SS17 Facebook Pin Badge – Now Available

Stanford-le-Hope is lucky to have a very successful Facebook group that has taken on a life of its own. There are almost 5000 members and one of them commented how they would not be able to recognise someone in the flesh, who they may otherwise talk to regularly via...

BMX Show a hit with local Bikers and Skaters

Hundreds of local people including teenagers came to see an awesome display of BMX stunts at Hardie Park last Tuesday (30 Oct). Three professional riders from MBE Events entertained the crowds with some breathtaking skills and stunts. The day was particularly special...

Hope reignited by community picnic

The people of Stanford-le-Hope proved that they are full of community spirit as they came together for the first community picnic at Hardie Park, the first event to happen since brand new play equipment was destroyed over two years ago. Hundreds of people have...

Tale of woe as new play equipment is torched

Over Β£45,000 worth of brand new play equipment was destroyed in minutes as arsonists set light to matting in Hardie Park in March 2009. As this article from the Thurrock Gazette mentions, this is not the first time that this park has suffered at the hands of vandals....