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THURROCK WRITERS’ CIRCLE

10:08am Thursday 19th August 2010

THURROCK Writers had a great evening at the Arts Council’s 40th celebration at the Thameside Theatre in Grays, entertaining members of the public by reading their work as they arrived to see the play for the Thurrock Festival British all winners’ week.

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THURROCK U3A

10:09am Thursday 19th August 2010

ON Wednesday, July 28, the Thurrock branch of U3A held its monthly meeting at the Civic Hall, Grays.

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WEST TILBURY WI

10:10am Thursday 19th August 2010

PRESIDENT Joy Ridgewell welcomed four visitors to the August meeting of West Tilbury WI.

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STANFORD-LE-HOPE AND CORRINGHAM TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

10:00am Thursday 29th July 2010

JENNY White, chairman, welcomed members to the summer social evening. Pat Arnold, treasurer, reported on the National AGM held in Birmingham on June 14. As our delegate, she was able to vote on the proposal that the UK improves self-sufficiency and food security through its support of UK farmers and encourages UK food processors to use local milk, meat, poultry and other seasonal ingredients in their products. An emergency mandate against the banks’ proposal to abolish cheques was also carried.

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NORTH STIFFORD WI

10:00am Thursday 29th July 2010

THE July meeting was attended by nearly 60 members and visitors. After opening the meeting, president Ann Newmeir introduced June Maylen with her dog Ushka, from the National Guide Dogs for the blind.

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BULPHAN WI

9:59am Thursday 29th July 2010

THE July meeting saw us modelling our charity shop purchases – definitely a fashion show with a difference! In August we have a change of venue - we are travelling to Rainham Marshes and will conduct our business in the RSPB centre, after taking part in some of the educational activities there.