Communities
A LITTLE Parndon councillor has expressed their frustration at the delay to lamp-post repairs. Councillor Chris Vince said: “For over a year now I have been chasing the repair of a lamp post in Bowhill Way, Little Parndon, on request of a resident. The lamp…
HARLOW MP, Robert Halfon, is celebrating a number of Harlow-based organisations who are working hard to build an even better Harlow. Following a busy weekend out-and-about in Harlow, Robert is delighted to have met so many generous people who are serving the town selflessly. Robert’s…
PARNDON Wood Cemetery & Crematorium is inviting local community to visit on Friday 16 December to take part in its annual Christmas Carol and Memorial Service. The festive gathering provides a valuable opportunity for families and friends to come together and remember their loved ones…
LOCAL independent family funeral directors, Daniel Robinson & Son will be holding the ‘official opening’ at their funeral home in Station Road, Old Harlow on Saturday 19th November. The funeral home was formerly run by the late Jerome Masterson and his family. Jerome was a…
ST James C of E school set to hold Christmas Fayre. Full details below.
LAST week, we told you all about brave Quinn’s battle against cancer (see below). As part of the on-going fundraising, there is now a charity fundraiser at The Cock Inn Pub in Harlow. Please help us out to raise donations to support the event or…
ADULT education provider, ACL Essex, is launching a range of Christmas courses this December, from wreathmaking to festive pottery classes to help people of Harlow get crafty and make their own presents and decorations. For a chance to develop pottery skills and make small Christmas…
AN OLD Harlow resident and political activist has expressed her concerns over the increasing use of Old Road as a rat-run. YH met up with Yasmin Gregory, who told us that the use of Old Road seems to have increased following the opening of Junction…
ST Clare Hospice are seeking more volunteers to join their 600-strong team of people across their shops, in the community, and at the Hospice site in Hastingwood. The charity needs people with a range of skills and knowledge – so however much time you can…
HARLOW Council is inviting residents in Mark Hall North to have their say on the introduction of an Article 4 Direction as part of work to enhance the protection of the new town’s first neighbourhood area. This direction means that planning permission would be needed…
HARLOW Green Party is hosting a Christmas Fayre with refreshments, face painting, a raffle, carol singers, lots of stalls selling homemade crafts and gifts. A certain person dressed in red might make a special appearance. The Fayre will be a fun event for all the…
HARLOW Air Cadets set to host Christmas Fayre. Full details below.
Photo courtesy of Frank O’Hare A DETAILED report lays bare the poor physical and mental state of many people in Harlow. The report is a Health and Well-Being Strategy and details the state of Harlow residents physical health, mental health, educational attainment and income to…
THIS is a one-off signed watercolour painting in a framed size of 16″ x 12″ titled ‘Poppies at Sunset’ kindly donated by Les Maloy, local artist and husband of Daniel Robinson’s very own Sandy from their Halstead office. Each entry will cost you just £2.50,…
A HARLOW father and his friends are doing “Movember” in order to help raise funds for his son who is battling cancer. Mike Gosnell said: “As some of you may know my three-year-old son Quinn has been recently diagnosed with cancer. “This has turned our…
