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

The focal point this coming weekend is on a number of VE events that will be taking place, but there's plenty more going on across the borough.

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On Saturday the Whitmore Arms in Orsett will be the centre of a village celebration.

Find out more here.

In nearby Horndon on the Hill there will be VE Day commemorative events.

Check out this link.

Street party fun will be taking place in Purfleet.

Find out what's happening here.

In Ockendon, Scouts will be hosting a celebration,

Learn about the Scouts' welcome here.

And an exhibition marking VE Day continues at the Thameside Complex until 15 May.

Learn about it here.

Aside from VE Day events, sporting venues will play host to events on Friday (9 May).

Thurrock Rugby Club at Long Lane, Grays, will be the venue for a quiz night, starting at 7pm.

Find details here.

In Stanford-le-Hope the 138 year heritage of the town's cricket club will be celebrated at a special event.



The club has records going back to its roots and they will be on display.

Find out more here.

And though there is bound to be a lot of red, white and blue bunting about, why not saddle up and sample the fun at Horndon on the Hill Primary School on Saturday?

All the fun of the school fair can be found here.

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