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Charlie Sansom: More bubble than Buble

WHAT a voice. It has the resonance of a sixty a day smoker but there is a velvet quality to Charlie's voice as well. YourThurrock spotted Charlie singing at the Stanford Festival. Since then he as been building up his repertoire as well as his live presentation. Last night, Charlie put in a storming set at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet.

Ronald McDonald at McDonald’s tomorrow

Ronald will be at Lakeside’s McDonald’s on level two from 11:30am and McDonald’s on level one from 1:30pm. Customers wishing to find out more details should contact McDonald’s on 01708 863 616 or 01708 861 650.

TTMS launch Eurobeat at Gateway Academy

The wonderfully cheesy “Eurobeat”will be performed using the excellent facilities at The Gateway Academy.

International and local artists gather

Local artists will have a chance to present their work, alongside Ko, at the first Open Vision Night to be held in the Thameside Theatre bar. The event will be an opportunity for visual artists to show 20 images of their work, in a 4 minute slot. Open Vision Night will take place on Wednesday 13th October at 7.30 pm.

The Phantom’s in Town

Thurrock Courts Players are back at the Thameside next week with their latest production Terry Pratchett's “Maskerade.” On Discworld in the opera house in Ankh...

Your Voice: Thameside Theatre: Oct 7th

This will be the first show of this exciting new project but each show will be supported by a special guest who will offer support and encouragement to the performers and will be performing themselves. It is hoped that the project will attract many ‘up and coming’ acts from in and around Thurrock and maybe have a few famous faces along the way!

New Conductor at Aveley and Newham Band

Ben is a student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying with Patrick Harrild, Sian Edwards and Sir Colin Davis, and was the Principal Tuba of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as well as playing with the likes of Staffordshire, Carlton Main and Black Dyke bands.

Darren Merrion: Human Beatbox and More

The bottom line is that the songs are very good indeed. What Darren also possesses as well is the drive, ambition and focus that will serve him very well indeed..

JLS at Lakeside

HUNDREDS of adoring fans flocked to the central atrium at Lakeside to see boy-band JLS sign copies of their new book. Aston, JB, Marvin and Oritsé mingled with fans, signed autographs before climbing onstage to a symphony of screams from adoring fans who travelled far and wide to see the band.

New Licensing Laws To Come In October

The banning of certain irresponsible drinks promotions, tap water must be made available free of charge on customers’ request and alcohol may not be directly dispensed into another persons mouth (unless that person needs assistance due to a disability).

Gateway 97.8 FM Takes To The Air

The new community radio station for Basildon and East Thurrock is now on air

Julie Earle: The Magical Gate

SOUTH OCKENDON writer Julie Earle had her school essays published at school. Trouble is, she didn't realise and went on to become a housewife and mother without ever realising her potential.

Next Top Model Judge Comes To Lakeside

On Friday 1st October, Britain’s Next Top Model judge, Grace Woodward, will be styling one lucky Lakeside fan on stage, transforming their style with a ’work wardrobe’ makeover.

JLS At Lakeside This Tuesday

Aston, JB, Marvin and Oritsé will meet and greet fans who purchase copies of the new book from the Lakeside WH Smith store. Fans must collect a wristband when they buy their book in order to join the queue to meet the boys. Wristbands will be available from Monday 27th September and availability will be limited, so fans are advised to arrive early.

Blackshot Panto Rehearsals This Weekend

All acts will be asked to perform to ‘Hairspray’s ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ for two to three minutes. Individual performers’ auditions are from 9.30am to 11am, latest registration 12pm. Performers will need a CD with the appropriate sound or backing track.

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