Our youtube channels have just passed half a million views. With over 2,500 films on the channel that equates to an average of 800 views per day. In many ways, it is our UK Gold/Dave channel as people surf the films that we have been putting up for over two years now.
THIS last week has given us the opportunity to see the vast array of musical talent perform on stage at a number of celebration evenings across the borough.
YourThurrock spent the morning at Grays School and Media Arts College to see how a Year 6 class settles in. The students went to art where they were taken through the whole process of a "classic" art lesson with Deputy Head, Rachel D'Arcy.
This is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the efforts of local students, staff and parents of the school and to contribute to the bright future it offers the children.
IT HAS been a busy summer for Thurrock Chair Tommy South. Day in and day out he has been buzzing around the club performing a wide variety of chores at his beloved club.
Kieran took on an acoustic version of Poker Face by Lady Gaga. We were impressed. Tell us what you think.
Kieran is a member of a local band called Blur in Blue. We look forward to catching up with them soon.
All the schools have been packed with a variety of activities over the last few weeks but this was one of the best artistic performances. Word and pitch perfect with energy and enthusiasm.
Labour Portfolio Holders next wednesday will be asked to agree in principle to possible closure of Thameside Theatre, Collins House, Thurrock Carers Centre as well as funding for PCSO's, Domestic Violence and Meals on Wheels.
Among the "highlights" are the closure of Chafford Hundred Library; Withdrawal of council funding for Community Forums; 43 jobs to go within Learning and Universal Outcomes Service and ten Social Work jobs to go.
AT A meeting at Wembley Stadium today (Thursday July 15) the League has reached an agreement with Grays Athletic FC and East Thurrock United FC for Grays Athletic to play at East Thurrock's ground for the next two seasons.
The garden works on many fronts. Firstly, it is a aesthetically pleasing on the eye. Secondly, it is a true partnership between students and staff and lastly, it teaches the students so much in, and no pun intended, an organic way. Having said that, we were keen to find out why they had laid out astroturf instead of grass?!
