SINGERS from across Thurrock were given the opportunity to show off their talents on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March as the Royal Opera House hosted a Big Sing event and the Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus performed at London's Southbank Centre.
A STRATEGY to combat health inequalities in Thurrock was voted through by Thurrock Council at the last council meeting of the season. Portfolio holder, cllr Barbara Rice detailed the strategy.
INTU Lakeside has successfully been awarded the 'Park Mark' accreditation for safer parking for the next two years. The centre has 15 car parks with over 13,000 free spaces including disabled and parent and child spaces.
He added: "Gloriana, a company wholly owned by the council, is showing how it is possible to build in Thurrock and to build for local people in affordable ways – whether that's to sell outright, to share equity, or to rent.
WHO lives in a pineapple under the sea? This Easter, egg-cited children will have the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, the ocean's funniest sponge, and dive into the underwater world of Bikini Bottom for fun and laughter at intu Lakeside.
ORSETT and Thurrock cricket club gained a 50-run win over Belhus in the Thurrock Sports Council sponsored womens' indoor six a side competition at Gable Hall. Batting first, the School Lane club reached an impressive 124 for the loss of just one wicket.
TOPS latest outing at the Thameside Theatre is the 1957 Tony award winning the Music Man with Music written by Meredith Wilson . Robert Preston is the star most associated with the piece having been a member of the original cast and starred in the 1962 film.
FINDING a council phone number is quote straight forward. Go to Essex County Council website and you will find: 03457 430436. Go to Harlow Council website and there it is, 01279 446657.
ESSEX'S leading councillor for roads latest comment on the proposed Thames crossing has sparked a response from Thurrock Council Leader, Cllr John Kent.
