LEGENDARY playwright Theodore Ashcroft was preparing to premiere his latest production at Harlow Playhouse… before his sudden and suspicious death. Now the truth lies hidden in the theatre. Solve the Puzzle, Catch the Killer transforms the Playhouse’s front-of-house spaces into a self-guided investigation. Search for…
THIS weekend, Harlow Council’s Pets’ Corner celebrated its 60th anniversary with a packed programme of activities across two fantastic days. Since officially opening on 17 May 1966, Pets’ Corner in the Town Park has grown into one of Harlow’s most treasured attractions. Generations of families…
HARLOW Council’s splash parks at Staple Tye and Potter Street will open a month earlier than usual this year, welcoming families from Monday 22 June 2026. The early opening is part of a wider package of improvements announced in February to the town’s popular community…
MORE playground upgrades have been announced as part of Harlow Council’s ambitious playground transformation programme. The programme supports the council’s mission to “renew our neighbourhoods” and invests directly in improving local facilities for families. This year, major upgrades, which will completely transform play areas, will…
A WHOLE host of business and community organisations gathered for the Harlow Civic Dinner and Community Awards on Friday night. This was the first time both events had been held together and judging by the feel-good reaction around the room it was a fantastic success.…
A SINGLE day in London, 1923. Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class woman in her fifties, prepares for the party she’s hosting that evening. As she walks through the city – buying flowers and thinking about her life – she sifts through memories, regrets, and old romances;…
THIS May half term and bank holiday, families are invited to enjoy a packed programme of creative workshops, tours and hands-on activities at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens. Whether basking in the sunshine across 70 acres of sculpture-filled landscape or sheltering from spring showers in…
RAZED Roof made a triumphant return to the Harlow Playhouse stage on Thursday night. Titled the Colossal Chit Chat, it was a mixture of performances and group discussion on the subject of health. In many ways, it brought out the best in Razed Roof. Their…
HAYS Travel has further expanded its retail portfolio by opening a branch in Essex near London Stansted Airport. The UK’s largest independent travel agency’s newest store has had its grand opening at the Broad Walk shopping precinct in Harlow. Members of the community came along…
HARLOW Bowls Club set to hold Open Day. Full details below.
BANK Holiday Saturday May 23rd. Live on stage. THE BEAT FEATURING RANKING JNR,MUSICAL YOUTH,SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS,THE UB40 EXPERIENCE,THE SKATONICS HOST/DJ SKA N MASH. Tickets Here https://www.skiddle.com/e/41171295 After a ram jammed sell out first event THE ESSEX SKA & REGGAE FESTIVAL returns in 2026 to LATTON…
FAMILIES are invited to join the action at The Harvey Centre on Friday 29th May as beloved children’s character Supertato arrives for a fun-filled Epic Fun Friday event. The legendary superhero spud, famous for his daring adventures and battles against the Evil Pea, will be…
RAZED Roof are pleased to welcome our community to join us at this exciting opportunity to contribute to discussions and ideas for our project ‘Health Aware’. There will be an introduction and some short improvisations from Razed Roof to get discussions started, then everyone will…
HAVE you ever wondered how Cinderella coped when she went to live with her Prince? What about those dwarves – what is it really like living with Snow White? Well, fortunately there is a place for those fairytale characters to come and talk: Fairapy. The place…
KIT Theatre is one of the UK’s leading companies creating immersive theatre for young audiences. They work alongside schools and teachers to craft creative experiences which also support delivery of the core curriculum. In KIT Theatre’s Wardrobes Adventures, pupils are recruited as secret agents, supporting time…
THE boundaries between the classroom and the stage are set to blur this Summer as Thompson Promotions presents Willy Russell’s beloved comedy-drama, Educating Rita. In a unique casting twist, both lead roles are portrayed by local professionals who used to spend their daylight hours in…
