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What's On in Thurrock this weekend: A special day of heritage and community unity in Purfleet

Local News by Nub News Reporter 12th Aug 2026  
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OUR preview of 'What's On in jo Thurrock' picks out a selection of events hosted on our events guide.

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The bloodiest day in modern British military history will be remembered among other historic events in a special day at Purfleet Heritage and Militarey Centre on Sunday.

Learn more about the Somme and enjoy a day to remember. More detail here.

There's fun an learning in Grays on Saturday.

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Find out more here.

Friday brings a night of cowboy capers at the Old Regent in Stanford.

For details, click here.

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