Lifestyle
EIGHTEEN members of Body Fresh Fitness in Harlow travelled to Lee Valley Athletics Centre on Saturday 25 April to compete in the Deadly Dozen fitness race. It was a hot day — temperatures climbed into the low twenties under blazing sunshine, making the twelve laps…
MORE than 100,000kg of food waste has been recycled across the Greater Anglia network in the past year, marking a significant step forward in the company’s sustainability efforts. The announcement has been made to coincide with Stop Food Waste Day, an international initiative aimed at raising…
FOLLOWING the death of his wife Sue in February 2025, Doug Copeland (81), from Clavering has discovered renewed purpose through his love of pet portraiture. He is now raising vital funds for St Clare Hospice – the charity that cared for Sue at the end…
KIT Theatre is one of the UK’s leading companies creating immersive theatre for young audiences. They work alongside schools and teachers to craft creative experiences which also support delivery of the core curriculum. In KIT Theatre’s Wardrobes Adventures, pupils are recruited as secret agents, supporting time…
THE boundaries between the classroom and the stage are set to blur this Summer as Thompson Promotions presents Willy Russell’s beloved comedy-drama, Educating Rita. In a unique casting twist, both lead roles are portrayed by local professionals who used to spend their daylight hours in…
ESSEX has avoided being named and shamed at an annual water quality awards – but the data shows there is still a long way to go to clean up the county’s coastline. The Brown Flag Awards are now in their third year and are organised…
BACK by popular demand! As seen on The Voice UK as part of Olly Murs’ team, Andres Cruz is the international sensation set to ignite the stage as Bruno Mars in the electrifying 24K BRUNO! Originally from the sun-soaked island of Aruba, Andres moved to…
FROM a month helping out in 1965 to a living legend, honoured by The Queen and beloved by so many. The Brenda Taylor School Dance celebrated 60 Glorious Years with two special shows over the weekend. In over two hours, they showed a packed Harlow…
PET’S Corner set to celebrate 60th anniversary. Full details below. Screenshot
HARLOW Fields Summer Fete: Book your stall now. Full details below. Fore more details,, go to: https://www.harlowfields.essex.sch.uk
UPWARDS with Downs Family Fun Day. Full details below.
COMMUNITY Embrace set to host Community Fun Day. Full details below. Screenshot
GET ready to unleash your wild side – and be right at the heart of the adventure! – as Lions on the Loose roars into Harlow, Epping and Loughton this summer. St Clare Hospice is calling on volunteers of all ages to join its Safari…
Visit Essex reveals the top festivals and cultural events to go and see across the county this year.
VISIT Essex, the county’s tourism organisation, is shining a light on the standout festivals and cultural events taking place in 2026. From top festivals with headline acts including Alanis Morisette, Fat Boy Slim and Tinie Tempah to the much-loved Maldon Mud Race and Clacton Air…
THE Matching Festival is set for this Bank Holiday Weekend. There are details on the posters below as well as on The Chequers website. There is also the first running of the Matching 10K Road Race. 2026 will be the inaugural Matching 10k run. The…
THERE are a number of people in Harlow who are simply beacons of inspiration. Livewire’s Sam Ashford is one of them. Livewire is celebrating its 25th anniversary and it is a credit to Sam and everyone involved that it continues to thrive. Screenshot Everytime we…
