This week Essex boy Jeff Brazier got wound up in the Thurrock 100 flag to show his support for the walking festival. Prepping for his second season as panto prince at Thameside Theatre he spared a few minutes to promote the ten walks taking place around the borough from 9 to 18 July. Jeff is a qualified life coach as well as a presenter and knows the importance of activity in keeping mentally and physically well.

Jeff said: “Walking is a great activity that costs nothing and is easy to do. Thurrock 100 sounds like the perfect way to have fun and find out more about where you live too.”