THE public donation point at the Harlow Civic Centre has now been open for nearly two weeks and the response so far from residents, local groups and businesses has been overwhelming.  On Tuesday the first delivery of donated items (around 122 boxes) were made to…

A CHARITY bake sale will take place on Saturday in Harlow. It is in aid of Bliss. Bliss exists to give every baby born premature or sick in the UK the best chance of survival and quality of life.

THREE Sir Frederick Gibberd College teachers are set to take on a half marathon for charity. Teachers Harrison Moore, Chris Pilcher and Hugh Bryant will be taking on all 13.1 miles of the Hackney Half Marathon in May in order to raise money for mental…

A HARLOW mum whose teenage son was killed in 2006 wants to bring The Knife Angel to the town. Tommy Jones was stabbed to death outside a London pub. The subsequent trial saw the man accused walk free. Since then, Mel Hopwood has campaigned for…

THE SHARK pub is set to host a series of fundraisers in order to help the victims of the war in Ukraine. They are acting as a drop off point for any clothes, nappies, and essentials thatlocals may feel that the good people of Ukraine…

Herts & Essex Community Farm Fundraising Gig NightFriday 18th March Live music from local legends, Anita Schultschik and The Undercovers! Delicious food available on the night with Chef Bines will be serving up his finest grilled cheese with some extra special fillings. All tickets include…

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service has collected enough donations to fill two 7.5 tonne lorries to be delivered to the Polish border next week for refugees fleeing Ukraine. This is part of a series of activities to help the people of Ukraine including a…

POPULAR Harlow-based dance group Makin Steps have raised well over a thousand pounds for the children of war-torn Ukraine. The event was a simple gathering of family and friends who came together to see the work of the Potter Street group as well as raise…

LOCAL charities and voluntary organisations that make a major contribution to community safety and crime prevention received thanks and recognition at the prestigious High Sheriffs’ Awards. Around 180 guests attended this year’s ceremony, held at Hylands House in Chelmsford, with support from Essex County Council…

THE annual St Clare Hospice Winter Walkies 5k dog walk took place on Sunday 27th February, starting and finishing at the hospice in Hastingwood, Harlow. Challenges and Events Fundraiser, Dani De’ath, said, “What a fantastic turnout we had, all beneath blue skies. This year we saw…

DURING March, men across the country are taking up the March the Month campaign. March the Month is a virtual step challenge for anyone who wants to keep active and help beat prostate cancer. Whether you’re walking or wheeling, taking on 11,000 steps a day…

A CHARITY has been distributing food hampers across Harlow. Founder Bharat Thakrar told YH. “This weekend, we prepared food hampers to be distributed to individuals and families in Harlow who are struggling or living below the poverty line. “We also packed 150 winter bags (consisting…

Update: A POLISH food shop in Harlow is appealing for a variety of goods to be donated that can then be sent to war-torn Ukraine. Food Plus Kubuś Harlow is based at 3-9 West Gate, Harlow (Town Centre opposite old Odeon) The first shipment goes…

GREATER Anglia staff at Bishop’s Stortford, Stansted Airport, Stansted Mountfitchet, Sawbridgeworth and Harlow railway stations are collecting Easter eggs for sick children. Donations from passengers and other members of the public will be handed over to the paediatric ward at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow.…