News in Thurrock

IN the latest of her occasional columns for Nun News, Susan Yates who is the chair of Thurrock Historial Society, looks at the history of one of the borough's listed buildings and the people entwined in its history.

THE latest meeting of Thurrock Historial Society was enjoyed by members and visitors who listened to a presentation called 'Anglo-Saxon Landscapes' by John Matthews.

He gave a very detailed talk on the Anglo-Saxon landscapes covering place names, topography, buildings, archaeology and documents in the Barstable Hundred.

THURROCK Nub News is pleased to highlight the efforts of one of our sponsorship partners, Vert, which is helping to combat the menace of air pollution in the borough.

In September Nub News reported on the launch of Grays-based Vert, the latest string on the bow of borough-based entrepreneur Dacian Keran and his business partners.

THE Queen Elizabeth II bridge at Dartford celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend.

Built at a cost of £120m and officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in October 1991 it was the first bridge to be built at an entirely new location along the river Thames for more than 50 years. For a short time it was also the longest single span bridge in Europe measuring over 2,872 metres long.

IN a move to help recruit new members to the team at Port of Tilbury, a new video has been released today (Thursday, 21 October) showing how straddle carrier drivers are a vital part of the operations at the docks' London Container Terminal.

The port has issued the new 'behind the scenes video' which hears from their straddle drivers and trainers about their experiences of driving these 55ft high, 70 tonne machines and showcases the opportunities for people to join to port in this very unusual driving role.

AMONG events taking place in Thurrock this weekend will be a celebration of Black History month at Tilbury's cruise terminal.

From 11am to 3pm on Saturday artist EVEWRIGHT, the creator of the Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories – a site-specific art installation, comprised of images, documents, audio recordings and memorabilia adorning the bridge that passengers of the Empire Windrush first walked across as they entered Britain in 1948 – will be on site.

In the latest of her features reflecting on historical gems from Thurrock and wider Essex, Nub News correspondent Sue Yates (the chair of Thurrock Historical Society) tells the story of a day never to be forgotten by an otherwise dull man who stood his ground on his King's command and kept a Queen at bay.

IN the latest monthly contribution from Thurrock Camera Club, Nub News readers are given advice about photography by experts from the club, which has just begun celebrations, which will continue through to next year, to celebrate its centenary.

For October we will be offering tips on 'Architecture Photography'.

POPULAR Thurrock-based TipToe Stage School, currently has much to celebrate.

This month sees the school celebrating its 35th year in providing dance and theatre tuition to the local community via their branches in Ockendon and Romford.

VOLUNTEERS who support the work of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex have been celebrated at a special event.

The achievements of almost 60 volunteers who give their time as Restorative Justice, Independent Custody Visitors and Dog Welfare volunteers were highlighted at the Commissioner's annual Volunteers Appreciation Event which took place at the Essex Police Sports Association Pavilion in Chelmsford.