FAMILIES showed their gratitude to their child’s teachers by supporting a local charity. Reception teachers at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, suggested parents donate the money they would normally spend on gifts for them to Harlow Food Bank. In response, families rallied and collected £500…

AN END OF YEAR MESSAGE FROM HARLOW SCULPTURE TOWN THERE is so much to say about 2020, but here we would just like a few moments of your time to reflect with us on our proudest achievements of the year, and look forward to what…

GOGETTERS are giving 100’s of presents leading up to Christmas! Order from the 20-24th December for your chance to receive a present with your order. GoGetters are giving away top gifts like the new PS5, Dre Beat Headphones and lots more exciting goodies. Drivers over…

Avengers assembled to battle against Covid-19 in a modern nativity play. PUPILS and parents at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, came together to produce a unique show. A digital production saw the community re-enact the final scene in Avengers End Game, using children as Avengers…

Early Christmas present for 18 organisations supporting young people  TODAY Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit announced 18 organisations across Southend, Essex and Thurrock that would be receiving some financial support from the Unit’s grant fund, to continue their work in supporting vulnerable children and young…

PETS’ Corner temporarily closes as Harlow moves to Tier 4 restrictions Message from the Pets’ Corner Team: Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Saturday 19 December we are sad to confirm that Pets’ Corner is now temporarily close to the public until further notice. Even…

Youth empowerment organisation, The Gifted, deliver a crafty present to young women in Harlow and surrounding areas  YOUNG women in Stewards, Passmores, Ongar Academy, John Warner and Lea Valley High School who have taken part in The Gifted’s Butterfly Project have all been delivered a…

PUPILS at The Downs invite you to join in with a virtual festive sing-along! The festive season is in full swing at The Downs, with each class taking part in a Christmas sing-along.  You can check out videos for each class by clicking on the…

AN imaginative teacher is putting together a documentary to ensure his students do not miss out on educational visits during the pandemic. While schools are unable to take classes of children on trips due to the restrictions, teachers are having to find new ways to…

Next Bishop of Chelmsford Announced DOWNING Street has announced that the Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani will be the next Bishop of Chelmsford, succeeding the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell, who became Archbishop of York earlier this year. Bishop Guli is currently Bishop of Loughborough in…

Essex residents urged to  ‘Be Winter Ready’ CORONAVIRUS has changed many people’s circumstances this year, with the pandemic hitting some households in multiple ways leading to enduring impacts on health and wealth. Power cuts are rare these days, but for some, dealing with such an…

ARMED with their popcorn and squash, children enjoyed their first virtual pantomime. All pupils at Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, were able to still enjoy Santa Saves Christmas, despite restrictions preventing visitors or trips. Enzo Vullo, Reception class teacher, said: “The pantomime is an important…

A HAND-delivered goody bag delighted older members of Harlow Jewish Community when they received an unexpected knock at the door at the start of last week’s Chanukah festival. The bag contained traditional festive foods – doughnuts, latkes (potato pancakes) and a dreidl (a four-sided spinning…

THE OWNER of a Matching Green pub is aiming to cycle 100km around the village in order to raise funds for the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Robert Zoella is planning to start at 9am on Monday December 14th. Robert said: Whilst the likes of Captain Tom…