THE rain didn’t dampen the festive spirit as around 140 people of all ages took part in Mind in West Essex’s 2025 Mental Elf Festive Fun Run. The fundraising event at Harlow Town Park on Sunday, December 7th encouraged people to wear festive fancy dress…

GRIEVING Friends Support Network Centre opened last month. Here is a reminder of its location and when meetings take place.

THE rafters were ringing at St Paul’s Church, Harlow on Friday 12 December, when Harlow u3a hosted its annual Christmas Concert joined by Voices of Harlow Choir and Performing Arts students from Harlow College.  The appreciative audience was treated to a wide range of Christmas…

COME on down to Newhall on Sunday to watch Hare Street Primary children join other locals schools in a community choir. They will start at 11am. The Christmas market also promises to be fabulous. Come and join them if you and the family are looking for something…

TWENTY Harlow-based community groups are celebrating new funding awards from the Kao SEED Fund Harlow, sharing a total of £30,000 to power community initiatives that create positive social and environmental change. Run by advanced data centre operator Kao Data, the second Kao SEED Fund (Social…

THE local community are invited to celebrate the festive season with The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) at the annual Christmas carol service. The service will be held at St Paul’s Church, Harlow, on Tuesday 16 December, from 5:30pm to 6.30pm. It will include…

DANIEL Robinson’s annual children’s Christmas convoy took place on Saturday afternoon in Harlow. The convoy started from Gates of Harlow on Edinburgh Way and the parade of fifteen limousines made its way through the streets of Harlow, aided by the outriders of Essex Police. They…

YCT (Young Concern Trust) held their annual Evening of Celebration ceremony on 3rd December 2025 to honour their community, their creativity, and the children who are at the heart of everything they do. The ceremony was opened by the Chair of the Board, Julia Miles,…

ON Wednesday night, St Paul’s Church was full of local residents, family members of all ages for the annual Carols and Candlelight Remembrance Service, organised by Daniel Robinson and Sons. The service was led by Revd Jokey Poyntz, who acknowledged that Christmas can be a…

HARLOW Community Colours is pleased to be able to provide a free Christmas Day lunch to those who may otherwise be alone or struggling with the cost. Organiser James Griggs said ‘Friends and I wanted to repeat what we did last year and have managed…

THE Grieving Support Network Centre in Wych Elm was officially opened on Sunday afternoon with the ribbon cut by Bishop of Colchester Roger Morris and Chris Vince MP with an audience of councillors, friends of the centre, volunteers and service users. The centre provides a…

FREQUENCY Machine is a new Community Initiative being launched in Harlow in February 2026.   The aim of the project is to bring people together through the power of music. They want to reach out and offer DJ workshops and dance events for the community. A…

PLEASE grab your tickets now — spaces are limited and they’re going fast! A spokesperson said: “If you’d still like to donate a prize, we’d absolutely love to hear from you. We’re more than happy to collect! From a bottle of wine, biscuits, toys, vouchers…

PLANT Pots and Wellies are hosting Santa and friends again for another magical experience for children and families with additional needs Tickets now available for Santas Hollow on 7th December and 14th December Visit Santa’s Hollow to meet Santa, and other Christmas characters in a…