The Fallen of WW2
HUNDREDS gathered in the pouring rain to pay their respects to all those who had fallen in the conflicts around the world. The service was held at Netteswell Cross in the heart of the town park. Conducted by Reverend Albert Watson, the theme was one…
THIS week, MP for Harlow, Robert Halfon, was in Parliament and went to the Constituency Garden of Remembrance in New Palace Yard to pay his respects to the fallen on behalf of his constituency of Harlow. Mr Halfon placed a Star of David cross in…
A FLAG raising ceremony took place today (Monday 19 June 2023) at Harlow Civic Centre to mark Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day, which takes place this year on Saturday 24 June, shows support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces…
AS we marked the 79th anniversary of D Day on Tuesday June 6th, we thought this would be an appropriate moment to pay our respects to World War Two veteran Norman Bryant, who passed away recently aged 98. Since Your Harlow started in 2013, we…
AS the world commemorates the 79th anniversary of D-Day, Chair of Harlow Council, Councillor Andrew Johnson, has paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the courageous members of our armed forces who participated in the historic Normandy landings on 6 June 1944. D-Day, a…
AUGMENTED reality to transform the way people learn about the men and women who died during both world wars. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) will be deploying new augmented reality technology at 10 cemetery locations during War Graves Week to tell the stories of…
A REMEMBRANCE Service for those who gave their lives in wars and conflicts around the world took place in Harlow Town Park on Sunday morning. Hundreds attended an event that has become an important part of the civic calendar in the town. The event is…
CHILDREN at Akhter Early Learning Centre on Perry Road in Staple Tye have made their own tributes to those who gave their lives in wars and conflicts. Teacher Sinead Andrews said: “We asked children to come in dressed in red or purple (purple poppies for…
A CEREMONY to mark Armistice Day was held outside the civic offices in Harlow. The ceremony was hosted by chair of Harlow Council, Andrew Johnson and attended by members of the British Legion and scout groups. Harlow MP Robert Halfon was also in attendance. Even…
TWO events are being held in the town this week to honour people who have died in war. On Friday 11 November 2022, a short Armistice Day service will be held at 11am outside the Civic Centre by the flagpoles. All are welcome to attend.…
COME and enjoy a regal and patriotic afternoon, as we celebrate in style Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back to celebrate the 70 glorious years of Her Majesty’s record-breaking reign. This uplifting afternoon will bring…
IT is 78 years since D Day on June 6th, 1944. This is not an anniversary year. The next one will be the eightieth anniversary in 2024. And we are all now aware that there are fewer and fewer veterans. But putting that aside for…
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…
REMEMBRANCE plays a key role at Stewards Academy. In addition to permanent displays around the academy site and their new Remembrance Garden, they seek ways to honour the fallen at this time of the year too. This year pupils had assemblies delivered by Subject Lead…
A SERVICE of Remembrance took place at Netteswell Cross in Harlow Town Park on Sunday morning. The event was hosted by the Royal British Legion of Harlow and conducted by The Reverend Albert Watson in the presence of Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP. Chair of…
THE Harlow branch of the Royal British Legion has set up a stall in the Harvey Centre. It will be there all weekend. It is located just by the escalators near Primark. Please give what you can for a really important cause. We will be…
