The Stanford Festival has so much going on that it is hard to know what to edit down. From Elvis on the stage, the opportunity for quiet reflection in St Margaret's, Hog Roast in the Rising Sun, the variety of shops open and doing brisk business, a huge variety of stalls of interest and education and all this on a beautiful day.
....young Homesteads councillor, James Halden believes that the public are more interested in whether their councillors are dealing with the issues that concern them on a day to day basis rather than the freebie and junkets laid before them.
Any criticism of the counting agents interfering was quickly shot down by Cllr Phil Anderson. He said: "The agents have a democratic right to point out inconsistencies. There were counters who had been up for a day and were struggling to count to ten."
But far too many of our cities and towns are creating ‘Clone Town Britain’. As ambassador for this campaign I agree with Essex FSB that we need to stand up as a united voice and together we will tell the Government, to Keep Trade Local.
FORMER England, Harlequins and Willaim Edwards Old-Boy, James Evans was the Guest of Honour at the Prizegiving Ceremony for William Edwards School. The ceremony displayed the huge array of talent and achievement at the school.
DESPITE solid knocks of 33 and 35 by Nick and Ben Marns, Belhus just couldn't find enough in the tank to catch the 177 all out put down by Old Southendians.
The staff and directors of ngage Thurrock Ltd would like to invite you to attend its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 27th July 2010 from 6:30 for a 7pm start at The Beehive, West Street, Grays.
AS WE said, it was a glorious weekend for fetes and festivals in the borough culminating in an excellent Stanford Festival yesterday but one of the highlights on saturday was St Joseph's School Fete in Stanford-le-Hope.
THE Youth Cabinet is one of the shining achievements of Thurrock Council. Under the guidance of Tom Flynn, the young people have bloomed in confidence and ability. It isn't about politics although many members have gone on to launch careers in the political chamber.
N AN era where life moves so fast, it is refreshing to step into the FAB (Folk, Acoustic and Blues) Club based at the White Hart in Grays and let life slow down.There is a warm, gentle feel to the club that has been running for decades.
The overall winners were FC Barolle who play in the Ilford District League but it was a close thing. In the final they overcame Tilbury (Anchor) on penalties after the game ended goalless
