A NEW children’s picture book has been published which was inspired by the story behind Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium’s white Letters to Loved Ones memorial post box. Published by Scholastic Books, “This Letter Says I Love You” can now be read by anyone who…

BRITISH heritage crafts conservation centre, Grandey’s Place, is opening its studios and workshops to the public on Sunday 7th September between 10am and 4pm for its annual Open Day. Located about 15 minutes’ drive from Harlow near the village of Green Tye, Grandey’s Place Heritage…

THE Big Newhall Book Hunt is coming this weekend. From 10am to 1pm on Saturday, you can search for more than 600 golden tickets scattered around the neighbourhood, which can be exchanged for free Usborne books outside New Ground Cafe on New Pond Street. The…

OVER the last few weeks, Inspector Leanne Archer has been out and about on the beat in Harlow. Your Harlow editor, Michael Casey joined the Inspector and Chief Inspector Jenna Mirrington-French as they walked the Potter Street area. Here are his observations. “Firstly we really…

HUNDREDS of residents visited the Harlow Museum Community Fete on Saturday afternoon. Stalls from Parkinson’s UK, Integration Support, Harlow Civic Society, Rainbow Services and many more had lots of information and activities. There was also a busy main stage with a number of acts. There…

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…

DISABILITY charity Accuro are delighted to announce the return of the Harlow Food and Drink Festival on Saturday 13th September co-hosted by the Redchurch Brewery and Stort Valley Gifting. This year the event is sponsored by local company Genmar IT (UK) Ltd. Managing Director James…

LOOKING for something to do with the family this Saturday? Don’t forget the Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens Community Fete on Saturday 16 August from 12noon to 4pm. Spend the day in the beautiful Walled Gardens exploring 30+ community stalls, enjoying live music, food and…

GHANA Festival set for the town park. Full details below.

IN honour of National Allotment Week, which runs from 11 to 17 August 2025, Wickes is reflectingon its ongoing commitment to supporting community allotments across the UK. Over the past year, the home improvement retailer has played a key role in helping gardening projects to…

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…

JOIN Integration Support on Saturday for an outdoor adventure at Parndon Wood! A spokesperson said: “We’re so excited to explore a new place with our families! “If you’d like to join the willow sculpture building workshop at 12 pm, let our Family Support Worker know…

A HARLOW organisation has been nominated for the prestigious BBC Make A Difference Award. Community Embrace collect and distribute donated and surplus food and supplies through their community pantry and outreach programmes. Based off Abercrombie Way, they have been at the heart of the Harlow…

A SPECIAL year of celebration has been launched by the county’s leading independent charitable trust, Essex Community Foundation (ECF) to mark its 30th anniversary. The Foundation is also celebrating a milestone in its grant-giving, having awarded £60 million worth of funding to good causes in…