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As I write Euro 2016 has just started and as yet our summer has yet to show it’s face - the sun is definitely sitting on the subs bench, actually I don’t even think it’s left the changing rooms! It’s just occurred to me too, that by the time you receive this edition the most important vote of our generation will have been cast. Will we still be part of Europe or independent of it? That’s a pretty incredible thought! Regardless of the outcome, I think change is coming and in such times we need to do what we do best - no, not drink tea and moan about the weather! We need to roll up our sleeves, put differences aside, come together, support one another and move each other and ourselves forwards. This magazine is full of local businesses, groups and organisations that already do just that - support and help each other. It’s a real privilege to be a part of it, if you’re not already, why not join us? Talking of all in it together, early in June Church Langley Church held a “Thank you community meal” as part of the Heart4Harlow Festival. It was aimed at bringing together all those that contribute to their local communities with celebratory meals held in all of the wards in Harlow. I can’t tell you what a lovely experience it was, sitting sharing a meal with people who do so much locally - it was very uplifting and motivating being surrounded by such caring people. The evening ended with a performance by CL Voices, which was excellent! People from all walks of life united together... I’d like to extend my thanks to Ann & Charlie Kosla and all of the team involved in creating such a special evening. You rock! Until next time, Lorraine
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 5 Letter From Robert Halfon MP 9 Local Business People in Person 10 The Gibberd Gallery Exhibition:
“Caught in the Act” by Peter Randall Page
14 Harlow Steel Band 16 A Thank You from Chrisie Goodman 18 The Gallery at Parndon Mill: Open Studios
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24 Mark Hall Sports Centre Raising Funds for MacMillan
28 Harlow Chorus
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A Letter from Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow
Dear Residents, I’ve been working hard to represent your views to the bus services and the train operators in Harlow and the villages. Working with consumer group, Which?, I have been campaigning for better service and punctuality on the Abellio Greater Anglia line after their own survey showed that residents weren’t happy with the service they were receiving. In my latest discussions with Abellio they have said the following: - The National Rail Passenger Survey is a much better indicator, with Abellio receiving an 81% satisfaction rating. - The National Rail Passenger Survey reflects the £40m investment made during the current franchise to improve the train fleet. - The launch of an online delay/repay system for season ticket holders will make it easier to claim compensation for delays. - Compensation will be available by cheque as an alternative to rail vouchers. - Punctuality on the West Anglia route was 90.9% in the most recent period, which is well above the national average of 89.0%. In response, Which? replied with the following: - There are differences between the two surveying methods, however to suggest that the one is more reliable than the other may be seen as a convenient way of bypassing the issues. - Which? survey asks passengers about their experience of all their journeys over the last 12 months. - Which? star rating is based on the service in the past year, to obtain a comprehensive view. - With regards to their introduction of cash refunds as well as vouchers, whilst welcome, this was made a requirement made of train companies in summer 2015 so it is expected they provide such a refund.
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I welcome some of the improvements that Abellio have made, particularly to Roydon Station and I was pleased to visit some weeks ago and meet with commuters whose journeys are now greatly improved. However, it is clear from the Which? survey that there is a lot of unhappiness felt by commuters generally, and I will continue to work hard to ensure that Abellio addresses this. I have also been getting a lot of messages from residents who are concerned about changes in the bus timetables and the punctuality of buses across the town. I have been in regular discussion with the bus companies and I am holding another meeting soon with Arriva. If any residents have any specific concerns about the bus services in their area, please get in touch with me by emailing halfon4harlow@roberthalfon.com and I will raise it with them. Whenever I am speaking to residents, I understandably receive regular complaints about the state of our roads and potholes. I have compiled a huge database of the potholes around the town and I am in regular contact with the council about them to check their status and ask for them to be fixed. If you are suffering with potholes in your area, you should report them on the Essex Highways website, but if you are not satisfied that they are being fixed, then I would be happy to contact the council on your behalf about them. I will continue to do all I can to represent residents’ concerns to the council. Best wishes, Robert
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gibberd gallery exhibition: An exhibition of work by Peter Randall Page RA
This extravagant and vibrant exhibition of carvings, bronzes, works on paper and maquettes sees the work of Essex born and internationally renowned artist Peter RandallPage RA come to the East of England for the very first time at the Gibberd Gallery, managed by the Harlow Art Trust. This exhibition will be a celebration of the artist, his working methods and the ideas that inspire him. The gallery will be transformed into a journey through Peter’s artistic transitions allowing visitors to examine techniques close up and investigate their beginnings in the natural world and the mathematics which are within each form. The journey begins with the stone carving Warp and Woof placed in The Water Gardens, creating a unique marker and a starting point for visitors to this ground-breaking show. This will be an exhibition that lives within the gallery in a series of ‘acts’ each section and artwork representing a different part of his working practice. Peter delves into the mathematics of natural forms exploring patterns, camouflage and symmetry as well as its sensuality and inherent rhythm leading to a distinct and robust body of work each tangibly connected but distinctly unique. Peter’s enquiring working process leads to passionate study
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of forms and theory of patternation within nature. Pattern is usually a term used for the application of decoration to a surface of an object. Peter’s exploration of the term and its fundamentality for natures existence brings a whole new meaning to pattern, being used within not just the aesthetics of the work but is concept and meaning. Sketchbooks and ephemera show his working and application of study to practical objects. No study however is required when coming face to face with these intensely captivating works, instinctively we recognise and react to their geometry and beauty as we do to nature everyday. Peter describes this as “plants, in common with the rest of the world, enter our consciousness as subjective feelings as well as more quantifiable information; we recognise them as an aspect of the biological system of which we ourselves are a part; they nourish our spirits as well as our bodies and stimulate our imaginations as well as our intellects’’ Stand out works include the ceramic mosaic Wing (2009) which magnifies the intricate cellular structure of a grasshopper wing with each tile representing a single cell, this allows us to see the invisible in a solid and textured form. The series of three bronze works Theme and Variation juxtaposes order
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contribution and commitment to the Band, and last year Harlow Steelband were thrilled to be awarded The Jack Petchy Crystal Award which was given to 150 youth groups specially selected for their outstanding work. In 2012 Harlow Steelband played during the Harlow leg of the Olympic Torch Relay, and more recently at the Blackmore carnival, Hatfield Broad Oak Village Fayre, Lea Valley 10k & Family Fun Run, The Water Gardens and the Harlow Playhouse. Later this year, the Band are planning a Winter Sunshine event in the Harlow Water Gardens to thank the local community and The Jack Petchy Foundation for their support. So, if you are aged 12-21, and would like to find out more about joining Harlow Steelband, please contact Tracy Scott, Band Manager on 07852 594133 or e-mail harlowsteelband123@hotmail.co.uk. Why not give it a try?
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Magnificent glass, weaving, calligraphy, guitar making, ceramics, jewellery and metalwork along with fine arts will be on view here during the Open Studios event. There will also be an insight into architectural skills and the work of graphic and product designers. The artists, craftspeople and designers will talk about their work and demonstrate their techniques. Glass blowing is particularly dramatic and visitors are invited to “have a go”. One hour taster workshops in fused glass, ceramics and felt making will also be offered. It will be a privilege to listen to Richard Ove Stokkereit playing one of David Rouse’s classical guitars in his studio from time to time during the weekend. There will also be an opportunity to watch the construction and firing of a traditional Roman dug-in-the-ground kiln built by Chris Lydamore, former manager of Harlow Museum. The articles to be fired will be made by schoolchildren with the guidance of Parndon Mill’s potters. Examples of the work of most of the participating artists will be exhibited in The Project Space on the ground floor and will hopefully tempt viewers to make the climb to the top floor of the mill. The exhibition in The Gallery, “Chaos Theory” will present cast glass sculpture by Parndon Mill artist Heike Brachlow who exhibits her work internationally. Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend. where: the gallery at
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One of Britain’s best kept secrets, the River Stort peacefully meanders for 24 miles between the Hertfordshire and Essex borders. Past watermills and country homes, weirs and nature reserves; CanalAbility provides the resources for mobility restricted and other disabled individuals who otherwise might have been left stranded on the banks; the freedom to travel on the river. For the past 27 years, the charity has offered day trips, short breaks and week-long cruises on their three specially adapted and accessible broad beam canal boats. Each cruiser has been fitted with all the immediate amenities necessary, so that everyone can board safely via ramps, hoists and lifts., and participate in the full boating experience The boats are all designed to be comfortable and spacious year round, with central heating available on the colder months; and wide decking at the front to take advantage of the beautiful and ever-changing views and local river-life. There is a fully-functional pump-out disabled toilet on board and an accessible galley equipped with kitchen utensils, kettle and fridge freezer. We encourage people to participate in their journeys with us; with remote steering available on the two day boats, for those who want to play a role as captain for the day. In addition, our large body of volunteers actively train as skippers and crew to ensure the smooth running and maintenance of our boats. They are offered the chance to learn and progress towards nationally recognised boating
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Mark Hall Sports Centre raising funds for macmillan July will be a busy month for Mark Hall Sports centre Manager Andy Smith in his fund raising efforts to support MacMillan Cancer Support. On Sat 9th he will be holding an all day music event at the recently re-opened The Square music venue and on Sunday 31st July he will be taking part in the Prudential Ride London 100 event (100 mile cycling event). Visitors to the Sports centre can also win free membership worth £400 by entering the “guess how many balloons are in the Suzuki” at just £3 per guess. The car has been kindly supplied by Hilton Suzuki, Spellbrook. If you’d like to find out more or get involved contact Andy via email: a.smith@markhallsportscentre.co.uk
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BLACKADDER Wed 20th - Sat 23rd July at 8pm 3pm on Sat 23rd July
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Harlow Chorus 40th Anniversary season Gilbert & Sullivan’s - Iolanthe Words by Mick Rumens
Rehearsals have been gathering pace for our presentation of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera “Iolanthe” at St Michael’s church, Bishop’s Stortford commencing at 7.30pm on Saturday 16th July. This concert will be quite the most unusual performance by the Chorus for many years. The material for Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operas was always loaded with humour. Gilbert’s lyrics for their opera’s often targeted the aristocracy and political figures for satirical treatment. In this opera the House of Lords is lampooned as a bastion of the ineffective, privileged and dim-witted, whose only qualification to govern is noble birth. This opera revolves around the fairy, Iolanthe, who has been banished from Fairyland for twentyfive years for marrying a mortal, a crime usually punishable by death. But the Queen of the fairies had commuted the death sentence to banishment on condition that she left her husband and never had contact with him again. After enduring this for twenty-five years, and still missing Iolanthe deeply, the fairies pleaded with their Queen to pardon Iolanthe and restore her place in fairyland. On receiving her pardon, and being reunited with
her sister fairies, Iolanthe tells them that she has a son, Strephon, who is, therefore half mortal and half fairy. It transpires that he is in love with Phyllis, whose guardian is the Lord Chancellor who shows little enthusiasm for the idea of his ward marrying a mere shepherd. Within the plot are misunderstandings galore, for not only is the Lord Chancellor, but also many of the Peers, keen to seek the hand of the fair Phyllis. Being a fairy, Iolanthe, has not aged in her twenty-five years, so when she is seen consoling her son he is accused of having feelings for her even though they protest that they are in fact mother and son. There are many twists and turns to the story from the Queen of the fairies declaring that Strephon will enter Parliament and work to overthrow all the privileges enjoyed by the nobility, to the fact that the Lord Chancellor is, unbeknown to him, the mortal husband of Iolanthe, but she is forbidden to enlighten him under pain of death. You should come and enjoy the whole story to find out how peace is restored for all, ultimately. Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe
venue:
St michael’s, Sat 16 Jul @ 7:30pm
Tickets:
Centre: £15 full, Concessions £13; Other areas £10, u18s £5
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING MARINATED PEPPER PLATTER 6 mixed red, yellow and orange peppers 1 x 280g jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil 2 x 125g tubs mozzarella pearls, drained 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp balsamic oil Handful fresh basil leaves, shredded
A REALLY SUMMERY PLATTER OF GRILLED PEPPERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA PEARLS. MAKE A DAY IN ADVANCE AND CHILL IN THE FRIDGE UNTIL REQUIRED. SERVE WITH CRUSTY BREAD FOR A SIMPLE STARTER OR AS PART OF A SUMMER BUFFET.
1. Halve all the peppers, leaving the stalks on. Remove and discard the pith and seeds. Place all the peppers, skin-side up, on a grill pan and grill under a moderate heat for 7-8 minutes, until the skins are blistered and charred in places. Leave until cool enough to handle, then peel off as much of the skin from each pepper as you can. 2. Place all the grilled peppers, cut-side up, on a large platter. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes (reserving the oil). Fill each pepper half with some of the tomatoes, along with the mozzarella pearls and capers. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 3. Mix the reserved sun dried tomato oil with the balsamic vinegar and pour over and around the peppers. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Serve garnished with the shredded basil leaves.
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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!
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It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s addictive so have a go and enter. Good luck! For last month’s answers please contact CM17 office
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Congratulations go to Antonia Coote of Roden Close who won June’s £25 cash prize Sudoku competition. Thanks to everyone else who entered!
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“All children have an innate desire to learn” The philosophy becomes a reality for Smiles children in that the school provides the opportunity for the children to discover and learn for themselves. This incorporated with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides an even balance of learning and play. We have modern, spacious and colourful classrooms fully equipped to meet the age and stage of your child’s learning.
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mark hall academy Introducing Mr Dan Hawkins and his Vision for Success, Head of P.E. at Mark Hall Academy
Upon my arrival at Mark Hall Academy in January 2016, my aim was, and continues to be, to improve the provisions and standards of Physical Education within our students’ lives. I want PE to be at the very core of students’ education and not just to be seen as an ‘add-on’ to their very busy academic schedules. I want every student, regardless of ability, to have the opportunity to achieve, develop and excel in a range of different activities. We have had students in Year 7 take part in a town-wide Boccia tournament and we have a flourishing Netball Academy up and running in association with Tegate Netball Club. Our football teams have been very successful in the football and netball school leagues and our participation rates continue to rise in a range of different sports and activities. The girls football team even represented the academy in the Premier League schools tournament held at Chelsea FC! The summer term has seen the start of the Harlow Schools Athletics league which has been run here at Mark Hall Academy. The league has seen many successful performances and we have had top 3 finishes with our Year 7 & 8 boys’ and girls’ teams, our Year 9 boys’ team and our Year 10 girls’ team. We are organising and hope to have many top 3 medallists at the Harlow Schools Track & Field Championships on Friday 1st July.
Our Year 7 & 8 teams represented the academy at the English Schools Athletic Association (ESAA) Track & Field Cup in May, a national competition with some very stiff opposition! Most recently, at the Essex Schools Athletics Championships, Jamie Putt (Year 9) and Charlotte Pratt (Year 8) represented West Essex, both securing top 6 finishes. The academy and I are very proud of the students and the way they are changing their attitudes towards sport and physical activity. We will continue to improve our provisions, so if anyone has expertise in certain areas we would love to hear from you. Our participation and leadership opportunities will continue to grow and we will keep you updated with our progress and successes.
Mark Hall Academy earns ‘Good’ Ofsted rating Mark Hall Academy in Harlow, Essex has been praised for its commitment to raising standards and the significant improvement the secondary school has made since becoming an academy, which led to a rating of ‘Good’ from Ofsted inspectors in all categories – the second highest mark possible. This is an incredible achievement.
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Book Week The children and the teachers all had a fantastic time during book week. We learned a lot about famous authors and the teachers and children also spent time sharing their favourite books. The children got so much enjoyment and learning opportunities through Book week. Reception children were using the ‘Fireman Sam’ story books to make fire engines in Design and Technology and Year 1 children were acting out the story of Handa’s surprise. On World Book Day the children were all invited to dress up as book characters (and so did the teachers!) and we had a great time ‘strutting ourselves down the cat walk’ to win some great book voucher prizes. The year 6 charity reps also carried out a fabulous job of selling second hand books to the children and we raised lots of money which will go towards buying new books for the school.
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AND ATTRACTIONS PLACES OF WORSHIP Church Langley Church Sunday service 10am in Main Hall. Sunday School; prayer ministry. Thurs Communion (2nd & 4th Thurs in Chapel, 9.30am). Mini-church 10am Thurs. Weekday house groups. Tel: Ann Kosla 629950. Email: ourvicar@churchlangleychurch.org Web: churchlangleychurch.org
Church of the Assumption Church House, Mulberry Green. 6pm Sat mass, 10am Sunday Mass. Fr Michael Butler. Tel: 429388. Email: harlowold@dioceseofbrentwood.org
Harlow Baptist Sunday Service 10.45am Tel: Rev. Tony Mayes 442642 www.harlowbaptist.org 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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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
WHAT’S ON ■■ 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. NEW pacer events on the last Saturday of every month. Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/harlow
■■ Until 9th July The Harlow Art and Sculpture Trail and gatehouse group exhibition Various Contact: gatehouse@mail.com, www. gatehousearts.com ■■ until Sat 30th july Exhibition: “This is Harlow, The New Town” Eastgate Gallery, Town Centre This group exhibition of work by local artists and local community groups will explore the history and development of the town. Project co-ordinator – Hong Vong. Contact: gatehouse@mail.com, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm & Sun 11.30am4.30pm, www.gatehousearts.com
■■ until 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 ■■ until 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 2nd July St Clare Hospice Midnight Walk The Water Gardens, Harlow
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Dust off your tutus, break out the fairy wings and buy yourself some glow sticks because this year the theme is “Light up the Night”! The event will start and finish at The Water Gardens and there will be 5 and 10K routes suitable for all abilities. Time: registration at 9pm and race starts at 11pm, tickets: £20 for adults and £10 for children (11-15), www. stclarehospice.org.uk ■■ Sat 2nd july 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
■ Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd July Tremendous Trees Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Learn all about our trees this weekend! Follow the free trail hunt around the reserve or join in with the guided walk at 2:30pm on each day. Suggested donation for guided walk: £2 per person. Time: 11am-4pm, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco.org.uk
undoubtedly one of the hottest tickets of the summer. Time: 7.30-9.30pm, tickets: £13 adults and £10 child (family tickets available) contact: 0844 249 1895 to book ■■ Thu 7th to Sat 9th july Moot House Players Present: The Effect Moot Hall, The Stow Written by Lucy Prebble, directed by: Harry Tennison ”The Effect” is a clinical romance. Two young volunteers, Tristan and Connie, agree to take part in a clinical drug trial. Succumbing to the gravitational pull of attraction and love, however, Tristan and Connie manage to throw the trial off-course, much to the frustration of the clinicians involved. Time: 8pm, tickets: 639170 or www. moothouseplayers.com
■■ Sun 3rd July The Art of the Garden Party Harlow Museum Bring a Picnic and enjoy a Sunday afternoon relaxing to the sights and sounds of Harlow’s finest community performing arts groups. Back for its fourth entertaining year, performers from across the town come together for an afternoon of song, music, dance, drama and readings in the beautiful setting of Harlow Museum gardens. Performers include: Harlow Rock School, Harlow Community Choir, Harlow Ballet, Moot House Players, New Edition Singers, Razed Roof, Harlow Writers and stalls run by local hobby and craft groups. Time: 1-4pm, FREE, www. harlowartscouncil.com
■■ Fri 8th july Music at Marigolds: Katie Bradley with the Chris Corcoran Trio Harlow Cricket Club Chris Corcoran is one of the most dynamic and exciting guitar players on the UK blues/swing/jazz scene. He has performed with a large number of the genres finest musicians and certainly far too many to list here other than to say that he has appeared at Marigolds before with Rollo Markee & The Tailshakers. As well as appearing up and down the country Chris plays extensively across London on a regular basis. Katie Bradley is increasingly regarded as one of the most impressive stories to emerge on The British Blues music scene. Blessed with a truly expressive, exceptional voice and dynamic bluesharp playing, Katie Bradley’s music is a unique and contemporary take on the classic sounds of Blues, Gospel and Soul all underpinned by a simply compelling and a dynamic range of heart felt songs of rare emotion. Together they are not an act to miss. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £7, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk
■■ Wed 6th July Much Ado about Nothing Hatfield Forest Joint The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer as they return with Shakespeare’s sparkling, battle-of-thesexes comedy. Performed in the open air, by an all-male cast with Elizabethan costume, music and dance, this is
■■ Fri 8th july Music @ Midday: Legendary Billy Mayerl (1902-1959) - presented by Steve Law St John’s ARC Miscellany for solo piano. All welcome. Soup and artisan bread plus a free drink. From 12.45pm, concert starts at 1.30pm with a retiring collection at
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IN july 2016 the end. This will be the final Summer Lunch Time Recital. Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk
■■ Sat 9th July Guided Tours of Gatehouse Eastgate Gallery, Town Centre Meet your guide at the Eastgate Gallery to look around the artist studios. Time: 11am-1pm, gatehouse@mail. com, www.gatehousearts.com ■■ Sat 9th july FawbFest Fawbert & Barnard School Family friendly music festival. Live music, licensed bar, coffee bug, hog roasts & BBQ, Ice cream van and much more... Time: 2pm-8pm, tickets; advance £10 adults, £5 children 5-16), on the day £15 adults, £7.50 children, Facebook. com/faw2016bfest2016 ■■ Sat 9th july Book Sale & Coffee Morning St Mary Magdalene Church Hall All books 20p. Time: 10am-12noon. ■■ Sat 9th July The Gig in the garden Acreage, Harlow Common Fund raising concert with all proceeds going to Epping Forest Rotary. Line up Noasis, One Step Behind, The Social Handgrenades. BBQ, hog roast, bar & Champagne tents. Time: 5.30pm, tickets: £30, over 18’s only, contact: 07718 074403, www. facebook.com/giginthegarden2016
■■ Sat 9th July The Square Charity Gig The Square Raising funds to support Andy Smith who is taking part in the Ride London 100 in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Time: 9pm, entrance: £5, over 16’s only ID required, www.thesquareharlow. com ■■ Sun 10th July Kings and Queens Family Event St John’s ARC Lot’s of music, fun and games for families. Time: 2-4pm, tickets; £4 per child, contact: 442447, email: info@ stjohnsarc.org.uk, www.stjohnsarc.
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org.uk ■■ fri 15th july Harlow Decorative and Fine Arts: Summer Special St John’s ARC Musical entertainment. Ticket price TBC. Time: 8pm, coffee from 7.15pm, contact: 432377, visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk
■■ Sat 16th & Sun 17th July The Gallery at Parndon Mill: Open Studios The Gallery at Parndon Mill Magnificent glass, weaving, calligraphy, guitar making, ceramics, jewellery and metalwork along with fine arts will be on view here during the Open Studios event. Time: 10am-5pm each day, FREE, www.parndonmill.co.uk ■■ Sat 16th & Sun 17th july Beautiful Butterflies Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Grab a free spotter sheet to see how many butterflies you can spot! There’s also Butterfly themed arts and crafts available in the visitor centre throughout the weekend. Time: 11am-4pm, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco.org.uk co.uk
■■ Sat 16th july 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 20th to Sat 23rd July Harlow Theatre Company Present: Blackadder Victoria Hall Theatre Following on from last summer’s successful stage version of ‘Dad’s Army’ Harlow Theatre Company will present another TV sitcom favourite… Blackadder! Three episodes from the second series… you know, the Elizabethan one … will be presented with all the much loved and familiar characters. Join Edmund Blackadder, our dashing, scheming, cynical hero as he attempts to win the favour of a capricious Queen whilst being thwarted at every turn by his sidekicks Baldrick and Percy and his chief rival, Lord Melchett.
Time: at 8pm and 3pm on Sat 23rd July, tickets: £13 or £10 conc, book online: ticketsource.co.uk/ harlowtheatrecompany or call: 0333 666 3366 (lo-call rate).
■■ Sun 21st july Pets’ Corner 50th Birthday Pets’ Corner Join us and celebrate the 50th birthday of Pets’ Corner. Crafts and refreshments, heavy horses, dog & duck display, live music and much more. Time: 11am-5pm. ■■ Sat 23rd July The Railway Children Hopleys, Much Hadham, SG10 6BU Edith Nesbit’s Railway Children, adapted by Laura Turner, presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Please bring your own rugs or low backed seating, refreshments available, raffle in aid of local charity, Time: 6.30pm, (gates open for picnics 5.45pm) tickets: £14 adults, £10 children, £42 family, FREE parking via Hopley’s main gate, www. chapterhouse.org
■■ Fri 29th july Music at Marigolds: Kevin Fitzsimmons Quintet Harlow Cricket Club Kevin Fitzsimmons vocals, Leon Greening keyboards, Frank Griffith sax, Adam King bass, Matt Fishwick drums. Kevin is a London born jazz singer, bandleader, lyricist & songwriter and producer, with a self-produced album ‘Show Me The Way’ released to considerable critical acclaim in 2013. Fronting such a talented band this is a gig not to miss. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £8, contact: 414174 or 421763, www. musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Sat 30th & Sun 31st july Buzzing Bees Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Join us and Harlow Beekeepers Association for a weekend full of bees! We’ve got live demonstrations from our on-site hives, local honey to sample and buy, bee arts and crafts and lots more!! Time: 11am-4pm, FREE, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ecco. org.uk 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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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)
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
Electricity Emergency
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
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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
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Train Enquiries BT Faultline
01279 430011
St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773
0800 800 151 0845 782 3333
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