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What's On in Thurrock this weekend: History, Giggles and a lot of fun

Local News by Nub News Reporter 27th May 2026  
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OUR preview of 'What's On in Thurrock' picks out a selection of events hosted on our events guide.

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

On Friday Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre plays host to a talk by Ken Slaney, who was responsible for firing the cannon at the Heritage Centre for the past 30 years. Learn about Churchill's Toyshop, a precursor to Q at M16, famous for James Bond.

Find out more here.

Also on Friday, laughs will abound at the Civic Hall.

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Top comics will be in the borough to entertain. Check it out here.

Saturday brings a spring fayre in Aveley.

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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.

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