Community News - Thurrock Gazette
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Community News - Thurrock Gazette
16 Thurrock Gazette Thursday February 13, 2014 thurrockgazette.co.uk COMMUNITY NEWS SEND NEWS, PICTURES TO: Thurrock Gazette, 91 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EX. [email protected] GRAYS Charity cheque – Claire Marmion, right, receives the latest donation from the Buddies team Hair salon hands over another £1,250 A SALON in Grays has handed over a cheque for almost £1,250 to Cancer Research UK. Sisters Sue Wood and Barbara Jacobs, who run Buddies Hair Fashion, in Southend Road, have raised almost £45,000 for the charity since they began fundraising 37 years ago. From the start of November until Christmas, customers are encouraged to donate money and take part in an annual raffle. This year, customer Kay Winn, who makes cards for special occasions, donated £100. Paula Dorling, Sue, Barbara, Dannielle Weston and Leanne Uren A FORMER Palmer’s College student is making waves in the world of renewable energy. After graduating from Anglia Ruskin University with a degree in business management, Alex Basile, 26, from Grays, was introduced to a device described as “a fridge that works in reverse”, which provides hot water at a fraction of the price charged by energy suppliers. Alex set up a meeting with businessman Alistair Smit, who saw potential in the device, now known as the Little Magic Box. The two have since formed the Magic Thermodynamic Box Company, in Chelmsford, which specialises in the manufacture and distribution of renewable energy products to businesses across Europe. Alex said of his success: “It’s amazing, looking back now, how far we have come over the past year. We now have distributors in nine countries around the world and in the past 12 months we have sold several hundred units.” A magical year for business CHADWELL ST MARY Stan, 86, cycling for charity AN 86-year-old cycling enthusiast is jumping on his bike for the 16th year in a row for charity. Stan Wall, from Chadwell St Mary, has raised thousands in recent years by taking part in the Thurrock Rotary Club cycle marathon. Last year, he raised £3,000 and has begun raising money early to beat that. This year he is raising money for Help For Heroes. The marathon takes place in July. Cycle trophies – Stan Wall If you want to sponsor Stan, call him on 01375 842133 Drop in for free advice about housing tion on homelessness and help to mediate problems within families and offer other advice on housing, benefits and debt. The centre, in Aveley High Street, is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm and has information on a range of matters. For more information, call 01708 862001. SOUTH OCKENDON Chance to learn about volunteering TWO organisations are inviting people to attend their weekly drop-in services to find out more about volunteering in Thurrock. Volunteer Centre for Thurrock and ngage, a community organisation, offer sessions between 9.30am and noon every Tuesday at the Magic man – Alex Basile CORRINGHAM Watch wants to meet residents AVELEY THE Information and Advice Service at Aveley Youth and Community Centre is running a free drop-in surgery for housing queries. It will be held every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm and there will be no need to book. Each week a trained adviser will be available to help with general and specialist housing advice, informa- handed the cheque for £1,248 to Claire Marmion, from Cancer Research UK. In 2012, Sue and Barbara were given the charity’s Corporate Supporter of the Year award. They started fundraising after losing their brother Ron to throat cancer when he was just 30, in 1974. South Ockendon Community Hub, in Derry Avenue, encouraging people and organisations to access volunteering opportunities in the area. For more information, call Laura Hudson on 01375 389853, or e-mail her at volunteer@ngage thurrock.org.uk CORRINGHAM and Fobbing Neighbourhood Watch will be holding a drop-in session on Saturday, February 22, at the Corringham Community Safety Centre, in Fobbing Road. Residents are invited along to find out about where they’re living, how the scheme works and how it benefits the community. People will also be able to join up on the day. The event runs from 10am to 4pm. For more information, contact Neighbourhood Watch on 07806 899640. STIFFORD CLAYS Concert set to boost animals A CHOIR is putting on a concert in aid of the Thurrock branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust. The Mosaic Choir, an amateur adult ensemble, concentrating on music of a “lighter nature”, is hosting the event at St Cedd’s Church, in Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays. Tickets for the show, which starts at 7.30pm on Saturday, March 1, cost £6 and can be bought by calling 01375 378889.