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We’re on to the last quarter of the year! I love the changes that each season brings but I am particularly partial to autumn! I just love the colours: rusts, reds, yellows and oranges - I’ve been told that they’re my “colours” so perhaps that’s why I feel an affinity for them... who knows.
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We are really fortunate to be surrounded by countryside and woodland and also have the horticultural delights of our Town Park, Parndon Wood Nature Reserve and The Gibberd Gardens. The latter have events which provide us with the opportunity to really immerse ourselves in the autumnal colours, turn to the community pages to find out more!
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Herts & Essex Community Farm are holding a “Spooky Sunday” event which gives us another opportunity to get out and about before winter starts taking a hold and makes outdoor activities a little more challenging. Or, if you prefer an indoor activity, I’m told that “Pirates are coming!” to St John’s Arc on Sunday 29th!
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Finally, don’t forget that British summer times ends on Sunday 29th October. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour at 2am!
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■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 5 Robert Halfon - working hard for Harlow 6 St Clare Want Your Furniture 9 Local Business People in Person Stuart Wickes, The Flooring Company
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A Letter from Robert Halfon MP Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow
Dear readers, I recently spoke in a debate on the waiting times for autism diagnosis, where I called for lower waiting times and more support for individuals and their families during and after the diagnosis process. It was a very important debate. The diagnosis process for those with autism is incredibly complicated and can go on for years. I want there to be guidelines that are properly enforced to make sure that every person with autism can access the diagnosis and support that they need, quickly and efficiently. During the debate, I praised the work of Milwards Primary and Passmores Secondary schools, which both have specialist autism units in Harlow, as well as the work of Harlow charity PACT for Autism and Essex County Council’s specialist teaching team. I am delighted that as a result of this debate, Health Minister, Jackie DoylePrice MP confirmed that autism diagnosis waiting times will start to be recorded and published so that Harlow families can get a better service. There is more good news for Harlow families as well, as the Government announced new investment in schools, something I have been campaigning on
for a long time. For too long, the funding formula meant schools across the country received disparate levels of funding, unrelated to the needs of the school and pupils. I am pleased to see that the extra ÂŁ1.3 billion will not only maintain the overall budget in real terms but will provide extra funding for a per-pupil cash increase for every school in Harlow and across the country. Lastly, I will be holding my 6th Annual Harlow Jobs Fair on Friday 3 November at the Harlow Leisurezone. The Jobs Fair will run from 10-4 and will be attended by a wide variety of exhibitors and job seekers. It is completely free to exhibit and attend so please do get in touch with my office on halfon4harlow@roberthalfon.com or 020 7219 7223 if you would like any more information. I hope to see you all there! Very best wishes, Robert
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St Clare want your furniture give your furniture a new home with st clare Have you got a leather sofa looking for a new loving home? Or how about a dining room table and chairs that are just not getting the use they deserve? St Clare has the answer! The Hastingwood-based hospice runs a free furniture collection service across West Essex and the borders of East Herts, the catchment area of the charity, and the sale of donated furniture in their eight shops raises approximately £100,000 every year. The charity is looking to grow this, by offering a new easy way to sign-up for a collection online, and by launching a furniture donation-drive across their patch. St Clare Hospice’s Head of Retail, Fiona Eaton, said: “Donations of furniture are an absolutely vital source of income for St Clare – and help to contribute to the half a million pounds which our shops are targeted to raise each and every year. Our customers love to find a sofa in good condition, a chest of drawers which they can up-cycle, or even a divan bed and mattress in our stores. If you are looking to redecorate or have a change of style at home, please think of St Clare Hospice as your first port of call for your pre-loved, good quality furniture!” Outlining the furniture collection service, Fiona said: “We have made it easier than ever before to donate your furniture to St Clare. You can simply log on to the Furniture page on our website, check if the item you want to donate can be accepted, and pick a date to suit you. Alternatively you can call our Furniture donation number and book a slot over the phone. Our
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van drivers cover more than 18,000 miles every year, driving around Epping Forest, Uttlesford, Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford, collecting furniture donations from the homes of generous supporters.” St Clare is particularly looking to receive donations of: sofas and armchairs; dining tables and chairs; occasional tables and quality bookcases; wardrobes, dressing tables and chests of drawers; and divans with mattresses. Please note St Clare can only accept soft furnishings that have fire labels attached. See their website for details of the items which can be accepted. To book your furniture collection, call 01279 639760 or book online.
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gibberd gallery exhibition innovators in abstraction This exhibition celebrates an empathetic connection between two painters who became life long friends. It is a story that started at the stimulating institution of Edinburgh College of Art which became re-known for its exciting artists including tutor Charles Pulsford RSA and pupil Harry Anderson, working class boys from Fife who struggled for artistic expression throughout the 20th Century. Both men could have had a much larger influence in the history of 20th Century painting if not for a lack of opportunity. Now Harlow is thrilled to be showing paintings and drawings of theirs for the first time in England for nearly fifty years. Pulsford’s paintings of the 60s are re contextualised in the light of Anderson’s energetic, organic abstracts of the same period. Both artists were superb draughtsmen and considered drawing to be of paramount importance in all works of art. Contemporaries of Harry Anderson considered him a significant British artist of that generation, an early exponent of abstract expressionism. “The most important exhibition of modern art in Edinburgh for the last 20 years”, Sir Richard Demarco in opening the retrospective exhibition of Harry Anderson at the Randolph Gallery in Dundas St, Edinburgh, January 2007. Harry Anderson lived and worked in Harlow for the last 40 years of his life with a studio at Parndon Mill. He died in the summer of 2002 with an unfinished painting still wet on his easel. There are works in the Gibberd Permanent collection by Scottish artists’ who emerged during this period, including Elizabeth Blackadder and Anne Redpath.
A Talk by Mark Pulsford RSA ‘Hidden Treasures’ The Influence of Edinburgh College of Art Saturday 4th November 12-1pm Mark Pulsford will give an insight into the exciting ‘crucible of experiment and innovation’ that was the Edinburgh College of Art where his father taught in the fifties. This a free event but please book through the gallery.
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Our chosen charity Streets2homes 10 years and needed more than ever Words by Kerrie Eastman, CEO Streets2Homes
Streets2Homes, Harlow’s local homeless charity, is now in its 10th year, but unfortunately there is more need for our invaluable services than ever before. During our last financial year (01/08/16 – 31/07/17) we saw 340 new clients at the centre; 70% male and 30% female - this is the highest proportion of female clients we have ever seen over the last decade with ages ranging from 18 to 79 years old but where the average age is just 35. We have also dealt with 126 telephone calls where we offered critical advice and guidance. In total, Streets2Homes has helped 466 people and many others who attended our drop-in sessions at multi-agency centres. Having served 2,024 breakfasts and 4,545 lunches throughout the year and we firmly believe that a good diet is essential to the health and wellbeing of our clients, especially when they are sleeping rough or cannot afford to buy food. Unfortunately, we were unable to help as many people into accommodation in the private rented sector as we have done in the past due to a shift in attitude where landlords in the private rented sector no longer want to rent to those on benefits. There is a sheer lack of affordable accommodation and the welfare reforms do not help our cause. Did you know that a person 35 years old or under is only entitled to shared accommodation rate of housing benefit which is on average 30% below the cost of a room in shared accommodation? This is why we want to
develop a new project to provide accommodation to lift these barriers. More positively, we did secure accommodation in the private rented sector for 55 people with a further 17 being successfully referred to supported housing schemes. 17 were reconnected with their families or friends who agreed to accommodate them and 5 were housed by the local authority. We also assisted 22 individuals to reconnect to support services in the area where they had existing and established links, enabling them to access accommodation locally and be supported by family and friends. Our prevention figures rose in number, where other pre-homeless interventions included mediation, advocacy, advice and guidance and we are pleased to have prevented a further 107 individuals from becoming homeless. The main reason for homelessness was eviction from the private rented sector; this is often due to non-payment of rent due to job loss, unrealistic rent increases and breakdown of relationships. We are urgently looking to develop projects that will help overcome the barriers to accessing accommodation, especially for those most vulnerable in our community. If you would like to support our work you can donate through our local giving page or donate supplies directly at the centre; we are always in need of clothes, toiletries, food, flasks, tents and sleeping bags and your continued support of Streets2Homes is appreciated by everyone involved.
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Keep your furniture looking great Furniture is made to be used and enjoyed and accidents happen, especially when there are small children at home. Take these steps to keep damage from everyday life to a minimum: Unless your furniture has a new “super finish” to protect it, use coasters to prevent spills, stains and damage from hot dishes. Blot all spills immediately. Keep solvents, alcohol, nail polish and polish removers away from your furniture surfaces. When dusting, always lift lamps and other objects - don’t slide then across the furniture’s surface. Always lift furniture to move it - don’t drag it. Open and close doors, drawers and lids gently. With just a little TLC, genuine hardwood furniture will last a lifetime - several lifetimes, in fact. Consider grandfather’s roll-top desk: a valued treasure passed on from generation to generation. Taking good care of your solid hardwood furniture ensures its longevity. It’s easy and largely a matter of common sense. Please find enclosed some details on furniture advice and tips in terms of caring for your furniture as well as cleaning product available for your general interest/review.
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LOOK WHAT’S COOKING BEEF AND PEPPER STROGANOFF 350g tagliatelle 1tbsp olive oil 4 flash-fry steaks (each about 125g), cut into thin strips 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 300ml carton half-fat crème fraiche 2tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
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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! 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 October August wins! 15th wins!
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Find these words in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase Find these words in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase Angel Apple Amplitude Banana Atom Carrot Bouyancy Cheese Electron Christmas Energy Cream Entropy Cup Hawking Dundee Impedance Eccles Isotope Fruit Laws Fudge Length Lever Mass Momentum Newton Optics
Ginger Layer Lemon Madeira Marble Mocha Orange
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IT’s your community
pact for autism
the sen charity event of the region PACT for Autism has worked tirelessly over 12 years to widen access to autism services in the East Herts and West Essex region. We take pride in our connections. Together we have built a network of support and services for autism in West Essex, and the progress we have made in supporting families, together, is commendable.
to connect with the other organisations that make it happen. The kids are growing – and so are we.
Now we face the future. Autism support for the specific needs of women with autism remains under-provisioned, and there is a steep drop in support, as well as a lack of confidence in current structures, in providing for autistic youth transitioning into adulthood, aged 18-25. In the past year alone we have been in contact with 34 organisations and influencers in the field, and the PACT for Autism Charity Ball will bring these stakeholders together. This is your chance
When:
4th NOvember 2017, 7pm start
Where:
Manor of Groves
Web:
www.pactforautism.org.uk
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Where did your tiny baby go? Through the love and care you give him, day by day, he’s now sitting up all by himself, strong and smiley. This is the perfect time to capture this cute 6-8month stage of life, before he’s really on the move. Milestones in months - From very first the day your baby arrived, he’s changed so much already. Together we can capture the character of your baby; the ear-to-ear smiles, the dimples and the chubby cheeks, so you always have a way to look back and celebrate those pre-mobile days. And they’re off! Almost - This is a crucial time in baby photography. In no time at all your baby will be crawling, cruising, walking and running everywhere and you will be right behind him every tiny step of the way. Grab this window of opportunity with both hands and photograph him before he becomes a speedy blur! It’s the next best thing - After newborn photography, creating characterful and timeless photographic memories of your baby at 6-8-months is the next natural milestone. This is where he’ll be engaged, happy to pose, smile, giggle and wiggle rather than run away from the camera. Capture every precious moment - Photographing a sitting baby is a very precious moment indeed - for in a matter of weeks, he will be independently mobile for many years to come. There is a last day for everything, even in a child so young and that last day of ‘just sitting’ will soon arrive. Capture the magic, create the memory and admire the artistic result forever.
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The Henry Moore Primary School The Gibberd Garden As part of our Harlow 70th Birthday celebrations, Year 1 went to the Gibberd House and Garden. Sir Frederick Gibberd lived there. He designed Harlow. Here is what some of the children wrote: 1A went to the Gibberd Garden to look at the statues. We left Henry Moore Primary School at 9.30am. We went on a coach. This is what the statues are made of: bronze and metal. I saw a house. It was made out of stone. The statues are magical. The Gibberd Garden had a castle. 1A went up it. It was a long walk for our little legs. Then we had lunch and sketched some of the statues. Then we came back to Henry Moore. We left Henry Moore and we went by coach to the Gibberd Garden. When we were there we had to walk on a long road. At the end of the road we went to the café and we left our lunch there. Then the lady gave us some maps. We left the café and went to see some statues. We went up some stairs and we were on a tower. On the middle of the top of the tower there was a statue and as well there was a path. We went along it. We saw a pond with lily pads on top of the pond. We had to be quiet because we were near the house. Then in a little while we went back to the café to get our sketch book. Once we got our sketch books we went to a place to sketch some statues. When we were done sketching we went back to the café, then we started to eat our lunch. We had a little time to play before we went back to the school.
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7.30pm Saturday 11 November 2017 Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH
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WAR REQUIEM Erica Eloff soprano Robin Tritschler tenor Peter Harvey baritone The Choristers of Jesus College Richard Pinel conductor
Harlow Chorus Saffron Walden Choral Society Chameleon Arts Orchestra Sarah Tenant-Flowers conductor Janet Wheeler conductor
Tickets £15 to £35 available from www.saffronhall.com | Box Office 0845 548 7650 Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre Presented by Harlow Chorus and SWCS supported by the Estate of Roger Williamson and Essex County Council Culture in Essex Small Grants Scheme
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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES
LANGLEY COLTS YOUTH F.C NEW PLAYERS AND TEAMS ARE WELCOME TO COME AND JOIN OUR FUN AND FRIENDLY CHARTERED STANDARD COMMUNITY CLUB FOR 2017-2018 SEASON For Further Details Please Contact Paul Satchell Langley Colts Youth F.C Secretary Mobile: 07970 175 294 Mark Walker Langley Colts Youth F.C Chairman Mobile: 07971 831 839 mark.walker@langleycoltsyouthfc.co.uk 38
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(children must be accompanied by an adult)
Book your place by calling 01279 442447 or email info@stjohnsarc.org.uk Parking limited, please use free public car parks nearby Supported by The Tobin Fund
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 www.churchlangleychurch.org
Church of the Assumption Church House, Mulberry Green. 6pm Sat mass, 10am & 7pm Sunday Mass. Fr Michael Butler. Tel: 429388. www. catholicchurchoftheassumption.co.uk
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 (5pm every 3rd Sunday). Please contact the Parish Office for all enquires Tel: 432135. Email: admin@stmaryschgate.org.uk, www.stmaryschgate.org.uk
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Join our band, make new friends and learn to play the steel pans. Free music tuition for those aged 12-21 www.harlowsteelband.co.uk Tel: 07852 594133
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Church Langley Neighbourhood Meeting Meet with your local councillors and neighbours to discuss local issues. Date: Monday 30th October 2017 Time: 7.30pm Where: CL Community Centre
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HARLOW LIONS CLUB Victorian Christmas invites Fair STALLHOLDERS Sunday 27th November 11am-3pm
(arts & crafts, food, something St John’s ARC, Market Street, Old Harlow Mulled Wine and Mince Pies Christmassy)
Raffle with amazing prizes
Home made cakes and preserves
to its Carols sung by Harlow Community Choir Christmas Decorations and cards Victorian Christmas Fair Other stalls and attractions Jewellery at Face Painting Chocolate items St John’s Arts & Flowers and Christmas wreaths Recreation Centre, Bottle tombola SweetsOld tombola Harlow Visit Santa in his onGrotto for a photo Teas, coffees and sandwiches
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
WHAT’S ON ■■ Every Tuesday 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 wednesday Green Team Volunteers Various locations Woodland maintenance activities. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 446997 or darren.fazackerley@harlow.gov.uk ■■ Every Saturday Harlow parkrun School Lane, Town Park FREE, weekly, timed 5km run. Pacer events on the last Saturday of every month. Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/harlow ■■ Every Sunday Harlow junior parkrun Showground field, Town Park Free, weekly, timed 2km run for children aged 4-14. Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/ harlow-juniors. ■■ every Sunday Harlow Sunday Walkers Meeting point varies Meet every Sunday for different walks around the local area and sometimes a little further afield! All welcome to join us! Contact: 07928 511423, email: boldmorestaffy@mail.com or find us on Facebook - Harlow SundayWalkersGroup ■■ until 29th October Glasshaus XII Gallery at Parndon Mill Every year The Gallery at Parndon Mill presents an exhibition of works of art in glass. This most beautiful medium can be used to make sculptured forms and vases in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, as well as useful vessels and dishes. Time: Tue-Fri 10am–5pm Sun 2-4pm, FREE, www.parndonmill.co.uk
artworks from artists worldwide, available to bid on by book or in our live auction event. (Auction on 18th Nov - 12-3pm.) Contact: 01279 446404, email: gatehouse@mail.com, www. gatehousearts.com ■■ Fri 6th October Music @ Midday: Trio Pierné: Clare Deniz - Cello, Lois Geldard - Flute and Alan Brown, Piano St John’s ARC The Trio offer music by Kuhlau Grand Trio Op.119 for flute, cello and piano along with some French Romantic music. 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: FREE, £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www. stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Sat 7th october Essex Society for Family History St John’s ARC How my Ancestor earned their living be it legal or illegal by our Members. Time: doors open 2.15pm, talk starts at 2.45pm, email: suespiller@yahoo. co.uk, www.westessexsecretary@esfh. org.uk ■■ Sat 7th & Sun 8th October Open Studios 2017 Eastgate Gallery, CM20 1HP Gatehouse opens its doors in the annual open studio event in conjunction with ACAVA. Come and see what we do and the diverse array of artists and works in the biggest Studio network in Essex! Time: 12-4pm, www.gatehousearts. com ■■ Sat 7th October Rivers Orchard Day Entrance from The Crest, CM21 0ES Pick apples for us and for yourself. Why not pack a picnic! Refreshments, site history, juicing demonstration, fruit identification, local honey and more! Time: 10am-3pm, email: rhso1725@ gmail.com, wwwrhso.co.uk
Time: 1-3pm, entry: FREE, email: becca.pullen@ecco.org.uk, www.ecco. org.uk ■■ Tue 10th to sun 15th October Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick The Rhodes Arts Complex If you love ‘Carry On’, you’ll love this play. If you hate ‘Carry On’, come and find out how much they hated it! Contexture Theatre returns with this sharp and hilarious biographical comedy revealing that the filming of the Carry On series was a less than glamorous affair, characterised by leaking caravans, inadequate paycheques and argumentative co-stars. Tickets: £18, £15 concs, £12 carers, contact: 01279 710200, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk ■■ Wed 11th october Harlow Heritage Society: New Geophysics at Verulamium by Kris Lockyear Saint Marty-at-Latton Church Hall In 2005, Kris Lockyear attended a course on geophysics run by the National Parks Service in Chillicothe, Ohio. He has attended the course every following year and has been working with community groups undertaking geophysical surveys in Hertfordshire and nearby counties, including a major new survey of the Roman city of Verulamium. Time: 7.30pm, entrance: FREE to members, visitors £3pp. ■■ thu 12th october Harlow Decorative and Fine Arts St John’s ARC (AGM) followed by Turner and the Thames by Nicola Moorby BA MA. Time: 8pm, coffee from 7.15pm, contact Lesley Collischon: 0208 508 5694, visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk ■■ Fri 13th October The Sawbo Sessions - A Musical Fundraiser Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Live bands with a pay bar and light refreshments. Time: 7.30-11pm, tickets: £10 from Mint Café and Helen Rollason Cancer Charity or by calling HRCC 01245 380719.
■■ Mon 2nd October to Fri 17th November Gatehouse Arts: The Secret Postcard Exhibition & Auction Eastgate Gallery, CM20 1HP and The Gibberd Gallery An eclectic mix of postcard size
■■ Sat 7th & Sun 8th October It’s Autumn! Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Celebrate the season and learn all about the changes happening outside at this time of year. We have a trail hunt available all day, bug hunting and arts & crafts.
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■■ Fri 13th October Music @ Midday: David Kirby - Clarinet, Christopher Benham - Piano and Zsuzsa Berenyi - Viola St John’s ARC
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
IN October 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: FREE, £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www. stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Fri 13th October Occasionally On My Back St James Church, High Wych In aid of Barts Hospital Radiotherapy Department and St James Church. Adventures & mishaps in musical theatre starring Christopher Beeching. Opportunity to win a prize bottle of Champagne. Time: 6.45pm for 7.30pm start, tickets: £10 includes a glass of wine, contact: 01279 722496.
■■ Sat 14TH OCTOBER Book Sale & Coffee Morning St Mary Magdalene Church Hall Refreshments available whilst you browse. All books 20p. Time: 10am-12noon.
■■ Sat 21st October 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 21st & Sun 22nd October Arts in Nature Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Use materials you find on the trail to create art! Why not make an animal mask? A leaf Crown? Plate Collage? Tree rubbing? The list is endless. FREE entry. Time: 11am-4pm, for information email: becca.pullen@ecco.org.uk
■■ Sat 14th October Celebration of Harlow is 70 Community Steel Band Concert The Water Gardens Featuring Harlow Steel Band and Passmores Academy Steel Band. Time: 10am-4pm. ■■ Sat 14th October to Sat 18th November Gibberd Gallery Exhibition: Innovators in Abstraction The Gibberd Gallery This exhibition celebrates an empathetic connection between two painters who became life long friends. Art which became re-known for its exciting artists including tutor Charles Pulsford RSA and pupil Harry Anderson. Contact: 01279 446404, email: gallery@harlowarttrust.org.uk, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk
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■■ Fri 20th October Music @ Midday: Diana Brekalo - Piano St John’s ARC 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: FREE, £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www. stjohnsarc.org.uk
■■ Mon 23rd to Fri 27th October Roots Pod Academy Business workshop Hare Street Youth Centre, Harberts Road CM19 4DL Roots Pod Academy are running a community-based project to support African Caribbean teenagers aged between 14-18 based in Harlow. Contact: 07791 319185, email: althea@rootspod.co.uk ■■ Fri 27th October Music at Marigolds: Simon Spillett – A Tribute to Tubby Hayes Harlow Cricket Club
Described as one of the most popular and entertaining of the new wave of young British jazz musicians, Simon Spillett’s driving and energised style has often been compared favourably with that of his idol, the late great Tubby Hayes. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Fri 27th October Craft Fayre New Harlow Rugby Club Ceramics, paintings. flower arranging, jewellery and much more. Time: 2-8pm. ■■ Sat 28th October Quiz Night St Clare Hospice Join us for a quiz night at the hospice. Time: 7.30-10.30pm, tickets £7, contact: 01279 773738, www. stclarehospice.org.uk ■■ Sun 29th October n Join in the family fu The Pirates are Coming! in fancy dress! St Johns ARC, Old Harlow Sunday 29th October A swashbuckling afternoon of sea2 - 4pm shanties, sailors’ jigs, treasure hunting, A swashbuckling afternoon of sea-shanties,sailors jigs, arts & crafts and more. treasure hunting, arts & crafts pirate games & much more.... Time: 2-4pm, entrance: £2.50 per St John’s ARC child, book: 01279 442447, www. Old Harlow CM17 0AJ £2.50 per child stjohnsarc.org.uk ble Suita 11 for 4-s yr
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■■ Fri 13th October Music at Marigolds: Rag Mama Rag Harlow Cricket Club Formed in 1991, the English duo Rag Mama Rag, have consistently built up their reputation as one of Europe’s finest Country Blues acts and return to Marigolds following several fantastic gigs in recent years. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £8, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk
■■ Sat 14th October A Musical Celebration featuring The Three valleys Male Voice Choir Harlow Baptist Church Singing songs from the Shows, 60’s hits plus well known Opera pieces. All proceeds in aid of Harlow Traders Association Christmas Lights. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £5 from The Flower Box or the church: 01279 442642 or email: thepastor@ harlowbaptist.org
(children must be accompanied by an adult)
Book your place by calling 01279 442447 or email info@stjohnsarc.org.uk
■■ Sun 29th October Autumn Colour Day The Gibberd Garden Come and enjoy the beautiful autumn colours. Soup served until 2.30pm, then afternoon tea. Time: 11.30am-4pm, contact: 01279 442112, www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk
Parking limited, please use free public car parks nearby
Supported by The Tobin Fund
■■ Sun 29th October Spooky Sunday Herts & Essex Community Farm Bring your little terrors down for a Halloween celebration at the farm. Take part in a trick or treat treasure hunt around the pumpkin patch. Traditional Halloween games, a fancy dress competition, spooky arts & crafts and more. Entry for the treasure hunt and Halloween games is Free with a prize for every child taking part. Time: 12noon-2pm, email: hello@ hecommunityfarm.co.uk, www.hecommunityfarm.co.uk
Watch out for many more events in our next issue.
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Venture Into Volunteering A lovely local charity shop would like to recruit more volunteers to help serve customers, sort and price stock, keep the shop tidy etc. If you have a half day once or twice a week to spare, this opportunity may suit you. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? A couple of organisations would welcome an extra pair of hands to help plan, prepare and serve simple, healthy meals, mostly lunches. Volunteers don’t need to be fancy cooks, and will have the opportunity to gain a Food Hygiene Certificate. Also needed are drivers to take people who are unable to use public transport to and from appointments, either using their own car or a minibus. Full training is provided for all volunteers and out of pocket expenses are paid, and Playworkers are sought to plan, set up, run play groups in a child and wellbeing service, along with staff members. Sessions include Baby Time and Come and Play. These are just a few of the many opportunities available, if you would like to find out more, please contact Volunteer Centre Harlow.
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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 The Griffin Bowls Club from May to Sept. Club behind the Latton Bush Centre. Contact: Toni 863175, www.griffinbowls.co.uk 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 Mark Hall Sports Centre ladies/adult/ family Fri 6.30-9pm, Junior sessions Sat 122pm, £5 per adult/session Contact Sandra Holbrook: 07943 071269 or email harlowbadmintonclub@gmail.com www.harlowbadmintonclub.co.uk Harlow Cricket Club Juniors and Seniors Contact Paul: 421763 www.harlow.play-cricket.com Harlow Hockey Club train Thu nights 8-9.30pm at Leventhorpe Leisure Centre Contact Romy Antrobus 0750 0158 261 or email: harlowhockeyclub@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/harlowhockey 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 PLEASE MENTION THE 303591
Potter Street Bowls Club meet in Potter Street Community Centre Wed and Fri Contact Joan Burley: 304575 or Les Wraight: 412983 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
Social & Meeting Clubs Church Langley WI meet on the 3rd Wed of the month 8-10pm Contact Sue Winfield: 05602 283109 Gems Widow & Widower Social Club Contact Carol Titterton: 07713 544168 Harlow Branch of the Royal Naval association meets once a month at The Royal British Legion Club Contact secretary June Ray: 865919 Harlow Lions Club meet on the 1st Thu of each month at Oddfellows Hall, Old Harlow, CM17 0AG Contact Ronni Ayres: 443230 or email: ronniayres@hotmail.com
Harlow WI meet at the W.I. Hall, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow on the 2nd Wed of the month at 2pm Contact Diane Hatt: 428938 or Jean Wright: 432734 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 Royal Air Forces Association meet at David Livingstone House, Potter Street, every Fri Contact Mr LC Hayes: 868950 or email: Marsdendance@aol.com The Rotary Club of Harlow meet on Mon (except Bank Holidays) at Canon’s Brook Golf Club 12.15pm Contact Mike Ruocco: michele.ruocco@ btinternet.com or alan.leverett.surveyor@ talktalk.net
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
meet on the 3rd Thu of every month
Harlow Theatre Company welcomes acting and backstage members Contact: info@harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk or visit: www.harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk The Three Valleys Male Voice Contact: Tony Moore: 01279 902452. Book us or join us!
Fine Art & Literature Harlow Decorative & Fine Arts Society Contact Mrs Lesley Collischon 0208 5085694, www.harlowdfas.org.uk Harlow Writers’ Workshop meet every Thu 10am-12noon at Moot House Contact Adrienne Tinn: 723948
Arts & Crafts
Bevan Quilters meet at the Women’s Institute hall, Old Harlow every Thu morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm 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 West Essex Society for Family History meet first Sat of the month 2.15pm for 2.45pm start at St John’s ARC Contact Sue Spiller: suespiller@yahoo.co.uk, www. westessexsecretary@esfh.org.uk
Health & Family Care
Freshwater Contact Centre meet Saturdays at The Meadows Children’s Centre, Harberts Road, CM19 4DL Contact www.freshwaterscontact.org.uk, FB: www.facebook.com/Freshwaters or tel: 01279 450220 (ansaphone) 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
Young @ Heart Club meet every Fri 1-3pm Contact Ruth Whitaker: 629277
HarlowCONNECTION Music Society CM17 WHEN
Harlow Symphony Orchestra rehearse every Tue 7.45-9.45pm at Tany’s Dell School Contact Andrew Bruce: 838598 or email: andrew@wizaweb.co.uk
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
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 Chorus Contact Carol Spicer: 428898
Contact Joan Connelly: 422760
Parkinsons UK Harlow Branch meet every Wed at the David Livingstone club in Potter Street between 11am-3pm. Contact Corrine Hall: 07982 094194 Tots@Play 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 allTO agesADVERTS very welcome RESPONDING 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
Electricity Emergency
0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency
Potter Street Community Centre 96, Potter Street, Harlow CM17 9AQ 01279 422746
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
Police
Victoria Hall Theatre For opening hours and full programme of events call: 01279 420062
Old Harlow 43-45 High Street, Harlow CM17 0DN
Harlow Police Station 01279 423911
Potter Street 12 Prentice Place, Harlow CM17 9BG
01279 422909
Councillors Church Langley Councillor Simon Carter Councillor Tony Hall Councillor Andrew Johnson
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 07752 096765 Councillor Michael Garnett 437401 Councillor Sue Livings 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 111 999
Schools
Essex Police Non-Emergency
Crimestoppers
01279 641212 0800 555 111
Other Numbers Alzheimer’s Society
01279 418331
Citizens Advice Bureau
0845 120 3717
Church Langley Community Primary School 01279 629427
Contact Harlow (Council) 01279 446655
Churchgate Church of England Primary School 01279 866059
Freshwaters Contact Centre
01279 450220
Fawbert and Barnard Primary School
01279 429427
Gems Widow & Widower Club
07713 544168
Harlowbury Primary School
Harlow Food Bank
01279 724515
01279 423444
MS Society
01279 420059
Mark Hall Comprehensive School
01279 866280
Parkinson’s UK (Harlow)
07982 094194
Petsearch-UK
01279 320511
Rainbow Services
01279 308150
Safer Places
0845 0177668
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
Potter Street Academy Primary School
01279 866504
St Nicholas School
01279 429910
The Henry Moore Primary School
01279 427465
Streets2Homes
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
Affinity Water
BT Faultline
01279 430011
St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773 0800 800 151
Train Enquiries
0345 357 2407
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