Christmas is done, the lights are down and everything is back to looking empty... we want to keep Thurrock illuminated with 5 free events through out our towns. LIGHT UP THURROCK will be landing in your town very soon, and Creative Blast want your help and feedback. So, if you live in Grays, Tilbury, South … Continue reading Light up Thurrock!
On the 19th of December, the first Winter in the Park took place. This event was jointly arranged and organised by Thurrock Festival (AAAHA), FOGTP, with assistance from CeCe Luna. The theme of the day being winter solstice, it highlighted the change of the season with a slight Christmas vibe. The fact that Covid had … Continue reading Residents enjoy Winter in the Park Event
Our Community Builder Eira, recently organised ‘Dish out the Decs’, a Christmas appeal collecting unwanted Christmas decorations that could be donated back into the community to vulnerable residents and groups in Thurrock to help spread some Christmas cheer. T.M.A in Tilbury were one of the recipients to receive decorations for use at their recent Christmas … Continue reading Inspirational Christmas giving in the Community
Hardie Park shared the news this week of a kind Christmas gift they were anonymously donated, "Wow....thank you, thank you, thank you, on behalf of Hardie Park and the volunteer gardeners. We had a surprise anonymous gift left at the park over the weekend. A PETROL LAWNMOWER! We are very grateful to the secret donor. … Continue reading Hardie Park receive anonymous gift & Find out about their Festive Opening Times
Thurrock Swimming Club has been awarded a grant by the Community Fund to help tackle inequalities within swimming. TSC have been successful in providing opportunities to residents aged 11-25 who have special needs or are young carers. The award from the Community Fund will be used for young carers and children aged 7-10. The grant will … Continue reading THURROCK SWIMMING CLUB AWARDED GRANT TO HELP TACKLE INEQUALITIES
Who can get a booster vaccine? From Wednesday 15 December, all those over the age of 18 can book their Covid-19 booster vaccination as long as it has been three months since your second dose. Why do I need to have a booster vaccination? Booster vaccinations are our best defence against Covid-19, particularly with the … Continue reading Booster Information
Thurrock recently recruited a new Community Builder! A warm welcome to Eira! "My name is Eira and I have recently been appointed as the Thurrock Community and Voluntary Service (TCVS) Community Builder for Chadwell St Mary and Tilbury, which is a newly created role and has a community-based focus. I am keen to learn more … Continue reading Introducing our new Community Builder for Chadwell st Mary and Tilbury
What has changed The government has announced that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of the Omicron variant. This means: From 10 December, face coverings will be required by law in most indoor settings.From 13 December office workers who can work from home should do so.From 15 December, certain venues … Continue reading New Coronavirus guidance announced
Over the last three years, the Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme has awarded over £70,000 in grants to a variety of community groups, small charities, schools, environmental and heritage groups from its Community Action Fund. This funding has helped many smaller projects get off the ground and in addition has helped the Scheme … Continue reading Community Action Fund enables projects across the Land of the Fanns
St. Luke’s Hospice is inviting the whole community to celebrate and remember loved ones who are no longer with us at four ‘Light up a Life’ remembrance services across our local community*. Each service will include readings, music, carols and moments of reflection. Saturday 4th December 2021, 12pm – St. Mary Magdalen Church, Billericay Sunday 5th … Continue reading St. Luke’s Hospice invites our community to Light up a Life at remembrance services and special radio dedication show
