One of the highlights of the week (July 25th to July 31st) will be Lightnin' Drama Groups performance of"The Diary" which so impressed Thurrock audiences earlier this month.
In an increasingly insular world, Thurrock still proves that it has a real sense of community and identity.
It can't be measured by a government audit; it just is what it is. Big Society David Cameron, it has been flourishing for years in Thurrock.
The festival looked really well-organised with young solo acts appearing on the roof of the stage as roadies got the main stage ready for the next act. The Festival doesn't "sell-out" for top acts but does it's level best to keep it local.
The group came together this week for an informal lunch where community leaders and local businesses were able to gather together to discuss how to bring the community closer together.
Firefighters were called to a mid terraced property in Galsworthy Road, Tilbury which was 100 percent smoke logged. A 60 year old man suffered from smoke inhalation and fire crews administered first aid to him.
“Unfortunately, some residents are using the bins for black bags and food waste and this causes problems for those dealing with and it costs the council, and therefore the council tax payer money.”
THE MUSIC Festival on saturday at the Crooked Billet and the main Festival in the High Street all day sunday. It really is a fantastic weekend. The sunday especially, truly has all for the family and sums up all that is great about Stanford-le-Hope.
SHOCKED students and commuters found themselves unable to park their bikes last week after the cycle sheds at Stanford-le-Hope station mysteriously disappeared.
Pupils from across the borough, joined together for two days of singing at the Civic Hall this week. They sang their hearts out in front of a packed audience.
For Stephanie it is the chance of a lifetime. Stephanie is working with the Education Dept learning the admin ropes. For her CV, it is gold-dust and is an example of the kind of opportunities, the ROH have provided.
