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WELCOME HELLO AND WELCOME TO The april edition of the cm17 connection magazine... Well haven’t we been lucky with the weather and we’re being told to expect a warm Easter too. Won’t that just be lovely if it holds true for the Bank Holiday! Last year we went to Dartmouth for half term... even managed to do some “crabbing” it was heaven - no smashing Winkles or the like these days (can’t believe I used to do that - eew!) - we were given a washing tablet bag filled with ham and bread to use. Genius and no mess! I digress or day dream... back to the job in hand. There are lots of events coming up in the next few months which is reflected by the increase in the number of our Community Pages - we have a whopping 3 pages of shows and events for you. Team that with the What’s On pages there really is lots and lots of things to keep us all busy and it’s all local - yey! This month I’m delighted to welcome new and returning advertisers: Church Langley Mobile Mechanic, First Class Care Agency, Graham School of Dance, Laser Hair Removal & Skin Clinic, NLA Private Homecare, Potter Street Baptist Church, Tennison Fitness, Valerie’s Veggies and last but certainly not least VSF Garage Repairs Ltd. Until next month, Happy Easter! CONTACTING US editor
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april 2015 ISSUE 115
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 9 Local Business People in Person 10 Harlow Lions 14 East Herts Operatic Society 18 Creative Cake Contributions! 21 Property Column 30 Harlow Business Exhibition 2015 (#HBE15)
■ FUN & LEISURE 22 Just for the Kids 24 What’s On at Victoria Hall 32 Look What’s Cooking 35 Puzzles & Brain Teasers
■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 26 Policing our Community 37 Henry Moore School 38 Local Community
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Letter from Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow Dear Resident, Five years ago, I was honoured to be chosen by fellow residents to become the MP for Harlow and the surrounding villages of Hastingwood, Matching, Nazeing, Roydon and Sheering. Since being elected in 2010, I have made it my mission to put Harlow on the map. In Parliament, I have campaigned to cut fuel prices, curtail hospital car parking charges, championed jobs and apprenticeships and helped ensure that Harlow housing goes to Harlow people. In 2012, for my campaign on fuel duty, The Telegraph included me on their list of ‘Britons of the Year’ and The Sun newspaper called me a ‘crusader who has fought hard to make sure Brits have more money in their pockets’. For two years, I fought hard to bring the brand-new Sir Charles Kao University Technical College (UTC) to Harlow, which opened in September 2014. The school will transform education in Harlow and will help our young residents for generations. Whenever we have faced major problems in our town, whether it be illegal encampments, the possible closure of our respite centres or the loss of our Lollipop men and women, I have stood up against the authorities. Whether it be the Government or the Council, I’ve helped get these problems resolved. In fact, after we saved our Lollipop service I was named an “honorary Lollipop man” by Potter Street Lollipop Lady, Jane Chivrall! I love Harlow and am proud to represent our town and villages in Parliament. That is why I have championed our community and given it strong support - such as raising funds and working hard for charities like the Foodbank, Pact for Autism and many others. If you trust me to be your MP once again, I will continue to do my best to bring jobs back to Harlow, speak up for our community and support higher wages, whether it be through a strong minimum wage or lower taxes. The many Harlow residents who are backing me at this election are from every walk of life, including
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You have been the best MP Harlow has had for at least twenty years, and you have helped my family on several occasions. For that I thank you. Philip Bradbury, local resident
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Brilliant news, congratulations and thanks again for all your hard work in getting the fuel duty increase scrapped! David Gradley, local resident
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supporters of Labour, the Conservatives and UKIP. This is because whatever people’s own views, they know that I am an MP that loves Harlow, stands up for Harlow, and works hard for Harlow. I hope very much you will back me on the 7th May, and let me be your MP once more. Very best wishes, Robert Halfon
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local business people in person Name and Business: John Furnace from Viking Solar Ltd. Where do you live? I live in Sawbridgeworth. What’s your favourite local shop? I really like the Fancy Dress Boutique in Old Harlow - it’s a great little shop for an outfit. What’s your favourite local venue? It’s got to be the Gibberd Garden - such a beautiful place with a real sense of humour and one of those swings that you dream about as a child. What do you like best about Harlow? The open green spaces, fantastic facilities and shops, and a superb cycle route network. What do you like doing when you’re not working? I love finding new tracks on my mountain bike with my cycling buddies.
I set up my business because… My wife Annelise and I have always been fascinated by renewable energy and wanted to spread the benefits to others - halving fuel bills, going green, becoming energy independent and earning from the Feed-in Tariff, all rolled into one. What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently? That’s easy - Sunday lunch with all the family at Annelise’s mum’s - she’s the best cook in the world! Favourite one liner or saying? I like the one from Dory in Finding Nemo: “When life gets you down do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!”
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Ordinary People, Amazing Things For over 34 years the Club has operated in Harlow and surrounding areas raising much needed charity funding and support for many local and national. Notable events during the time were; the Old Harlow Victorian Fair in the High Street (ran for almost 20 years), the “Cuddly Lions� tombola stall which attended every church/ village fete and summer event, assisting local organisations with respite trips to the seaside and much more. For many years we also provided the Snowman trailer which used to go round the streets of Harlow at Christmas time. Over the years we have raised and distributed many thousands of pounds for charitable causes. Regretfully we have had to curtail our activities over recent times owing to the reduction in our membership. We have decided that we must make an effort to energise our membership and we invite adult applications for men and women to join us. We seek new ideas and input from people who wish to make a contribution to local and International needs serving the community at the same time enjoying social activities. In the first instance we invite you to contact us expressing interest and providing contact information. Following the receipt of this information we will be inviting you to a Social and information evening which will take place locally. The date time and location will be advised. A personal invitation containing full information will be sent out in due course. Many thanks for your interest. Lion Ray Curtis
Telephone (optional) Please send to: Lion Dennis Ayres, 33 Jocelyns, Old Harlow, CM17 0BT OR email: curtis.rosemount@sky.com
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celebrating 65 years east herts operatic society (EHOS) and hot mikado Theatre group EHOS is celebrating its 65th anniversary, with a performance of Hot Mikado at Victoria Hall in Old Harlow, from 23-25 April 2015. The society’s first ever production, in 1960, was The Mikado, the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Hot Mikado is based on. Founded in 1960 by Harold Abrahams, (the 1924 100m Olympic Champion, whose life was depicted in the Oscar-winning film ‘Chariots of Fire’), EHOS was originally formed to perform Gilbert and Sullivan works. Sixty five years later, the society is still going strong, selling out theatres around Broxbourne and Harlow with performances of the world’s best known musical theatre.
65 Years 1960-2015 Daniel Goode, who is directing the production, said “It’s very fitting that our first ever production back in 1960 was The Mikado, and this year, 65 years on, we’re performing the updated Hot Mikado at Victoria Hall. It’s great that the society Mr Abrahams created is still going strong, entertaining audiences in and around Herts and Essex.” “We guarantee the audience will be itching to get up and jive and jitterbug in the aisles, and everyone will have Three Little Maids stuck in their heads all week!”
Set in 1940s Japan with an added twist of Americana, Hot Mikado tells us of young lover Nanki-Poo, the estranged son of the Mikado, who visits the city of Titupu in the guise of a vagabond trumpet player. Yum-Yum, whom he has fallen for, is engaged to her ward Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner. As the wedding approaches, along with an order that an execution must take place in Titipu within 30 days, chaos, confusion and hilarity ensues. Featuring a mix of musical styles and influences, the show transforms classics such as “A Wand’ring Minstrel I” and “Three Little Maids” into show-stopping blues, swing and gospel numbers.
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Free Cakes for kids Creative Cake contributions! Free Cakes for Kids is a community service to families who find it difficult to provide a birthday cake for their child. The cakes are baked by volunteers from our community with your kid’s favourite theme or style. Free, friendly and confidential.
We thought it would be interesting to show you some of the cakes that are being baked each month by local people for local children... here’s some from March.
Thanks to Sam for this cute cake.
Michaelangelo popped up to wish a Harlow child a very happy birthday. Thanks to Stephanie for making this one.
Thanks to Joanna for baking this cake for a little girl currently living in a homeless hostel.
A selection of the 48 cupcakes were sent to the domestic violence refuge for Mother’s Day. A massive thank you to first time baker Jess and to one of our long time bakers Laura for these delights.
Thanks to Rebecca for making Mater from Cars for a family living in difficult circumstances.
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A super Spurs cake for a local fan. Thanks to baker Rebecca for doing this one.
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property column The home-selling process for first-time buyers It’s often assumed that when it comes to selling a property in Bishop’s Stortford everyone sort of knows what they’re doing and how to go about it. Most people sell things all the time on Ebay or Facebook, so the concept of selling something a bit bigger on a different portal must be relatively similar- right? Wrong! Selling your home whether you’re a first time seller or an experienced property guru can be a total nightmare because there are so many different factors at play. So for a first time seller it can be really daunting knowing where to start. Hopefully our handy checklist below will help you to get your affairs in order and get your home sold faster and for the best price!
1. Where are you going? When you’re thinking of moving you need to have a clear idea of what you’re looking for in a new property, where you want to move to and the cost of the next property. Sit down and work out what your new home will cost you and work out if you’re likely to need to get a mortgage for it. 2. Find yourself a good solicitor. If you haven’t got one already- or perhaps aren’t too fond of the one you have then ensure that you find yourself a great solicitor who is on your level and will do their best to help you with the sale of your property. You need to be open and honest with them so they can help you to full effect! 3. Give your home a once over. If you’re looking to sell, it’s a great idea to give your home a bit of attention before you list with an agent. Ask a friend or neighbour to go around the house with you and make notes on what needs to be done in each room- don’t forget the garden either. Your friend’s fresh eyes will help to see the things you might look past day-to-day. This will ensure that your home is de-cluttered and given some TLC before you think about photo-shoots and viewings!
4. Instruct an agent. Make sure you interview at least 3 agents and get 3 valuations done on your property. Not only will this help you to solidify in your mind what your property is worth but it also gives you the chance to meet and choose the agent whose practice you like the most and who you have a good rapport with. Getting your property valued will also help you to see how much money you could have to play with which will help you sort your moving finances. 5. Professional Photos. Make sure you instruct an estate agent who champions professional photography. In order to make your home look as appealing as possible you must ensure your photos are top quality. 6. Let your agent do their job. It is your agents’ job to advise you on how best to sell your property in your area and in the current climate. So listen to their advice and ensure that where possible you can cooperate with them. They know the property market like the back of their hand so allow them to spearhead selling the property for you. We also recommend that where possible you allow your agent to conduct viewings as often potential buyers don’t show their true thoughts and feeling on a property if they’re shown around by the current owners. Hopefully our hints and tips will stand you in good stead to sell your property faster and for more. Still confused? Don’t panic! If you’re thinking of selling your first home but have no idea where to start, just pick up the phone and give us a call on 01279 719193, we’d love to offer you some more helpful advice to help get your home sold.
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POLICING OUR Harlow North PCSO Chrisie Goodman
I have received many complaints this month from residents of East Park, Chippingfield, Oxleys and Garden Terrace Road and residents of the Wayre that vehicles are continuing to park over the dropped kerbs especially at the back of Jenner House doctors surgery which has made it virtually impossible for many of the elderly residents of The Wayre and surrounding bungalows to get to the doctors or to the High Street. There are two car parks in Old Harlow and the first hour is free of charge you just have to get an hour ticket from the machine and display it on the dashboard. Parking is free after 6pm and on Saturday and Sundays all day so there is no excuse not to use the car parks. If vehicles continue to park over dropped kerbs Surgeries Sat 18-Apr 10:30-12:00noon at Old Harlow Library and Mon 27-Apr 10:0012noon at Old Harlow Baptist Church Hall. Tel 101 ext 300285 Email
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or fully obstruct the pavement you could be fined £50 for obstructing the footpath please be warned. ECM - ESSEX COMMUNITY MESSAGING Sign up for free at: www.essexcommunitymessaging.org to receive accurate and up to date community safety information and crime prevention advice from Essex Police, the Essex Police and Crime Commissioner and Neighbourhood Watch, to help keep your community safe. You can choose to receive this information via email, text or voice message and select what information you would like to receive - based on where you live, work, go to school or socialise, or on issues in which you may have a particular interest, such as scams, internet crime or rural crime. Play an active role in helping to keep crime down in your community whilst keeping up to date with what’s going on around you.
Church Langley PCSO Phyllis Chipchase
Hello everyone, sorry for the absence of my column for several months I have been on sick leave due to injury and then restricted recoup duties but as this goes to print will be returning to full duties covering Church Langley.
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Although on restricted hours I have still been busy. I have given Internet safety sessions to year 6 pupils which have included Henry Moore and Potter Street Academy.
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Currently I am working alongside Harlow Council helping to introduce The Keep Safe scheme. What is Keep Safe? Keep safe places such as shops, Libraries and businesses in Harlow will let you use a telephone or will make a call on your behalf if you get into
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This might be because: • You lose your phone • You lose your wallet/purse How does the scheme work? You have a keep safe key fob (which we are currently distributing to over 60’s and vulnerable groups) On the key fob you put the telephone number of someone who can be contacted should you need help. Shops and Businesses who have signed up to
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LOCAL COMMUNITY the scheme will display The Keep Safe sticker in their window. Numerous retail outlets including Tesco Church Langley, all Harlow Libraries Asda, Poundland have signed up with many more showing interest. If you or a family member would like a key fob please email me or becci.court@harlow.gov.uk
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SCAMS Bogus callers are creative and their reasons for needing entry into your home can seem plausible, but be cautious. The person whose car has broken down and needs to use your phone to call the recovery service may not be who they seem. More complex scams involve people pretending to be from utility companies and needing access to your home. These people often work in pairs. While one person distracts the homeowner, the other gains entry to your home to steal. Typical scenarios include stories of an emergency gas or water leak. Over the telephone callers may pretend to be police officers or bank officials, who tell victims that thieves have had access to their bank accounts. They may try to reassure victims that they are genuine by telling them to hang up and dial 999. When they hang up the thief stays on the line, before ‘answering’ the 999 call. They then ask victims to withdraw large amounts of cash and send it to them in a taxi so that they can check the notes for fingerprints. Bank officials would never call you by telephone and ask for your full bank details or ask you to withdraw large sums of cash.
ADVICE Most people who call at your home will have a genuine reason for doing so but by taking a few simple precautions you can protect yourself and your home. Follow our advice to stay safe: • If you receive a phone call asking for your bank details or for large sums of cash call police from a different phone, for example a neighbours, or wait 5 minutes and be sure you hear a dial tone before dialing. • Don’t be frightened to ask for identification and always check it carefully. If you’re not sure, ask them to come back another day. • Think about installing a door chain and use it. Keep the door on the chain until you’ve seen identification. • If you need your glasses to read the identification, close the door before going to find them. Don’t leave the door open and unattended. • Remember to lock the back door before opening the front. • Don’t be pressured into letting someone into your home if you have suspicions. • Don’t keep large amounts of cash in the house. • Don’t believe scare stories. Not all callers are genuine.
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Harlow business exhibition 2015 ‘The largest business event in the east of england’ Tuesday 9th June 2015 Come and meet around 140 local companies at “the biggest business event in the East of England”.
businesses in ‘Harlow’, the network has steadily grown and is attracting exhibitors and attendees from across Essex and Hertfordshire.
This is a great opportunity to see what the large and small organisations in the area are doing. Free entry for all.
The 2015 Exhibition will concentrate on business but there will be a number of voluntary organisations there.
The Harlow Business Exhibition was formed in 2010. The organisers all live or work in Harlow and are extremely passionate about what Harlow can do for your business. Harlow is home to some fantastic organisations including small, medium and large ‘blue chip’ companies. The Harlow Business Exhibition is about getting all companies under one roof to network, make new contacts, learn new skills, to win new business, which in turn will increase profits and margins for your businesses. Harlow Business Exhibition is open to any business – no matter how small or large – in all industry sectors. Whilst the event was initially aimed to attract
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING Shared By Christine Beetlestone
BUTTER BEANS AU GRATIN 2 cans of butter beans drained, only good quality as they are firm and meaty 500g Spinach Some broccoli broken into small florets Bunch of spring onions sliced with a lot of the green too 1 clove garlic finely chopped 1 oz butter 200ml cream and 3 egg yolks beaten together Salt and pepper 4 oz grated cheese – optional Breadcrumbs for topping
Great Vegeta ria n. Actua l ly yo u ca n use a ny bea ns yo u favo u r or even a m ixtu re of bea ns. It ca n a lso be prepa red the day before, covered a nd refrigerated.
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The Henry Moore Primary School Year 4 Tudor Themed Day On Monday 2nd February, the children in Year 4 at The Henry Moore Primary school took part in a Tudor themed day. Children took part in a Tudor themed treasure hunt, Tudor banquet and presented all of their learning in a dramatisation to the parents. The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the day and developed a secure understanding of what it would have been like to live back in those times. This is what some of the children had to say about the day:
My favourite part of Tudor Day was the treasure hunt because we went around the school in groups hunting for letters that made the word King Henry. We had to work as part of a team. James 4W
My favourite part of Tudor Day was when we did role-play and Mr Huggett was sent to the stocks for stealing bread. Some of the children got to throw wet sponges at him as part of his punishment.
We had been practicing very hard for our Tudor assembly so it was very exciting when we got to share it with our parents.
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Friends of the Derwent Centre Supporting local mental health services
CHARITY ABSEIL Sunday 3rd May 2015
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Registration fee £30 all sponsorship money raised will go to Friends of the Derwent Centre Contact Claire Newman if you would like to abseil 110 feet from the Affinity water tower in Church Langley, Harlow. Claire.newman@nepft.nhs.uk 01279 827264
Charity number: 1053509
Harlow Latton Ladies
Harlow Latton Ladies is a friendly group of senior ladies who meet weekly on Tuesdays. We go on visits to interesting places and meet for tea and talks. We usually alternate between meeting at the hall or going out on trips and do chair exercises once a month. www.harlowlattonladies.org Harlow-Latton-Ladies
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AND ATTRACTIONS PLACES OF WORSHIP Church Langley Church Sunday service 10am in Main Hall. Sunday School; prayer ministry. Thurs Communion (2nd & 4th Thurs in Chapel, 9.30am). Mini-church 10am Thurs. Weekday house groups. Tel: Ann Kosla 629950. Email: ourvicar@churchlangleychurch.org Web: churchlangleychurch.org
Church of the Assumption Church House, Mulberry Green. 6pm Sat mass, 10am Sunday Mass. Fr Michael Butler. Tel: 429388. Email: harlowold@dioceseofbrentwood.org
Harlow Baptist Sunday Service 10.45am Tel: Rev. Tony Mayes 442642 www.harlowbaptist.org
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Friendly local community walking group meeting every Sunday morning For further information please contact Stephen Morton: Email: boldmorestaffy@mail.com Mobile: 07928 511423 Or you can find us on Facebook Harlow SundayWalkersGroup All welcome to join us on these fun walks, dogs also welcome!
Potter Street Baptist Church Worship on Sunday is open to all with varied service types to suit the wide range of people who attend PSBC. Morning Service 11am. Rev Alison Taylor. Tel: 491029 www.psbc.co.uk
St. Mary Magdalene, Harlow Common Fr James Rodley. Tel: 451065 Email: jwerodley@yahoo.co.uk www.mmharlow.co.uk
St Mary’s, Old Harlow Sunday Services 8am, 10.30am and 6.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office for all enquires Tel: 432135 Mon to Thu 9.30am to noon. Email: admin@stmaryschgate.org.uk, www.stmaryschgate.org.uk
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
WHAT’S ON ■■ Every Saturday Harlow Parkrun School Lane, Harlow Town Park FREE, weekly, timed 5km run. Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/harlow ■■ Until fri 3rd April Gate House Arts: Exhibition Eastgate Gallery, CM20 1HP Isabelle Beaubien “One Shot” Gallery exhibition. Time: 11am-3pm Wed-Sat, www. gatehousearts.com ■■ Until sun 5th April Paper, Scissors, Stone The Gallery at Parndon Mill Taking paper beyond the page - Janie Graham, Jo Howe, Caroline Lumb, Hillary Taylor. Time: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm & Sun 2-4pm, contact: 426042, email: info@ parndonmill.co.uk, www.parndonmill. co.uk ■■ Mon 1st april The BIG Sculpture Build The Gibberd Gallery, The Civic Centre Come and create a big sculpture in the gallery and your own to take home. Also join a mini tour of the sculpture in the town centre. This is a FREE event. Time: 10am-3pm, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Tue 2nd April Coffee & Cake St John’s ARC Join us for our monthly coffee morning, home made cakes and quality tea and coffee at very reasonable prices. Time: 10am-1pm, contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Fri 3rd April Easter Egg Hunt Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Have a go at our Easter trail hunt to see if you can find a chocolate egg. Den Building, Pond Dipping* and Bug Hunting* packs are also available, or why not make your own Easter card or rabbit mask**? *£1 deposit required for equipment hire **50p per craft pack. Time: 11am - 4pm, tickets: £3 per child (incl. Easter Egg), contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Fri 3rd April Heart4Harlow Walk with the Cross From St Paul’s Church Harlow Jesus carried the cross of self-denial
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and sacrificial service for the good of the world he loved. We will start at St. Paul’s, then follow the cross, while holding palm crosses, through the town centre and then assemble at BBs in the Harvey Centre. Time: 9 30am-12noon. ■■ Sat 4th April Sawbridgeworth Farmers’ Market Bell Street Car Park First Saturday of the month. Time: 9am-1pm, contact: 724537 or email: mail info@sawbridgeworth-tc. gov.uk ■■ Sun 5th April Easter Day Easter Egg Hunt The Gibberd Garden An opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the Garden with activities for children, including an Easter Egg Hunt. Refreshments available in the Barn tea room as well as our usual coffee, tea and cakes. Time: 2-6pm, adults: £4, concs: £3, accompanied children: £1 (5-16), www. thegibberdgarden.co.uk ■■ wed 8th april Kay Marsden (local administrator): The Portable Antiquities Scheme Harlow Museum Every year thousands of archaeological objects are discovered by members of the public, mostly metal detector users, but also by people out walking, digging their gardens, or just going about their everyday work. The Portable Antiquities Scheme was established to promote recording of archaeological objects found by the public and to explain how even small items can help in our understanding of the past. This talk will show illustrations of recorded objects found in our locality and describe the appropriate recording procedures. Time: 7.30pm, cost: FREE to members – non-members £3, contact: 454959 or email: friendsofhmuseum@gmail.com ■ thu 9th april Harlow Decorative and Fine Arts Society Lecture St John’s ARC The New Ashmolean Museum and its Classical Collections by Dr Stephen Kershaw. Time: 8pm, coffee from 7.15pm, contact: 432377, visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk ■■ Thu 9th April Harlow Election Hustings
St Paul’s Church, Town Centre An opportunity to question candidates standing for the elections in May. Time: 7.30pm, www.heart4harlow. org.uk ■■ Thu 9th April to Fri 15th May Jazz: As Artists See It The Gibberd Gallery, The Civic Centre A celebration of Jazz from its African American origins to today’s smooth jazz scene. Over 10 artists have been commissioned to create themed visual interpretations, which include portraits, abstract art and unique sculptures. Rare posters and instruments will also be a feature of this show and live Jazz music on Saturday 9th May 11am - 2pm. Contact: 446404, email: gallery@ harlowarttrust.org.uk, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ FRI 10th April Music at Marigolds: Blues Abuse Harlow Cricket Club Steve Morrison vocals and guitar, Alan Glen harmonica and Al Hughes drums. All three play in a variety of line-ups and with the best of musicians but together they are the sensational Blues Abuse. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £7, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Sat 11th & sun 12th Spring Family Fun Day Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Come with your loved ones and try to see all the signs of spring within the reserve! Activities available include den building and pond dipping and bug hunting equipment available for £1 deposit. You can also hire some binoculars and see which birds you can see too! Contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ ecco.org.uk ■■ Sun 12th April St Clare Hospice 10K Run St Clare Hospice Whether you’re a club runner looking for a personal best or someone who would like a 10K running challenge, this is the perfect event for you! You can pre-register for the run and registration closes by post and online at midday on Wed 8th April at a cost of £12 (£10 for affiliated runners). Registration will reopen on the day from 9.30am at a cost of £15 (£13 for
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IN april 2015 affiliated runners). The event is open to those aged 15 and above. Time: 10.30am, if you have any questions please contact the fundraising team on 773750 or fund@ stclarehospice.org.uk ■■ Tue 14th april Link4Growth Harlow The Gibberd Gallery Monthly community and business networking event. Completely informal, drop-in session designed to nurture, support and get the community talking... from here good things happen! Time: from 9.30pm, entrance: £3 to cover cost of tea/coffee & biscuits, for more information and to book: link4growth.biz/l4g/ ■■ wed 15th to Sat 18th april Harlow Theatre Company Presents Arthur Millers: The Crucible Victoria Hall Theatre Directed by Paul Johnson. Inspired by the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s, Arthur Miller’s classic play is set during the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts in the 1600’s. In a small tight-knit community, personal grievances collide with lust and superstition, fuelling widespread hysteria. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £11, £9, bookings: ticketsource.co.uk/ harlowtheatrecompany or call 0844 8700 887. ■■ Thu 16th april Harlow Music Society Great Parndon Community Association Rachel and Ken Bartels: flute and harp. Time: 8pm, contact: Fred Farthing 302115. ■■ Fri 17th April Streets2Homes: Annual Sleep out St Mary-at-Latton churchyard, The Gowers An event to help raise the awareness of homelessness in our area and to sponsor the work of Streets2Homes seeking to help the homeless and vulnerable. Time: from 9.30pm-6.30am, contact: 430011 or email: kerrie.eastman@ streets2homes.co.uk ■■ Sat 18th april Matching Farmers’ Indoor Market Matching Tye Village Hall Third Sat of the month. 19 food and drink stalls, plus a few craft stalls. Enjoy good quality fresh produce from
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farmers and other producers from within a 40 mile radius. Why not give it a try? Time: 10am to midday, FREE entry. ■■ Sat 18th APRIL Harmony In Harlem - ‘Such Sweet Thunder’ St John’s ARC This Cambridge based Duke Ellington repertory orchestra is directed by Michael Kilpatrick and the programme will include the rarely performed twelve part suite. Time: 8pm, tickets: £15/12, contact: 442447 or info@stjohnsarc.org.uk, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Sat 18th & Sun 19th April Birds Of Parndon Wood Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Join us for a day where you can learn all about the birds of Parndon Wood and talk to members of the RSPB about how you can help our wildlife. Contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ ecco.org.uk ■■ Tue 21st April to Fri 1st May Art-A-Peel Art Class Exhibition St John’s ARC View works of art by local amateur artists. If you feel inspired why not see our classes listing for details of our regular art classes. Contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ Thu 23rd to Sat 25th April East Herts Operatic Society Presents: Hot Mikado Victoria Hall Theatre East meets West head-on in this hilarious 1940’s-style update of a Gilbert and Sullivan favorite. Featuring an intoxicating mix of styles and influences, classics such as A Wand’ring Minstrel I and Three Little Maids are transmuted into showstopping blues, swing, hot gospel numbers and scorching torch songs. Find out what happens when the clean lines and colour of Japanese design combine with the big band sights and sounds of popular American song and dance! Contact: 07595 352 633, email: info@ ehos.co.uk or www.ehos.co.uk/ ■■ Fri 24th april Music at Marigolds: The Derek Nash Quartet Harlow Cricket Club
Derek Nash saxophone, Dominic Ashworth guitar, Andy Staples bass and Marc Cecil drums. Derek is the leader of award-winning ‘Sax Appeal’ (five CDs on Jazzizit records) and coLeader of funk band “Protect the Beat”. As a full-time member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004, he has worked alongside Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Alison Moyet, Tom Jones and many others. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £8, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Sat 25th April Friends of Derwent Centre Quiz Night Great Parndon Community Centre Raising funds to support local mental health services. Time: 7pm, tickets £5, max 8 per table, contact Claire: claire.newman@nepft. nhs.uk or 827264. ■■ Sun 26th April & Mon 4th May Family Fun Open Days Griffin Bowls Club Come along to learn to play bowls. All equipment available including disabled aids, all ages welcome from 10-110! Qualified coaches. Please wear flat shoes. Time: 11am-4pm, contact: 451338, www.griffinbowls.co.uk ■■ Thu 30th april John Petters Jazz St John’s ARC John Petters and guests. Time: 8pm, tickets: £10, tel: 01406 365731. Coming next month... ■■ Mon 4th MAY May Day Fair at The Fox Matching Tye Fun For All! Fairground, stalls, Punch & Judy, dog show, refreshments & BBQ. Time: 12noon-5pm, FREE entry. ■■ Mon 4th May May Day Brunch The Gibberd Garden Brunch in the Garden served from 11.30am to 2pm. Hot & cold filled rolls, croissants, scotch pancakes as well as our usual fare. Tea time from 2pm. Time: 11.30am-6pm, entrance: adults £4, concs £3, accompanied children £1 (5-16), www.thegibberdgarden. co.uk
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the listings Guides & Scouts 1st Church Langley Brownies meet every Fri 6.30-8pm Contact Tina: 07708 812378 1st Church Langley Rainbows meet every Tues 4.30-6.45pm Contact Badger: 07831 153857 2nd Church Langley Brownies meet every Mon 5-6.30pm Contact Brown Owl: 07831 153857 2nd Church Langley Rainbows meet every Tue 5.45-6.45pm Contact Badger: 07831 153857 2nd Harlow Common Brownies meet every Wed 6-7.30pm Contact: 07977 415522 or email: harlowbrownies@hotmail.co.uk 21st Harlow (Church Langley) Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet at The Barn, 1st Avenue Contact Anne-Marie: 411921
Sport & Fitness Capoeira for kids - Capoeira Essex for ages 6-13 years meet every Tue 6-7pm at GPCA, Abercrombie Way Contact Emma Gibbs: 07894 716833 Church Langley Bowls Club meet every Tue 9.30am-12pm and Thu 3-5.30pm at the CL Community Centre Contact David Whitaker: 629277 Church Langley & Potter Street Football www.clubwebsite.co.uk/ potterstreetfootballclub Church Langley & Potter Street Cricket www.potterstreet.play-cricket.com GPCA Badminton Group meet Wed 8-10pm at GPCA Centre, Abercrombie Way. Some experience preferred. £3 per wk, new members welcome! Contact: Jackie 432569 or John 320215 Harlow Cricket Club Juniors and Seniors Contact Paul: 421763 www.harlow.play-cricket.com Harlow Hockey Club train Tues nights on the astroturf at Passmores School Contact Gary: 07941 382069 or Sonya 07900 345354 www.harlowhockeyclub.co.uk Harlow Lawn Tennis Club Contact Will: 445332 Herts & Essex Badminton Club meet Fri 7.30-9.30pm at Mark Hall Sports Hall, some experience preferred Contact: John 428536 or Kevin 426540 Langley Colts Junior & Youth Football boys & girls www.langleycolts.co.uk Phoenix Feathers Badminton Club meet Mon expect Bank Holidays 8-10pm at Mark Hall Sports Hall, some experience preferred Contact Mick: 412660 or Steve: 07595 303591 Potter Street Bowls Club meet in Potter Street Community Centre Wed and Fri Contact Mrs Baker: 422754 or Mrs Burley: 304575 Shorinji Kempo
children’s martial art class 4.30-5.30pm, Tues at Norman Booth, £3 per session (term time) Contact Linda: 07946 615446 Taoist Tai Chi Contact: 424074 The Harlow Running Club meet at Mark Hall Sports Hall Tues and Thurs www.thehrc.org.uk
Social & Meeting Clubs Church Langley WI meet on the 3rd Wed of the month 8-10pm Contact Sue Winfield: 05602 283109 Gems Widow & Widower Social Club Contact Carol Titterton: 07713 544168 Harlow Branch of the Royal Naval association meets once a month at The Royal British Legion Club Contact secretary June Ray: 865919 Harlow Lions Club meet on the 1st Thu of each month at Oddfellows Hall, Old Harlow, CM17 0AG Contact Ronni Ayres: 443230 or email: ronniayres@hotmail.com Harlow WI meet at the W.I. Hall, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow on the 2nd Wed of the month at 2pm Contact Diane Hatt: 428938 or Jean Wright: 432734 Latton Ladies meet every Tue at the New Life Christian Fellowship Hall, CM18 6HP Contact Barbara Harpin: 869806 Royal Air Forces Association meet at David Livingstone House, Potter Street, every Fri Contact Mr LC Hayes: 868950 or email: Marsdendance@aol.com Silver Friends meet at Potter Street Community Centre every Wed 1.45-3.45pm Contact Barbara: 424063 or Joan: 304575 The Rotary Club of Harlow meet on Mon (except Bank Holidays) at Canon’s Brook Golf Club 12.15pm Contact Mike Ruocco: michele.ruocco@ btinternet.com or alan.leverett.surveyor@ talktalk.net Young @ Heart Club meet every Fri 1-3pm Contact Ruth Whitaker: 629277
Music & Performing Arts Amethyst Flames Majorettes meet every Mon at Lady Fatima Hall 5-7.30pm Contact: 07599 027512 or email: sandieamethyst@yahoo.com or visit: www. amethystflames.piczo.com Harlow & District Caledonian Society meet every Tue 8-10pm at the W.I. Hall, Old Harlow for an evening of Scottish country dancing Contact Betty Allen: 303095 Harlow Chorus Contact Carol Spicer: 428898 Harlow Music Society meet on the 3rd Thu of every month Contact Joan Connelly: 422760 Harlow Symphony Orchestra rehearses every Tue 7.45-9.45pm at Tany’s Dell School
Contact Andrew Bruce: 838598 or email: andrew@wizaweb.co.uk
Film & Theatre Harlow Theatre Company welcomes acting and backstage members Contact: info@harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk or visit: www.harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk
Fine Art & Literature Harlow Decorative & Fine Arts Society Contact Betty: 432377, www.harlowdfas. org.uk Harlow Writers’ Workshop meet every Thu 10am-12noon at Moot House Contact Adrienne Tinn: 723948
Arts & Crafts Harlow Flower Club meet for 7.30pm start at New Life Christian Fellowship Church, 2nd Thu in the month Contact: 432340 for further monthly details Bevan Quilters meet at the Women’s Institute hall, Old Harlow every Thu morning from 9.30 to 12.30 Contact Lynn Lagdon: 444204 email: lynnlagdon@tiscali.co.uk
Collectors & Enthusiasts Harlow Railway Circle meet Tue and Thu 7pm at Halling Hill Common Room Contact John Stratford (Chairman): 415541 or Owen Wood 07800 779745 or email: harlowrailwayclub@gmail.com
Health & Family Care ABC Children’s Centre Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow Open 8.30-4.30 Mon-Fri for play, info & advice Contact: 423625 or email lorme@spurgeons. org www.surestartharlow.org Potter Street Children’s Centre Potter Street School Site, open 8.30-4.30 Mon–Fri for play, info & advice Contact: 420587 or email bjones@spurgeons. org or www.surestartharlow.org Inner Peace Healing Sanctuary meet Mon, any time between 1-2.30pm (except Bank Holidays) Contact Jan: 861515 or Maureen: 451305 PACT For Autism Charity No. 1148170 Contact: info@pactforautism.org.uk www.pactforautism.org.uk Parkinsons UK Harlow Branch meet every Wed at the David Livingstone club in Potter Street between 11am-3pm. Contact Corrine Hall: 07982 094194 Potter Street Mum and Tots meet Wed and Fri 10-11.45am (term time only) at Potter Street Baptist Church Hall Contact: 452820 St John Ambulance meet every Tues Contact: 0870 765 7856 or email: DutyOfficer@harlow.sja.org.uk www.sja.org.uk/ essex/harlow St Mary Magdalene Sunday School and Crèche every Sun in the Church Hall at 11am, children of all ages very welcome Contact Karen Herbert: 427956
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accountants & Bookkeeping
Complimentary Therapy
Home Interiors/Furnishings
Giess Wallis Crisp 8 Phillips & Co. Chartered Accountants ■ 36 TaxAssist Accountants 44
Infinite Possibilities ■ 2
Linda Ward Soft Furnishings 2 Stort Blinds Ltd ■ 36
Aerials & Satellites
Conservative Party
Computer & IT Services
Easykey Limited
Digitize ■ 44
Robert Halfon MP
Bathrooms/Kitchens & Design
Cookery Schools
DJH Designs 36 MCP Property Services ■ 5
Cookies Cooking School
Beauty/Cosmetic Therapy
AP & R Domestics Clear Ovens Oven Clean
Shwe Tan ■ 20 Laser Hair Removal & Skin Clinic 13 Soft Touches 2 Building Services
FreemanPaul 28 GRABCO 12 JMG Property Services ■ 30 LT Landscapes 44 M.R Carpentry Services 33 Quality First Construction 16 VSF Ltd - Garage Repairs 17 Care Services
First Class Care Agency NLA Private Homecare
2 15
Car Retail & Servicing
Church Langley Mobile Mechanic 13 PG Auto’s 16 Carpentry Services
M.R Carpentry Services
33
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Chris Sitton Carpet Cleaning
9
9 33 33 16
Electrical Services
AP & R Domestics Hadham Electrical
33 44
Estate Agents
Reyland Johnson Estate Agents 41 The Personal Property Shop 21 Florist
The Flower Box
34
Funeral Directors & Services
Masterson Funeral Directors
34
Garden Services
DJH Design 36 GRABCO 12 Harlow Garden Services Ltd 19 JMG Property Services ■ 30 LT Landscapes 44 Valerie’s Veggies (Patio Cleaning) 2 KT Castings
Places of Worship
13
Smiles Montessori Pre-School 48 St Nicholas Pre-School 18 D Sam Painter & Decorator 44 Paint Plus Painting & Decorating 16 Plumbing & Heating
Bryson Gas Services 33 Grants Plumbing & Heating 30 MCP Property Services ■ 5 RCJ Plumbing & Heating 12 Schools & Learning
Cookies Cooking School Driver CPC 4 U Ltd Graham School of Dance Herts & Essex English School Saint Nicholas School
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
23 2
KT Castings
23
Solar Energy Specialists
Viking Solar
9
Solicitors
Spectrum Family Law Ltd
19
Theatre
24-25
Will Writers
Giddings Lane Will Consultancy ■ 8 Windows & Conservatories
A&A Windows Direct Ltd 3 Bennbrook Windows ■ 11
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Shops, Retail & online
Victoria Hall Theatre 23
Harry’s Odd Jobs 9 Jobsworth 2 Simply Fit Tennison Fitness
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Nursery & Pre-Schools
Painting & Decorating
Domestic Services
Handyman
Cookies Cooking School 9 Graham School of Dance 23 Ruggerbugs 23
Locksmiths
Locks By Us 6-7
Gifts
Children’s Activities
Potter Street Baptist Church
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USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE
Community Centres
Hospitals
Church Langley Community Centre Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TH 01279 629611
NHS 111 PAH (Hospital)
EMERGENCY NUMBERS 111 01279 444455
Pharmacies
St John’s Arts & Recreation Centre For opening hours and programme of events call: 01279 442447
Church Langley Florence Nightingale Health Centre, Minton Lane, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TG 01279 629065
Victoria Hall Theatre For opening hours and full programme of events call: 01279 420062
Old Harlow 43-45 High Street, Harlow CM17 0DN
01279 423911
Councillors
Potter Street 12 Prentice Place, Harlow CM17 9BG
01279 422909
429443 445897 865673
Harlow Common (Potter Street) Councillor Margaret Hulcoop 452252 Councillor Emma Toal 07885 881255 Councillor Mark Wilkinson 07866 433991 Old Harlow Councillor Joel Charles Councillor Muriel Jolles Councillor Sue Livings
07752 096765 432242 422339
Local MP Robert Halfon MP
01279 311451
Doctors Church Langley Florence Nightingale Health Centre, Minton Lane, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TG 01279 638520
0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency
Potter Street Community Centre 96, Potter Street, Harlow CM17 9AQ 01279 422746
Church Langley Councillor Simon Carter Councillor Tony Hall Councillor Andrew Johnson
Electricity Emergency
0800 111 999
Police Essex Police Non-Emergency Harlow Police Station Crimestoppers
101
01279 641212 0800 555 111
Other Numbers Schools
Alzheimer’s Society
Church Langley Community Primary School 01279 629427
CALM Centre (counselling) 01279 411330
Churchgate Church of England Primary School 01279 866059 Fawbert and Barnard Primary School
01279 429427
Harlowbury Primary School
01279 423444
Mark Hall Comprehensive School
01279 866280
Potter Street Academy Primary School
01279 866504
St Nicholas School
01279 429910
The Henry Moore Primary School
Old Harlow The Health Centre, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow CM17 0AX 01279 418136
Utilities
Potter Street Osler House, Potter Street, Harlow CM17 9BG 01279 698658
Three Valleys Water
BT Faultline
01279 427465
01279 418331
Citizens Advice Bureau
0845 120 3717
Contact Harlow
01279 446655
Gems Widow & Widower Club
07713 544168
Harlow Food Bank
01279 724515
MS Society
01279 420059
Petsearch-UK
01279 320511
Rainbow Services
01279 308150
Safer Places
0845 0177668
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
Streets2Homes
01279 430011
St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773 Train Enquiries
0845 748 4950
0800 800 151 0845 782 3333
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