Dignitaries attend festive opening at Grays Beach

By Nub News Reporter

3rd Dec 2022 | Local News

From left: Cllr Qaisar Abbas, MP Jackie Doyle-Price, Cllr Rob Gledhill, Harry and Anita Singh, Cllr Mark Coxshall and Mayor Cllr James Halden.
From left: Cllr Qaisar Abbas, MP Jackie Doyle-Price, Cllr Rob Gledhill, Harry and Anita Singh, Cllr Mark Coxshall and Mayor Cllr James Halden.
Cllr Halden cuts the opening ribbon.
Cllr Halden cuts the opening ribbon.
Youngsters entertained.
Youngsters entertained.

CIVIC dignitaries including borough MP Jackie Doyle-Price and mayor Cllr James Halden, along with council leader Cllr Mark Coxshall attended today's opening of what will be a series of festive markets and events at the Lightship cafe in Grays this morning (Saturday, 2 December).

The event, organised by Anita and Harry Singh who run the cafe, was also attended by communities portfolio holder Cllr Qaisar Abbas.

It featured entertainment organised by Grays-based Creative Blast.

Throughout December there will be events including the markets, a Santa's Grotto, inflatable snow globe on Sundays, and Christmas Arts and Crafts on Saturdays.

     

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