THE third national lockdown meant complete suspension of face to face services for local disability charity, Accuro (Care Services). The charity usually provide six social services for Children, Young People and Adults across West Essex, including Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping.  While ‘in-person’ clubs and social…

A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy from Harlow is set to cycle 100 miles in March for a very worthy cause. Harry plans to raise much needed funds for Paradise Wildlife Park as he wants to donate money to the big cat sanctuary. His mother, Leanne has asked:…

CARE home residents in England will be allowed to pick one person to visit them regularly from 8 March, in the first confirmed easing of lockdown since its reintroduction last month reports the BBC. They will be able to meet indoors and hold hands -…

KIM Kaye, director of Nosey Barker dog training school and her team have been short-listed for an Animal Star Award for Best Trainer/Behaviourist of the Year. Nosey Barker serves Harlow and the surrounding areas and, after giving away their brand-new online course, Wonder Walks, to…

HARLOW Art Trust have begun installing new signage to the town’s sculpture collection today, starting in the museum gardens. The signs are a council-funded initiative championed by councillor Eugenie Harvey.   They use a consistent graphic design that follows the green and yellow of the…

Essex homeowners offered £10,000 to ‘go green’ and save on bills UP to 80 Essex homeowners are being offered the chance to warm their homes for less and help tackle climate change through the government’s Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) scheme. Led by…

THE LOSS of the legendary music venue The Square on Fourth Avenue has been well documented. (see letter from Barbara Burge from The Civic Society for details) People have seen it close, be demolished and then waited for houses to be built. And waited and…

HARLOW residents can listen to details and ask questions about the Harlow Library refurbishment project in two online meetings this month. Essex County Council (ECC) will be running two public Zoom sessions later this month to brief residents about the refurbishment of the Harlow Library…

EAST Anglia’s train operator, Greater Anglia, has launched a series of webinars for employees aimed at improving rail journeys for disabled customers. Hosted by Sarah Rennie, Equality Trainer, each webinar includes influential panel members all with lived experience of disability, who discuss issues such as…

HOUSEHOLDS in Harlow will soon receive details on how they can take part in Census 2021, a once-in-a-decade survey that gives the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England. The census, run by the Office for National Statistics and Wales, has…

HEART 4 Harlow (H4H) did wonderful work under the guidance of Rev Robert Findlay. Now Robert has retired, the organisation continues to connect with the wider community of Harlow. This new video, introduced by Rev Martin Harris of St Paul’s Church explains how will set…

Gifted@Crafting – new free online girls project launched THE Gifted is proud to launch its new online craft-along course, Gifted@Crafting, which aims to share the joy and creativity of crafting and developing new skills, while also alleviating some of the isolation of lockdown. Aimed at…

THE impact of COVID-19 has been overwhelming for us all, but a year of restrictions and lockdowns has seen the pressure facing those living with disabled children increase even more. Being physically isolated from friends and family, less practical support from community groups and cancelled special events have all taken its toll on families who may need some…

A HARLOW comedian has organised a virtual comedy night in aid of a Princess Alexandra Hospital charity. Claire McCartney has gathered together a group of comedians for a special night on March 6th. Among the top quality guests is Lost Voice Guy, Lee Ridley, who…