Ode to our little green van…

by | 29, Sep 2020 | Community, Park, Volunteers

Our little green van has been a valuable asset allowing us to pick up surplus food from supermarkets, deliver food to those that need it and operate the pop-up shop throughout lockdown. The van also plays a key role in the Hardie Cycle Hub picking up local residents...

And the winner is…

by | 18, Aug 2020 | Community

The results are in and the winner is LEN with a sunflower measuring 69 cm Congratulations!! Len won a children’s meal for two with a rossi ice-cream to finish – a voucher has been delivered ready for when the cafe is up and running. There were some...

Old Spokes Homes servicing success

by | 18, Aug 2020 | Community

The Big Bike Revival for Key Workers project has seen the national cycling charity ‘We are cycling UK’ work with partners throughout England/Scotland providing free maintenance checks and bike loans to enable frontline workers to keep riding through the...

Lets see how WOW these seedlings are!

by | 05, Jul 2020 | Community

So your seeds would have been planted on or after 26 May with 8 weeks to cultivate. The rules of the competition can be viewed here… We’ve got some photos through of the super seedling’s progress. Here we go with Len and Donny : Ava Scarlett : Olly...

Terracycle Project – Save your waste

by | 05, Jul 2020 | Community

The Terracycle project has been on hold throughout the lockdown but we hope that you have been able to store your wrappers and packaging at home ready to deposit when we can safely operate the service again. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. Watch this space!  ...

Do it for Dad

by | 05, Jul 2020 | Community

Sheila and John and the Adam’s family stopped for a photo on their “Do it for Dad’ walk on Father’s Day recently. Do it for Dad was a Thurrock Nub News initiative in conjunction with The Co-Op to honour all dads. The Co-op invited borough people to sign up to...