WE are really really enjoying all the stories of the day. Today’s story of the day is from Katherine Primary Academy’s Mrs Platt. She is reading “The Smartest Giant in Town” by Julia Donaldson.

Dear Editor, “A GREAT deal is rightly made about the physical symptoms of coronavirus but there is another hidden condition that’s little talked about. That of mental health. My fiancee and I are classed as essential workers and so still have the routine of work…

BACK in February, when the world was a much different place, students from Harlow Rock School descended on the studios of Cosmic Audio for a week, as the culmination of a concerted period of songwriting. Funded by a grant from the Jack Petchey Foundation, the…

AS you may know, we are dropping in on many of the Harlow artists, educators and musicians who are keeping the town’s spirits high by putting their work on YouTube. Last week, we showcased the wonderful work of Anita Schschik and here we are again.…

ST CLARE Hospice’s amazing volunteer, Rose Morris, has completed their Virtual 5K not once – but three times! Rose is a great community champion in Harlow. She has popped up in a number of YH stories. She read one of our WW1 dedications, she is…

An appeal by Mo from The Garden of India Dear Friends, THE question I asked myself is could I be doing more in the time of need for my community during these unprecedented times? The answer was YES! and I have already committed to giving…

IT IS heartening to see so many Rainbows of Hope across the town. Here is another selection. This beautiful rainbow can be seen outside Roydon Primary Academy. We noticed these two posters as we passed by Henry Moore Primary Academy in Church Langley Well done…

Heart 4 Harlow: serving the community in Holy Week AS we begin this journey through Holy Week, Heart 4 Harlow has brought together a series of uplifting daily talks from across the town and our villages, that whilst stand alone, will also culminate is an…

Virtual Church services help churches serve their communities this Holy Week CHURCHES in Chelmsford Diocese (which covers Harlow) are embracing digital communications to help people worship at home and serve their communities in new and creative ways during Holy week. Despite church buildings being closed,…

THE RSPCA is today launching an emergency appeal to keep its rescue teams out on the frontline in Essex saving animals through the Coronavirus crisis. Animal rescuers at the charity have been designated key workers by the Government but vital funding is needed to keep…

Ashlyn residents tune into virtual performance with Alex Southgate ALEX Southgate is a talented swing vocal artist, who also works as a team member caring for the residents at Primrose Croft. With COVID-19 limiting visitation to all care homes, Alex wanted to use his talents…

Hospice’s Compassionate Neighbours project steps up to support socially isolated individuals amidst COVID-19 outbreak ST Clare Hospice’s Compassionate Neighbours project, a volunteer-led programme to help tackle social isolation and loneliness throughout West Essex and East Hertfordshire, is diversifying amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With the UK…

A HARLOW couple are raising money for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) by performing a series of hilarious videos on social media site, Tik-Tok. Daniel and Keighley Ramm decided to fundraise as both their mothers, Nikki and Kim, work for…

COOKS Spinney Primary Academy teachers have produced a number of videos for their students. Today’s Spinney Story is read by the wonderful Mrs Blanking Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson