WE are following a number of runners as they prepare for the London Marathon on October 2nd. Including Karen Clempner, who has written a blog for us: My name is Karen Clempner, I will be running the London Marathon in just under 2 weeks’ time…

BUSINESSES and organisations around the Harlow area are being asked to dig deep to help their neighbours this month. The Harvest season has traditionally seen schools, churches and other organisations collect items to pass onto the Foodbank. This year the Foodbank is giving out more…

IT is not long now until the London Marathon. The challenge of running 26 miles, 385 yards will come on Sunday October 2nd. We are following a number of runners including Gemma Smith. Gemma said: “I am running for a charity called Kids.  “This charity…

GRIEFLINE (01279 945089) is a local resource offering much-needed emotional support on the telephone, across West Essex and East Herts, to anyone struggling with their grief around the loss of someone. GriefLine is open from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. It is run by…

A HARLOW man is preparing to run the London Marathon in memory of his mother. Billy Barry has detailed his reasons for running the big race on October 2nd on his justgiving page. Billy said: “On the 2nd October this year I will be running…

THE Harlow Green Party is hosting their first ever GreenFest Music festival on September 17th. £8 in advance or £10 on the door. Live music from local artists.Everyone is welcome. https://www.facebook.com/HarlowGreenParty

ST Clare Hospice is calling on more local people to consider leaving a gift in their Will to the West Essex and East Herts charity. Leaving a gift in your Will can make a huge impact, with more than half a million pounds donated to…

A YOUNG pupil has shown his support for his local hospital by raising funds for The Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity. Kyle, aged six, from Harlow (pictured right), created rainbow themed key rings made from modelling clay as part of his homework and sold them at…

A SON has completed a two-month long, 830km, solo trek across the Pyrenees mountain range in memory of his mother, and to raise funds for the Hospice charity who cared for her. Craig Jenkins (age 49 years from Takeley and now living in Valencia, Spain)…

AN Uttlesford-based property development company in Takeley has raised a staggering £150,000 in aid of local charity St Clare Hospice at their annual Golf Day last Thursday (18th August 2022). Weston Homes Plc are long-standing charitable partners of the West Essex and East Hertfordshire hospice,…

HERTFORD and Stortford MP Julie Marson has written to the Care Minister asking her if she can help St Elizabeth’s in Much Hadham as the home faces closure. Mrs Marson has contacted Gillian Keegan about the facility that supports children and adults from across the…

WEST Essex and East Herts charity, St Clare Hospice, is inviting members of the local community to attend their fourth annual Walking in Memory event, which will take place at the Hospice in Hastingwood on Sunday 16th October at 11am. Walking in Memory is St Clare’s…

THIS week, students of Harlow Gymnastics club took to the crash mat to hop, jump and skip in their bright and bold clothing all in honour of their former coach, Keely Shulton, and to raise funds for St Clare Hospice who cared for her. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sq0MQI-wle4…

MEMBERS at Start-Hill based disability charity Accuro (Care Services) have been enjoying a range of inclusive, accessible services across Essex as part of the organisation’s Holiday Scheme this summer. The Holiday Scheme runs throughout the year during the School Holidays and caters for children and…