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february 2016 ISSUE 125
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 5 Letter From Robert Halfon MP 9 Local Business People in Person 11 Eugenie Harvey Labour Councillor Candidate 13 Locals That Launch MJC Stone & Ceramics
18 Live Laugh Love Foundation The Buddy Bag appeal
20 Gallery at Parndon Mill Exhibition Recent Work
24 Canine Partners Puppy Appeal 30 West Essex Mind 40 Harlow Chorus
■ FUN & LEISURE 22 Just for the Kids 27 What’s on at Vicky Hall 32 Look What’s Cooking
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A Letter from Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow
Robert Halfon with Asda at his 2015 Jobs Fair
Dear Resident, Keeping Fuel Bills Down Filing up my car at Church Langley Tesco petrol station, it is good to see prices below £1 a litre. It was not so long ago that motorists were paying £1.40. I continue to campaign for the Government to keep fuel prices low. Fuel duty has been frozen, saving motorists hundreds of pounds a year. If fuel taxes had gone up, petrol and diesel would be at least 17p higher. I am working hard to keep energy bills down, and the Government’s new energy efficiency scheme will save an average of £30 a year from household energy bills. Potter Street Post Office In other news – our Potter Street Post Office is getting a makeover! As well as two screened serving positions and a low level serving counter, customers at the Post Office will now the additional services of Car tax and a selection of on-demand foreign currency. Unfortunately this will mean that the store will be closed for a couple of weeks to allow for the refurbishments. It will be worth it when we have a shiny new Post Office.
Bringing Jobs and Apprenticeships coming back to Harlow More Jobs are coming back to Harlow. The latest statistics show that the number of young Jobseeker Allowance claimants in Harlow has gone down by 29.8% since December 2014. Overall, the number of Jobseeker Allowance claimants in Harlow has gone down by 233 in the last 12 months. Jobs, apprenticeships and businesses are coming back to our town. £3.3 Plan to Improve Mental Health for Young People in Essex I have had many residents contact me about their concerns for mental health services. For this reason I meet regularly with the NHS to talk about health issues that are affecting Harlow residents. This year our local NHS, in partnership with Essex County Council, will be launching ‘Open up, Reach Out’, which is a 5 year plan to help the emotional well being and mental health of children and young people. This will include an additional £3.3 million pounds of investment per year. Across the country, the Government are investing an additional £600 million pounds into Mental Health Services.
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local business people in person Name and Business Norma Fenwick, Your Perfect Travel Ltd. Where do you live? I grew up in Harlow and moved to Sawbridgeworth about 10 years ago now. I love living and working in Sawbridgeworth. What’s your favourite local venue? It was the Square, Shame it has closed down. What’s your favourite local shop? Harlow Garden Centre. Beautiful plants, lots of little ornaments and coffee & cake are delicious. What do you like best about Harlow? Harlow Town Park. Great place to take kids, go for walk/runs and get some fresh air. What do you like doing when you’re not working?
Travel to new destinations, play the piano, read and now keep fit. I set up my business because... I love to travel and I wanted to help other people plan their travel and use my experience and knowledge. It also means I get to travel a whole lot more to check out destinations and resorts. What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently? I got engaged on 3rd January. My now fiancé Andrew proposed to me on a recent holiday to Myanmar (Burma). What’s the funniest thing you’ve overheard? ‘Isn’t the Grand Canyon located on top of a mountain?’
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Eugenie harvey: standing up for old harlow In last month’s CM17 I introduced myself as Labour’s candidate for Old Harlow in this May’s local elections. I have to say a huge ‘thankyou’ for the many kind messages I received and in particular for your thoughts on what I should press for on behalf of Old Harlow.
Top of your list was Junction 7a off the M11, which as proposed by Essex County Council will lead to a huge increase in traffic through the heart of Old Harlow. The new junction would enter Gilden Way between Sheering and Old Harlow at a point designated for more housing. Most residents don’t want this, fearing increased congestion and the risk to lives. Several mentioned the fatalities on Gilden Way as evidence that this is already a danger spot. With hundreds of new homes to be built and this new junction, it’s difficult to see how the fabric of our community won’t be irreversibly damaged. We need a better solution. Did you realise that the Essex County Council – which ultimately makes this decision – predicts that traffic along Gilden Way will increase by 50-100%? And had you heard that one of the solutions proposed is that residents be encouraged to ditch their cars and walk and ride bikes instead? Great for our health and the environment, but is it realistic? The knock on effect will be a bottleneck on Edinburgh Way at the roundabout by Toys R’
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Us, creating peak hour chaos at Harlow Town station. I caught up with Mike Danvers (Councillor for Netteswell and County Councillor for Harlow North) to get a better understanding of this and other local issues. He told me that the Conservatives at County seem determined to press ahead regardless of the fact that Harlow Council has urged it to establish a by-pass instead: skirting the town to the north and joining the A414 in Hertfordshire. While the decision is ultimately not in the hands of Harlow Council, clearly it has an important voice. This will be strengthened when evidence of strong feeling amongst residents is brought to bear. As your representative, I would ensure that your objections to the 7a junction are heard loud and clear, something our Conservative councillors will find difficult to do as it would put them into conflict with their colleagues on the County Council. It’s time for a Labour voice to put the case for Old Harlow. I hope you agree! Contact: Mike Danvers 01279 425934 michael.danvers@harlow.gov.uk Contact: Eugenie Harvey Eugenieharvey@yahoo.co.uk
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When did set up your business? MJC Stone was set up about a year ago but I was still working in London then. It’s only been in the last few months that I have taken the plunge and gone on my own! How did you decide on your company name? Pretty simple really M J & C are my initials. What’s your experience in the business? I started fixing stone, marble, granite & ceramic 16 years ago, mainly working in affluent areas of London & Surrey. I also fit laminate flooring. What work did you do before setting up the business? I have always worked in the building industry ever since I left school. The trades I have previously worked in include kitchen fitting, roofing and fencing. What made you decide to set up your own business? I set up my business to give me the flexibility to work around the needs of my family. My wife is a Personal Trainer which means that she is often working with her clients first thing in the morning or early evenings. Being my own boss means that I can be there more for our son and also the 5am alarm calls were starting to take their toll!
What has been the most valuable lesson learnt so far? It’s cliché really but I have realsied I should have done this years ago. To suddenly be faced with no guaranteed income is scary but it has made our quality of life so much better. I actually enjoy the school run! What has been the most challenging aspect of owning your ownbusiness? Getting the work! It’s hard out there for any self employed person or trade but through word of mouth and recommendation things are beginning to pick up. What has been the most rewarding aspect? For me, it’s always been seeing the finished product. I’m a perfectionist and good at what I do and the most satisfying thing is showing the client the end result. Is there anything else you would like to add? I have a face book page MJC Stone, which I use to load pictures of my completed jobs so please take a look! I’m local too, so keep an eye for my sign written utility vehicle and, perhaps, give me a wave!
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A matter of fact • You may be shocked to learn that 48,000 children require emergency accommodation in the UK each year. • Children fleeing violent situations often have to leave home quickly, without the chance to collect basic items. These children arrive in emergency accommodation with just the clothes they are wearing. • There are over 68,000 children in care in England. Almost 400,000 children received support from children’s services in England during 2014. Source: NSPCC web site Department of Education 2014
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Parndon Mill exhibition recent work Recent Work is an exhibition of colourful paintings in acrylic on canvas and paper by Chris Roskell complemented by sculptural ceramics by Nigel Earle.
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Canine Partners Volunteers needed to help train assistance dogs for Canine Partners Dog-lovers in the area are being sought by national charity Canine Partners to take puppies into their own homes and begin their early training to be assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Canine Partners is specifically looking for volunteers, known as puppy parents, who can take a pup into their home from the age of eight weeks until they are 12-14 months old. They will need to have time, commitment and a sense of humour, and be able to attend a regular training class. A trainer will be on hand to support them in their key role at classes and at home in one-to-one sessions.
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puppy appeal About Canine Partners Canine Partners is a registered charity that assists people with disabilities to enjoy a greater independence and quality of life through the provision of specially trained dogs, whose well-being is a key consideration. More than 1.2 million people in the UK use a wheelchair, and a significant number of those would benefit from a canine partner. The dogs are carefully matched to the applicant’s needs and lifestyle, no matter how challenging. They are trained to help with everyday tasks such as opening and shutting doors, unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and switches and getting help in an emergency. The Charity is working in partnership with Help for Heroes, and aims to train dogs to meet the needs of people with even the most complex disabilities including members of HM Armed Forces. These life transforming dogs also provide practical, physiological, psychological and social benefits including increased independence and confidence as well as increased motivation and self-esteem. A canine partner also brings companionship, a sense of security and increases social interaction. Canine Partners receives no government funding and is wholly dependent on public donations and legacies.
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What’s on at
Your local theatre venue SUPERHERO & PRINCESS PARTY & SHOW
15th - 20th Feb 12pm & 3pm daily All tickets £9 Call: 07951 648 711 Book Online: www.heroprincessparty.co.uk
Acoustic Night with The Gospel Three
Lively Blues, Country and Gospel Music
Sat 20th February at 7.30pm Tickets £10 Book online: victoriahalltheatre.ticketsource.co.uk Or call: 0333 666 3366 (lo-call rate number)
Harlow Theatre Company present
Shakers by John Godber Wed 2nd - Sat 5th March at 8pm Tickets £13 or £10 concession
Book online:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/harlowtheatrecompany Or call: 0333 666 3366 (lo-call rate number)
The Victoria Hall Theatre Bury Road, Old Harlow, CM17 0ED www.victoriahalltheatre.co.uk enquiries@victoriahalltheatre.co.uk PLEASE MENTION THE CM17 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
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Policing our lOCAL COMMUNITY Harlow North PCSO Chrisie Goodman
I returned to duty after the new year after a period of sick leave and would like to thank all those of you that have stated how much they have missed my presence in Old Harlow. I am sure many of you will have read my colleagues article last month regarding the proposal to cut PCSO numbers from April 2016 the latest update is that the exact number of PCSOs to be retained will be announced late January and then we will all personally be told in mid February whether we have a job or not. Meanwhile I shall continue to patrol the area of Old Harlow, Churchgate Street and New Hall whenever my duties permit right up until the end of March. There has been a sharp increase of thefts of vehicles transit vans in particular. Please refer to the Essex Police website for in depth advice on vehicle security. You can get more information about alarms, immobilisers
and other security devices by emailing the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre at security@thatcham.org. Now that I am back, beat surgeries will continue as before. Thank you again to everyone that has expressed their concern and disappointment regarding the proposed job losses to PCSO’s I have enjoyed the past eleven years enormously meeting and getting to know so many of you in the local community. I will of course update you as to the final decision in the March edition of CM17 (deadline permitting). Surgeries Mon 1st Feb 10-12noon at Old Harlow Baptist Church Hall, Wed 10th Feb 4-5pm at Old Harlow Library and Sat 20th Feb 1-2pm at Old harlow Library. Email
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mind in west essex Helping local families to be happier By Barbara Scoltock
I work for Mind in West Essex, running their family therapy service. My colleague Susie and I have been lucky enough to work with families from the local area for many years. Susie and I met when we first trained as counsellors, and later we both completed a Systemic Family Therapy course at St George’s University Hospital in South London. Recently our small team has been boosted by the arrival of Julie who has lots of experience working with schools in Hertfordshire. We encourage as many family members as possible to attend therapy. It helps to build up the bigger picture. We have had eight family members from three generations in a room with two therapists. Although usually we work with smaller family units. We always provide two therapists. One will take the lead role and do all the talking. The second therapist is there to listen, observe and also to help comfort anyone who becomes distressed. This helps to give a more
balanced view when we come to discuss what families are telling us. It also helps us navigate how we will approach future sessions in a positive way, steering families towards more harmonious relationships with one another. Family therapy lasts up to 90 minutes per session. It can be an intense hour and a half. Sessions can be frustrating, insightful, touching, funny or sad. Often they are a mixture of all these things. But most of our clients find it very rewarding when we get deeper into the issues that trouble them and start looking at how to improve things. We are delighted when people give us feedback saying that things are getting better as a result of the therapy they have received. This is the most rewarding feeling in the world and one of the main reasons for doing the job. If you would like to know more about Family Therapy please contact Barbara.
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Jerome Masterson Dip FD MBIFD
• Pre-paid funeral plans • Irish repatriation specialists • Private chapel of rest • Catholic funeral director available • 24 hour service • Horse drawn hearse available Local independent Family Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING BEEF STEW WITH HORSERADISH DUMPLINGS 1kg braising steak, cut into chunks 2 tbsp seasoned flour 3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 300ml Guinness 450ml beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves FOR THE DUMPLINGS
THIS IS A TRADITIONAL AND WARMING CASSEROLE
75g self-raising flour
WHICH IS IDEAL TO SERVE TO THE FAMILY
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OVENS, washing machines, dishwashers, tumble driers, etc. No call out charge ~ Fixed labour charge
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BRAIN TEASERS SUDOKU COMPETITION
How to Play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!
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WORDSEARCH
Congratulations go to Morgan Leahy of Sparrowhawk Way who won January’s £25 cash prize Sudoku competition. Thanks to everyone else who entered!
Chemical Element
Find these words in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase Argon Arsenic Barium Bismuth Boron Caesium Copper Francium Gold Hafnium Helium Holmium Indium Iodine Iron
Lead Lithium Neon Nickel Osmium Radon Rhenium Silicon
Silver Strontium Tin Wolfram Zinc
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Kitchens ~ Bedrooms Flooring ~ Windows Doors ~ Decking Fencing All Property Maintenance Undertaken 25 Years Experience Call Mark 07894 389148 / 01279 320897
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The Henry Moore Primary School Winter Displays
Here is a selection of our current ‘Winter’ display at the school.
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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES
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PLACES OF WORSHIP
HARLOW SUNDAY WALKERS GROUP
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!
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 fb: HarlowBaptistChurch
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
Coffee – every Monday morning, 10-12, open to all. Toffee – carer and toddler group Fridays, term time 10-11.30am Hope Cafe – 1st Wed evening of the month, refreshments – a chance for those on the fringes of life to meet others and chat, relax. To find out more about these and other groups and events browse our website or Facebook page: www.harlowbaptist.org www.facebook.com/HarlowBaptistChurch
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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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES
Come and Sing Gilbert and Sullivan
IOLANTHE Feb 6th 2016 10am-5pm Windhill Churches Centre Bishop’s Stortford CM23 2ND Enjoy a fun day with Harlow Chorus as we experience the magic of G&S, featuring a preview of our July 2016 programme, Iolanthe. This one day workshop will give you a chance to : • sing with this acclaimed local choir, and have a taste of our dynamic rehearsals! • explore vocal techniques to get the best from your voice • get to grips with some of Sullivan’s most enchanting and well-loved choruses The day will end with an informal performance for your friends and family at 4pm in St Michaels’ Church, followed by refreshments. Cost £25 including tea and coffee. Please bring your own lunch. Music will be provided on the day. Please email harlowchorus@btinternet.com with your voice part to register.
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Trainee Guide Dogs Seek Temporary Accommodation! Are you retired? Do you work from home? Are you looking to make a difference in your area? Guide Dogs are looking for committed volunteers to give temporary homes (for a period of 6 to 12 weeks) to dogs undergoing training in this area. We are looking for volunteer dog ‘boarders’ in Church Langley. You would provide a temporary home to a trainee Guide Dog. Your dog would be collected from your home between 8.30-9am and returned to you between 4.30-5pm Monday-Friday (flexibility occasionally required). It is essential that you live in a house with an enclosed garden. Does this sound like you? Sadly we cannot accept households with pet dogs or children under 5. If you would like to help please contact the Herts, Beds and Essex Mobility Team by phone 0845 3727429 or by email welwyn@guidedogs.org.uk to apply or for more information. We look forward to hearing from you! PLEASE MENTION THE CM17 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
■■ Every Tue 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 Sat 6th February Gatehouse Arts Exhibition: “Roman Impressions” Eastgate, Town Centre Window show; an exhibition by Simon Barnes. Contact: www.gatehousearts.com ■■ Until Sun 21st February Exhibition: Recent Work Gallery at Parndon Mill Exhibition of colourful paintings in acrylic on canvas and paper by Chris Roskell complemented by sculptural ceramics by Nigel Earle. Time: Tue-Fri10am-5pm, Sun 2-4pm, contact: 426042, email: info@ parndonmill.co.uk, www.parndonmill. co.uk ■■ until fri 26th february Harlow Open Harlow Civic Centre Harlow Open 16 is an established exhibition that showcases and encourages the talent of Harlow and those who have lived, worked and studied locally. All the exhibits have been judged to have merit in their technique, subject and imagination. Come to see a variety of works bright, soulful, thoughtful and distinctive. Contact: gallery@harlowarttrust.org. uk, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Wed 3rd February Green Team Volunteers Vicarage Wood Trail & path clearance and coppicing. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 446997 or darren.fazackerley@harlow.gov.uk ■■ Fri 5th February Music @ Midday: Simon Gilliver and Marcus Dawe (Flutes) with Charles Matthews (Piano) St John’s ARC Free admission, collection at the end.
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WHAT’S ON Pre-concert light lunch £5 including home made soup & artisan bread with a complimentary glass of wine or juice (lunch served from 12:45pm). Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ Sat 6th February Harlow Chorus Present: Iolanthe Windhill Churches Centre, CM23 2ND Enjoy a fun day with Harlow Chorus as we experience the magic of G&S, featuring a preview of our July 2016 Programme, Iolanthe. Contact: harlowchorus@btinternet. com, cost: £25, www.harlowchorus. org.uk ■■ Sat 6th February 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 ■■ Tue 9th February 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 10th february Harlow Heritage Society: Dot-Dash to Dot.com by Dr Andrew Wheen Saint Marty-at-Latton Church Hall How modern telecommunications evolved from the telegraph to the internet. Time: 7.30pm, entrance: FREE to members, visitors £3pp. ■■ Wed 10th february Green Team Volunteers Hospital & Risdens Wood Coppicing with Wednesday volunteers. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 446997 or darren.fazackerley@harlow.gov.uk ■■ thu 11th february Harlow Decorative and Fine Arts Lectures St John’s ARC The History of the British Theatre by
Andrew Davies MA(Hons). Time: 8pm, coffee from 7.15pm, contact: 432377, visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk ■■ Fri 12th February Afternoon Tea in the Woods! 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, scones and sandwiches. Time: 1pm–4pm, booking essential, £10 per person, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Fri 12th february Music @ Midday: Christopher Weston (Piano) St John’s ARC Free admission, collection at the end. Pre-concert light lunch £5 including home made soup & artisan bread with a complimentary glass of wine or juice (lunch served from 12:45pm). Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ Fri 12th February Music at Marigolds: Jimmy C and the Bluesdragons Harlow Cricket Club Jimmy C & the Blues Dragons play sharp snappy blues, with a little bit of edge and an element of fun and clearly enjoy what they do and seem able to communicate this to audiences where ever they play”. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £7, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Sat 13th & Sun 14th Make a Bird Feeder! Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Help your feathered friends through the colder months by making them a tasty snack to take home! Time: 11am-4pm, £1 a feeder, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco. org.uk ■■ Sat 13th february Book Sale & Coffee Morning St Mary Magdalene Church Hall All books 20p. Time: 10am-12noon. ■■ Sat 13th February Give Coaching a Try Harlow Rugby Club Are you interested in coaching rugby?
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IN february 2016 We are having an open day. Why not come along and see what it’s all about? Contact: for more details: http:// www.harlowrugbyclub.co.uk/newsite/ givecoachingsrugbyatry2016.php ■■ Sun 14th February Orienteering at the Town Park Harlow Town Park Orienteering can be enjoyed by different ages and is great both for families seeking an activity that can be enjoyed together or for adults seeking a demanding mental and physical challenge. This is an event organised by Chigwell and Epping Forest club. Time: 10am, cost: adults £7, children £2, email: Curtis.rosemount@sky.com, www.chig.org.uk ■■ Sun 14th, 21st & 28th February Snowdrop Sundays The Gibberd Garden Come and see the carpet of snowdrops in the wooded areas of the garden. Homemade soup and crusty bread available in the Barn tea room as well as our usual tea, coffee and cakes. Time: 11.30am-4pm, contact: 442112, www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk ■■ Tue 16th February Winter Woodland Wonders Meet at entrance to Pets’ Corner Park activities for up to 8 year olds. Come and discover the wildlife of Peace Wood! Time: 3-4pm, contact: 446834 or email mike.levett@harlow.gov.uk ■■ Wed 17th February Kidz Klub: February Fiesta Harlow Baptist Church For primary school aged children (younger children are welcome to join in with parent supervision) Part 1 – 4.30pm-5.30pm, party games, puppet show and an animal fancy dress parade! Tea and coffee served for parents who wish to stay. Part 2 – 5.30pm Stay a bit longer after you have collected your child and join us for party food. This year with optional animal fancy dress! £1 per person. Contact via: www.kidzklubharlow. org.uk ■■ Thu 18th February Harlow Music Society: CD Evening Great Parndon Community Association
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Sean Moyses on Banjo. Time: 8pm, contact: Fred Farthing 302115. ■■ Fri 20th february SMHT Jazz Club Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Every 3rd Friday of the month. Noemi Nuti 5 piece band, with a little bit of Latin twist. Noemi also stars at Ronnie Scotts and Spice of life Jazz club. Time: 8pm, tickets: £8 from The Tudor House Gallery or Mont cafe, www.smht. org.uk ■■ Sat 20th February Acoustic Night with the Gospel Three Victoria hall Theatre, Old Harlow A confection of lively blues, country & Gospel music with David Rowlands, Bob Pearce and Paul Fronda. Time: 7.30, tickets: £10 via victoriahalltheatre.ticketsource.co.uk or call 0333 666 3366 (a £1.50 postage fee is applied to telephone bookings). ■■ Sat 20th february 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. ■■ Sun 21st February Old Harlow Records & Collectors Fair St John’s ARC, Old Harlow LP’s, 45’s, CD’s, Comics, Glassware, Ceramics, Toys and more! Stalls available to book. Time: 11am-4pm, entrance: £1, contact: 442447, email: info@ stjohnsarc.org.uk, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ Wed 24th february Green Team Volunteers Hospital & Risdens Wood Hornbeam coppicing protection. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 446997 or darren.fazackerley@harlow.gov.uk ■■ Fri 26th february Music @ Midday: TBC St John’s ARC Free admission, collection at the end. Pre-concert light lunch £5 including home made soup & artisan bread with a complimentary glass of wine or juice (lunch served from 12:45pm). Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk
■■ Sat 26th February Charity Quiz Night The Cadet Centre, Old Road, CM17 0HD Raising funds for RAF Air Cadets. Fun for all the family. Time: 7.30pm, £10 per table, maximum 6 people a table, contact: 421114, www.harlowaircadets.org ■■ Fri 26th February Music at Marigolds: Kevin Flanagan Quintet Harlow Cricket Club Kevin Flanagan Sax, Simon Hurley guitar, Simon Brown keyboards, Joel Human bass and Alex Best drums. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £8, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Sat 27th february Hatfield Heath Farmers Market Hatfield Heath Hatfield Heath farmers market is a traditional market where all stall holders have handmade or homegrown the produce they are selling. The market is held the 4th Saturday of every month. Time: 9.30am-12.30pm, FREE entry & parking, contact: 07956 563710. ■■ Sun 28th february Harlow Conservation Volunteers Moat Marsh Repairing boardwalk. Time: 10am, contact: 01279 434332, email: hcvadmin@harlowwildlife.org.uk ■■ Sun 28th February Sunday Concert: Virginia Black (piano) St John’s ARC Virginia’s programme will include music by Rameau, Mozart, Soler and Bach. Time: 3pm, contact: 442447, www. stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Sun 28th February Winter Walkies St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Calling all dog lovers! There will be doggy-friendly fun and games for all the family including competitions for dogs and owners as well as a children’s quiz. Dog medals and treats will also be handed out along with certificated for children. Please wear appropriate clothing. Time: 11am, entry £10 adults and £5 children, family of four £27.50 www.stclarehospice.org.uk Watch out for many more events in our next issue.
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local groups and clubs
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: www.harlowguiding.org.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
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 Photographic Society Meet every Thu 7.45-9.45pm September to June at Moot House, The Stow Harlow Contact Malcolm Tinn 01279 723948 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 Herts & Essex Bridge Club Meet every Tue 2-5pm at Hatfield Heath Village Hall. Duplicate Bridge players with or without partners welcome Contact Adrienne Tinn 723948 Latton Ladies meet every Tue at the New Life Christian Fellowship Hall, CM18 6HP Contact Barbara Harpin: 869806
Harlow Cricket Club Juniors and Seniors Contact Paul: 421763 www.harlow.play-cricket.com
Royal Air Forces Association meet at David Livingstone House, Potter Street, every Fri Contact Mr LC Hayes: 868950 or email: Marsdendance@aol.com
Harlow Hockey Club train Thu nights 8-9.30pm at Leventhorpe Leisure Centre Contact Samantha: 07824 777563 or Ben: 07545 899403 or email: harlowhockeyclub@ hotmail.com www.facebook.com/harlowhockey
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
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
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 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 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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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
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
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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