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PARAMEDICS from Harlow and Loughton have joined together with their colleagues to get involved by growing moustaches during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Research suggests that the masks that front-line NHS workers are wearing to protect themselves and others from Coronavirus may not be as effective with…
New PFCC partnership helps charities respond to the impact of COVID-19 HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds have been made available to support voluntary and community organisations helping the most vulnerable people in Essex who have been affected by Coronavirus. The cash boost of £150,000 is…
Hospice to host first ever Virtual Quiz Night for supporters amidst COVID-19 outbreak ST Clare Hospice’s Community Fundraising team are diversifying their fundraising events and activities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting their first ever Virtual Quiz Night. The hospice charity’s Virtual Quiz Night is…
Fast funds for communities during coronavirus EIGHT utility networks have teamed up to give a £500,000 boost to local community foundations during the coronavirus pandemic. UK Power Networks, SGN, Southern Water, Thames Water, Anglian Water, Affinity Water, SES Water and South East Water, are collaborating…
RAINBOW Services, a community organisation in Harlow, is currently conducting research (with the support of Anglia Ruskin University) into residents’ access to services and their perceptions regarding social integration. The research will help to inform future support for all the communities living in Harlow. If…
A HARLOW woman has set up a fundraising channel in order to raise money for residents and carers in care homes. Florence Hawkins told YH: “I have started an Amazon wishlist and I am trying to collect as much as possible to donate to Harlow…
A KIND-hearted and very talented Harlow women has made a crocheted NHS hero in order to raise money for Princess Alexandra Hospital. Reka Kohegyi made the one NHS hero with a number of accessory outfits. Reka has placed it on E-Bay with all funds going…
THE EASTER bunny paid a visit to Newhall to deliver eggs to families over the Easter period. The Newhall Social Club had organised a variation in their egg hunt competition by asking families to put their rainbow posters in the front of the house. The…
THE 2nd Great Parndon Scout Group in Harlow have just hosted a “Virtual Camp”. The virtual camp took place from Saturday 11th April to Sunday 12th April. They started the camp with a video call with all the Beavers, Cubs & Scouts. Like all camps…
Dear Editor, FOR the last three Saturdays Hip Hop Pop founder Jenny Bater-Sinclair and Victoria Bater-Sinclair have brought sunshine into our homes with their weekly Zoom Quiz. The first week had 50+ families and tonight there were 98 families involved, Hip Hop Pop prides itself…
THE HARE pub in Harlow has opened up as grocery store for NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson for McMullen’s said: “WITH short supply of produce in the supermarkets, McMullen’s have agreed with our suppliers Kale & Damson and Underwoods to supply our…
Walk with the Cross – a montage for 2020 From Ian Beckett, Chair of the Heart4Harlow Civic Group I doubt many of us will forget Good Friday 2020 for a long time, and certainly this will be a year to remember. Normally, by now, Harlow’s…
A MONTH ago, one child left a message of love and support for all our carers as Covid-1 took hold. The beautiful tree-lined path is now adorned with messages which have clearly been written with thought and emotion. We thought we would combine our once…
Primary school pupils thank our NHS heroes PUPILS at Purford Green Primary, Potter Street Academy and The Downs Primary demonstrated their love and support for NHS workers with a challenge unlike any they have ever done before. Whilst singing the chorus of the Queen classic,…
AFTER campaigning for greater Government support for Harlow charities, including a letter to the Chancellor, Robert Halfon MP has helped secure a major package of funding to help the charity sector get through the coronavirus crisis. Last night, the Chancellor set out that £750 million…
A message to our Jewish community Happy Passover. PASSOVER is a special time in the Jewish Calendar, and this year it will be different for many people. Families will not be able to gather for Seder in person as they normally would. As our Jewish…
