THERE'S a new look out side the Thameside complex on Orsett Road in Grays.

Volunteers from the theatre and museum gave up their time to give the outside area a good clean and an attractive new finsih.

Funds were raised by The Thameside Young Producers as well as donations from Sheryl Duke and the community.

It's a place for people to sit and maybe read a book from the library or sit and eat their lunch.