THE next meeting (which will be a virtual one) of the Thurrock Soup group will be on Thursday, 29 October, with the virtual doors opening at 7pm and the event starting 15 minutes later.

Thurrock Soup Group is an opportunity for people with bright ideas for business to get together and share their thoughts - with a cash prize for the idea which participants vote is the best on the night.

There is currently £250 in the soup pot!

You can find out more about Thurrock Soup here

And you can book a place at the virtual meeting here.