Charity
HARLOW resident and local Salvation Army Major, Karen Sandford, has taken on the challenge of swimming the width of the English Channel (21 miles) in a rather unusual way – a paddling pool set up in her back garden. She hopes the swim will help…
A HARLOW man has been making pin badges for front line workers. Shaun Rayner told YH: “I wanted to tell you all about an initiative I have been working on over the past few weeks which has now come to fruition. I tasked my daughter…
WEST Essex based disability charity Accuro (Care Services), like many other organisations, had to cancel all clubs and face to face services when government restrictions were announced. The charity supports many children and adults with disabilities across West Essex with weekend and after school clubs,…
St Clare Hospice charity celebrates national Volunteers’ Week and recognises 30 year commitment of seven volunteers EVERY year during the first week of June (Monday 1st – Sunday 7th June 2020) organisations, charities and communities celebrate and say thank you for the contribution that millions…
A HARLOW woman has got on her bike to raise money for a community cafe. Hayley, from Copshall Close, has taken to cycling on her tricycle like a duck to water which is a great achievement considering she has never been able to ride a…
THIS is a message from the organisers of The Bluebell Appeal WE are spreading the message that the bluebell is the nations choice of flower; a way to show our support, appreciation and thanks to all the NHS staff and volunteers. We are encouraging everyone…
Virgin Atlantic donates goodie bags to clinical staff CLINICAL staff at St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping had a treat in store today (18 May) when they were given a flying visit by Virgin Atlantic crew members delivering 4,000 goodie bags. The gifts of ‘Upper Class…
Hospice’s Virtual Quiz Nights bring ‘local eggheads’ together whilst raising hundreds ST Clare Hospice’s latest digital fundraising venture has included a series of Virtual Quiz Nights, which have brought together pub trivia enthusiasts from across the local community and beyond to help raise vital funds…
A message from Harlow Foodbank A HUGE shoutout and thank you to you for the money you’ve donated. On Wednesday, yesterday we bought instant mash, tinned meat, rice pudding and sponge puddings from Morrisons, who also gave us a 15% discount. Without your huge generosity…
WEST Essex and East Hertfordshire hospice charity, St Clare Hospice, is continuing to offer vital care and support to people with life-limiting conditions, and those nearing the end of their life, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic – both at the hospice itself, and in the community…
TWO MEN who started a fundraising campaign after a Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) employee had his bicycle stolen have anded over a cheque for over £2,000 to hospital staff. As reported, Gary Cruse and Tony Pite started fundraising after Steve Walker discovered his bike was…
A SALVATION Army officer is hoping to swim over six miles and all from the paddling pool in her garden. Karen Sandford has opened up a justgiving page. Karen said: “I’m a cold-water swimmer, and a Salvation Army officer based in Harlow. I swim in…
DEAF Awareness Week sees free sign language classes launched for thousands of families across England Free online British Sign Language classes are being offered to families across England to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week. The videos will be released every Friday for 12 weeks. Topics will…
Sir, DYING Matters Awareness Week takes place next week (11th – 17th May) and is usually a chance for St Clare Hospice, along with hundreds of other organisations around the country, to reach out to our local communities and help them to begin to explore…
My Rainbow Hero – Our Charity Single Details Community Charity Song Praises Princess Alexandra Hospital Staff, Hailing Them Angels and Heroes WEST End star Natalie Paris, the talented performers of Makin’ Steps Performing Arts and the musicians of Woodbury Studios have collaborated to produce ‘Rainbow…
THE Victoria Hall Theatre had been due to host ‘Don’t Dilly Dally’ a Music Hall Tribute and fundraiser to those who served during WWII. However due to the current closure of the theatre their fundraiser has been cancelled. But this hasn’t stopped the cast from…
