Stronger Together

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at Thurrock CVS 🎄✨ Thank you to everyone who makes our community what it is. Here’s to a positive and impactful 2026 💚

We had a fantastic time yesterday with our amazing reception volunteers, celebrating their hard work! Coffee, sweet treats and festive vibes all the way. ☕✨ It was the perfect way to express our gratitude for everything they do!

Join our team at the Beehive Resource Centre. We're hiring a Reception & Team Administrator. 🖥️ Apply by January 16th at 5pm. Visit thurrockcvs.org/jobs for details.

Embrace the holiday spirit this weekend! 🎄 Enjoy A Commedia Christmas Carol or head to the Stifford Christmas Bazaar for family fun. ✨ Don’t miss out on the festivities!

We held another brilliant Let’s Talk on the 25th of November! It was so inspiring to hear what groups and organisations across Thurrock have been working on. 💬

Join the 'Great Clean Up 26' in Purfleet! Grab your friends and family, make a difference and enjoy some post-event fun. ✨ See you there on January 10th from 12:15 PM to 3 PM at Purfleet Pantry. Let's keep our community clean and green. 🌳

Join Grays Library for "Noon" Year's Eve! Dive into family fun with games, crafts and other exciting activities. 🎉 Get set to kick off 2026 early and craft those special resolutions! Don't miss the countdown at 12 PM sharp! ⏰

Join us for 'Rock Around the New Year' – a 1950s charity night with live rock ’n’ roll music, benefiting Help for Heroes and Pippa’s Army. Date: 3rd January 2026 Time: 7:30pm - 11:00pm Location: The Fleet, Purfleet (RM19 1RJ) Tickets: £10 each Contact: 07852 731685

Join the Start Thurrock journey as an Independent Chair! Applications open until January 12, 2026. ✨ More info here: tinyurl.com/mvyrwrhs

Happy International Volunteers Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate our amazing volunteers in Thurrock. Your time and dedication mean the world to us! Check out these photos of our volunteers sharing their inspirations for giving back. Thank you for all that you do! 💛

Festive fun alert! 🎄 High House Production Park is hosting a Christmas Market on Saturday 6th December. Expect festive stalls, live music, choirs, a DJ set and even a chance to see Santa in the grotto. 🎅 📍 High House Production Park, Purfleet 🎟️ Free parking & free entry

On Monday, our amazing volunteers and Reception & Team Administrator met with Mayor of Thurrock, Councillor Sue Shinnick for a cup of tea and a chat. ☕️ Together they celebrated their hard work and the incredible contributions they make to our local community! 🌟

Kick off the holiday season with sparkle and cheer at The West Thurrock & South Stifford Christmas Tree Lighting event on December 6th at 5:00 PM. Join us for festive treats and joy! 🎄✨

Discover the perfect space for your meetings or events at The Beehive, Grays. Enjoy vibrant and accessible rooms with excellent amenities, all at a prime location. Book your space today via our website!

Join Sapphire Early Steps for free support from pregnancy to 2 years. Enjoy advice on baby development and bonding while meeting other parents in a safe space. Drop in Fridays 12-2pm at RM17 6QE. For more info contact: info@sapphirecommunity.org

**Winter Wellness Drop-In Event! ❄️** Living with a respiratory condition? Join us for an informal event to stay well and connected this winter. 💙🌿 📍 Civic Hall, Blackshots, Thurrock, RM16 2JU 📅 Wednesday 3 December ⏰ 11am – 3pm

✨ Fun, budget-friendly activities for kids this December? We’ve got you! ❄️ Check out Find Your Active's Free & Low-Cost Physical Activity booklet, packed with local events and family adventures. 👉 Explore here: tinyurl.com/22ypwpd7

Resilience Fund Yr2 now open! ✨ Apply for core funding + 12-month support. Info Session: 13 Jan, 10–11am Apply/Book 👉 tinyurl.com/2s3vb8z6 Join the Panel 👉 tinyurl.com/yf8utvdt

Start the year in a space that works for you! The Beehive Community & Voluntary Resource Centre has two 1st floor office spaces available from January for voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises and faith groups. More info here: tinyurl.com/yzzf4fy4

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM yesterday! It was wonderful to come together, reflect on 2025 and celebrate all the amazing projects and achievements happening across Thurrock CVS and in the local community. ✨