Reading is the golden key to a lifetime’s opportunities By Roy Blatchford, January 2022 THE Covid pandemic has changed not only the habits of work, but also those of leisure. Having spent more time at home for much of the past two years, we have…

AFTER what feels like years of campaigning by Harlow walkers, joggers and cyclists, a cycle track bedevilled by flooding problems has been fixed. The piece of cycle track is close to the Tripton Road underpass. It was a particular problem for St Mark’s pupils who…

COMMUNITY organisation, Changing Lives are set to travel to the United States as part of their big plans in 2022. Changing Lives is a community hub that has a whole raft of community based initiatives from out of school sports activities to a refugee football…

THEIR first exhibition for 2022 presents colourful paintings and prints by Anthony de Jong Cleyndert complemented by work in glass by Teresa Chlapowski. The aim of this exhibition, The Central Orb, is to present a feast of colour to blow away the cold light of…

THERE are a number of great Slimming World groups around harlow and this might just be the right time to join. If you have ever met consultants such as Donna B and Flora, you will know that they are inspirational. Free Membership. Grab yourself free…

FROM Boxers to Beagles, Greyhounds to Golden Retrievers, all pups are welcome at St Clare Hospice’s 16th annual charity dog walk, taking place on Sunday 27th February. Dozens of dogs of all shapes and sizes are set to take part in the Hospice’s sponsored 5km…

ARSENAL LEGENDS – In Conversation: Paul Merson, Ray Parlour, Perry Groves Amassing more than 800 appearances for The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends talk about their action-packed careers. Star striker Paul Merson – now a Sky Sports regular;  midfielder and fellow TV presenter Ray “The Romford…

THERE are just two more performances of the Harlow Playhouse pantomime left. Somehow they have managed to get through since the first show on December 2nd. For obvious reasons, a few shows were cancelled but the whole team have been quite literally troupers and have…

TWENTY-nine Essex people have been awarded honours in the Queen’s New Year honours list. Of those recognised, seven received awards for helping their communities in the Covid-19 pandemic. Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, the Queen’s personal representative in the county, said: “The past year…

HARLOW Running & Tri Club has had a tremendous year with members achieving PB’s, taking part in different distances and disciplines and taking regular podium places.   It really is about the taking part though as Club Chair, Yasmin Gregory readily admits: “There are times…

AT Pear Tree Mead Academy the children love to learn and sing at the same time.  They often watch the YouTuber Jack Hartmann singing his learning songs.  Their favourites are his Multiplication songs.  The children in Year 3, Mulberry class wrote to Jack to tell…

A NUMBER of people with connections to Harlow are taking on a variety of challenges in 2022. The former chair of Harlow District Chamber of Commerce is taking on the daunting task of Dry January. Ian Hudson is doing it for his local food bank.…

ARE you looking to start the Couch to 5k programme in the New Year? If the answer is yes, why not give the coached sessions with Innovation Multisport a go. They are offering a three month membership for a mere £5. This will include a…

HARLOW Playhouse pantomime: The show must go on! Full details below or click. http://harlowplayhouse.co.uk