Play streets typically allow children to play freely, without organised games or activities.This means children can cycle, scoot, skate, chalk, skip, hopscotch, kick a ball around and make up games. They are joyous and active! Would you like to turn […]
Children at Thameside Primary School were thrilled to receive 20 brand new Chromebooks from the Riverside Community Big Local. The new devices will make a huge difference to children with no access to online learning or who are sharing one […]
These are for children 8+ and available over the internet. Click the above to go to the registration page
An inspirational event is being held at South Essex College’s Thurrock Campus for young people who have a new business idea. Bringing together South Essex College, Riverside Community Big Local (a National Lottery funded organisation) and Thurrock Council, the YOUTHINK! […]
Souping up your business plans Thurrock Soup aims to help inspire social enterprise and business ideas from Thurrock residents and offer advice and support in starting a new business and in identifying funding. These regular events offer local people an […]
Several parts of Grays Town Centre were cheered up this summer with the first ever Grays in Bloom competition. 5 local Voluntary Groups took part in designing the displays and keeping them looking nice throughout the summer. A vote was […]
Our newly launched youth group has named itself “Tribe by the Thames” and we quite like it! The youngsters from the Grays Riverside area drew several logos to reflect their new name. The first couple of weeks have been indoors […]
We are looking to recruit a Street Ambassador for every street in the area! “What’s a Street Ambassador?”, You cry! A Street Ambassador is someone who will work in conjunction with Riverside Community in an attempt to improve the conditions […]
Grays Riverside Big Local are launching an exciting new outdoor skills project for the young people of Grays Riverside in partnership with Forest School for All. The weekly activities are for youngsters aged 6-19 who want to learn forest skills […]
