THE Stifford Community Forum will be holding their next open public meeting on Monday January 16 at the Baptist Church Hall, Premier Avenue, Socketts Heath, Grays, commencing at 7-30 pm.

The speaker for the evening will be Diane Lee who will be giving a presentation on the exhibition at the Thameside complex and other activities regarding the Kynoch Explosive Factory at the Corringham Marshes during WW1.

Other local issues will be discussed and the local councillors will be on hand to answer any queries.