Lifestyle
WHAT is Pickleball? It is a mixture between Tennis, Badminton and Table Tennis. It is fun to play and very sociable. YH went down to the Norman Booth Centre in Old Harlow to speak to Christine Gallagher about the sport. They play every Tuesday morning…
Dear Editor SINCE the news broke that Greater Anglia, with all other rail companies, proposed to close our railway ticket offices, a group of people based in and around Harlow have come together, under the name of Harlow SOTO (Save Our Ticket Offices). We want…
RECENTLY the chairman of Risden Woods FC and his team completed the first leg of their trio of cycling challenges, when they completed 60 miles in the saddle, riding from Harlow to Clacton. Saturday (19th August) was the second leg, where they pushed themselves even…
IF you are looking for something to do this coming Saturday head down to Harlow Garden Centre and visit the lovely North Weald and District Miniature Railway. It is the annual Miniature and Model Fest. Last year over 1,000 people attended a fun day out…
Plants Pots and Wellies THE THEME of the chair of Harlow Council’s year is Hidden Gems. With that in mind, councillor Andrew Johnson invited over 40 local charities to a civic reception at the Water Gardens. The chair as well as the leader of Harlow…
IN a milestone year for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) marking 25 years of saving lives, colleagues and friends have paid tribute to CEO, Jane Gurney, as she reaches 20 years of loyal service with the charity. At a special event held today (Thursday…
VOLUNTARY Sector Forum Event at The Water Gardens. Full details below. Join them next Wednesday 23rd August at the Voluntary Sector Celebration. 11am-3pm at #Harlow Water Gardens.
ACL Harlow is hosting a Family Fun Day for residents on Wednesday 23 August at Harlow Library. From 10am to 1pm, a range of local community groups and services will come together to highlight the opportunities on offer. Essex Libraries, Essex Family Forum, Co-op, Museum…
HEATH Players Quiz Night at the Village Hall. Full details below.
COMMUNITY Embrace: Around the world food and community festival. Full details below.
ON Saturday 16th September, The Harvey Centre will once again be taking part in the charity initiative – One Great Day – to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital and local children’s charity, Haven House Children’s Hospice. Between 11am – 4pm in exchange…
LEARNER drivers are losing thousands on doomed tests before they even get behind the wheel because their car isn’t up to scratch, data reveals. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk are sharing some of the most unexpected reasons why Brits are struggling to get their licence and are encouraging learners…
THE SUNSET sessions take place in Harlow Town Park on August 26th. We have been dropping in on a number of acts. Recently we spoke to Charlie and James from Raided by Waves. We also filmed an unplugged number. Both are below. https://www.youtube.com/embed/svJm81CJ_VI https://www.youtube.com/embed/HNzdEvh636g
Alan Turing: A Musical Biography ***** Stars WITH well over three thousand performances on at the Edinburgh Fringe it is quite a feat for a show like Alan Turing being performed at before midday to sell out. It may well be simply because it is…
Book your tickets NOW at: https://bit.ly/GibberdGardenSongGarden and join us for Song Garden from 1pm on Saturday, 12th August 2023! This year’s Song Garden is a celebration of music event, showcasing stunning performances from: Paul Howard & Jo Clack: Consummate performers of crafted song. Paul’s distinctive voice was described…
IN July, Pets’ Corner – which is located in Harlow Town Park – welcomed some of The Harvey Centre Management Team along to volunteer for the day. Activities included mucking out of stables, helping with the afternoon feed round and getting the animals in for…
