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CHILDREN have been using virtual PE lessons to take care of their physical, mental and social wellbeing. During lockdown, students from Sir Frederick Gibberd College, in Harlow, continued to work on their fitness, despite not being in school to take part in physical lessons. A…

CINEWORLD has confirmed it plans to reopen cinema screens in the UK in May, in line with current government guidance. The company will reopen its Regal cinemas in the US from April. It means venues will open their doors in time to screen big-budget movies…

CROSSKEYS Netball offer free taster sessions as part of they celebrate 40 years as a netball club. Full details are on the poster.

A MEETING is set to be held to discuss the re-opening of Mark Hall Sports Centre. The zoom meeting will be hosted by Harlow MP Robert Halfon. It will begin at 5pm on Thursday March 25th. The meeting will be centred on BMAT’s vision for…

PUPPY love is in the air at St Clare Hospice as registration officially opens for the charity’s rescheduled annual Winter Walkies event. The 5k pooch parade will be taking place at the Hastingwood-based hospice on Sunday 23rd May 2021 – having been postponed due to…

LOOK at this for a success story! Harlow Slimming World member Danielle shares her story! Danielle said: “I can’t quite believe i’m posting this, and it’s been a long time coming (after being postponed for a year due to Covid) but back in October 2019…

ESSEX County Council has launched its Net Zero Innovation Network. This new Network will bring together individuals from a wide range of education and business sectors across Essex. The aim is to support partnerships and drive innovation, helping Essex achieve its target of being a…

CALL TO ARMS FROM OUR HARLOW RUGBY FAMILY From the President of Harlow Rugby Club: Alan Price HARLOW Rugby Club has never stepped away from a challenge, both on and off the field. However, today we find ourselves faced with the biggest challenge in our…

From Rachel Forth at Asda WE organised a lovely raffle for colleagues that was unmanned and managed to raise funds for Tickled Pink. It was lovely for colleagues to have such lovely prizes and enjoyed the buzz around it. Here are happy winners from George…

A SNAPSHOT of life in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is to be captured later when millions of people take part in the once-a-decade census. People are being asked to complete an online questionnaire about every person living at their property. For the first time…

THE competition watchdog has ordered the housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Countryside Properties to remove terms in contracts that have made it impossible for some homeowners to get a mortgage or sell their properties reports The Guardian. The Competition and Markets Authority has told the two…

Advertorial METRO cars have just launched a brand-new delivery service. They are offering venues exclusive pricing and free software to join them. Customers order direct with the venue and they will take care of the delivery Below is a brief video which explains how it…

ST James’ CofE Primary School on Paringdon Road, is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded Enhanced Healthy Schools status, in recognition of the hard work and impressive outcomes the school has achieved in improving the health and wellbeing of students through a whole-school…

PIZZA Express has announced which 118 branches will reopen on April 12, and five of them are in Essex. The restaurant chain said stores with outdoor dining will return from April in line with government guidelines. Among the list to reopen are five Essex branches-…

OVER at ‘Harlow Rocks’ the Facebook community has suddenly boomed with over 600 new members and a lot more activity during this lockdown! It’s been a way to keep children entertained and been therapeutic to children and adults alike also promoting families to go out…

DISCOVER Harlow have just released the latest issue of ‘Stories’ magazine produced by Magnificent Stuff. The 11th issue of the title is packed full of inspiring stories from businesses, influential characters, and organisations in and around Harlow. The latest issue is themed ‘Resilience’, and includes…