🌟 It’s Youth Work Week 2025! 🌟 3rd–7th November | Theme: Building Brighter Futures This week, we’re celebrating the incredible work of youth workers across Thurrock — the people creating safe spaces, trusted relationships, and brighter futures for young people every single day. 💙 From youth clubs to creative and sport projects, mentoring, volunteering and … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate Youth Work Week!
This is a regular event for residents who can come and find out what local services, support and activities are available to help you live well and stay connected within the community. Thurrock Council, along with health and voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, will host a drop-in session for the public to … Continue reading Thurrock Cares – Offering Support with Community Tuesdays!
A new walking group started in South Ockendon on 16th October! Find Your Active Thurrock joined them on their first stroll, which took us around Dilkes Park and into the Community Church to hear about the valuable service provided by Thurrock Food Bank to the community. The walk is every Thursday, leaving from South Ockendon Library and Hub … Continue reading Come and join The New Belhus Walking Group!
Essex Recovery Foundation is building a recovery community. The spaces they have set up and the walks they coordinate help them connect with more people and to make recovery visible in Thurrock. Mel from Find Your Active Thurrock attended their Walk & Talk on 15th October in Belhus Park. It was a great chance to walk and talk about … Continue reading Walk and Talk with Essex Recovery Foundation!
Last Thursday, we celebrated our amazing volunteer, David, who has been awarded the Mayor’s Roll of Honour in recognition of over 20 years of dedicated volunteering for Mind. He is also a committed volunteer here at The Beehive! For more than a year, David has warmly welcomed everyone at The Beehive reception, bringing kindness, patience and good humour to all … Continue reading A Well-Deserved Honour for our Wonderful Volunteer, David!
Many spooky, fun-filled events are happening in Thurrock Libraries this half term!Come along for a spooky storytime at Grays Library or get creative with the Halloween Creative Club!Check out the half-term events happening at your local library below! Aveley LibraryBelhus Library Blackshots Library Chadwell Library Corringham LibraryGrays Library Tilbury Library
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Stronger Together Thurrock conference on Thursday 13th November 2025 . We’ll explore key updates on devolution, NHS reform, local government changes and share how we’re building stronger networks, boosting sector resilience and amplifying our collective voice to drive system change. Connect with local organisations Hear from … Continue reading Calling all VCFSE organisations and community groups!
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Looking for exciting, budget-friendly activities to enjoy with the kids this October? Check out the Free & Low-Cost Physical Activity booklet – packed with local events, outdoor adventures, and things to do that everyone will love! View the full booklet here!
Lunchinar Trustee Training - Thursday 6th November 12.30pm - 1.30pm Are you interested in becoming a trustee or feel you may need a refresher session? Join us for a free, engaging webinar designed specifically for new or existing Trustees of voluntary sector organisations looking to improve their understanding of the role and responsibilities of Trustees. … Continue reading Trustee Training – Roles & Responsibilities of a Trustee
