GREAT British Bake Off is back – and so is your chance to do good with cake! Whether you’re a star baker or just love a good brew, hosting your own St Clare Coffee Morning is a deliciously simple way to support the hospice Invite…

CHARITIES, sports clubs, and community groups across Essex and Hertfordshire are being reminded there’s still time to apply for the Stansted Airport Community Fund’s (SACF) annual Flagship Award, worth up to £50,000. The prestigious award is given once a year to an outstanding project within…

ST CLARE Hospice has developed a series of supportive, online classes and exercises for local people to take part in online. The videos below focus on topics like breathlessness, relaxation and mindfulness. Enjoy! Guided relaxation sessions Take a moment to pause, relax, and unwind with guided relaxation sessions, led…

DEDICATED colleagues at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) recently held a community fundraising event at Hatfield Heath Cricket Club. The annual memorial cricket match was held in honour of Dr C M Gopinath, father of Dr Preethi Gopinath, director of medical education at…

LAST week, The Harvey Centre team proudly delivered a range of generous donations to the Maybury Open Door initiative – an inclusive drop-in centre for adults based at The Harvey Centre. The donations, which included a variety of games, puzzles and craft supplies, will help expand the…

AN average of 20% of Essex residents relied on a charity for essential support in 2024, from mental health care and debt advice to medical support, according to new data analysis by Ansvar Insurance. The figure was higher in some areas – up to 26%.…

WE had a very busy Saturday as there were lots of community events on but we couldn’t miss out on the Mike’s Den BBQ. Members and friends of Mike’s Den gathered at the Potter Street base to enjoy great food and conversation. They were also…

EPPING Council are proud to be taking on the Public Sector Challenge’s Peak Pursuit on 5 September in aid of St Clare Hospice. The Peak Pursuit is organised by the Public Sector Challenge, who are raising money for Cancer Research and the British Heart Foundation.…

UNITED for a cause: Daniel Robinson and Sons vs Princess Alexandra Hospital FC Charity Football Match raised £1,600. A heartfelt thank you to the players and supporters who rallied together to make a difference for St Clare Hospice. Despite the scorching heat, the spirit of…

WHEN Essex Police dog handler Amanda Pollard laced up her walking boots recently, she wasn’t just setting off on a scenic stroll through the Essex countryside, she was stepping out for a cause that’s been close to her heart for over a decade. Over five…

Diary of Events coming up We are holding an Open Day at our centre on The Street, Hatfield Peverel on Tuesday 9 September from 10.30am to 2pm.  Everyone is welcome, whether you have visited the centre before or not. Drop in for tea, coffee, home…

ST Clare Hospice is calling for more people to become Compassionate Neighbours to help tackle loneliness among some of Harlow’s most vulnerable residents. The charity’s Compassionate Neighbours initiative is a vital community-led project that brings meaningful human connection back into the lives of people who…

AS part of the recent 2025 Harlow Care Weekender, Councillor Dan Swords (Leader of the Council) and Councillor James Griggs (Leader of the Opposition) went head-to-head in a friendly Five Dinners cook-off outside the Playhouse! The challenge was to see who could make the best…

TWO local charities are joining forces to hold a Barn Dance in Waltham Abbey Town Hall on Saturday, 11th October. Hope you’ll saddle up, mosey on down, and join in the fun! The proceeds will be to support the Befriending Clubs of Voluntary Action Epping…