Charity

ST Clare Hospice’s specialist vintage charity shop won a national award at the annual Hospice UK Retail Conference 2019 for Specialist Retail Outlet of the Year, on Thursday 11th April 2019. Scarlet Vintage and Retro in Harlow’s town centre won the award for its creative…

Hospice calls on local businesses to compete for the St Clare football trophy! WEST Essex and East Herts charity, St Clare Hospice, is calling on local businesses from across the area to battle it out on the pitch at their annual Business Football Tournament this…

Local college supports St Clare’s Heart your Hospice community art project WEST Essex and East Herts charity, St Clare Hospice, has enlisted the support of local students at New City College, Epping Forest, to help put together the fruits of a four-month community art project…

Support hospital chaplain’s mega challenge in Harvey Centre – 18 April A HOSPITAL chaplain is taking on a mega challenge in aid of his hospital – and is hoping people will come and support his mammoth effort at the Harvey Centre, Harlow, on Thursday 18…

Charity Car Wash at Harlow Fire Station CHARITY Car Wash today (Saturday 6 April) 10am – 4pm at Harlow Fire Station. Come along as support the crews who are raising money for @firefighters999 and for their colleague Paul who is still ill after being in…

Try Canal Boating for Free at the CanalAbility Open Day DISABILITY charity CanalAbility, will be offering free cruises on specially adapted canal boats along the beautiful River Stort at their free Open Day on Sunday 28th April. CanalAbility are an award-winning charity, dedicated to providing…

ST Clare Hospice’s annual sporting event, the St Clare 10k, is fast approaching – on Sunday 7th April – but there is still time to sign up before advance registration closes on Monday 1st April. Those who miss this deadline needn’t worry; they can still…

APRIL is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer and funds to support their work. Young, old, female or male – it affects us all. This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month they are shining a light on the varied…

ST Clare Hospice partners with eight local businesses for Wills Month this June. This June, in partnership with eight local solicitors’ offices, St Clare Hospice is inviting everyone in West Essex and East Herts to make or amend their Will during their annual Wills Month,…

ST CLARE Hospice calls for well-grounded volunteers to spring into action Now that spring is finally in full flow, St Clare Hospice is looking for new volunteer gardeners to help spruce up its gardens. The Hastingwood-based Hospice is hoping to find people who are looking…

£10,000 awarded to Accuro’s Adult Friendship Scheme by The National Lottery Community Fund IN March 2019, Accuro was awarded with £10,000 for their Adult Friendship Scheme by The National Lottery Community Fund. Accuro’s Adult Friendship Scheme is one of the 6 schemes offered by Accuro…

Team St Clare prepare to run London Marathon for their local hospice THIS year, a team of twelve will be tackling the world-famous London Marathon in aid of local charity, St Clare Hospice. On Sunday 28th April 2019, they will represent the Hastingwood-based hospice at…

CARERS living in Harlow can get funding for computer training, respite care, adult education and additional support to make their lives better. An Essex Carers initiative (part of the Benfleet-based 4sx non-profit making consortium) is aimed at improving the lives of people who give up…

Volunteering scheme gives valuable experience to aspiring medical student AN exclusive six-month, clinical voluntary placement scheme, which gives 16-18 year olds an opportunity to volunteer on a Hospice’s Inpatient Unit, has provided Loughton local, Zoe Donnelly, with a wealth of medical and life experience. Zoe…

THE OWNER of SV Sports Therapy based in Harlow Rugby Club is raising funds as part of her attempt to run the London Marathon in April. Sophie Vowden will be running to raise funds for St Clare Hospice/