A FEW days ago, requests were put out all over social media asking people to attend the funeral in Harlow of D-Day veteran Cyril Banks, who has died, aged 97. The request was put out as Cyril had “no family”. People all over the country…
A BOOK that highlights the journey of Irish people from the land of their birth to Harlow has just been re-published. Catherine Dunne’s book: “An Unconsidered People” was first published in 2002. However, last year her publisher told her the book had seen sales increase…
A PROPOSAL to change the name of a Harlow road in recognition of the President of Ukraine has been proposed by Harlow Council. The proposal by Harlow Council leader Russell Perrin is as follows: Wholeheartedly condemns the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces and…
HARLOW Museum & Walled Gardens is making its own history with the launch of their new official website – www.harlowmuseum.com. The new website shines a light on the interesting and unique components which make up the well-loved Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens. Where else in…
CHILDREN from Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy were privileged to perform with Keala Settle on The Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations which was broadcast live on ITV on Sunday evening, the 15th May. The eleven children are part of the Commonwealth Youth Choir and this is one of many events where the children have sung for dignitaries in this celebratory…
STUNNING images unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in Epping Forest District Museum. The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Epping Forest District Museum on 21 May 2022, featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the…
By Natalie Hayes MY mum’s side of my family has a long-held belief that my estranged father has an unsavoury relation. No need to dwell on the identity of this relation; let’s just say, all that Glitters is not gold. I’ve done a small amount…
HARLOW Council has issued the following advice for residents interested in organising a party for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. === Street parties are parties organised by and for residents in one or two small streets, without external publicity. They are a brilliant way to build…
INSPIRATIONAL teacher and runner Ruby Campbell has passed away at the age 84. Ruby was a much-loved teacher, working at Hare Street, Tany’s Dell, Spinney, Potter Street primary schools. Ruby must have educated thousands of young children in the town. Old Harlow resident Ruby was…
AS we move well into 2022 there’s many things that we can look forward to and there’s two significant events this year that Harlow Council will be helping the Harlow community to celebrate – The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Harlow’s 75th birthday. Harlow Council is…
FIVE years ago, we interviewed seventy people, asking them the question: “Why did you come to Harlow?” We have plans for a project to mark Harlow’s 75th anniversary (so watch this space). The vital thing about getting people on record is that, sadly, they won’t…
THE GIBBERD Gallery is delighted to welcome back school groups. A spokesperson said: “As we slowly open up after two years of lockdowns we were delighted to welcome Hare Street Primary School to the Gibberd Gallery. The whole school have worked on cross curricular projects…
THE woodland is being dedicated to the Queen’s Green Canopy, a unique UK-wide tree planting scheme to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. In total 850 whips (small trees) and 11 standard trees made up of 16 different species have been planted on the…
THE CULTURE minister Nigel Huddlestone MP was very impressed after a visit to Harlow Museum. The museum has undergone a fantastic transformation by curator Corrina Dunlea and her team. It is packed with information and artefacts going back from the Roman times to modern day.…
THE latest update of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography was published on Thursday 10 March 2022 and added biographies of 243 men and women who left their mark on the UK, and who died in the year 2018. · Shanghai-born electrical engineer and physicist Sir Charles Kao won the…
HILDA Kelleher, age 88 passed away peacefully on 2nd March at Heffle Court Care Home, Heathfield, East Sussex. A truly wonderful Mum and great family person – warm and witty, sociable and strong, and a good friend. Beloved wife of Des (RIP), and Mother of…
