With no recognised keeper, youngster Luke Strudwick volunteered to don the kit. The home take had the first push back and attacked strongly, however defender Neil Donovan made a timely tackle and quickly moved the ball up for Dave Everett to beat two players before passing to Michael Fleming to dribble into the area and hammer the ball past the keeper for the lead after 10 minutes.
ON a crisp fresh Saturday inform Pegasus travelled the few miles to play the local derby against Stanford. These games are always a tense and tight affair but earlier in the season Pegasus had taught the Stanford team a lesson in how to play rugby and that still hurt so the Stanford players were ready to show the supporters what they were made of.
IT WILL be one of the highlights of the Thurrock calendar at the Civic Hall. Companies across the borough will be vying for a number of prizes.The prize being an invaluable endorsement that they are heading in the right direction as well as being valued by their peers.
STEPHEN Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, showed his support for the Stanford and Corringham Carnival Association when he attended their spring dance and presentation evening last weekend. The Association hold a number of events throughout the year to raise money for some extremely worthy local causes - this year’s beneficiaries are Holiday Homes for the Handicapped, First Responders and ‘Blu’s nu-shoes’.
Davey won his bout by a unanamous decision. Davey is a very fit boxer and has learnt to come forward enabaling him to mix it up in bouts by sitting on his back foot and using his strength against his opponents when needed. Next up on the same London Show was Klayden Russell-Meade 12yrs 34kg who boxed against A Ishfaq from Southend A.B.C.
Vital wins for East Thurrock, Grays Ath, Aveley and Tilbury. A David Bryant first half winner is enough for the Rocks to have an eye on the play-offs.Cometh the hour, cometh the Baker as Grays talisman scores in the 89th minute.
A few chances for both sides lead to some hairy moments but Thurrock drew first blood. A short corner was awarded and it finally paid off! after weeks of messing up short corner after short corner...one finally went in! Kyle Taylor dragged out firmly to his brother Jak Taylor who pushed it slightly into the D where Tommy Ing stepped up and fired home through the legs of the Southend Keeper. 1-0 to Thurrock.
Thurrock started off so well, with tries from James Flavin and Nathan Farrell both duly converted by Frankie Neale who also added a penalty for a 17-0 lead. With this start it looked at last that the effort and commitment shown in the last couple of weeks it started to pay dividends, but the visitors edged into the match with a converted try and a penalty to reduce the defecit to 7 until Neale again added a further penalty right on the stroke of half time for the home side to lead 20-10
Thurrock continued to have the majority of the ball after the break and Akinwande soon extended their lead by converting a pass by Luke Strudwick. A long range shot from Redbridge should have been easily cleared, however, a defender was caught in possession and the ball was smashed into the back of the net. From the restart, Akinwande dribbled up the field before finding Michael Fleming on the edge of the D who rounded the keeper before shooting into the goal. Thurrock continued to have the majority of possession but increasingly found their passes going astray.
ON Sunday 3 March, Haddon Events will once again be bringing their Essex Vintage Fair to Orsett Hall. The Fair will be open 10.30am – 4.00pm. Admission £3.00 (OAPs and Students £1.50). Expect to find some of the best vintage dealers around, who will be selling a wide variety of 20th Century design, clothing, vintage, retro and kitsch items such as:
CORRINGHAM’S Emily Scott came close to scoring for England in the RBS Womens Six Nations clash with France on Saturday.The Thurrock Ladies star was just millimetres away from touching down but she was tackled just before the line.
THAMESIDE Lacemakers holds a lace day from 10am to 4pm at Chafford Hundred Hall, in Drake Road on Saturday, March 2. The event is free to visit, although it is £5 if you wish to stay for the day.In attendance will be representatives of Makit Lace and there will be a talk by Celia Reed in the afternoon.
AGAINST a strong Wapping team, were under heavy pressure from the start and defenders Ethan Pinion, Chris Smith and George McAllister had to work hard. Gradually Thurrock got into the game and the midfield of Tom Archer, Ricky Smith, Mat Skinner, George Horgan and Jo Harvey performed some slick passes to move the ball up the pitch and threaten the home side.
STANFORD Ladies rugby team are looking for new players to join them. They are a friendly group of girls ranging from ages 18 to 40 something and would love to welcome you to support Stanford.
TILBURY'S MATT McCarthy made it four in a row with a very straight forward win against Danny Donovitch at York Hall, Bethnal Green. Matt, who trains out of Gateway club in Corringham really had a gentle work out in the six two minute rounds –
