VERENA Pudney is well known for her can-do attitude. The Fullers Mead resident proved that once again by undertaking a marathon lockdown cycle challenge. Verana, aged 67, got on her exercise bike at home and cycled for 40 minutes, every day for thirty days. By…

A MEMBER of Harlow Cycling Club is set to complete a gruelling John O’Groats to Lands End challenge. Sam Faulkner is due to finish on Tuesday afternoon. Sam undertook the challenge due to a close friend being diagnosed with breast cancer. He is raising funds…

A BIG-hearted Harlow girl took on a marathon cycling challenge for charity. Eight-year-old Rachel took part in the Prudential London Free Cycle last year, but due to the Covid pandemic this year’s ride was cancelled. Instead Rachel, set herself the challenge of cycling the Flitch…

LAST week, we reported that a Harlow fitness instructor was set to take on a tough 100 mile cycling challenge for charity. But Lee Jessey had to stop after 80 miles due to torrential rain. However, Lee is set to take it on again this…

A HARLOW fitness instructor is set to take on a tough 100 mile cycling challenge for charity. Lee Jessey said: “On Sunday 16th August 2020 I was due to be cycling 100 miles through London and Surrey before ending back on The Mall to raise…

Limber up for the St Clare 10k! IT’S time to get your running shoes out once more for the annual St Clare 10k, taking place here at the Hospice on Sunday 13th September 2020, with the race setting off at 10:30am. Having been re-scheduled from…

A LONG-standing supporter of the incredible work that is done by the Harlow Stroke Support and Rehab Centre, Robert Halfon MP has helped secure a £2,000 donation from a local company-founder to the community group. The generous donation was made by Mr John Fearon, founder…

THE 2020 London Marathon will involve only elite athletes, with 45,000 ‘mass-event’ runners unable to take part because of coronavirus concerns. The much-anticipated contest between Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge and Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele will take place on a bio-secure closed course. Reduced fields of 30-40 athletes…

An open message from Changing Lives Dear Harlow Community, AS part of our ongoing support to the community we are hoping to bring families together by launching our new initiative #ChangingLivesTogether. Partnering with Active Essex and National Lottery we will be providing three care packages…

ST CLARE Hospice are delighted to invite you to their second annual St Clare Walking in Memory event on Sunday 20th September 2020, when they will gather to remember loved ones and celebrate their lives. A spokesperson said: “Walking in Memory is our flagship sponsored…

Lucky charity Lottery player wins St Clare Hospice’s £10,000 rollover! A CHEQUE for £10,000 has been presented to the winner of St Clare Hospice’s Lottery rollover. The jackpot was scooped by a player from Stansted, Essex who won the top prize on Friday 3rd July…

HARLOW Lunch Club will soon be starting their summer lunches for the needy but they need help. A spokespersoan said: “Last year our similar scheme had support from Bounty Club but due to Covd-19 that is not operating this year. “If any businesses could save…

Mind in West Essex’s Mental Health Support Team working with Children, Young People and Families would like to announce their Summer Drawing Challenge! THE Summer Drawing Challenge will focus on a different aspect of the Five Ways to Wellbeing each week over the summer, and…

LISA works as a Housekeeper at St Clare Hospice, playing a vital role in ensuring the Hospice is clean and hygienic at all times. But she also works as a Nursing Assistant on the Inpatient Unit, and has been caring for patients throughout the Covid-19…