If you think of a beach in Essex, Grays Beach is unlikely to be the one you thought of.

However, this 300m stretch of river front is set to be transformed by enthusiastic locals.

The project by Riverside Community Big Local is being supported by the Essex Wildlife Trust's Nextdoor Nature initiative; a programme to support small and medium sized nature projects in the Thurrock and Basildon area.

On a very cold, wet and windy day, Owen visited the beach to find out more from Teresa O'Keeffe from Riverside Community Big Local and Helen Innes from the Essex Wildlife Trust.

If you want to find out more about the Essex Wildlife Trust's Nextdoor Nature programme you can email Helen on [email protected] or get involved with the work of Riverside Community Big Local contact Teresa on [email protected].

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