Specials in Thurrock

AFTER weeks of successive heatwaves, organisers of the Orsett Show have had a real task on their hands getting the sun-backed and parched Orsett Showground ready for the big day on Saturday, 5 September.

However, they are determined that everything will go ahead as planned and all their hard work will result in a show that has something to offer all visitors.

AS July begins to roll into August and September breaks on the horizon, thoughts across the borough are turning in the minds of many to the annual Orsett Show.

For more than 100 years the event on the first Saturday in September has been a must visit event for thousands of local people.

ARE you aged 18 or under and have a talent that deserves the spotlight?

Whether you're a singer, musician, actor, dancer, magician, comedian, or variety performer, this year's Orsett Show offers you the chance to shine.

A LONG-standing partnership between Thurrock's traditional Orsett Show and the Port of Tilbury, part of the Forth Ports Group, has been strengthened with the appointment of Paul Dale, Chief Operating Officer, as President of the 118th Orsett Show.

Mr Dale is local to Thurrock and has worked at the Port of Tilbury for many years and now serves on the Forth Ports Executive Board.

THE 117th Orsett Show has been hailed a success by organisers, who were particularly pleased with a positive response to a new layout of events, displays and stands around the Orsett Showground.

The show on Saturday, 6 September, sponsored principally b the Port of Tilbury but with contributions from many other businesses including c2c and HJ Wilson, was blessed again by decent weather - although overcast in parts, the sun shone for much of the day, and the outdoor seating and catering areas proved busy - while all the show's arena attractions were able to go ahead.

ONE of the highlights of the Essex rural show calendar and a popular annual event in Thurrock is just a couple of days away.

The 117th annual Orsett Show takes place on Saturday (6 September).

IT'S full steam ahead at the Orsett Showground and orgabnisers and vil=unteers are preparing the site for Saturday'a 117th annual Orsett Show.

Among all the usual attractions the Show promises a fun-filled day for the whole family - with youngsters up to 16 entering for free.

THE clock is ticking down to one of the borough's most popular community events – the Orsett Show – which returns for its 117th edition on Saturday, 6 September.

The one-day event, steeped in tradition, promises a delightful experience for the whole family with traditional rural elements including livestock competitions, equestrian competition, high-octane main area shows, children's activities and plenty of food and drink to buy to take home or consume on the day.

LOCAL food producers are invited to show off their wares at this year's Orsett show in the popular Pantry Marquee area.

The food tent is always a magnet for food enthusiasts who can check out a wide range of produce, much of it from local farms, butchers and bakers.

AN invitation has gone out to schools, colleges and educators across the borough to attend a promotional event at this year's Orsett Show.

They are being offered the opportunity to take part in the Education Zone Marquee at the Show on Saturday, 6 September 2025.