By Alan Howick WHO would have expected cricket being played in Harlow over 240 years ago? Then there is a second chance to read the book about it! Following the success of the first edition published in 2015, Alan Howick the President of Harlow Cricket…
IN a simple but poignant ceremony, Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day) was marked down in Harlow Town Park. The ceremony, organised by the Harlow branch of the Royal British Legion, was held by the special commemorative plaque at the Greyhound car park. The chair…
VETERANS from the Harlow Branch of the Royal British Legion and children of Far East Prisoners of War will be joined by the chair and vice chair of Harlow Council at a VJ Day Service of Remembrance. The service will be held at 10.30am on…
St John’s Arts & Recreation Centre (ARC) present the Old Harlow Heritage Walk Choose from 2 walk times: 10.15am (starts promptly at 10.30am) & 1.15pm (starts promptly at 1.30pm) Learn all about Market Street’s history on a guided walk, followed by tea/coffee & biscuits at…
ON FRIDAY August 2nd, over 40 people gathered at The Shark pub in Harlow to share golden memories about the Foldcroft Playscheme. The event was organised by local resident Jackie Tandy (nee Roche) who worked very hard to make the day a success. People came…
Brilliant day of cricket at Marigolds! By Alan Howick WHAT a fabulous day the club experienced last Thursday (1st August) when we entertained the Club Cricket Conference annual match against the MCC, being their first ever visit as far as we know. And on Spicers…
THE SHORT life of Harlow resident Joseph Culver as read out by Harlow councillor, Chris Vince. This project was brought to you by Harlow Council Civic Fund and HTS Ltd. Never forget. Private Joseph Culver, 10601 enlisted in The 2nd Battalion of The Irish Guards,…
THE short life of Lee Lewis as read out by Burnt Mill Academy student Lucy. With thanks to the Humanities Department of Burnt Mill Academy. As well as Harlow Council’s Civic Fund and HTS Ltd. Never forget. Lee Lewis Lee’s parents were Lee Lewis Snr.…
Harlow CC Press Release/Picket fencing project HARLOW Cricket Club have just completed the last (well hopefully!) piece of the jigsaw of their exciting new club house which was formally opened in 2017 with a 40 metre run of picket fencing across the front giving the…
A Personal Tribute MARLENE Scanlan Brooks, one of Harlow’s most passionate lovers of the area’s history has died, aged 70, after a short illness. Marlene was very much the keeper of the flame of local history in Harlow. Marlene kept the spirit alive with organisations…
THE Gibberd Gallery invites you to the opening of their upcoming exhibition ‘Sculptural Citizens’ this August 10th. ‘Sculptural Citizens’ explores the history of the Harlow Family Group, one of Henry Moore’s most significant commissions and earliest additions to Harlow’s nationally significant sculpture collection which today…
THE Irish Times has reported that Boris Johnson, who will probably be the next prime minister, may be having trouble with Irish names. It reported “At the Foreign Office he was heard to muse as to whether Chancellor Angela Merkel had served in East Germany’s…
Memories of Harlow’s 40th and 70th Anniversary Commemorations: Jake Shepherd will present findings from his research with Harlow residents about their memories of Harlow’s anniversary celebrations. Following a short presentation (approx. 40 minutes), the event invites an open discussion about people’s memories of Harlow’s anniversary…
SEVENTY five years of association between the Royal Norwegian Airforce and North Weald Airfield is celebrated on Monday 15 July with a visit from Major General Tonje Skinnarland Chief of the Royal Norwegian Airforce and senior Norwegian government officials. Two Norwegian squadrons Nos. 331 and…
DO you knit or do you know someone who could knit poppies? Volunteer knitters are needed to help create saucer sized poppies for an exciting public art installation to commemorate remembrance day in Harlow. If you can help contact the Harlow Royal British Legion branch…
IN 1985, US Tennis star Anne White played a first round match at Wimbledon in an all-in-one bodysuit. It caused quite a stir and Ms White was told to change the outfit. A few days later, Esther Rantzen, the host of the hugely popular BBC…
