Income Diversification for Charities training – 27/9/2023, 10:00am to 12:00pm.Diversifying income streams is really important for charities and community groups who are looking to be sustainable and resilient. In this session we look at what is available and how to decide which avenues of funding are right for you. This is FREE (normally £15) online training and … Continue reading Training opportunity for Charities

Thursday 28th September, 10am – 2pm at Grays Town Park

Thursday 28th September – Drag Bingo with Capri Conceive (Foyer opens at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm) BOOK EARLY as tickets are limited! £5.00 per person. We advise that this event is suitable for anyone over the age of 16.This is not your ordinary bingo night – it’s a glitzy affair with amazing prizes, party anthems, team … Continue reading Upcoming Thurrock LGBTQ+ Community Network events

Come along to find out more about this fund The next Let’s Talk session will focus on the National Lottery ‘Cost of Living fund’ to help support Voluntary & Community organisations in finding out more about the fund and help support them in making an application. These sessions will both cover who can apply, what … Continue reading Let’s Talk: Cost of Living National Lottery Fund

Thurrock Libraries can help with free data and a sim card. You must be 18+ and your phone needs to be compatible with either Virgin Media, O2, Three or Vodafone. Click here for more information

Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to get the hang of. Lots of mums wonder if their baby’s feeding well and getting enough – especially in the first few days.If you have any breastfeeding worries or concerns, the best thing to do is speak to your midwife or health visitor, or join a local … Continue reading This week is National Breastfeeding Week (18th-24th Sept)

Pneumonia remains a leading cause of hospital admission and disproportionately affects our older population and those with long term conditions. Statistics show that individuals between the ages of 85-95 are twice as likely to contract pneumonia compared to those aged 65-69. NHS Mid and South Essex would greatly appreciate your insights into your personal views on … Continue reading Pneumococcal Vaccine Survey

Young Health Ambassador Volunteer Role Healthwatch Thurrock are looking for people between 13 – 19 years to become Young Health Ambassadors.This is a great volunteer opportunity for young people to be heard. Share your experiences, have your say and help to shape future local services. Click here to see the full role description

Donations to our community pantry make such a difference to Thurrock residents in need! All donations can be dropped off to the Beehive Resource Centre, West Street, Grays, RM17 6XP between 9am – 4pm.  To contact us call 01375 389890

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Young Healthwatch parent & child event Come along to The Beehive Resource Centre on 26th October, 10am – 1pm for this FREE Halloween event run by Healthwatch Thurrock. There will be fun, games and activities for the kiddies with an opportunity for parents to discuss their maternity experiences, tell us what they’d like to change … Continue reading Parent + Child Spooktacular

Let’s come together to reduce Gambling Harm in Thurrock! Book your place here

Get ready to be blown away by the exciting collaboration between Quest Music Services and Thames Delta Radio! They have joined forces to bring you a trio of mind-blowing workshops that will take your urban art learning to the next level. But hold on, these workshops are not your typical run-of-the-mill tutorials! No. Picture this … Continue reading FREE Music Production Workshops

Recent news from T100:Purfleet-based arts organisation, Kinetika is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Artingstall (Programme Manager), Donna Fox (Development Director) and George Bellamy (Environmental Champion) to take Thurrock’s walking, talking and making festival, T100 forward into its next chapter. The team will be supporting local community members, artists, volunteers, key partners and the … Continue reading Great news for Kinetika and T100 Festival!