Special Lead-In Event: Thurrock Interfaith Walk & Talk
Saturday 9 May 2026
12pm – 4pm
Thurrock Interfaith Group invite local community members to join a special walk and conversation ahead of the main festival. Organised in collaboration with Thurrock CVS and local faith groups, this walk offers space to connect across faiths, share perspectives and reflect together – setting the tone for the T100 festival finale, A Place at the Table, on 6 June.
Walk Information:
- Start point and end point: The Beehive, Grays, RM17 6XP followed by a picnic in the community garden
- Duration: Up to 4 hrs
- Distance: Up to 3 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Walk Team: Thurrock Interfaith Group members & T100 Team
At T100 we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint at every level and would like to encourage all people attending our events and walks to use public transport if they are able to. If you need to drive, please let us know if you would consider car-pooling or car sharing.
By bus: Regular buses run to Grays Train Station between London and Southend on the C2C line. The
By train: The closest train station is Grays Train Station on the C2C line. The station is a short walk from the start point (approx 3 minutes)
Parking: The Beehive has a car park with limited free parking. There is a Pay and Display car park just next door and various others through out the town centre.
This walk is accessible for buggy and wheelchair users.
T100 walks are of different lengths and on varying terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and others mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. We have designed our programme with accessibility in mind so we hope that there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to discuss this please contact hello@t100festival.co.uk
Everyone needs to choose walks within their capabilities. The walk leaders are experienced but must take people’s word that they will be ok undertaking the walk they have chosen to join.
Due care has been exercised in organising the walks, however Kinetika, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes, especially unsupervised. Participants under the age of 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Please ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing and/or sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for all weather.
Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but if you don’t have these please wear suitable and comfortable footwear – best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. Make sure you bring snacks and a packed lunch with you, if necessary, and plenty to drink.
Toilet facilities can be accessed at The Beehive at the start or end of the walk.
We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the event in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed, that’s absolutely fine. Please let a member of the T100 team know on the day.