THE generosity of shoppers in Harlow is being celebrated after they donated the equivalent of more than 14,850 meals to support food banks and people facing hardship in the local area. Customers at Church Langley, Edinburgh Way and Tesco Metro donated 6,243 kg of food…

THE prospect of a development of at least 1,050 new homes with no health facilities has been criticised by North Weald Bassett Parish Council. A councillor told Monday’s parish council meeting there was “no common sense” behind the decision to not include a health centre…

LAST Sunday our thoughts were focused on “being prepared” for the day of judgment, and were rathermorbid; today, a more joyous theme is presented as we are shown the ideal image of God’s presence in and amongst people. Our readings tell us of a vision…

FREE school meal vouchers will be available for around 50,000 eligible pupils across Essex this Christmas Holiday (21 December- 4 January) thanks to renewed funding from the Department for Work and Pensions.   The funding of £1.5m has been allocated by the County Council from the Household…

STREETS2HOMES, the local homeless Charity in Harlow need your votes! Their film is nominee in this year’s Smiley Charity Film Awards. Every vote counts. It’s easy to view the film to see the amazing and important work they do. It’s completely free and takes moments.…

THE magical ‘Barringtons Jingle Bell Sleigh’ will be dashing through the streets to bring festive cheer once again, and our final stops will have a FREE Santa’s Grotto. Please share with friends, family and colleagues. Friday 16th December – Bishop’s Stortford First Stop – 5pm…

FOLLOWING a successful tournament that saw Henry Moore boys’ football team crowned champions of Harlow, they were invited to compete in the county finals, in Chelmsford, for the title of county champions. Despite facing many other brilliant teams during the group stages of the county…

CHRISTMAS concert at The Bridge. Full details on poster.

ON Thursday 30 November, an Elf Day was held at the Leah Manning Centre for the older people of Harlow. Around 60 people attended the event which included Supported Housing tenants and residents who attend the Leah Manning Centre. Councillor Dan Swords, Deputy Leader of…

A REMINDER that Harlow Singers Christmas Concert is on Sunday night. Join them for your favourite carols, poems, a few mince pies and a chat. It’s official: the hurdy-gurdy makes a return and is not to be missed

LAST week saw Street2Homes win HGGT’s Community/Voluntary Organisation of the Year category at the Harlow Town Centre Awards for the second year running. And with the season of goodwill fast approaching, the Garden Town team caught up with their CEO, Kerrie Eastman, to find out…

HARLOW Council staff and volunteers recently planted 87 trees in 7 days as another two tree planting schemes were completed in the town. New trees have been planted along Abercrombie Way and as part of a new Community Orchard on the former Goldings playing field.…

FIVE choirs will be singing a variety of Christmas music in The Gibberd Garden. The choirs will be:Bishop’s Stortford Choral SocietyThe Voices of HarlowNew Edition SingersHarlow U3A ChoirThe Henry Moore School Choir There will be prose and poetry read by Keir Sothcott in the intervals…