Calling all Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) representatives…
The Essex Chambers of Commerce have been selected by the Department for Education as the lead Employer Representative Body (ERB) to deliver the county’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP).A LSIP is a government-funded programme designed to bring together businesses, local stakeholders, including VCFSE and education providers to discuss the skills needed now and for the…
Care and Share Adult Support Group
You are invited (any Thurrock Adult who identifies as being on Autistic Spectrum, families, carers, interested professionals) by SUMMIT Thurrock ASD Advocacy and Navigation Service ‘CARE AND SHARE’ Adult Support group to the most amazing opportunity for you to meet with Thurrock and Essex Lead Autism Commissioners (Adults) You can share your wants, needs, questions concerns for support now and…
Health & Safety and Running Events Training
Health and safety doesn’t have to be complicated. You can find good guidance at https://www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/running.htm or book onto this course, taking place on 21st February 9.30-1pm, Beehive Resource Centre, GraysBook your place here If you have any questions please give us a call on 01375 389881 or email:vanessa.bennett@thurrockcvs.org
£2 Single Bus Fare Cap
First Essex Buses and NIBS Buses in Thurrock will be taking part in the Government’s £2 single bus fare cap scheme from 1 January to 31 March 2023. This applies to all single bus tickets To find out more about the scheme, please visit:https://orlo.uk/528XI Further details on local bus services can be found online via the https://orlo.uk/UgP8a and https://orlo.uk/tdvIx websites
The way you vote is changing
You may have seen in the media that, from May 2023, voters across England will be required to bring photo ID to vote at Polling Stations.This is a significant change to how people will participate in elections. Click here to see the full details
Join Thurrock Swimming Club now
For anyone from Beginners to Champions Thurrock Swimming Club is a fully inclusive club providing a valuable service to the community and it’s members.The club prides itself in teaching swimmers regardless of ability how to swim and boasts many, county, regional, national and international swimmers.We aim to educate, develop and support each swimmer and provide…
Great outcome from the Mardyke Wood Community Litterpick
“Can I just thank you for helping me with my poster and sharing my event on your social media channels”. A super successful day with 15 volunteers in total and collectively they managed to remove 35 bags of rubbish! A massive well done to all involved!
Invite for the Voluntary and Community Sector of Thurrock
You are being invited to a workshop by Clare Moore Strategic Lead- Youth Offending Service and Prevention Children and Family Services.The aim of the workshop is Refreshments will be providedDate: Wednesday 15th February 2023Venue: Beehive Resource Centre West Street Grays RM17 6XP (parking available)Time: 6pm – 8pm If you have any questions about the workshop or Family Hubs…
New Community Pantry at Tilbury Library
Tilbury library’s volunteers asked to start a community pantry. With some guidance and information they are now up and running and open to receive donations. The Community Pantry at Tilbury Hub, Civil Square, Tilbury are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm. For more information about starting your own Community…
Cost of Living event
Thurrock CVS attended the recent Reed in Partnership – Cost of Living event and provided information about support available to residents via the Stronger Together website and volunteering.It was well attended and there were many organisations in attendance promoting their support available in regard to the cost of living.
Lower Thames Crossing Community Fund
The Lower Thames Crossing Community Fund has been opened to support local charities and community groups near the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. Through this funding, organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to deliver schemes that: The initiative is being funded through National Highways’ Designated Funds programme. This is a national initiative that…
Find Your Active
Here you’ll learn about; No one gets to choose how you move. Find Your Active is about finding what’s right for you, whilstdoing it for the reasons you need. This month it’s about highlighting the benefits of moving more forpositive mental wellbeing.Lots of us struggle with our mental wellbeing, especially at this time of the…
Spotting the signs of radicalisation
What is extremism? Sometimes when people have very strong views they become extreme. This means the views they are expressing go beyond what the majority of people think are OK to hold. When someone is becoming more extreme in their views, they become increasingly intolerant of other people’s opinions when they oppose or challenge their…
Submit your story
The Covid-19 Time Capsule has been extended for a short while and a template form has been created with prompt questions for your ease. You can submit this directly or email: Ian.Darlow@thurrockcvs.org with your submission. Please see the attached form template: Covid Time Capsule template
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