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Panto Auditions: Monday Night!

Bruce James Productions and Thurrock Council will be holding auditions on Monday 13 September 2010 at the Thameside Theatre, Grays from 5.30pm. They are looking for two sets of ‘Babes’ and two teams of Juvenile & Intermediate Dancers who will share the wonderful experience of taking part in a professional pantomime. You need to be available from Sunday November 21st 2010 through until the very last performance on Sunday January 9th 2011.

Grays Ath 1 v 0 Windsor and Eton

Grays went into the lead from nowhere. In the 26th minute, Jason Fontaine picked up the ball from thirty yards out. His shot looked like it was going over but dipped over keeper Delroy Priddie's head and into the net.

Three Track Stars Shine In UK Games

Hassenbrook's Hayley McLean, running against girls a year older than her won the 300 metre hurdles in 43.09. Former Grays Convent Girl Jessica Judd won the 1500 metres by an impressive six seconds in 4.27.74 while Gable Hall's Nancy Epsly came second in the Pole Vault with 3.30 metres.

Tracker System Foils Forklift Thieves

"A case like this demonstrates how Tracker goes far beyond the basic capabilities of the system. It really is essential for plant hire companies to take extra measures in securing their vehicles. Doing this can reduce insurance costs and increase the likelihood of a stolen vehicle being recovered."

Bogus Workmen Strike Ockendon

At 10.30am on Wednesday, September 8, a suspect knocked at the female victim’s door, and claimed to be from the water board. After going into the house, he asked the victim to run the taps, and whilst she was doing so, he stole an estimated £500 cash before leaving.

Aussie Internationals Coming To Belhus

"We had an umpire who played against us in 1960; a club who produced the only bowler to claim 10 wickets against us; another for a late night social that saw the gates locked; a prestigious county 60+ X1; an ICC member country team from Prague CC who claim the first Siberian cricketer in world cricket; our Kentish neighbours who came with the knowledge that our record 10th wicket partnership was scored against them"

Hoax Fire Calls Down

Assistant Divisional Officer Vernon Kendall said: “Hoax calls are a problem, as a service we deal with more than two a day, but the number of hoax calls we get has been reducing year on year dropping from 1,599 in 2003.

Thurrock 1 v 1 Dartford

Thurrock are still looking for their first win but with keeper Joe Woolley and centre back Phil Anderson making their first appearance of the season due to injury all the signs where on show that Thurrock are nearly back to their best.

FA Cup: East Thurrock 2 v 1 Leighton

East Thurrock started well when Max Cornhill forced the ball home from close range. They failed to press home their advantage. It always seemed as if it would be a matter of if but the swirling wind made it hard for both teams to gain any momentum.

Saturday Football Results

A well-earned draw for Thurrock against high-flying Dartford will ease Hakan's worries somewhat while Aveley and Tilbury tumble out of the FA Cup.

Chairman Bob: Thurrock Rugby Club “In The Pink”

WE INTERVIEWED the Chairman of Thurrock Rugby Club, Bob Heapy, just before the first game of the season when they beat Bury St Edmunds 22-10. A freshly laid pitch, sponsors banners surrounding the ground, a new bar and a room full of sponsors enjoying the buffet and eagerly awaiting the new season.

The Battle Is Over: Horses and The Ham River

The cause, up on the land in South Ockendon was not just about the horses but also key issues to do with the redevelopment of the area and the key question is: What exactly is under the land?

Businesses Anger at New Chief Executive

South West Essex FSB Chairman, David Miles said: “When the new Leader of the Council was elected Essex FSB wrote asking for regular meetings with him and after an initial meeting we are still waiting for further meetings to be held; on 05 August 2010 we wrote to the new Chief Executive asking him for a meeting and we are still waiting for a reply.

Artist: Lawrence Jackson

Lawrence Jackson was displaying his art at the gallery in the Thameside Theatre. His dynamic work and fascinating use of colour attracted a lot of interest from passer-bys.

Book Review: Afraid By Sharon McGovern

Sharon is no doubt the heroine and that is re-inforced if you ever have the pleasure of meeting Sharon. It is also re-inforced by the fact that justice triumphs in the end. Even at court, after her step-father was found guilty, she waited on the courtroom steps for the jury to come out. Then, Sharon handed each member a "Thank You" card. She would have done the same if he had been acquitted. The card was for listening.

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