Communities
HARLOW-based Herts & Essex Community Farm has been awarded the U.K. Community Garden of the Year 2019 by Cultivation Street. The community project was awarded £3000, presented to them by celebrity gardener David Domoney, and 100 geranium plants for next spring by Calliope flowers, the…
STORT VALLEY RSPCA has made an appeal to find Monty the Cat. Monty was adopted from them on Friday 4th October to a lovely lady in Foldcroft, Harlow. Unfortunately, he escaped from his new home on Saturday morning and they have not been able to…
Are you an experienced administrator? Could you be the first point of contact for a busy local charity? Rainbow Services has the following vacancy to offer to a community focused, enthusiastic and motivated person. Administration Officer We are looking for an experienced administrator to perform…
“An Evening with Bishop Stephen” ON Tuesday evening, 1st October, St Stephen’s Church in Tye Green play host to Stephen Cottrell, The Bishop of Chelmsford. “An Evening with Bishop Stephen” offers the audience to take a journey through (a few of) the many books he…
UNOPENED jars of Marmite, peanut butter and Harrods Jam are just some of the 15 tonnes of items donated by London Stansted to local foodbanks over the last two years. A team of airport volunteers dropped off the latest delivery of food and toiletries to…
HERE are details of Open Days at the NET Academy schools. Further details can be found on the school websites. https://www.netacademies.net Longwood Primary Academy School tours are 12th November at 9.30am Thursday 28th November at 6:00pm. Jerounds: Wednesday 9th October 09:30-12:30. Abbotsweld: 15th November @…
David’s Charity Walk Success HARLOW man, David Chennells, completed his sponsored walk around the bustling town centre on Saturday 21 September, raising money for the Brain and Spine Foundation. Joined by friends, family, and members of the public, David pushed himself to achieve his goal.…
Quiz Night boost for School Sensory Room Funds. IN May this year, local parent Alex Sanders embarked on raising funds for a sensory room for children at William Martin Primary School. Alex, whose son has disabilities and special educational needs, has seen first-hand how challenging…
A HARLOW community champion has been recognised by Harlow Council with a civic award. The founder of Rainbow Services, Jackie Sully attended a meeting on Thursday to accept the award and make a heartfelt speech.
SILVER Years Ballet was launched four years ago for the older generation. There are now classes across Hertforshire and Essex, with one of the original classes being held in Old Harlow. The classes have proved beneficial to the many ladies and gents that take part,…
The Autumn Term By Harlow WI THE September meeting always feels like going back to school after the summer holidays – regret that summer can’t go on for longer and pleasure at seeing old friends again. As usual, the business of the meeting took place…
IS this your cat? It appears to be missing. It has appeared in the Acorn Mews area of Bush Fair (at back of shopping area) since last night. If it is yours or you know whose cat it is, let us know at [email protected] and…
THE National Diversity Awards – a prestigious black tie event, which celebrates the excellent achievements of grass- root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work. We are delighted to announce that Changing Lives in Harlow…
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO VOLUNTEERING? NOW we’re into Autumn and the schools are back, you might be thinking about positive changes to make and things to do with your spare time. Here is a plea from the Head of Home Start Essex, Nic O’Brien.…
