THE traditional early morning start to Remembrance services in Thurrock took place at Turps Corner in Little Thurrock this morning (Sunday, 8 November).

A service led by Grays Thurrock Royal British Legion chairman Peter Eates took place at the junction of Rectory Road and Chadwell Road and was well attended by local councillors, residents and many children, who laid their own wreaths and colourful crosses on the memorial.

Little Thurrock councillor Eddie Stringer laid a wreath on behalf of borough mayor Cllr Bill Cook, a tribute was placed on behalf of Thurrock MP Jen Craft and ward Cllrs Marion Cherry and Steve Pester laid wreaths, as did a number of residents, local organisations and the children.

Grays Town Band musical director Dave Honeywell played the Last Post and Reveille.

Ahead of the service, the memorial was visited by members of Thurrock Park Run and Nomads Running Club, who traditionally run around the borough's memorials on Remembrance Sunday morning.