WITH Christmas about to dawn on the community of Thurrock, it's no surprise that local campaigner and councillor Shane Ralph has once again been spreading the festive message.

Over recent years Cllr Ralph has made a number of seasonal videos focusing on the people of Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham and in a reissue of a video he has captured the two towns' festive spirit to a backing track from Slade.

So, here it is, Merry Christmas - Everybody in Stanford and Corringham is having fun.....