Our weekly 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.

Every Thursday we will now bring you our top 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.

Friday brings the opportunity to ctach up with an emerging talent.

Florence Sommerville is a singer songwriter and her debut EP launch will be at the Old Regent Ballroom in Stanford on Friday.

Get tickets and come to see Florence live along with guest performances

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/florence-sommerville-ep-launch-55541

Also on Friday there will be a literary event in Grays - but it's not just about words. It will be about the amazing journey as a firefighter for local man Leigh Hosy-Pickett.

Leigh is a Grays lad, a third generation career firefighter and the author of UP IN SMOKE: STORIES FROM A LIFE ON FIRE.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/community-events/an-evening-with-leigh-hosy-pickett-free-event-55601

Saturday brings a summer fun day in South Ockendon.

Check it out: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/community-events/summer-fun-day-55615

And there will be an evening of note in East Tilbury.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/songs-by-the-river-st-catherines-church-east-tilbury-55969

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