OUR weekly preview of 'What's On in Thurrock' picks out a selection of events hosted on our events guide.

If you have a local event happening soon, you can 'nub it' for FREE in the What's On section of our website, brought to you in conjunction with Thurrock Rugby Club.

There's a lot going on, and Nub News is here to make sure you know about it.

Every Thursday we bring you event picks - if you have an event happening in the town you want our readers to see, just click the black 'Nub It' button here to add your event for free.

The latest Bata Open Day will take place on Saturday, 11 October on two sites, the former shoe factory on the industrial estate and East Tilbury Library.

There will be guided tours of the estate starting from 11am and other events. Check it out here.

Saturday also brings a community event for a great cause in Grays.

Thurrock branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust are holding a fundraising table top sale at Stifford Parish Hall, Crammavill Street on starting at 11am.

Find out more here.

Friday and Saturday will also bring the final three performances of TOPS on Stage's production of 'Come from Away'.

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