Rectory Road in Grays on February 25, 2014.
A GRAYS nurse is holding a vintage tea party in Horndon this weekend as part of a series of charity events. Shelley Rollinson is a practice nurse working in Grays.
THE weekend opened with a rousing performance from Tilbury Brass Band on Saturday morning, followed by performances from the Jacqui Couves School of Dance and a local gospel choir. On Sunday morning, the Tilbury Majorettes performed whilst welcoming visitors to the Cruise Terminal and Thurrock Golden Voices sang a medley of war-themed songs. Visitors got involved with flag-waving and singing along, making it a real highlight of the weekend.
ONE OF our readers was passing by Fairham Avenue in South Ockendon in late May, when he noticed a side of scaffolding up on a house. They didn't think much of it until it it was still there a month later.
PEOPLE from Thurrock joined together to raise £955 for Diabetes UK at Tesco Extra in West Thurrock. The Big Collection is a nationwide fundraising event for Diabetes UK and this year it took place in 328 Tesco stores across the UK on 13, 14 and 15 June, which marked the end of Diabetes Week.
PEOPLE who care for children privately are being advised about a special workshop next month. The national Private Fostering week starts on Monday, 7 July, and Thurrock Council’s free workshop will be on the Friday – 11 July – at the Culver Centre in Daiglen Drive. South Ockendon, from 9.30am to 11am.
FOLLOWING the success of a campaign targeting anti-social behaviour and irresponsible use of alcohol in Corringham last year, a second scheme is set to be launched in South Ockendon. The Corringham Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) involves various Thurrock Council departments – including trading standards and licensing - Essex Police, and local off-licence retailers.
YEAR 2 teacher Natasha Moore explained: “Mountfitchet Castle offered a unique experience for the children to travel back in time 900 years, to witness life in a Norman Motte and Bailey castle and village. In a fun and imaginative way, the children discovered and learnt about the lives of Norman people by exploring the many houses and exhibits reconstructed as they were during the Norman times.”
MUSIC students have been busy creating and producing tracks to be launched on the College’s very own record label - Distinction Records. This year’s Level 3 BTEC Music Technology students have had the brilliant opportunity to release their own music across all popular digital download websites, thanks to the College’s Music department setting up the College’s very own record label.
THURROCK Council’s new approach to building stronger communities is being expanded after a positive response.
Thurrock Council appointed two local area coordinators for Stifford Clays...
ST Catherine's church are set to host their summer fete in East Tilbury. The fete will take place in the church grounds on Princess Margaret Road (next to Coalhouse Fort) on Saturday June 29th between 1pm and 4pm.
