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Baroness Lawrence visits South Essex College and urges students to vote

BARONESS Doreen Lawrence urged youngsters at South Essex College to vote at the forthcoming election, because the outcome will affect their future. She visited the new College campus in Grays

Blitz set to light up the Thameside

Gary Sullivan, Chairman of TOPS explains, "What makes this production so exciting is the broad range of ages it appeals to, the older members of the community being given the chance to reminisce about the good old days, and the youngsters being given a glimpse of life during those war torn years."

Book appeal launched by South Essex College

A BOOK appeal has been launched by staff at South Essex College to get people reading.

Prince Edward to open South Essex College in Thurrock

THE new South Essex College campus in Grays will be opened by Prince Edward. The official launch will be held on Tuesday March 17th in New Road, Grays.

Plumbing problems close Thurrock campus of South Essex College

A PLUMBING problem has caused the closure of the Thurrock Campus of South Essex College.

Forbidden nights are coming to the Thameside

A CLASSY innovative show, FORBIDDEN NIGHTS, brings a full theatre style production to the Thameside Theatre in Grays with a troupe of professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personality and honed physiques in equal measure.  

Laughing Pod to return to the Orsett Hall

ORSETT HALL haS a great line up for you at our next Laughing Pod Comedy Night on Friday 27 February 2015. Tickets are £15.00 each with the doors opening at 7pm and the Comedy starting at 8pm.

Students from across the country flock to South Essex College costume course

STUDENTS from around the country visited the Royal Opera House to find out more about South Essex College's new costume construction degree.

South Essex College off to work for Tennessee governor Chuck Fleischmann,

A SOCIAL work graduate is on his way to the States after securing an internship with a Congressman's office in Washington D.C.

The Vicar of Dibley is coming to the Thameside

BRITAIN'S most famous female vicar makes an appearance at the Thameside theatre this February and you'd be forgiven for thinking that it is indeed Dawn French on stage in Grays.

There is only One Direction and that is the Thameside Theatre

IT IS the One Direction Tribute Band - Only 1 Direction! From the real group's first single in 2011 to making US music history, it's safe to say One Direction are taking the world by storm.

Burst water main at Thameside Theatre but the show will go on!

THERE is a burst water main in Orsett Road, Grays. At the moment as all water is cut off to the Thameside complex.

Good news for Thameside Theatre as £200,000 saving shelved

THERE was good news for the Thameside Theatre as the ruling Labour group at Thurrock Council will not be looking for a £200,000 saving next year.

Running scared? Doyle Price "snubs" South Essex College hustings debate

THE BOXER Joe Louis once said: "You can run but you can't hide" However, it looks like Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price is having a good go as she has, once again, turned down an offer to appear on a platform with her fellow contenders for the General Election.

Review: The Thameside Panto: Snow White is an absolute joy!

BUT that was to lead into a comedy routine, that was one of the best we have seen in years. The 12 items for Queenie was pure comedy slapstick and was greatly added to by flying toilet rolls

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