Communities
A WARM and heartfelt service was held at Potter Street Baptist Church to remember the life of Steve Hulcoop who had passed away at the age of 80. In a service led by Rev Alison Taylor and Rev Lynda Hulcoop, heartfelt tributes were made to…
CHILDREN from the 1st Great Parndon Cub Pack have been getting their hands dirty in a new gardening project, thanks to support from Harlow Wickes and a local garden centre. The project is part of the Cubs’ work towards their Gardening badge and is already…
THE BUTTERFLY Effect is currently looking for volunteers to join our lovely Butterfly team. Are you able to commit to a few hours each week. Why volunteer with the Butterfly Effect? A spokesperson said: ‘Deciding to volunteer with us is a big step, and we…
LAST Wednesday staff and volunteers from Harlow Foodbank and Harlow Hive joined campaigners across the country in a 700-strong mass lobby of MPs – all coming with the same message: Increase the Universal Credit rate so that people can afford the essentials. This is the…
THE Potter Street Academy Summer Fete. It is on Friday 27 June 2.30-4.30. Lots of fun retro fete stalls, local businesses and refreshments. They also have a visit from a local party entertainer as Rapunzel for a free meet and greet plus photos.
HARLOW Fields PTA set to host Summer Fete. Full details below.
FRIENDS of Passmores Summer Fete. Full details below.
CONSERVATIVE District Councillor Holly Whitbread, District Councillor for Epping West and Rural covering Epping Upland and County Councillor for Epping and Theydon Bois covering Thornwood Common, has launched a petition opposing the proposed Upland Solar Farm, which would cover approximately 96 hectares (237 acres) of…
THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) welcomed a visit from the High Sheriff of Essex, Julie Fosh, on Friday 20 June to mark the start of the Gibberd Ward Garden development, a project supported by local charity, Rainbow Services. The Rainbow Services Youth Project…
ON Wednesday 18th June several members of Crosskeys Netball Club attended a fabulous evening of celebrations at Harlow Playhouse. Six of their young players received Achievement Awards while club co-founder Pat Longville was presented with a special award from JP representative Jane Parminter for 20…
MEMBERS of a school community put down their pens, notes and laptops and traded them for tools as part of ‘Giving Back Day’. Freshwaters Primary Academy has had its green space transformed into a thriving allotment, featuring outdoor furnishings and various plant life for pupils…
MIKE’S Den celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a special charity fundraising dinner. Over £1200 was raised on what was a very special night for all concerned. Mikes Den is a meeting place for adults aged 16+ promoting equal opportunities and social activities for both disabled…
LET’S Do Lunch: Fundraising for Harlow Chinese Language School
CHARITY Concert to be held at Mark Hall Academy in support of Tye Green Community & Leisure Association. Tickets available in Tye Green Community Centre Office or email [email protected]
THE introduction of volunteers into inpatient services at Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) has led to a threefold increase in patient feedback. The initiative, launched in response to low levels of patient reviews through the iWantGreatCare (iWGC) feedback platform, focused on trained volunteers visiting…
ON SATURDAY June 7th, there will be a big group litter pick in Bush Fair. The organisers have bags and spare litter pickers you can borrow. So let’s clean together. See you at 10am . All welcome to join in .
