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Letter From Robert Halfon MP

Local Business People in Person

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29 What’s on at Victoria Hall Theatre 34 Look What’s Cooking 37 Puzzles & Brain Teasers

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A Letter from Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow

Dear Residents, Jobs come back to Harlow: As MP I work hard to help to bring jobs and businesses into Harlow. If our companies flourish, more residents get jobs, family finances are protected, and the whole prosperity of our town increases. For this reason, it was really good news to hear that employment is increasing in our town - the total number of job-seeker claimants is down 209 since two years ago. Across the country, employment is at a record high with over 31 million people in work. Average wages are also up by over 2.1% which alongside recent tax cuts and the Government’s introduction of the National Living Wage - will help hard-working families with the cost of living. Apprenticeships For a long time now, I have campaigned and championed apprenticeships. Whenever I visit Harlow businesses, the first question I often ask, is how many apprentices do they have? One of our biggest companies in Harlow is Raytheon - currently based at the Pinnacles - but soon to move to our new Enterprise Zone in London Road with a £25 million pound investment in state of the art new premises. A couple of weeks ago, I met some young Harlow based Raytheon Apprentices, in Parliament. They were outstanding and inspirational individuals. I thought to myself that these apprentices represent the very best of the future for our town- they have achieved their apprenticeships in a great company entirely on merit, work incredibly hard, and will no doubt have jobs in Raytheon in the future. Another example as to why Harlow’s younger generation have so much to offer.

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The EU In the run up to the election, very few people in Harlow believed that the Government would keep its promise to hold an EU Referendum. Whatever one’s view, at least the Prime Minister has kept his promise and we now have an IN-Out EU Referendum on 23rd June. No one is imposing the decision on us, only Harlow residents and the British people will have their say. My main concern re the EU is what will happen to jobs and security. I recently received a letter from Robert Stuart Ltd, a long-standing business in Edinburgh Way, in the aerospace industry, employing eighty-five local people, including apprentices. They wrote to me recently stressing that they were incredibly worried about Britain leaving the EU because much of their business was in Europe. In other words, Harlow jobs could be significantly at risk if Britain exited from the European Union. Other businesses in Harlow have told me the same. The problem is that many of our Harlow jobs depend on our trade with the EU, and many thousands of jobs across Essex and the East of England. Although there are different considerations when we decide how we will vote on 23 June, the future of our town’s prosperity, our employment and jobs, and protecting family finances will be a number one priority. Best wishes, Robert

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Harlow U3A Choir and their friends will be performing a programme of songs for summer to celebrate H M The Queen’s birthday and to raise funds for their chosen charities, St Clare Hospice and Harlow Parkinson’s Support.

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Old harlow Community day old harlow traders with harlow baptist church celebrate the queens 90th birthday To encourage a greater sense of community and working together in the business area of Old Harlow, the association was formed in 2015 from a number of the local traders, working with the local Baptist church, recently St Mary’s at Churchgate St has joined. Our aim is to promote the area and to encourage people to visit, shop, see what is available as well as having fun and enjoy community activities. Our Christmas “lights on” was the first event and was more successful than any of us imagined, the High Street was packed for the evening which had been many months in the planning. Having found a company that could arrange the repairs needed to electrical fittings in the High Street, we raised the money to have the repairs carried out and to purchase the decorations. This came from quiz nights, auctions and from donations from many of the businesses and the Baptist Church. Post Christmas we have been focused on the Queen’s Birthday celebrations on the 11th June, raising money to pay for that event and starting the planning for next Christmas.

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During the year we have planned more quizzes, a musical evening at the Baptist church and with food evenings at some local restaurants. The Queen’s birthday Street party is being supported by the shops, businesses, restaurants, pubs and churches and should be a really great time and will run from 11am – 4pm on the 11th, with music and food throughout the High Street and parts of Market and Fore St. It will carry on in the evening at The Green Man and The Crown. Support from the local traders and businesses has been amazing and this has helped to fund the Christmas lights and other events. We are currently raising funds to enable the lights to go up again this Christmas and the one after, so any help or donations would be welcome. For info on the Traders Assoc. Please contact Chris & Brian Smith at “The Flower Box” High St, Old Harlow.

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Gardens bloom for st clare’s 22nd open garden weekend New venues, including Herts and Essex Community Farm, will be welcoming visitors during St Clare Hospice’s 22nd annual Open Gardens Weekend. The two-day event, which is being held on 25th and 26th June, is an opportunity to explore some of the area’s hidden treasures and best kept green spaces and is a must for all lovers of flora and fauna. Herts and Essex Community Farm is one of several new sites in the St Clare catchment area which will be opening its gates to the public for 2016. The farm is located on an ex-allotment at Fold Croft in Harlow and is a local wildlife hub, featuring a sensory herb garden and a stream running along the plot – making it the perfect spot for a picnic.

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LOCALs that launch: In 2014 Kimberlee Perry left the corporate world to create her dream business. You may have heard of it? It’s a fitness company, that she quite aptly, called (( BOUNCE ))™. Kimberlee’s passion and enthusiasm is contagious, here she shares her story...

When did you set up your business? (( BOUNCE ))™ went live in September 2014. It was my dream to have fitness company that was different to any other class around: friendly and inclusive while pushing you to a physical limit incorporating dance elements and most importantly - making fitness fun! That’s what jumping on trampolines was made for right? And so (( BOUNCE ))™ was born! How did you decide on your company name? I wanted something defining, standout and relatable. Rebounding is all about how hard you ‘bounce’ - you can make our workouts suit any level, age or ability by simply bouncing lightly or pushing down much harder to increase the intensity. This is a defining feature of what we do, so the name was a no brainer. To be unforgettable I added the double brackets either side, which clearly represents the movement in which we jump. Where did you qualify/study? TRAINFitness, is the UKs premier industry certifier of ‘Exercise to Music’ and Personal Training qualifications. I studied for a number of years in the field of fitness and I am also qualified in Dance having a dancing background in Australia. As a specifically qualified Rebound instructor and the Master Trainer of (( BOUNCE ))™ certifications in the UK and soon to be internationally, we also offer others the ability to train and franchise in (( BOUNCE ))™ via the company’s training and placement program.

Experience in the business? As a devoted fitness fanatic and as the company Director I make a point of doing all aspects of the business from editing the website, managing the booking system, planning advertising campaigns, social media, training other instructors, supporting the franchisees, but my favourite parts are choreographing our routines and teaching our exciting (( BOUNCE ))™ classes live every week. What work did you do before setting up the business? I always knew I’d have my own business so was preparing for it sideline to working for the last 10 years in the corporate world as the Sales Manager for a top London Events agency. It was fast paced, I travelled the world and managed a large team of salespeople to hit targets and increase market share. Events management is all about juggling many aspects at once to ensure a customer’s experience is optimum so I focus on applying such business skills to (( BOUNCE ))™ treating our company as more than just an exercise class - it’s an experience, a ‘team event’ every session. We work to impress our attendee’s exercise expectations, not demand they employ ours. What is your motto? Our motto is “FUN, FRIENDLY, FIERCE!” These 3 aspects typify our #bouncearmy and

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(( BOUNCE ))™ to me are the most important aspects of how to love life to the full-est! What has been the most challenging aspect of owning your own business? Running your own business never ever ends. There’s no ‘night off’ or ‘free weekend’. I’m constantly on a phone, computer or trampoline and that’s tough on family life so I struggle with guilt as does every working mum I’m sure. Having a newborn baby at the time of launching my business was pretty crazy too. Hormones make you do wild things! But my son Jasper is the inspiration for our famous ‘child friendly’ classes - which so many Mums tell me they truly need and love and so business challenges for me are about constantly finding the positives to counteract hardships... I can’t keep using hormones as my excuse anymore, Jaz is now 2 years old. What has been the most rewarding aspect? We absolutely love seeing the smiles on our attendees faces in class and hearing how much they enjoy fitness as a result of what we do. Exercise can be one of the hardest things in the world to do for so many people, so to have made a difference to people’s lives and hearing them say they have improved health and happiness because of (( BOUNCE ))™ is the best thing in the world. Our unique instructors are relentless in their pursuit of making exercise excitable and inspiring! We have also just recently announced a partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support which means every time you book a class, 5p of your fee goes straight to the charity; we are absolutely thrilled to work with such a vital organisation which helps so many of us. To have them approach us was a really special moment

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of achievement which validates that supporting each other in health is integral within the community, working together achieves amazing things. Are you the only employee? We have 20+ franchises throughout the UK and 40 amazing instructors who are so committed to (( BOUNCE ))™. However the most integral part of our success is thanks to the combined efforts of our Management Team constantly working together: Kate Atkinson ‘Operations & Franchise Manager’, Mel Davis in charge of ‘PR, Marketing & Events’, Kate Tozer in ‘Training & Development’ plus Nat Hall as ‘Team Leader’ shows we fully believe that when women support each other amazing things can be achieved. With a strong loyalty and appreciation for the real benefits of teamwork we equally contribute to make (( BOUNCE ))™ as successful as it is. How should potential customers contact you? Advance booking and payment is essential as trampoline spaces are limited. Our online booking system shows live availability and offers a ‘waiting list’ if sessions are full. Head over to www.bouncefitbody.com to book online. Anything else you’d like to add? 10 minutes at (( BOUNCE ))™ is the same as a 30 minute run - there’s oodles of scientific research to support Bounce’s benefits, but most famously, NASA calls it “The most effective exercise yet devised by man”.

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What’s on at

Your local theatre venue

An Evening of Spiritual Mediumship with BECS

Raising money for St Clare Hospice Sunday 19th June at 7.30pm Tickets £10

Book online:

www.justgiving.com/becs-evening

BEYOND THE SEA

An Evening of Burlesque, Bellydance and Storytelling Strictly over 18s due to adult content All profits go to Mind, the Mental Health Charity

Saturday 25th June at 7.00pm Tickets £11

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Harlow Chorus 40th Anniversary season – Final concert

Words by Mick Rumens

We shall be at St Michael’s church, Bishop’s Stortford for our final concert of this season. Commencing at 7.30pm, we will present an entertaining, comic opera, Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Iolanthe”, first performed on 25th October 1882. Gilbert & Sullivan opera’s are synonymous with The Doyle Carte Opera Company ever since, in 1875, Richard D’Oyly Carte asked the dramatist, W.S Gilbert and the composer, Arthur Sullivan to collaborate on a short comic opera to round of an evening’s entertainment. When that work, Trial by Jury, became a success, Carte put together a syndicate to produce a full-length Gilbert & Sullivan work, The Sorcerer (1877), followed by H.M.S Pinafore (1878). With the sensational international success of Pinafore, Carte formed a new partnership that became the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company. This professional light opera company staged Gilbert and Sullivan’s Savoy operas nearly year-round in the UK, sometimes touring Europe, North America and elsewhere from the 1870’s until 1982. The company was revived for short seasons and tours from 1988 to 2003.

venue:

St Michael’s, Sat 16 Jul @ 7:30pm

Tickets:

Centre: £15 full, Concessions £13; Other areas £10, u18s £5

Online:

ticketsource.co.uk/harlowchorus

Email:

tickets@harlowchorus.org.uk

Tel:

01277 362440

Our performance of Iolanthe will provide a rare opportunity for members of the chorus to take on no less than eleven solo parts. The main characters are; The Lord Chancellor; Earl of Mountararat; Earl Tolloller; Private Willis (of the Grenadier Guards); Strephon (an Arcadian Shepherd); Queen of the Fairies; and Iolanthe (A Fairy, Strephon’s Mother) plus Fairies ; Celia; Leila; and Fleta, and, finally Phyllis (an Arcadian Shepherdess and Ward of Chancery). We will, additionally, have a ‘Narrator’ linking the individual scenes. Whether familiar with Gilbert & Sullivan or not, this enormously successful comedy opera satirises many aspects of British government, law and society which some may consider is as relevant now as it was in the late 1800’s. I will provide a little more insight into this humorous plot next month, but the evening promises to be a hilarious and heart-warming end to our wonderful 40th concert season. Well worth putting in your diary!!

St Michael’s Bishops Stortford

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tree & garden Service Organisation restoring woodlands within British Columbia. During the early 1900’s mass amounts of deforestation occurred in British Columbia. Logging companies would purchase land privately, log the areas and leave. At this time there was no legislation to replant the trees that they had removed. These regions are now known as second growth woodlands and species such as Hemlock, Spruce, Cedar and Fir amongst others grow densely together, limiting light to the forest floor, diminishing the growth of flora and fauna. Therefore expelling bio diversity. Working with the West Coast Forestry Organisation, Nick helped to bring the woodlands back to life and restore the light to the forest floor. You can find the 7 minute documentary on the company website www. hayestreecare.com or by searching “bringing back the light” in YouTube. Trees can become unsafe for many different reasons, such as growth deformities, weak structural unions, excess weight, root damage and disease. As the interface between trees and people, Arborists such as Nick understand the need for balance between safety, conservation and continual growth. ‘The Maintenance of our trees in essential to our everyday life in order to keep the trees healthy and safe, also to allow more light into our properties and gardens, prevent damage to our foundations, to provide and fuel, energy and warmth. With nesting season in full swing it is our duty to take precautions when working on trees and hedges in our gardens and local community.’ Hayes Trees and Garden Services is a friendly local company that has gone from strength to strength, providing the service of high quality, work and expertise. Nick is fully qualified, insured and available for emergencies call outs along with general tree and garden services within the area and can be reached via the on; 07838 127835, 01279 905825, email: hayestreecare@hotmail.com PLEASE MENTION THE CM17 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

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275g small strawberries, hulled and halved 275g raspberries 175g blueberries 100g black or red currants, removed from stalks 175g caster sugar

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10 large slices medium-sliced white bread (preferably one day old) 1 whole strawberry, to decorate

IS A CLASSIC SUMMER

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THE DAY BEFORE SERVING TO ALLOW

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1. Place all the fruit in a large saucepan with the sugar and 3 tbsp cold water. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the juices begin to run. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. 2. Cut away the crusts from the slices of bread. Cut a round of bread from one slice to fit the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut the rest of the slices in half lengthways. 3. Strain off some of the juice from the fruit into a shallow dish. Line the pudding basin with cling film, allowing it to overhang the sides. Dip the round of bread in the strained juice and use to line the base of the basin. Use most of the slices to line around the sides of the basin, dipping each one in the juice and overlapping the slices as you go, so there are no gaps. 4. Use a slotted spoon to spoon all the fruits into the bread-lined basin, pressing down gently. Cover completely with the rest of the bread slices, trimming them to fit as necessary. 5. Spoon over a little of the remaining juice then cover with a saucer that fits just inside the top of the basin and weigh down with weights or food cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. Reserve the remaining juice. 6. To serve, remove the weights and invert the pudding onto a lipped plate. Remove the cling film. Pour over the reserved juices and decorate with a fresh strawberry.

TIP: Take care not to overcook the fruit in step one. All the berries should be just softened but still holding their shape.

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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!

Win

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Send your completed puzzle with your name and address to CM23 office: the CM17 27 Fenton Church Grange, Manor, Bishop’s 10 Church Stortford,CM17 CM239PG 5AF. Langley, First correct entry drawn on 10th July August wins! 15th wins!

It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s addictive so have a go and enter. Good luck! CM23 office For last month’s answers please contact CM17

Last month’s

Sudoku prize

winner

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Stephanie of Dunmow Congratulations go to Erika DileoHodds of Coalport Close Road July’s £25 who won May’s £25 cash cash prize prize Sudoku Sudoku competition. competition. Thanks to everyone else who entered!

Physics Volcano

Find these words in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase Amplitude Colima Atom Galeras Bouyancy Haleakala Electron Energy Irazu Entropy Kelut Hawking Kilauea Impedance Krakatoa Isotope LaPalma Laws Length Mauna Kea Lever Mauna Loa Mass Momentum Newton Optics

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Pascal Pendulum Power Quark

Sinabung Taal Tambora Teide Pacaya Redoubt Sakurajima

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The Henry Moore Primary School Sporting Success!

YEAR 5 & 6 WIN NETBALL TOURNAMENTS On Tuesday 15th March the Year 5 & 6 netball team competed in the Passmores netball tournament, scoring 38 goals and conceding none. After winning all the games they played, The Henry Moore Primary School won the tournament; The Henry Moore Primary School had qualified for the Harlow netball final! The final was on the 22nd March at Mark Hall School. There were ten teams that qualified for the final. Each team showed great sportsmanship and presented fantastic netball skills. The Henry Moore Primary School won all their games and the players were crowned winners of the tournament, meaning they are now through to the county finals. BY TED JOHNSON AND JAIDEN MUTSAMBIWA Football It’s been an excellent year for the Henry Moore football team. We’ve been lucky enough to have such a talented pool of players to pick from this year, meaning we’ve actually been able to select two teams for the different competitions we’ve entered. One of our teams won a Harlow based FA competition in style (not conceding a goal!), qualifying for regional finals in Southend in which we finished third, an

outstanding achievement. Our other team played brilliantly in a competition run by Leyton Orient. The team is currently competing in the Harlow Schools Cup. We are now in the Quarter Finals against St Lukes. Cross Country Success! Congratulations to our Cross Country team who went forward from the Harlow District Sports Cross Country to the Essex Finals. Henry Moore Year 4 girls took the gold medal to become the best Year 4 girls team in Essex, led by Jemima Pratt who finished first in the race itself. Teams from all over Essex County took part in the event which was held at Hadleigh Park, Southend, where the conditions were ideal for running. As a school, Henry Moore was represented by a team that consisted of Year 3 to Year 6 children. Years 3&4 ran 1000 metres and Years 5&6 ran 1500 metres. All of our children should be very proud of their individual performances and the effort that they put in. Well done to all of our children and thank you to all of the staff for their dedication and hard work!

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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES

Tendring Road Harlow Essex CM18 6RN

Entrance: Adult 50p / Children Free

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

HAPPY AND

NEW EDITION SINGERS PRESENT:

HAPPY AND GLORIOUS

A summer concert of traditional and modern music from across the UK to celebrate the Queen‛s 90th Birthday

GLORIOUS

POTTER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH – Tuesday

June 7th (£7)

ST JAMES & ST LUKE, Staple Tye – Friday

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

June 10th (£7)

ST JOHN‛S ARC, Old Harlow – Saturday

June 11th (£10/£9) All begin at 7.30pm.

Tickets for Potter Street available from the church or from 01279 428935 Tickets for St James available from the church or from 01279 425032 Tickets for all venues available from: 01279 434028

Community Picnic on Harlow Common Hosted by St Mary Magdalene & Potter Street Baptist Churches to mark Queen’s 90th birthday on

Sunday 12th June 1pm-3.30pm Tea and coffee provided – please bring your own food!

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

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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Hatt Fest Fest

If You Want To Gett Ahead - Gett a Hat

HATFIELD HEATH FESTIVAL

Sunday 19th June 2016

Childrens Fancy Hat Competition

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Hatfield Heath Festival Email: programme@hatfield-heath.co.uk

Existing and prospective parents welcome, with no booking required. Discover learning the Montessori way. Smiles Montessori Pre-‐school Unit 1 The Fair Way Bushfair Harlow Essex CM186LY 01279422922

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OPEN GARDEN Tony & Bunty Leamon have an Open Garden in aid of the Air Ambulance Sunday 5th June, 2-6pm The Leather Bottle, Watery Lane, Matching Green, CM17 0RQ.

There will be refreshments and a plant stall.

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Tickets £10

Children under 14 free when accompanied by an adult

All proceeds to Local Charities

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whoosh

Fancy a paddle?

Even local people are amazed when they first discover the secret of Redricks lakes, a secluded lakeside and café based next to the River Stort hidden between Harlow and Sawbridgeworth. The lakes offer a great place to start paddling with starter sessions for groups and parties looking for an adventure together on the River Stort and an ideal spot to explore the historic mills and locks and Malting’s, many dating back to the opening of the navigation in 1769. One question we always get from our beginners is do we have to capsize or come out of the boat upside down. Often paddlers are put off by what to do if a boat goes over. To help them we have very stable boats with specialist skegs which help build beginners confidence as well as paddling downstream in a straight line. We leave capsizing for the first time for one of our pool sessions aimed at developing confidence, rolling and specialist skills in the comfort of the pool. Whoosh Explore offer summer tours of the river as well as specialist individualised coaching for adults on a Saturday morning as well as regular Junior coaching sessions on Saturday afternoons. After a short introduction in either open boats or touring kayaks we offer paddlers the opportunity to explore the river from the

What’s on at Whoosh This year we are running tours of the River Stort from Redricks lakes, Sawbridgeworth as well as taster paddling sessions from Redricks lakes to Pishobury park on the following Saturday mornings where we will be exploring the parkland by river up to Feakes Lock. For keen paddlers there is also the option of a trip up to the Sawbridgeworth maltings, with time to enjoy a break at one of the Cafes and tea rooms, or a quick look at the antiques and curios for sale in the antiques centre before a leisuely paddle back downstream. Dates for Paddles: June 11th & 18th July 2nd August 27th September 3rd October 1st & 22nd November 12th & 29th Whoosh Explore is a non for profit canoe club, it has charitable aims which include the development and training of young people into outdoor instructors offering young people the opportunity to gain experience and qualifications in outdoor education.

where:

Redricks Lakes

Tel:

07788 44 45 79 or 01279 815258 (evenings)

email:

whooshexplore@outlook.com

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www.whooshexplore.co.uk

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at redricks! lakes and with our fleet of trailers are able to tow boats for more challenging tours to some great rivers with both placid and white water enthusiasts catered for. Part of our philosophy is to encourage young paddlers to gain qualifications and skills in paddle sport with our ‘U canoe’ paddlers developing coaching experience, helping them to develop and run sessions at the club. We have open canoes ideal for couples to paddle together and kayaks available to paddle as an individual, either as part of a small group or as a family. We try to theme our paddles so we have adult sessions, teenage sessions or mixed family sessions for learning to paddle together as well as delivering one off experiences for groups

of friends looking to have a memorable day out together. With family time very precious and so many commitments we don’t require paddlers to become locked into membership of the club. We have many club friends supporters who may only paddle 2-3 times a year.

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■■ 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. NEW pacer events on the last Saturday of every month. Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/harlow ■■ until sat 4th June Exhibition: “Waiting room” by Jane Burnett Eastgate Gallery, Town Centre An exhibition by artist Jane Burnett, based on the artists personal experience of waiting rooms, exploring the casual conversations between strangers that sometimes take place and the changing emotions felt during ‘waiting time’. Opening days and times TBC. Contact: gatehouse@mail.com, www.gatehousearts.com ■■ until tue 7th june Exhibition: Set Free by Natalie Nashville Eastgate Gallery, Town Centre Artist Natalie Nashville showcases works created in the last year in acrylic and mixed media as she takes a journey from studies of birds through to a more abstract honest approach to her work. Time: 10am-4pm Tue-Thu, contact: gatehouse@mail.com, www. gatehousearts.com

WHAT’S ON Time: 7-9pm, contact: 422922, www.smilespreschool.co.uk

■■ thu 2nd & fri 3rd june Harlow Theatre Company Present: Shakespeare - In Love Victoria Hall Theatre Directed by Jane Miles. A celebration of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing. Using love as the thematic glue, a presentation of a selection of the bard’s finest work. Including; Romeo & Juliet, As You Like It, Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor and some of his best-loved sonnets. Time: 8pm, tickets: £13, concs £10 via ticketsource.co.uk/ harlowtheatrecompany or call: 0333 666 3366, www.harlowtheatrecompany. org.uk ■■ Fri 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Music @ Midday: Various 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 4th june Essex Society for Family History St John’s ARC Evacuation in WW2 with Mike Brown. Tea & biscuits included. Time: doors open 2.15pm, talk starts at 2:45pm, admission: members 60p, non-members £1.60, contact: westessexsecretary@esfh.org.uk

Free Entry. Time: 11am-4pm, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco.org.uk

■■ tue 7th, Fri 10th & Sat 11th New Edition Singers Summer Concert ‘Happy and Glorious’ Various Potter Street Baptist, St James & St Luke, Staple Tye & St John’s ARC A celebration of the variety of traditional and modern music of the UK for the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Time: all 7.30pm, contact: 434028. ■■ thu 9th june Harlow Decorative and Fine Arts Lectures St John’s ARC Free guest evening. The Wallace Collection by Stephen Duffy. Time: 8pm, coffee from 7.15pm, contact: 432377, visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk ■■ Fri 10th june Music at Marigolds: The Untouchables Harlow Cricket Club Keith Parker harp and vocals, Peter Ellison guitar and vocals, Paul ‘Chuck’ Green doghouse bass and Malcolm ‘Eddie the Legend’ Buckland drums. The Untouchables return to Marigolds by very popular demand. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £7, contact: 414174 or 421763, o www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk un

Harlow Baptist Church with Old Harlow Traders Saturday 11th June 11am to 4pm

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i day ■■ Sat 11th June Old Harlow Community Day High St, Market St and Fore Street Time: 11am-4pm, contact: 442462, email: thepastor@harlowbaptist.org Games Face painting Fun Activities

Fore Street Old Harlow CM17 0AB For more info 01279 442462 / thepastor@harlowbaptist.org

■■ sat 11th to Sat 18th june Exhibition: New Town Aesthetics Eastgate Gallery, Town Centre A show of energetic new work by the Harlow Young Creative’s group plus: “A Vision into Spirituality and what it means to me”. An exhibition from students at Passmores Academy Mon- Sat 10.303pm. contact: gatehouse@mail.com, www. gatehousearts.com

■■ wed 1st june Smiles Montessori Pre-School Open Evening Smiles Montessori, Bush Fair Come along to Smiles. Existing and prospective parents welcome, no booking required.

■■ Sat 4th & Sun 5th June Bat Weekend Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Join us and Essex Bat Group to learn all about these brilliant animals! There’s a free trail hunt around the reserve and bat-themed arts and crafts in the visitor centre throughout the weekend.

■■ Sat 11th & Sun 12th June Harlow War Memorial Institute Celebrates the Queens 90th birthday Harlow War Memorial Institute, Old Harlow All the fun of a street party, music, stalls a chance to catch up with your friends, family and neighbours.

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■■ Sat 4th June Family Fun Day Harlow Rugby Club The Club is planning a Family Fun Day to celebrate our last summer at Ram Gorse. This event will be focused on providing activities and fun & games for all ages and will be open to the public as well as club members and their families. Email: Ken Potter kpotter705@aol.com for more details

■■ until Sun 26th June Exhibition: Making Marks Gallery at Parndon Mill Lines and dust, drips and scrapes large scale monochrome drawings by Hilary Owers. Time: Tue-Fri10am-5pm, Sun 2-4pm, contact: 426042, email: info@ parndonmill.co.uk, www.parndonmill. co.uk

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IN june 2016 Time: Midday to 10pm, www.hwmi. co.uk ■■ Sun 12th June Harlow U3A & Friends Summer Concert Burnt Mill Academy All proceeds to local charities. Time: 3pm, box office: 414785. ■■ Sun 12th June St Mary Magdalene & Potter Street Baptist churches: Community Picnic Harlow Common A celebration to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday. Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own food. Time: 1-3.30pm. ■■ Thu 16th June Harlow Music Society Great Parndon Community Association CD evening. Time: 8pm, contact: Fred Farthing 302115.

■■ Fri 17th June to Sat 2nd Sept Peter Randall-Page: Caught in the Act The Gibberd Gallery This extravagant and vibrant exhibition of carved stone, bronzes, works on paper and ceramics around themes of geometry and nature, sees the work of Essex born and internationally reknown artist Peter Randall-Page come to the East of England for the first time. Time: 9-4.45pm weekdays, 18th June 11am-2pm, FREE entry, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Sat 18th June Sculpt a Peter Randall - Page Boulder The Gibberd Gallery Create your own miniature boulder inspired by shapes, textures and patterns in Peter Randall - Page’s sculptures. Works to be exhibited in the gallery. FREE Drop-in Family Workshop. Time: 11am-2pm, www.gibberdgallery. ■■ Sat 18th june Father’s Day afternoon tea in the Woods Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Bring your Dad 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. Booking essential. Time: 1-4pm, cost: £10pp, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco.org.

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■■ Sat 18th june 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.

■■ Sat 25th June St Elizabeth’s Summer Fayre St Elizabeth’s Centre, Perry Green Family fun, animal petting and live music. Contact: 01279 844355, email fundraising@stelizabeths.org.uk

■■ Sat 18th June Harlow Fields School & College Association: Summer Extravaganza Harlow Fields School Bouncy castle, face painting, mini boot sale, BBQ, stalls and much more. Time: 12-3pm.

■■ Sat 18th & Sun 19th June CAMRA Real Ale Festival Gibberd Gardens A wide range of real ales and ciders from local micro breweries. On Father’s Day there will be storytelling and treasure hunts for the children. Tickets available on the day. Time: 12-8pm, £4 (£3 conc), accompanied children £1 (under 5s free), www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Sun 19th june Father’s Survival Day Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Is your dad super dad? Could he survive in the woods alone? Bring him for a day of den building, bug hunting and fire lightingl Booking advised. Cost: £2pp, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco.org.uk

■■ thu 23rd june Bat Walk Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Join us and members from Essex Bat Group for a night all about Bats! Learn about these animals with our talk before heading out into the reserve with detectors to see our own bats flying around! Time: 8-10pm, cost: £3pp,contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco. org.uk ■■ Fri 24th june Music at Marigolds: The Benny Sharoni Quartet Harlow Cricket Club Benny Sharoni sax, Leon Greening keyboards, Adam King bass and Matt Home drums. Tenor saxophonist. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £8, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.

■■ Sat 25th June The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny Hatfi eld Forest, CM22 6NE The duo take on the perils of Mr McGregor’s garden in this classic tale by Beatrix Potter. Using live music Quantum Theatre’s production promises a magical evening for young and old alike. Time: 3-5pm, £12 adult, £8 child, family tickets available. Booking advised, www.nationaltrust.org ■■ Sat 25th June St Clare Hospice Family Fun Day The Link, Parsloe Road, Harlow, CM19 4RT Come along for an afternoon of family fun in the sun! The event will feature a whole host of attractions for all ages, from live music and dancing, to a classic car display and face painting. Time: 1-5pm, £1 entry, www. stclarehospice.org.uk

■■ Sun 26th June Summer Music St John’s ARC Harlow Chorus Training Choir. Time: 4pm, £10 (£7 conc), contact: 07939 064247, harlowchorus.org.uk ■■ Thu 30th June to Sun 7th August Chaos Theory The Gallery at Parndon Mill Cast glass sculpture by Heike Brachlow, many precariously balanced and changing colour when exposed to different light sources. Time: Tue to Fri10am–5pm Sun 2–4pm, FREE, www.parndonmill.co.uk ■■ Thu 30th June John Petters Jazz: Amy Roberts & Richard Exall St John’s ARC With Martin Litton, piano, Keith Donald, bass and John Petters, drums. Time: 8pm, tickets: £10, contact: 01406 365731. Watch out for many more events in our next issue.

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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: 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.langleycoltsyouthfc.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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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

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Potter Street 12 Prentice Place, Harlow CM17 9BG

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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

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Doctors Church Langley Florence Nightingale Health Centre, Minton Lane, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TG 01279 638520

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Contact Harlow

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Gems Widow & Widower Club

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Churchgate Church of England Primary School 01279 866059 Fawbert and Barnard Primary School

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Harlowbury Primary School

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Mark Hall Comprehensive School

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Potter Street Academy Primary School

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Old Harlow The Health Centre, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow CM17 0AX 01279 418136

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