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I’m humming Christmas carols as I write this month’s letter, not so strange except I’m writing it in the middle of November! For the past 2 weeks my poor daughter has been woken by my singing carols... I guess you could say I’m a tad excited but then I think, as you get older the excitement is all in the preparation and anticipation...
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Thank you to our fabulous local ministers who took the time out of their busy schedules to answer, what has now become, our “traditional” Christmas question. This year they were asked what about their favourite memory... A simple enough question but I fear at lot harder than expected to answer. Why not have a try yourself; what’s your favourite memory of Christmas? Mine? I have so many... running into my brothers’ room screaming, “he’s been!!” Helping Mum put all the sweets out, being allowed to have fizzy drinks - yep, Christmas was the only time of the year that we had them in our house and we had crates and crates of them from the Unigate milkman! The warmth (winters were colder then plus we’d only just got central heating!) the smell of dinner cooking - this was the only time of year we ever had three courses (well, not including Boxing day, when we did it all again!), the telly playing in the background... I could go on and on... the overriding feeling was of the warmth and security - family. I hope your Christmas reminiscing’s bring a twinkle to your eye and if not, perhaps you could make THIS Christmas the one that has the best memories... Wishing one and all a very merry Christmas!
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CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 5 Letter From Robert Halfon MP 7 Locals That Launch: Pole Train Fitness 9 Local Business People in Person 12 Titelines Sea Angling Fishing Club 14 We Asked our Local Ministers... 16 The Gallery at Parndon Mill: Present Arts 20 Gibberd Gallery: Harlow Open 16 Competition 31 Venture into Volunteering 32 Harlow Chorus 40 Tips from Trading Standards
■ FUN & LEISURE 24 Just for the Kids 38 Puzzles & Brain Teasers
■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 28 Policing our Community 37 Henry Moore School 42 Local Community 46 What’s On 49 Listings 50 Useful Numbers CM Connection Magazines cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, products or services that appear in this publication.
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A Letter from Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow Dear Resident, I want to start by wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Weekend GP Services in Harlow I’ve been working hard to ensure that the NHS in Harlow gets the support and investment that it needs from government. That is why the Weekend GP appointments have started in Harlow, with a grant from the Prime Minister worth £2.6million.
Thank you Harlow Royal British Legion for a very special Remembrance Service on Remembrance Sunday, at the Netteswell Memorial in the town park. It was wonderful to see so many people there. A special mention to the Harlow Brass Brand for everything they did on the day including playing The Last Post.
The Weekend GP Service has been set up to provide additional routine GP and nurse appointments on Saturdays and Sundays. It allows patients to
We Must Pray For Paris We have all been horrified by the tragic events that occurred last month in Paris. In response to the attacks, the French President has declared that his country is committed to ‘destroying’ IS and announced that France is now ‘at war’. Britain will stand with France.
see a GP, healthcare assistant or nurse for routine GP appointments, health checks and treatments. Appointments are accessed through a patient’s own participating GP surgery and will be provided through a number of local health centres. This service is for routine, booked appointments only and is not a walk-in service. This is really good news for Harlow residents. Having a seven-day NHS will reduce pressures on emergency services and A&E departments, like at Princess Alexandra Hospital, so that the services they provide can continue to improve. I just want to thank all of the staff who have launched this service and it is great that patients and staff have provided positive feedback.
But we must also make our first priority the safety of people in our country. The Chancellor has announced that the threat of a cyber-attack by terrorists has never been greater, and that we will be doubling our investment into cyber security to £1.9bn. The Home Secretary Theresa May has assured us all that border security will be ‘intensified’. David Cameron plans to increase funding for the SAS and special units by £2 billion by 2020 and extra funding has also been announced for an extra 1,900 security and intelligence officers at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. Terrorists want us to be afraid, but the best thing that we can all do is to carry on with our lives and cherish the freedoms that they want to destroy. I said before that terrorists only have to be lucky once. We have to be lucky always.
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In 2013 Harlow Business award finalist, Faye Brownjohn started Pole Train Fitness. On the 1st anniversary of opening her own studio, she opens the doors into the world of Pole Training... How did you decide on your company name? My Husband suggested the name Pole Train Fitness. With the stigma attached to the pole industry, I wanted the name to be clear that it was fitness orientated. Where did you qualify/study? I studied Leisure at college and became a Personal Trainer with the YMCA back in 1998. Since then I have extended my knowledge with industry recognised qualifications and ensure they are kept current and relevant. Experience in the business? I’ve been a fan of fitness for as long as I can remember and chose a career in the Leisure Industry from school. However, at the age of 21 I decided on a change of career, moving to an office based job, which I did for 10 years. I was never happy with a sedentary role, so Pole Train Fitness has been an opportunity to take me back to doing something I love. What made you decide to set up your own business? Once my children had reached school age I decided it was time to do something for myself. I took up pole fitness as a hobby whilst working in my full time job. This made me realise how much I loved the fitness industry and helped me to make my decision to return to the teaching circuit. What hurdles have you faced? Unfortunately pole fitness has a certain stigma attached and its not truly appreciated for its physical and mental benefits. Despite its growth in popularity as a form of fitness, it’s hard to change people’s perceptions but I feel as an industry, pole fitness is slowly winning this battle – it’s an addictive sport! Tel:
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What has been the most rewarding of owning your own business? Earlier this year Pole Train Fitness was selected as a finalist for the Business Growth Award in the Harlow Business & Community Awards 2015. Preparing for this presentation gave me an opportunity to look back at my journey over the past 2 years. I’m so proud of what I have achieved, not only from the business perspective, but also the friends I have made, the Pole Train community we have created, and the positive impact my business has had on people’s lives. I never tire of seeing my students reach their fitness goals, achieve a new pole move, or regain confidence they had lost – the power of pole fitness is priceless! Anything you would like to add? There are many different aspects to pole fitnesss training, from strength gains, toning and weight loss, core conditioning, flexibility and self confidence. There really is something for everyone regardless of age or fitness level. Why not come down and see for yourself. Quote CM17 and get your first class FREE!
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What’s your favourite local venue? Hunters Meet, Hatfield Heath.
What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently? In October I won a “Heart 4 Harlow” award for services to the community.
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sea fishing in HARlow Titelines sea angling club By Mr Jim Richardson
This may seem unlikely as the North Sea is over 30 miles away but Harlow does have its very own thriving sea fishing club. Based at the Great Parndon Community centre, Harlow Titelines Sea Angling Club has been in existence for over 25 years.
Fishing is from charter boats and venues include ports such as Bradwell on the east coast as well as Dover, Shoreham and Portsmouth on the south coast. At least two fishing trips are booked each month with cod, skate, plaice, bass, conger eel and many other species being caught. Anglers can choose to fish for pleasure or the pot and can also take part in a year long competition to see who has caught the heaviest fish of various species. With conservation in mind many fish are safely returned to preserve fish stocks and strict size limits are observed. Occasionally longer outings are arranged and we have travelled to Ireland, Guernsey, Torquay and Minehead, as each area of the sea around our coast has its own ecosystem containing different species of fish. In some years even longer trips abroad are planned and in 2016 the club will again be in Norway, fishing waters that are well inside the Artic circle hoping to land giant cod and halibut. If you are interested in joining Harlow Titelines, whether you are experienced or a novice angler, please give me a ring for more information.
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we asked some of our local ministers…
Dave Welch
Alison Taylor
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Tony Mayes
Potter Street Baptist church
Harlow Baptis
I know I am the oldest minister responding to this question but I can honestly say that I wasn’t there on the first Christmas. But what an occasion that would have been, whatever the actual date. Joseph and Mary, the innkeeper, the shepherds and the angels would certainly have had a memorable time. By the time the Magi arrived with their memorable gifts the family were in a house. I recall one Christmas Day at my in-laws with our daughters aged 4 and 2, sharing presents and having a wonderful time. On Boxing Day, Diane’s mum told us that she had forgotten to give the girls some presents. She decided to hang these in a couple of shopping bags on a cedar tree. Grandma told the girls that Santa forgot to drop off some presents on Christmas Eve but said he would come back on Christmas night. I will never forget their faces when they discovered these bags with colouring books and crayons. They were so excited and it resulted in Diane and me continuing this ritual for many years. In many respects it reminds me that we can enjoy the real meaning of Christmas way beyond the actual day. I am sure that this Christmas will have its own special memories too. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and 2016!
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Christmas is such a busy time and involves so much, my earliest memory and probably the most exciting was coming down one morning and finding all over the ceiling some amazing red, gold and green shiny decorations hanging from the ceiling, handmade, I didn’t care - they could have been the star over Bethlehem as far as I was concerned, I remember being absolutely transfixed by them - the decorations were kept for years and years and became a bit of a family joke over time, well, when your 45 they don’t quite have the same effect do they! I remember all I wanted one year for Christmas was a jumper for my bear to wear - he got it and I was so excited that Santa could knit and knew his size! Why on earth am I telling you these things I really don’t know – no-one would be so excited by these things today I doubt – Christmas magical then – star struck and I had the best dressed bear in town! Today it is still as special for different reasons and my hope and prayer is that as you celebrate this year, new memories will be made that will stay with you and you may find yourselves celebrating with one of the church communities and we will make new memories together. For those of you celebrating with us at Potter Street, I may have bought a new hat - last years jumper, just so you’re not disappointed!
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Christmas is a wonderful time of celebration for Christians; the drawback with being a minister is that you tend to end up a little Christmassed-out by December 25th! It’s not a bad problem to have....though in my case, my favourite Christmas memories tend to be those of a few years ago. We used to enjoy some wonderful carol services at the church Nicky (my wife) and I attended in London, and where we sang in the choir. The traditional nine Bible lessons, so familiar from the famous broadcast service from King’s College Cambridge, set out the “true meaning of Christmas” in a way that no preacher ever can, and some of the music we sang was just wonderful. And for a few years we travelled up to my inlaws in North Suffolk immediately after the Christmas morning service-a long drive made enjoyable by the prospect of a loving family and a big dinner! But a memory that really sticks in the mind is a Christmas Eve about 20 years ago-catching the train to my office in London in a cold, thick fog. The office was always relaxed on December 24th, and the fog lent an air of expectant, excited mystery for what was to follow. Happy times!
My earliest and most magical Christmas memory is of being led, eyes closed into the lounge to see the Christmas tree lit up and decorated with sparkling baubles. Mum and Dad always decorated the tree on Christmas Eve after we went to bed. I remember with amazing clarity the wonder of that dazzling tree that seemed to wrap itself around me and transform the room and made me feel so special. I was pretty young and obviously that magical moment could never be recreated although I tried to for our children. These days there are so many Christmas lights and decorations in the shops and we love looking at them, sometimes whole floors are set aside to display, they are beautiful and fascinating. Sometimes the glitter and glow of Christmas loses its attraction especially as it seems to start so early; the superficial decorations can never transform the dark reality or bring an enduring Christmas spirit. I am so glad that I found the true spirit of Christmas that never fades or loses its magical attraction. Jesus is the true light of the world that shines into any darkness we face, and the darkness can never put it out. I have found that he continually amazes me with his enduring love. No matter what is going on in my life he wraps me in the warmth of his love, transforms my perceptions and always makes me feel special.
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Parndon Mill exhibition present arts The Gallery at Parndon Mill presents a series of exhibitions of fine art and crafts by skilled and distinguished artists. During the Christmas period, the exhibition Present Arts maintains the same high standard, but the emphasis is on works of art which are affordable.
for the eye and is a great opportunity to acquire a unique and special present, something new for the home, individual cards, or even decorations for the Christmas tree.
The artists who have studios at the Mill are represented along with regular exhibitors of paintings, prints, sculpture, calligraphy, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles and metalwork. Several artists new to The Gallery will also be included in the exhibition which will be a feast EMAIL:
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Potter Street Baptist Church Celebrate CHRISTMAS with us at POTTER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH (Opposite the shops in Prentice Place)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE CHURCHES IN OLD HARLOW Celebrate Christmas with us: St. Mary’s Sunday 20th December 6.30pm Carol Service Tuesday 22nd December 10.30am Coffee shop Christmas Special Christmas Eve 4pm Christingle & Children’s Carols Christmas Eve 11.15pm Holy Communion Christmas day 9.00am Holy Communion Christmas day 10.30am All Age Celebration
Harlow Baptist Church Sunday 20th December 6.30pm Candlelight Carols Christmas Eve 5.30pm Family Nativity Christmas Day 10.30am Christmas Celebration
St. Mary’s & Harlow Baptist Church 26th November From 5pm Carols on the High Street (carols at 6pm & 7:30pm) 13th December 5pm Carols Together at Harlow Leisure Zone 17th December 5.30pm Carols in the Harvey Centre
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Gibberd gallery: harlow open 16 are you an artist local to harlow? This could be your chance to display in the Gibberd Gallery. Artists local to Harlow are invited to create artwork and submit for judging. This established Open encourages a variety of mediums to be entered including sculpture, painting, digital work, glass and print. Cash prizes for three winners The Gibberd Gallery Open 2016 exhibition can be entered by any artist, who was born, studied, currently resides or works in Harlow. Artists are encouraged to submit up to three works for selection by a panel of independent judges with an active involvement in the visual arts. This year we have two judges Simon Davies, VP for the Royal Portraiture
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POLICING OUR Harlow North PCSO Chrisie Goodman
Already the rush has started with Christmas shopping and dates on the calendar for Christmas concerts, carols and festivities of all kinds. Unfortunately at this time of the year when our minds are set on organising so many events and forthcoming arrangements we sometimes forget the most basic of security measures in our homes and vehicles. Whether we live alone or with a partner, friends or family, keeping safe is something we all need to think about but sometimes take for granted.
as it’s a bit of a giveaway that you are out for the evening if the lights are left on all night. Imagine coming home on Christmas Eve and finding all the presents that you spent all those hours trooping around the shops for are now sitting around the bottom of a burglars Christmas tree!! All shopping should be safely stored in the boot of your car out of sight and not on the front/back seats which is an open invitation for someone to break in to your vehicle.
Inside your home Try and look at your home through the eyes of a burglar. What can you see that would encourage or discourage someone from breaking in? Remember half of all burglaries happen on the spur of the moment through unlocked doors or windows. Safety lights that are triggered by movement can be useful burglar deterrents. Try not to leave your keys in a place where they can be seen from outside your home. Avoid attaching your name and address to keys. If they were lost or stolen, they could make a burglar’s job very easy. Christmas trees are very nice all lit up and in front of the window but please, please keep your presents out of sight of the window and put the tree lights on a timer switch
Callers at the door Intercom systems, spy holes, door chains and outside lighting can all help to safely identify callers. If you have them, make sure you use them. If a caller claims to be representing a company or organisation, ask for ID. If you are uncertain about the ID, phone the organisation to check the caller is genuine. Use the telephone number given in the phone book or on your utility bill rather than the one on the identity card. Sometimes a bogus caller will try and distract you whilst an accomplice robs you, often by entering through the back door. Try and make sure other entrances into your home are locked when you answer the front door. IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT!
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By now I am sure that the vast majority of you will have heard about the cuts to your local Neighbourhood Policing Teams. In early October Essex Police announced that 55m savings needed to be made by 2020 therefore by March 31st 2016 PCSO numbers in Essex would be reduced from 250 to 60 with Harlow retaining just 4 PCSO roles from it’s current 14. The New PCSO job description has been amended and I now do not fit the new criteria. This has nothing to do with my capability to do the role, which I have done for the last 7 years. We are informed that there may be possible redeployment to limited vacancies within Essex Police. Over the many years I have been your PCSO I have prided myself on being approachable, carrying out my duties in a professional and unbiased manner. I have served the community to the best of my ability whether that be on high visibility patrols or providing reassurance and advice to residents or victims of crime. I’ve undertaken school visits for safety talks
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Harlow Chorus
Handel’s Messiah at Chelmsford Cathedral, Saturday 12th December Words by Mick Rumens
Our concert, on The 7th November at St John’s, Epping, was a particularly memorable event well received by our audience. Our soloists for this concert were Helen Ludford-Thomas, soprano, and Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks, tenor who were both exceptional and received a great round of applause from the audience and the chorus members. We were delighted to have Paul Ayres accompany us in this concert, and his new choral arrangement of Bless this house was received with rapturous applause for it’s world premiere. For our performance of Handel’s Messiah at Chelmsford Cathedral on the 12th December at 7.00pm, we have the Baroque ensemble, Charivari Agreable providing accompaniment, and our soloists will be Christine Buras, soprano, Flora McIntosh, alto, William Blake, tenor, and Keel Watson, bass. Our regular accompanist, Susan Graham Smith will also be supporting us on the organ. This will be a major work for us in our very important 40th season, and we hope to have as many of our supporters as possible
attend on this wonderful early Christmas occasion. We will be joined by many past members of the chorus in celebration of this special Christmas event. Less than two weeks after this event we will all be enjoying Christmas celebrations with our families and, on behalf of the Chorus members and all associated with Harlow Chorus I would like to extend our very best wishes to Lorraine and her staff who work so hard producing CM17 Connection every month. Through this medium we would also like to wish all CM17 readers, their families and our loyal supporters, a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas, and New Year 2016. Our 40th anniversary season will continue in 2016 with our principal celebratory concert in Chelmsford Cathedral on Saturday 16th April, which will include the world premiere of a new work especially commissioned by the Chorus, Cecilia McDowall’s “A time for all seasons”. More news of this, and other events, next time.
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The Henry Moore Primary School ‘Back to The Future’ Day
Year 6 watched excerpts from Back to the Future with the predictions of what life would be like on 21st October 2015! The rain was an absolutely correct prediction!!! The children then wrote their predictions for the future as below. WHAT WILL THE FUTURE WILL BE LIKE? I think that in 2045, gaming consoles will not be used. Instead, there will probably be virtual reality machines where you put on a helmet, gloves and boots to control a character in a virtual world. I also predict that the showers will have over 50 settings, from hot and bubbly to cold and strawberry scented. You will order it what to do by saying it into a speaker. I think that cars will drive automatically. You will type in your destination and it will drive you there, abiding by the law, and it will take the quickest most efficient route. Finally, I believe that schools will be abolished and instead, you will have yearly injections that feed you with knowledge. Physical exercise and sport will be highly encouraged. Once you are 18, you can choose what injections you have to teach you about the career of your choice. Liam Hirst-Year 6 WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE 30 YEARS FROM NOW? In 30 years from now, when you do your shopping, you will have a fully charged, working robot to do all of your shopping for you (that means you won’t have to walk around and get it all!) Also, in the future, when you’ve broken down and need fuel, you won’t have to try and push your car to a garage or call the AA because you’ll have a button on the wheel that calls a company to send fuel to the car by itself. In the future, when you go to school, the teachers will have a little controller with a button for each of the children. If they keep talking or not paying attention, the teachers can press the button and whoever it is will listen instantly. The children will have their own ipad to research what they need and to ask a question. In 2045, you won’t have to do your hair every single day because you will have a hat! When you put that hat on, all you need to do is say what style you want and it will have the style there when you take the hat off. Niomie Mellon-Year 6
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Happy Shopping during Christmas & New Year Trading Standards advice for happy shopping leading up to the holiday period is to just remember CHRISTMAS.
C is for Counterfeits - don’t buy them! They can be dangerous, are poor quality and the person you are buying for will be disappointed
H is for Hallmark - a mark to look for on Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium articles to prove the quality of the metal. If there is no hallmark, the item may not be made of the precious metal you wanted.
R is for Receipts - keep them. If you find out that the items you have purchased are faulty you will need proof of purchase when you go back to the shop.
I is for Increasing your protection - when you buy expensive goods. If you buy goods over £100 it can be useful to use your credit card – that way if the company goes bust or the trader won’t help you with a problem you can go to your credit card company for help. S is for Safe goods - look for the CE Mark on things like toys and electrical goods – this is the symbol used to show the goods have met the required safety standards.
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you buy on-line, so order in good time and you will still have the chance to send them back and order something else if you don’t like what you receive.
M is for manufacturer’s warranty - some goods come with a manufacturer’s warranty which you can use if the goods become faulty so keep hold of them. Remember though that your contract is with the shop where the goods were purchased so you can still go back to the seller even if you do have a warranty. A is for advice - if you need pre-shopping advice (or help after Christmas) call Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 040506. S is for scams - Christmas is an expensive time of year and a letter telling you that you have won a lottery may seem like a gift. Just remember, if you have not bought a ticket how can you be a winner? As with all scams, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is!
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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES Beginners Ballroom Dancing Lessons for the Social Dancer Why not keep fit and learn to dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere? We run beginners ballroom and latin classes on Thursday afternoons 1.30 – 3.30pm. The new block of lesson will be starting early January. For further information phone: Tony 07790 516 580 Linda 07949 466 945
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Christmas Fayre Wednesday 9th December 2015 9.30am to 12 noon Tombola Cake Stall Raffle Coffee & Mince pies Books Bric a brac stall
Harlowbury Chapel Christmas opening Please join us!
Harlowbury Chapel, Sunday 13th December, doors open at 2.00pm. Mary Evans on flute and carols for all from 3.00pm with the De Merc choir. Mulled wine, mince pies and more. A special event, recorded by Harlow Hospital radio and fundraising for St Clare Hospice. Harlowbury Chapel, Old Road, CM17 0HE
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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
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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
SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2015 MEET AT BUSH FAIR CAR PARK In aid of St Clare Hospice, our local Hospice providing specialist care for people living with a terminal or life limiting illness in West Essex and East Herts.
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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A CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEMONSTRATION Presented by JANE BODLEY at the ARC on
SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER 2015 2-4pm Presentation of various Christmas arrangements to decorate the home which will include a table centre and door wreath, using fresh and artificial seasonal materials. Flower arranging material will also be on sale. There will be home-baked cakes and refreshments. The tickets are £5.00 each.
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Will you help make the festive season a special one for Harlow Christmas Haven (The Chocolate Run)? For around 20 years we have provided a shelter for the homeless at Christmas, for 10 days from 23rd December to 1st January. We provide simple accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries. We also aim to provide a warm and friendly welcome. The number of guests varies, but we will probably have 20 to 25 people staying overnight with us this Christmas. This year we are staying open until 3 January, to cover the weekend. If you are interested in helping please email: contact@chocolaterun.org.uk or call our chair Jo Busson, on 07951 612803. Our volunteers do as many, or as few, shifts as they want. We need volunteers to cover 24/7. We will run 5 shifts a day, an 8 hour night shift from midnight to 8am, then 4 hour shifts for the rest of the day!
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■■ Every Tues Latton Ladies Various Locations A friendly group of ladies who meet weekly on Tuesdays who go on visits to interesting places and meet for tea and talks. Contact: Barbara 869806 or Carol 410324, www.harlowlattonladies.org ■■ Every Sat Harlow Parkrun School Lane, Town Park FREE, weekly, timed 5km run. Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/harlow ■■ Until thu 17th december Gibberd Gallery Exhibition: ‘:Xenotopia’ Harlow Civic Centre Through printed matter this exhibition explores out-of-place places, the idealised and unfamiliar. A group exhibition of works that represents each artists unique exploration of the unknown with creations especially connected to their place of display. Contact: gallery@harlowarttrust.org. uk, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ until wed 23rd december Present Arts The Gallery at Parndon Mill Maintaining The Gallery’s high standard, the emphasis is on works of art which are affordable. Time: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm & Sun 2-4pm, contact: 426042, email: info@ parndonmill.co.uk, www.parndonmill. co.uk
WHAT’S ON businesses. Attend the Digital Masterclass (10.30am to 12.30pm) and find out about NWES advice, training, finance and premises. Book you place now by calling 08456 099 991 or visit NWES book online. Time: 10am-2pm. ■■ Sat 5th december Indigo Music Services Annual Concert St Andrews Methodist Church, The Stow Annual concert plus special guests. Time: 3pm, tickets: £5 adults, concs £2 with proceeds to the Church. ■■ Sat 5th december Jingle Belle Bop! Great Parndon Community Association Raffle, sweets, disco, facepainting, hot food and, a visit from Father Christmas and much more. Time: 6.30-10.30pm, tickets: kids £5, adults £2, under 1’s £2, under 1’s without present - free. ■■ Sat 5th december Bishop’s Stortford Craft & Produce Market Bishop’s Stortford Town Centre Held on the first Saturday each month. Time: 9.30-1.30pm, contact: 712143 or email market@bishopsstortfordtc. gov.uk
Time: 2-4pm, tickets £5, contact: 01279 442447. ■■ Sun 6th December Harlow Brass Band St John’s ARC Harlow Brass Band present a Christmas Concert. Time: 7.30pm, www.harlowbrassband.co.uk ■■ Sun 6th december Harlow Conservation Volunteers Mays Mead Marsh Reed cutting in front of hide. Time: 10am, contact: 01279 434332, email: hcvadmin@harlowwildlife.org.uk ■■ Tue 8th december 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/ ■■ tue 8th December New Editions Singers Present: A Christmas Feast Potter Street Baptist Church A concert of seasonal songs and carols. Musical director: Susan Hickman and accompanist” Lis Scott. Seasonal refreshments will be served. Time: 7.30pm, tickets £7, contact: 01279 434028.
■■ Wed 2nd december Green Team Volunteers Parndon Wood Hornbeam coppicing. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 446997 or darren.fazackerley@harlow.gov.uk
■■ sat 5th December New Editions Singers Present: A Christmas Feast St John’s ARC A concert of seasonal songs and carols. Musical director: Susan Hickman and accompanist” Lis Scott. Seasonal refreshments will be served. Time: 7.30pm, tickets £10, concs £9, contact: 01279 434028.
■■ Fri 4th December New Editions Singers Present: A Christmas Feast St James Church, Staple Tye A concert of seasonal songs and carols. Musical director: Susan Hickman and accompanist” Lis Scott. Seasonal refreshments will be served. Time: 7.30pm, tickets £7, contact: 01279 434028.
■■ Sat 5th & Sat 12th December Father Christmas Trail Hatfield Forest, CM22 6NE Follow the magical trail through the woods to visit Father Christmas in his grotto. Gift, craft activity, drink and a biscuit all included in the price. Time: 10am-2.30pm, £6.50 per child, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatfieldforest
■■ Sat 5th December NWES Business Fayre Harlow Enterprise Hub Join NWES (Norfolk & Waveney Enterprise Services) and be part of Small Business Saturday 2015. Network with local, like-minded
■■ Sun 6th December A Christmas Flower Demonstration St John’s ARC Presentation of various Christmas arrangements to decorate the home by Jane Bodley. Arrangements include a table centre and door wreath.
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■■ Wed 9th december Green Team Volunteers Parndon Wood Hornbeam coppicing. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 446997 or darren.fazackerley@harlow.gov.uk ■■ Wed 9th december Harlow Heritage Society: Christmas Social Saint Marty-at-Latton Church Hall Seasonal refreshments will be provided together with a raffle and an opportunity to social with other members. Time: 7.30pm, entrance: FREE to members, visitors £3pp. ■■ Wed 9th December Friends of Jenner House Christmas Fayre Jenner House, Old Harlow
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IN december 2015 Tombola, cake stall, raffle, coffee & mince pies, books and bric-a-brac. Time: 9.30am-12noon. ■■ thu 10th december Harlow Decorative and Fine Arts Lectures St John’s ARC From Yuletide to Nativity: Christmas in Early England by Dr Sam Newton PHD. Time: 8pm, coffee from 7.15pm, contact: 432377, visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk ■■ Fri 11th december Music at Marigolds: Split Whiskers Harlow Cricket Club Returning to Marigolds after several fantastic gigs in recent years. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £7, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Fri 11th December Afternoon Tea in the Wood Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Join us for a spot of afternoon tea in our beautiful woodland setting. Each person can look forward to a pot of tea (with a free refill) and a selection of cakes and scones. Booking essential. Contact: 430005, cost: £10pp, email: josey.travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Sat 12th & Sun 13th and Sat 19th & Sun 20th December Santa’s Grotto Parndon Wood Nature Reserve See Santa as he pops in the wood at his busiest time of year. Once you’ve seen the big man, have a go at some festive arts and crafts or take part in our Elf Trail. Fun for all the family. Contact: 430005, cost: £3 per child, email: josey.travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Sat 12th December St Clare Hospice: Light up a Life St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Light Up A Life is a very special annual event, full of the warmth and love that St Clare Hospice has been bringing to local people’s lives for 25 years. It is a chance to pause and remember the lives of our loved ones, in the company of others who understand. Time: 4pm, contact: 01279 773750, stclarehospice.org.uk ■■ Sat 12th December Harlow Chorus: Handel - Messiah Chelmsford Cathedral Christine Buras soprano, Flora McIntosh alto, William Blake tenor,
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Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 446997 or darren.fazackerley@harlow.gov.uk ■■ Thu 17th to 23rd & 27th december Rapunzel Victoria Hall Theatre This Christmas it’s time to let your hair down Let Down Your Hair and join the fun in our this Christmas all-new production of ‘Rapunzel’ This reimagining of the original Brother Grimm fairy tale has all the best traditions of our highly praised previous Christmas productions, but with a new tangled twist and written especially for the whole family to enjoy. For children and adults aged 4+. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ victoriahalltheatre. Further information can be found on the facebook page www.facebook.com/rapunzel2015, www.victoriahalltheatre.co.uk In association with
Rapunzel Evening Performances at 7.30pm December 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 27th Matinee Performances at 3.00pm December 19th, 20th & 27th
Book online: victoriahalltheatre.ticketsource.co.uk Or call: 0333 666 3366 (a booking fee of £1.50 is charged on telephone bookings)
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■■ Fri 18th december SMHT Jazz Club Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Every 3rd Friday of the month. This month, Gary Wood’s 5 Piece swing band to get you in the “Mood”. Time: 8pm, tickets: £8 from The Tudor House Gallery or Mont cafe, www.smht. org.uk ■■ Sat 19th december 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 farmers and other producers from within a 40 mile radius. Why not give it a try? Time: 10am to midday, FREE entry. ■■ Wed 23rd december Green Team Volunteers Parndon Wood Hornbeam coppicing. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 446997 or darren.fazackerley@harlow.gov.uk ■■ Sun 27th december Harlow Conservation Volunteers Stodge Buster! Stort Valley Meadows Coppicing willows by ditch by opicnic benches. Time: 10am, contact: 01279 434332, email: hcvadmin@harlowwildlife.org.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 Badminton Club meet at Burnt Mill School Fri 7.30-9pm adult/ family session and Sat 11.30am-1pm, £5 per session Contact Sandra Holbrook: 07943 071269 or email harlowbadmintonclub@gmail.com www.harlowbadmintonclub.co.uk 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 PLEASE MENTION THE
Potter Street Bowls Club meet in Potter Street Community Centre Wed and Fri Contact Mrs Baker: 422754 or Mrs Burley: 304575
at Tany’s Dell School Contact Andrew Bruce: 838598 or email: andrew@wizaweb.co.uk
Shorinji Kempo children’s martial art class 4.30-5.30pm, Tues at Norman Booth, £3 per session (term time) Contact Linda: 07946 615446
Harlow Theatre Company welcomes acting and backstage members Contact: info@harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk or visit: www.harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk
Taoist Tai Chi Contact: 424074
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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 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
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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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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
01279 641212 0800 555 111
Other Numbers Schools
Alzheimer’s Society
01279 418331
Church Langley Community Primary School 01279 629427
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
Parkinson’s UK (Harlow)
07982 094194
Petsearch-UK
01279 320511
Rainbow Services
01279 308150
Safer Places
0845 0177668
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
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 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
01279 429910 01279 427465
Streets2Homes
Train Enquiries BT Faultline
01279 430011
St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773
0800 800 151 0845 782 3333
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