Bluebird Care backs Professional Care Workers Day!
BLUEBIRD Care Thurrock & Castle Point is celebrating all that is good about people who work in care with the second Professional Care Workers’ Day on Wednesday 4th September.
Thurrock Council lead the way to delivering the Disabled Facilities Grants
THURROCK Council lead the way on a strengths based approach to delivering the Disabled Facilities Grants
Thurrock Courts Players to host auditions
OPEN auditions are being held at Thurrock Court Players North Ockendon rehearsal venue on Thursday 29th August at 19.45.
Thurrock passengers to benefit from rail upgrades across area
PASSENGERS will benefit from improved journeys following major upgrades to the region’s rail network over the August bank holiday, as all of the projects across Anglia were delivered on time.
Telugu language book exhibition at Grays Library
NAVSAMAJDARPAN (NSD), a UK-based social service, cultural, voluntary welfare organisation successfully completed first ever Telugu language books exhibition at Grays library.
intu Lakeside launches The Quay
INTU Lakeside’s brand-new leisure extension was launched over the weekend with a host of family-friendly activity including Essex’s first daytime fireworks and a character parade.
Puttshack at intu Lakeside offer trip for two to Ibiza
THIS Friday, Puttshack Lakeside begins the hunt for multi-coloured golf balls in the Lakeside area, from free mini golf rounds, to spa days – it’s one not to miss.
Family donate £5000 for NICU equipment at Basildon Hospital
PARENTS Alex and Carli Headley, of Billericay, donated funds for new equipment to be purchased for Basildon Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), after receiving ‘fantastic’ care when their twin boys were born in 2013.
Celebrating a summer of fun at Grangewaters
FAMILIES and young people came together this week to celebrate the programme of exciting activities taking place at Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre this summer.
Celebrate East Tilbury Hub and Library at a special space-themed launch party and family day later this month.
ON Saturday, 31 August, children and adults can join library staff and the Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Terry Piccolo, at the newly-refurbished hub, library and Bata Heritage Centre from 10am to 3pm. This event marks the library’s re-opening, which took place earlier this year on Tuesday, 23 April.
Kind-hearted intu Lakeside staff redecorate nursery in Tilbury
THIS week, staff from intu Lakeside traded in a day at the centre and got stuck into redecorating Neptune Nursery in Tilbury.
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock. Full details on poster.
Corringham student wins place at prestigious London stage school run by TV star
A 16-year-old student from Corringham has a lot to celebrate after securing a place at a prestigious full-time drama school in London.
St Luke’s Hospice summer raffle
IMAGINE an extra £1,000 at the end of summer… A last minute getaway, some home improvements or the start of a new winter wardrobe! You could do anything but nothing will beat the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped support your local hospice.
USP College students celebrate passing their A Levels
HUNDREDS of students from USP College are celebrating passing their A Levels today, with almost 400 high grades achieved this year.
Thurrock’s LGBT+ Community Network bags £1,00.00 from Tesco’s community grant scheme
THURROCK’S LGBT+ Community Network is delighted to announce it has bagged £1,000.00 from Tesco’s Bags of Help community grant scheme.
Bags of Help is run in partnership with environmental charity Groundwork, and sees grants awarded to thousands of local community projects every year. Since launching in 2015, it’s provided more than £79 million to over 26,000 local community projects.
Extentia Group delivers The Hall as part of £72 million extension at Intu Lakeside
BUILT environment specialist Extentia Group has delivered a unique collaborative dining experience “The Hall”, as part of a £72million extension at Intu Lakeside. The Hall is the first out-of-town offering from award-winning operator Market Halls, who already run two successful venues in London.
Remembering World War II in Thurrock
REMEMBER World War II’ a free exhibition researched and presented by Thurrock Museum Volunteers will be in the ground floor exhibition space of the Thameside Complex from Monday 2 September to Friday 20 September (closing at 11am on 20 September).
No.1 Toy Brand L.O.L. Surprise!™ comes to the Big Screen in Thurrock
FROM August 30, join Tahani, Mykal-Michelle and your favourite dolls as no.1 toy brand L.O.L. Surprise!™ takes fans on a special hour-long L.O.L. adventure in Vue cinemas across the UK.
Tilbury’s Picnic in the Park
TILBURY’S Picnic in the Park. Full details on poster.
Have a wild time at Thameside Nature Park
ESSEX Wildlife Trust is hosting a ‘WILD’ children’s festival at their Thurrock Thameside Nature Park on Saturday 17 August, in order to educate and enthral children about wildlife and nature.
Intu Lakeside outlines plans for major shopping centre expansion
THURROCK’S biggest shopping centre could undergo a major transformation that would include the creation of a new bus station, a multi-storey car park and a town square.
Robbie Williams tribute set for Orsett Hall
ON Friday 16th August Orsett Hall has a fantastic Robbie Williams Tribute Night at Orsett Hall Hotel.
Moonbeamers pop-up cinema in the park!
Moonbeamers pop-up cinema in the park!