Well, I must of chosen the coldest day of the year to visit the recently opened Thurrock Learning Shop. The journey from East London to Grays town centre was thwarted by one car in the garage, one woman unwilling to drive in the ice and a broken down C2C train. But make it I did (along with Gail and Ray also from UEL) to meet with Development Corporation colleagues to talk about the launch and official opening of the new Shop.
Wow, what a change from the pictures Debbie (shop manager) had previously posted on the Blog. Pleased to report the heating is now working, the interior is very impressive and the kettle is fully functional (thank you to one of the partners who made me tea). Despite the very poor weather, over a couple of hours there were a few interested individuals, families and couples that called in to find out 'what was going on' and 'could it help them'. Richard did a great job on the meeting and greeting front whilst Debbie attempted to leave Grays (we kept getting texts that she was still on the station waiting for a train). Sadly, we forgot to give Debbie leaflets to distribute whilst she stood on the platform to promote the next Saturday learning and community event taking place at the end of January focusing on health and well-being, drat........
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