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HELLO AND WELCOME TO The Christmas edition of the cm17 connection It’s that time of year again when I invite you to nominate your favourite local charity to become our charity of the year 2019. I’ll be drawing up a shortlist for voting during December. Whichever charity or community interest company receives the most Facebook “likes” will receive £100 in lieu of sending out Christmas cards and of course, they will benefit from a years worth of promotion within the magazine and all the benefits that brings! Please do get in touch; I really want to support the charities that are closest to YOUR hearts. Some of you may be aware of the house fire in Church Langley that caused devastation for a local family. Our community friends, neighbours, strangers, trades and businesses have all come together to support Emma and her girls in any way that they can - it’s been a truly heartwarming thing to behold, well done everyone! There will be a fundraising event 8th December at Church Langley Community Centre, 7pm start, entrance £5, under 16’s free (see page44). China Trek 2018 Update: We did it - both the trek AND exceeded our target! As a group we’ve raised over £124,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Thank you to everyone that has supported us and contributed to the total raised - we are humbled by your generosity. Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a happy and prosperous new year! Until next month, Lorraine
CONNECTION December 2018 ISSUE 158
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 6 St Clare Hospice 9 Local Business people in Person Alex Wright, Wrights Roofing Services Ltd
16 Essex Community Messaging Update 20 Newhall Primary Academy School and Nursery 30 “The Longest Night”
A quiet time for Christmas at St Mary Magdalene Church
32 St Clare Hospice Light up a life services
34 Harlow Chorus
A rewarding Armistice Day Concert
49 Christmas Postal Dates
■ FUN & LEISURE 6 Local Walks
Christmassy Cambridge
22 Just for the Kids
Henry Hedgehog’s puzzle page
St Clare Hospice is our charity of the year 2018. To find out more about the wonderful work that they do visit their website of find them on Facebook. https://stclarehospice.org.uk/
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32 What’s Cooking: Savoury Potted smoke Salmon
38 What’s Cooking: Sweet Christmas mincemeat slice
41 Puzzles & Brain Teasers
■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 37 Henry Moore School 42 Local Community
Local notices, events, amenities and attractions to visit
47 What’s On
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48 Listings 50 Useful Numbers CM Connection Magazines cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, products or services that appear in this publication.
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A Letter from Robert Halfon MP Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow Dear Readers, I hope you are getting into the festive spirit! This past month, the Chancellor set out the Government’s spending plans for the year ahead. I strongly welcome this Budget - it is one for the hard working families in Harlow, boosting take-home pay and ensuring less is taken out of pay packets! The National Living Wage is increasing to £8.21 an hour, translating as a £690 annual pay rise for full-time workers. The Personal Tax Allowance is also rising a year earlier than expected, in April, meaning workers will now take home £12,500, income tax-free. After campaigning to freeze fuel duty, I was delighted with the announcement that petrol prices will be kept down for motorists, for the ninth year running, saving the average Harlow motorist £1,000 per year. We can also continue to support our great Harlow pubs, with beer, cider and spirits duty also frozen. A further £2 billion a year will be invested into mental health provisions, including placing a dedicated mental health team into every state school and A&E unit in England. This will make a huge difference to the lives of those struggling with the illnesses we cannot see. In Westminster, I’ve been working hard to secure investment for a new health campus in Harlow. On 5 November, I presented my third debate to fellow MPs and the Minister for Health, to reiterate our desperate need for a new hospital. There is no question that the staff at Princess Alexandra Hospital have worked remarkably hard to bring the hospital out of special measures - just watch the new ‘Delivering Babies’ series with TV personality Emma Willis on the W Channel, featuring our very own Maternity Ward! But the facilities are no longer fit for the 21st century. The building is quite literally crumbling under the pressure of an influx of patients, now serving over 350,000 people across West Essex
and with one of the busiest A&E departments in England. The hospital management and employees are determined to make continuous improvements to services, and with the upcoming move of Public Health England to Harlow, we need the facilities to take advantage of their expertise. In my debate, I urged the Government to utilise some of the £20.5 billion promised to the NHS in the recent Budget to help fund a new health campus that would bring together A&E services, GP provision, social care, physiotherapy and a new ambulance hub. In other news, I was saddened to learn of the events in Woking Park in Surrey recently, where 8 children fell from an inflatable slide at a fireworks display. Many of us will have been reminded of the tragic loss of 7-year-old Summer Grant, a beautiful young girl, in Harlow in 2016. These tragedies are entirely preventable and I want to ensure that fairgrounds are restored to being a happy, safe environment for families. This is why, I am reiterating my urge to the Government for a temporary ban on inflatables and bouncy castles in public places until all the regulations have been amended and I am very pleased to have the support from Harlow Council on this. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas, Robert
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Charity of the year St Clare Hospice hospice launches new community Big brew initiative Community Big Brew is a regular series of coffee mornings that take place monthly across four St Clare sites, offering a welcoming space for local people to gather, share news, and feel connected. The initiative is part of the Hospice’s wider community engagement strategy and is integral to their vision to become a ‘hospice without walls’. Community Big Brew is about welcoming local people to come together in their community to meet, feel connected, and engage with their local hospice. Community Big Brew coffee mornings take place monthly across four different St Clare sites: the main hospice in Hastingwood, their Dunmow shop, Debden shop and Loughton shop. The events are open to all – shoppers, supporters, and local people. Attendees have the chance for a cup of tea and a chat, to meet new people, to share local news, and to find out how they could get more involved with St Clare or other support services in the local community; whether as a volunteer or supporter, or by accessing their varied services. The Community Big Brew events are run by St Clare’s Community Engagement team. St Clare’s Community Engagement Manager, Sally Muylders, said: “Community Big Brew is all about bringing local people together and helping them to feel connected, and part of their community. Our charity shops are already thriving community hubs – with shoppers, donators and volunteers often saying how their local St Clare shop is like a ‘family’. Our shops therefore are the perfect place to hold a monthly coffee morning, enabling those current
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relationships to develop, and for people to meet others. Many people see the ‘hospice’ as just one building near Harlow – but we believe a hospice is also a very special way of caring, and connecting with people, which reaches far beyond the four walls of our centre in Hastingwood. We want St Clare to be a place which is supporting people, and connecting with them, wherever they are – and whatever stage of life they are at, not just at the end of their life. We hope that by providing a place for people to simply pop in for some company and a cup of tea, will help them to feel more connected to their local community. We hope lots of people will come along for our Community Big Brews throughout December and January to see what it’s all about!” Sally Muylders continued: “The Hospice, and all our shops, are an integral part of our local communities and we want to always be seen to have an ‘open door’, welcoming everyone from across our catchment area. We know we have more work to do to engage with our communities, and to develop that sense of openness, and the Community Big Brew project is just one step on that road. There will be much more to come, so keep your eyes and ears out for our community engagement plans!” Community Big Brews will be taking place throughout December and then monthly. Feel free just to pop along to a Community Big Brew or, for more information, contact Sally Muylders on 01279 773709 or email sally.muylders@stclarehospice. org.uk
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Newhall Primary academy school & nursery Grand OPening We held our official ‘Grand Opening’ ceremony on the morning of Wednesday 17th October. It was great to be able to share what a fantastic group of children we have and our amazing building. For those people who did not attend, we had over 80 guests and several guest speakers including: Cathie Paine (Deputy CEO from REAch2), Cllr Tony Ball (Deputy Cabinet Member for education and Skills) and Maggie Hulcoop (Chair of Harlow Council). Cathie Paine, Deputy Chief Executive of REAch2 Academy Trust said: “We are absolutely delighted to be opening a brand-new, state of the art school for Harlow – at REAch2 we are committed to provide exceptional opportunities for learning in every single one of our academies. Newhall will be no different, and we look forward to working with Debbie and her team to make that promise a reality for local families.” Cllr Tony Ball, ECC’s Deputy Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “I was delighted to attend the brand-new Newhall Primary Academy School and Nursery today and help officially open the new facilities.” Over October half term a lot of the landscaping was completed at the front and back of the Primary Academy and Nursery. The plants and trees look great and we have also planted the Willow and Cherry tree that we bought to help celebrate our Grand Opening. Some of the children also spent time in our Holiday Club and had lots of fun making things and exploring the outdoor environment. All parents in both the Primary Academy and Nursery now have access to ‘Tapestry’ and are
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able to access their child’s learning journal online. The staff are also enjoying looking and reading about what the children have been up to at home! We have had our first routine Environmental Health inspection. This went really well and we were given a 5 star rating for our catering kitchen, which includes, breakfasts, snacks, lunches and teas for the Nursery, Primary Academy and Extended School provision. ‘The Friends of Newhall’ have now held a Bake Sale and ‘Movies and Munch’ film evening to raise money for some outdoor play equipment for the children. They are now busy organising our Christmas Fayre which will be held on Saturday 8th December between 2pm and 4pm. This is open to all members of the community and will include a Santa’s Grotto, Bake Sale, ‘Name the Reindeer’ competition plus other stalls. Please come along as we would love to see you! Finally, we have held a Nursery Open Morning and a Primary Academy Open Day. Both events were well attended and we look forward to receiving applications for children to join us, either in the Nursery or current Reception, or as part of our September 2019 Reception intake. Mrs Debbie Gayler (Headteacher)
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JOY “to the world, the Lord has come”
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Sunday 16th December at 6.30pm Carol Service Tuesday 18th December at 10.30am Coffee Shop Christmas Special Sunday 23rd December at 10.30am Christingle (make your own Christingle’s from 10.30am)
Monday 3rd Dec 12.30pm Coffee club Christmas Lunch Monday 17th Dec 12.00pm Coffee club carols Friday 14th Dec 10.30am Toffee (Toddlers) Christmas special Sunday 16th Dec 6.30pm Candlelight Carol Service
Monday 24th December at 11.15pm Midnight Communion
Monday 24th Dec 5.30pm Christmas Nativity
Tuesday 25th DecemberPlease check website for details
Tuesday 25th Dec 10.30am Christmas Celebration
Both join together for Tuesday 18th Dec 8pm Carols at the Crown (Market St)
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Messy Christingle Craft, Songs, Story and Food Sunday 9th December at 3pm
Carols by Candlelight Traditional Readings and Carols Sunday 23rd December at 6.30pm
Nativity Service Dress as a Christmas Story Character Christmas Eve at 3.30pm
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Ann Kosla Church Langley Church I’ve had many Christmas presents over my long life! Some fun, some useful, some consumed, some precious and many forgotten. I think the most meaningful present was a special bible inscribed ‘To my darling Ann from Charlie - Christmas 1990’. I still use it 28 years later because I love looking at passages, searching for the meaning of words and trying to understand what God is teaching me about who He is and how He works. When I first opened the wrapping paper, I was so thrilled, but I hid it from the rest of my family who were dismissive of my Christian faith, for fear of their mocking. They thought I was going through ‘a phase’ or been brainwashed by the church. They had no concept of how life transforming my faith in Jesus was, I found acceptance and hope, discovering His love to be genuine after years of being an atheist. I know that many today are dismissive of the Christian faith, but when challenged to think about the most meaningful present it was the one, I thought of immediately. On pondering I think it showed me how much my husband knew me – what I liked, what was important to me, who I am. I hope that this year you receive a present from someone who knows you and loves you – I pray that you may receive the gift of life that Jesus gives – it surely is the most meaningful gift you will ever receive.
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Tony Mayes Harlow Baptist Church At Christmas I often hear folks talking to their children about being good to get a visit from Santa. A sort of carrot and stick to try to affect their behaviour in the exciting days that lead up to the celebrations. We often hear, when children visit Santa’s grotto, “Have you been good this year?” Christmas, reminds me that regardless of how good or bad we have been, God sent Jesus to help us get things better and to recognise that we get things wrong, but through Jesus, God forgives us. The gift of Jesus won’t be taken away if we mess up or get things wrong. You might be thinking, so Jesus is Tony’s best Christmas gift then? And to a degree I would agree with you. Discovering Jesus for myself over 30 years ago, was a life changing experience for me and every Christmas I ‘m reminded again of God’s incredible love. But of all of the gifts, the one that is the most special was the Christmas when my wife met Jesus and had that life changing experience herself. The birth of Jesus was a one off, amazing act of love by God who loves each of us and wants each of us to know him and experience that new life. If you haven’t experienced that for yourselves, find time in the busyness to come and celebrate and find out for yourself this Christmas. Happy Christmas.
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St Mary Magdelen
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Dave Welch Alison Taylor Potter Street Baptist church This is interesting because I am not a ‘things’ person, I am sure there are things of significance at a particular time or from a particular person, but I can’t actually think of anything. There was a time when I was a child when I was absolutely amazed that Father Christmas could get clothes that even fitted my bear! Yes my bear! That would be in the dark ages before whole chains of shops grew up around this business! Things people have made have at times carried great significance at a particular time when they have gone to so much trouble and effort and you feel bad for the hurried last minute voucher you may have thrust upon them. Of much more significance to me are the people we share Christmas with, family and friends, the people we choose to have around us. The thing is, if you ask a minister what is the most significant thing to them, they will say it is the reason we choose to give the gifts and the reason we choose to share with each other, and that the greatest gift of all is God coming to this earth to reveal his love and point us all in the right direction through Jesus Christ, because without that there would be no gifts or celebration. Who am I to disappoint.
St Mary’s Church, OLd harlow I thought last year would have been my last opportunity to write in CM17, but things didn’t work out as we thought they would. Still, it has meant another year at St Mary’s in Churchgate Street and that has been wonderful as we have welcomed new people into the church family. Having said that, by the time the December CM17 comes out I will have retired (really) and I do want to wish you all a blessed Christmas and brilliant 2019. The question we have been asked to respond to this year is poignant. Christmas was just Christmas with the real meaning and depth obscured by the events that would happen. Don’t get me wrong, giving and receiving presents, family gatherings etc were wonderful, but I have to look back to Christmas 1972 for the time when I first really grasped the greatest and most memorable gift I ever received. I became a Christian at the age of 20 on September 7th 1972. As Christmas approached I remember thinking and feeling that for the first time I was starting to understand the real meaning of why we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. That Christmas and then Easter changed my world view as I could understand just how much God loves us, revealed through Him sending His Son to give himself for us. I pray that you may encounter the love of God in Christ Jesus this Christmas.
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Potter Street Baptist Church (opposite the shops in Prentice Place)
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME 2018 Sunday 9 December at 11am
CHILDREN’S NATIVITY
Come dressed as a nativity character is you would like to! Sunday 16 December at 11am
CAROL SERVICE led by our choir
Monday 24 December at 6pm
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Christmas Day at 10am
CHRISTMAS PRAISE SERVICE
Our pantomime this year is
“THE SLEEPING BEAUTY” Saturday 15 December : 3pm & 7.30pm Saturday 22 December : 3pm & 7.30pm Sunday 22 December : 6pm Tickets available from the church.
We would love to see you at any or all of these events. Please come and celebrate Christmas with us.
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St mary Magdalene church
“the longest night” A quiet time for Christmas at St Mary Magdalene, Harlow Common Fr James writes: Christmas is great, isn’t it? Time off work, nice food and presents, chance to see the family, and the time when Christians celebrate a very special moment in history – God coming to be with us in Jesus, born in Bethlehem 2000 years ago. Yes, but….not everyone feels like celebrating at Christmas. Many of us feel under extra pressure at this time of year: stress levels are high and the rest of the world seems to expect us all to have a good time. And we may be lonely, or depressed, or recovering from the loss of a loved one. For all these reasons, the usual Christmas jollity can be very difficult. So this year at St Mary Magdalene we’re having a special event on the Thursday before Christmas. It’s a service, but an
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informal one- you can stay as long as you like between 6.30pm and 8pm. We’ll hear the Christmas story with other readings, sing some carols and hear other reflective Christmas music: we’ll light candles, say some prayers and be quiet. But above all it’s a chance for a bit of space for all of us in the run up to Christmas – and a chance perhaps for us to be reminded of God’s love for all of us. We’re calling it “The Longest Night” – because in that week, our daylight hours are at their shortest. But, if you’re in a dark place of your own this Christmas, this might be a moment when some light can shine into your life and your situation. Any queries? Please do get in touch with me.
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Christmas 2018 at St Mary Magdalene Harlow Common
SATURDAY 15th DEC
9.30am to 12noon - Christmas Event at St Mary Magdalene. Come and join us for Christmas-themed refreshments, carol singing, a seasonal raffle, childrens’ activities and the chance to be sociable!
THURSDAY 20th DEC
6.30 to 8pm - “The Longest Night”. A quiet service, especially for those who might find Christmas difficut this year, for whatever reason. Traditional carols, readings and other reflective Christmas music. Come and go as you please.
SATURDAY 22nd DEC
11.30am - Carol singing at Prentice Place, Potter Street.
SUNDAY 23rd DEC
11am - Family Mass (a less formal service of Holy Communion) with Nativity Play 6.30pm - Traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
MONDAY 24th DEC Christmas Eve
4pm - Family carols with Nativity Play and Christingles 11.30pm - Midnight Mass
TUESDAY 25th DEC Christmas Day 8am - Holy Communion 11am - Festive Mass
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: savoury
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING POTTED SMOKED SALMON
275g honey roast salmon flakes 250g smoked salmon slices, chopped 100g unsalted butter, softened 125g full-fat soft cheese 2 tsp creamed horseradish 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper
This
is the perfect starter for the
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Fresh dill sprigs and green peppercorns, to garnish
lunch on the big day
Slices of toasted brown or granary bread, to serve
easily double up if you are feeding a
you can make
it the night before and the recipe will crowd at
Christmas!
1. Reserve about 25g of the salmon flakes for garnish (cover and chill in the fridge until required). 2. Place the rest of the salmon flakes in a food processor with the smoked salmon, butter, soft cheese, horseradish and lemon juice. Process until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and process for a further few seconds. 3. Divide the mixture between 6 small ramekin dishes and level the surface. Cover and chill in the fridge until required. Garnish with the rest of the salmon flakes, dill sprigs and green peppercorns. Serve with toasted brown or granary bread.
TIPs: Most supermarkets sell packs of ready-flaked honey roast salmon but if unavailable just buy ready-cooked smoked salmon fillets and roughly flake the fish, discarding any skin and fine bones.
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Harlow Chorus A rewarding Armistice Day concert Words by Mick Rumens Our concert to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I was a great success.
On a rainy November day the chorus, soloists, orchestra, our piano accompanist, organist and musical director turned up at All Saints church in Bishops Stortford to spend the afternoon in rehearsal for our evenings concert. Our Musical Director, Edward-Rhys Harry, is very thorough in his coaching and this was reflected in our performance. The programme included the premiere performance of Edward’s new composition, “Spring Offensive”, which is the title of the poem by Wilfred Owen, surrounded by two others: The Cherry Trees ( Edward Thomas) and a fragment of Summer in England 1914 (Alice Meynell). The three poems are knitted together (adapted by Dr John Paternoster) to form this short work designed to be a companion piece to Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man. The work includes a solo cello which prevails throughout the work. Our solo cellist was Anna Beryl, who comes from a musical family. Her mother is a cellist, and her father was a percussionist. Her studies took her to the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, USA where she graduated with a Master of Music and Performing Arts degree. Anna began her studies privately at the age of 8 and also plays the piano. She currently enjoys a busy and varied musical life combining session work and also chamber music. Regular orchestral work keeps her busy with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Philharmonia, London Symphony amongst others including Guest Principal of the orchestra of Scottish Opera. Her talent shone through and we received many complements for her performance, as we did for our young student soloists who took part in both the Spring Offensive and The Armed man. Rose Johnson, soprano, is currently in her fourth year at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. For the past three years she has been a Choral Scholar
with the BBC National Chorus of Wales, which has. given her countless opportunities including singing in the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall. She has also had singing roles all over Europe including Salzburg Cathedral, St Marks Basilica, Barcelona Cathedral and the Segrada Familia. Charlotte Forfar, Mezzo soprano, is also a fourth year vocal and opera student at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Charlotte made her opera debut in the chorus of Tosca as part of the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod with the Welsh National Orchestra and Sir Bryn Terfel. Our tenor soloist was Osian Wyn Bowen who originates from the harbour town of Burry Port, South Wales. He has performed with Sir Bryn Terfel, and at venues all over Wales and at the O2 Arena, The Queen’s Theatre, London, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Milford Haven Music Festival. He received an invitation to perform out in Belgium at the Tyne Cot, World War 1 Cemetery as part of the BBC-s commemoration of the Battle of Passschendaele, which was broadcast live globally and in front of the Prince of Wales, the Royal Family and European Ministers. Finally, our Bass soloist was Gareth James is also currently studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He was awarded the David Lloyd Owen Scholarship from Cardiff University and is a member of the college’s Chamber Choir. Gareth has performed as soloist in J.S.Bach-s St Matthews Passion with the Aylesbury Choral Society. He is also a scholar with BBC National Chorus of Wales and took part in their production of Mozart’s Magic Flute. Their contribution to the evenings performance was impeccable and the evening ended with a prolonged standing ovation from our large appreciative audience. On behalf of Harlow Chorus I wish all the staff and distributors of CM17, plus your readers, the compliments of the season and hope you all have a Happy, Healthy Christmas holiday.
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The Henry Moore Primary School World War One Week The week beginning 5th November was a special week at the school. We chose to commemorate 100 years since the end of The Great War with a week-long topic on the subject. Each year group had their own focus including the role of women during the war, the influence animals had on the outcome of the war and the uniforms and transport that were used. Different songs from the era were learnt and performed, and at the end of the week children from across the school shared their knowledge and experiences in two sharing assemblies. It is important that we always remember those who sacrificed so much so that we can live our lives as we do today. The children have learnt about events and individuals and the importance of these.
We wish all CM17 readers a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: sweet
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT SLICE 225g plain flour 165g unsalted butter, chilled and diced 1 egg yolk blended with 1 tbsp cold water 75g caster sugar
This
300g good quality mincemeat 50g ground almonds 2 tbsp flaked almonds
delicious festive slice can be served warm as a pud with custard, thick cream or brandy butter or simply cool completely and serve instead of mince pies.
1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles very fine breadcrumbs (alternatively pulse in a food processor until fine breadcrumbs). 2. Remove 100g of the breadcrumb mixture and cover and chill in the fridge. Stir 25g of the sugar into the remaining mixture, then stir in the egg and water and mix to a firm dough (adding a little more water if needed). Knead lightly then wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23cm square tart tin. Prick the pastry all over with a fork. Line the pastry case with baking paper and baking beans and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the lining paper and beans and bake for a further 5-7 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Cool slightly. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. 4. Spread the mincemeat in the pastry case. Mix the rest of the sugar and the ground almonds into the reserved pastry crumb mixture and scatter over the mincemeat to cover completely. 5. Return the tin to the oven and bake for a further 25-30 minutes or until the crumble topping is pale golden. Scatter over the flaked almonds and leave to cool before removing from the tin and cutting into 12-14 thin slices. TIP: Add some finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or walnuts to the crumble topping for an extra nutty flavour.
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Christmas
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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES Friends of Jenner House
Christmas Fayre Wednesday 5th December 2018
9.30am to 12 noon
Tombola, Cake Stall, Raffle, Craft Stall, Coffee & Mince pies
Christmas begins at
Harlowbury Chapel Sunday 9th December from 2pm Mary Evans, flute from 2pm Demerc Choir, carols for all at 3pm. Raffle, mulled wine, mince pies, and refreshments. Fundrasing for St Clare Hospice Old Road, CM17 0HE
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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 & 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
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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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES & ATTRACTIONS
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
WHAT’S ON ■■ every Monday Monday Dancers Potter Street Community Centre A friendly group who enjoy Sequence, Ballroom and Line dancing. Time: 1.30-3.45pm, contact: 01279 432228. ■■ 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 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 Facebook - HarlowSundayWalkersGroup ■■ until 23rd december Present Arts Gallery at Parndon Mill Christmas is on the way and our annual exhibition PRESENT ARTS is now open. It is a feast for the eye presenting decorative and functional ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, original prints, paintings, sculpture and cards. It offers that special present, something new for the home and also hand made tree decorations. Time: 10am-5pm, FREE, www.parndonmill.co.uk
Join us on a magical carpet ride all the way to Peking for this year’s spectacular pantomime ‘ALADDIN’ at The Harlow Playhouse. Featuring our exciting blend of live music, quality professional performers, stunning sets, lavish costumes and jaw dropping effects, The Harlow Playhouse is the home of family pantomime in Essex this Christmas. If you have one wish this Christmas – make it to see Aladdin at The Harlow Playhouse – your Playhouse! Book: harlowplayhouse.co.uk ■■ Sat 1st December Grove Cottage Santa Dash & Reindeer Run Grange Paddocks Everyone welcome - all ages and abilities. Entrants can run, jog, skip or walk either or both routes. To register visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grovecottage-santa-dash-and-reindeer-runtickets-39289025533. Time: 10.45am warm up and 11am start for both routes, Santa entry (13 years plus) £12 including Santa suit, Reindeer entry (12 years and under) £6 including reindeer antlers and medal. www.mencapgrovecottage.org
■■ Sat 1st december Essex Society for Family History St John’s ARC Christmas Quiz with Elizabeth Cox. A social occasion with seasonal mince pies. Time: doors open 2.15pm, talk starts at 2.45pm, email: suespiller@yahoo. co.uk, www.westessexsecretary@esfh. org.uk ■■ Sat 1st December John Petters presents Traditional Jazz and Swing @ The ARC St John’s ARC Christmas Special! A celebration of Eddie Condon, Wild Bill Davison & Fats Waller - John Petters Dixielanders with Allen Beechey on cornet, Tim Huskisson on clarinet, Jackie Free on trombone, Dave Browning on piano & Keith Donald on bass. Time: 3-5.30pm, tickets: £12 available on the door or by calling 01406 365731.
Time: 3.30pm, tickets: £12 (£10 concs, accompanied under-16s free) available at the door and in advance from 01279 814118, www. harlowsymphonyorchestra.co.uk ■■ Sun 2nd December The Harlow Singers & WSO Ensemble Present: From Advent to Christmas St Mary’s Church, Churchgate Street Time: 4pm, admission: FREE, retiring collection, www.harlowsingers.org.uk and www.wsorchestra.org.uk ■■ Wed 5th december Friends of Jenner House Christmas Fayre Jenner House Surgery, Old Harlow Time: 9.30am to 12noon. ■■ Sat 8th December to Sat 5th January Beauty & the Beast Rhodes Arts Complex The Rhodes pantomime is back! With spectacular sets and costumes, stunning choreography and a feast of magical effects it’s a festive family treat for all ages. Info: see website for times of shows and ticket prices, www.rhodesartscomplex ■■ Sat 8th December Harlow Chorus Presents Bach - Christmas Oratorio St Michaels Church, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2ND Kirsty Hopkins soprano, Juliet Schiemann alto, William Wallace tenor, Nicholas Morton bass, Paul Ayres organ, Dr. Edward-Rhys Harry Conductor. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £15 all areas; u18s £5, contact: 01277 362440. ■■ Sun 9th December Christmas begins at Harlowbury Chapel Harlowbury Chapel Mary Evans, flute from 2pm, Demerc Choir, carols for all at 3pm. Raffle, mulled wine, mince pies, and refreshments. Fundraising for St Clare Hospice. Time: 2pm. ■■ SUN 9th DECEMBER New Edition Singers: A Concert of Seasonal Music and Carols St John’s Arc Under their new Musical Director Joel Goodman. Time: 3pm, contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk
■■ Fri 30th november to thu 6th january 2019 Aladdin Harlow Playhouse
■■ SUN 2nd DECEMBER Harlow Symphony Orchestra St John’s Arc Works performed: Mendelssohn Overture ‘Fair Melusine’ - Schumann Cello concerto - Beethoven Symphony no 7, Soloist: Jamal Aliyev.
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IN december ■■ SUN 9th DECEMBER Harlow Brass Band St John’s Arc Under new Musical Director Joe Palmer, Join in the fun at Harlow Brass Band’s Christmas Concert. Time: 7.30pm, 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Wed 12th december Harlow Heritage Society: Walter Spradbery, Essex Artist By Cath Hammond, Epping Forest District Museum Saint Marty-at-Latton Church Hall Local artist Walter Spradbery is best known for his London Transport poster designs. An exhibition titled “Walter Spradbery, Artist in War and Peace” runs from 22nd July to 22nd December 2018 at Epping Forest District Museum. The exhibition explores lesser known aspects of his life: his commitment to pacifism; his work in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First World War; the musical and artist events he held for the community at his home in Buckhurst Hill, and his role in establishing centres for people to enjoy art. This exhibition also marks the centenary of the end of the First World War. Time: 7.30pm, entrance: FREE to members, visitors £3pp. ■■ Thu 13th December Heart4Harlow Carols in the Harvey Centre The Harvey Centre, Harlow All are welcome to come and share Christmas with the late evening shoppers of the Harvey Centre. This year we will be wearing blue. Time: arrive 5.30pm, carols from 6-7pm.
■■ thu 13th dec The Arts Society Harlow St John’s ARC Sally Dormer – The Christmas Story in Mediaeval Art. Contact: Lesley Collischon: 0208 508 5694, email: harlow@theartssociety.org visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk ■■ thu 13th & sat 15th December Light Up a Life St Clare Hospice Light Up a Life is a very special annual event, full of the warmth and love that St Clare Hospice has been bringing to local people’s lives for over 25 years. Time: 7-9pm, for more information contact Emma Broadbent 773754.
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■■ Fri 14th December Friends of Fawbert & Barnard’s Christmas Bazaar Fawbert & Barnard School Live music, carol singing, Santa’s grotto, games and family stalls. Time: 3,15-5.15pm, entrance: FREE. ■■ Fri 14th december Music at Marigolds: The Eric Ranzoni Trio Harlow Cricket Club From North London the muchacclaimed Eric Ranzoni brings his Trio to Marigolds after previous knockout gigs. Renowned on the London Blues scene, including a residency at Boisdales in Belgravia, for his tremendous piano playing Eric’s musical talents are second to none. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Sat 15th December Matching Farmers’ Indoor Market Matching Tye Village Hall Third Sat of the month. 19 food and drink stalls, plus a few craft stalls. Enjoy good quality fresh produce from farmers and other producers from within a 40 mile radius. Why not give it a try? Time: 10am to midday, FREE entry. ■■ Sat 15th December Harlow Brass Band: Christmas Carols Asda in Harlow The band are playing their usual Christmas carols in the Asda Harlow Superstore, collecting for Cancer Research. Time: 10am to 12pm. ■■ Sun 16th December Harlow Brass Band: Carols by the café Harlow Town Park We will be performing in the Spurriers Courtyard. Refreshments available from the newly refurbished Spurriers Cafe. Time: 1pm to 2pm. ■■ thu 20th december “The Longest Night” A quiet time for Christmas St Mary Magdalene, Harlow Common A special event on the Thursday before Christmas. A service, but an informal one - you can stay as long as you like between 6.30pm and 8pm. We’ll hear the Christmas story with other readings, sing some carols and hear other reflective Christmas music: we’ll
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light candles, say some prayers and be quiet. But above all it’s a chance for a bit of space for all of us in the run up to Christmas. Time: 6.30pm, phone: 01279 451065, email: jwerodley@yahoo.co.uk ■■ tue 25th December Christmas Day parkrun School Lane, Town Park Jog, walk or run Christmas attire not compulsory but fun! Food Bank collection on the day. Time: 10am, www.parkrun.org.uk/ harlow ■■ Thu 27th to Sun 30th December Enchanted Audley End Audley End House, CB11 4JF Make the most of the winter evenings with an enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as Audley End is transformed into an illuminated world. Time: 4.30-9pm, book via: www.englishheritage.org.uk ■■ Fri 28th december Music at Marigolds: The Alan Barnes Quartet Harlow Cricket Club Alan Barnes Sax, Ted Beament keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums. Returning to Marigolds Alan is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him “first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting other artists. The recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies and toured tirelessly, building a warm rapport with audiences making him uniquely popular in British jazz. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10, contact: 414174 or 421763, www. musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ mon 31st December NYE Celebration Harlow Rugby Club, CM20 3FD Celebrate New Years Eve in style with DJ Tony B. Time: 8pm until late, tickets: adults £10, child 15+ £5, www.lattonpark.com
Watch out for many more events in our next issue.
THEATRE
WILDLIFE & NATURE
local groups and clubs
the Guides & Scouts
1st Church Langley Brownies Meet every Fri 6.30-8pm Contact Tina 07708 812378
1st Church Langley Rainbows
Juniors and Seniors Contact Paul 421763 www.harlow.play-cricket.com
Herts & Essex Badminton Club
Meet every Tues 4.30-6.45pm Contact Badger 07831 153857
Meet Fri 7.30-9.30pm at Mark Hall Sports Hall, some experience preferred Contact Kevin 426540
2nd Church Langley Brownies
Ladies Fun Volleyball Group
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 Old Harlow Baptist church hall 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
Try Short Mat Bowls in the club house Tues & Thurs 10am-12noon. Bring flat shoes. Contact Ann 325691, griffinbowlsharlow@ gmail.com
Stewards Badminton Group
Meet Wed 7.30-9pm at Stewards Academy Sports Hall. Some experience preferred. £2.50 per wk, new members welcome! Contact Jackie 432569
Harlow Badminton Club
Meet at Mark Hall Sports Centre ladies/ adult/family Fri 6.30-9pm, Junior sessions Sat 12-2pm, £5 per adult/session Contact Sandra Holbrook: 07943 071269 or email harlowbadmintonclub@gmail. com, www.harlowbadmintonclub.co.uk
Harlow Cricket Club
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meet every Tues 7.30-8.30pm at Mark Hall Sports Centre Contact: Jenny 445718
Langley Colts Junior & Youth Football
For boys & girls Contact 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
Potter Street Bowls Club
Meet in Potter Street Community Centre Wed and Fri Contact 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 Chris McIlhargey 01279 301040
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
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 301459
Royal Air Forces Association
Meet at David Livingstone House, Potter Street, every Fri Contact Mr LC Hayes 868950 or email Marsdendance@aol.com
The Rotary Club of Harlow
Meet on Mon (except Bank Holidays) at Canon’s Brook Golf Club 12.15pm Contact Mike Ruocco michele.ruocco@ btinternet.com or alan.leverett.surveyor@ talktalk.net
Young @ Heart Club
Meet every Fri 1-3pm Contact Ruth Whitaker 629277
Music & Performing Arts Amethyst Flames Majorettes
Meet every Mon at Lady Fatima Hall 5-7.30pm Contact 07599 027512 or email sandieamethyst@yahoo.com or visit www.amethystflames.piczo.com
Harlow Brass Band
Meets every Thursday 8pm-10pm, St Andrew’s Methodist Church, The Stow, Harlow. New members welcome. For more info or to book the band for your event Contact via www.harlowbrassband.co.uk
Harlow & District Caledonian Society
Meet every Tue 8-10pm at the W.I. Hall, Old Harlow for an evening of Scottish country dancing Contact Ray Dyke 436526
Harlow Chorus
Contact Carol Spicer: 428898
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 Music Society
Harlow Photographic Society
Meet every Thu 7.45-9.45pm September to June at Moot House, The Stow Harlow Contact Malcolm Tinn 723948
Rehearse every Tue 7.45-9.45pm at Tany’s Dell School Contact Andrew Bruce 838598 or email andrew@wizaweb.co.uk
Harlow WI
Harlow Theatre Company
Meet at the W.I. Hall, Garden Terrace
Meet on the 3rd Thu of every month Contact Joan Connelly 422760
Harlow Symphony Orchestra
welcomes acting and backstage
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listings members Contact info@harlowtheatrecompany.org. uk or visit www.harlowtheatrecompany. org.uk
Harlow every Thu morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm Contact Lynn Lagdon 444204 email: lynnlagdon@tiscali.co.uk
Inner Peace Healing Sanctuary
The Three Valleys Male Voice
Collectors & Enthusiasts
PACT For Autism
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
Parkinsons UK Harlow Branch
Book us or join us!
Contact: Tony Moore 01279 902452
Fine Art & Literature The Arts Society Harlow
Contact Mrs Lesley Collischon 0208 5085694, email harlow@theartssociety. org or www.harlowdfas.org.uk
Harlow Writers’ Workshop
Meet every Thu 10am-12noon at Moot House Contact Adrienne Tinn 723948
Arts & Crafts
Harlow Flower Club
Flower arranging for beginners and the more experienced. Non Members welcome Contact Secretary Joan Jones 07503 088961, email j.jones2589@yahoo.com, Facebook Harlow Flower Club
Bevan Quilters
Meet at the Women’s Institute hall, Old
Harlow Railway Circle
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, Facebook Freshwaters or phone 01279 450220 (ansaphone)
meet Mon, any time between 1-2.30pm (except Bank Holidays) Contact Jan 861515 or Maureen 451305 Contact info@pactforautism.org.uk www.pactforautism.org.uk 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 or www.sja.org. uk/essex/harlow
St Mary Magdalene Sunday School and Crèche
Meet every Sun in the Church Hall at 11am, children of all ages very welcome Contact Karen Herbert 427956
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Community Centres
Hospitals
Church Langley Community Centre Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TH 01279 629611
NHS 111 PAH (Hospital)
EMERGENCY NUMBERS 111 01279 444455
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
Councillors
Potter Street 12 Prentice Place, Harlow CM17 9BG
01279 422909
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 Old Harlow The Health Centre, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow CM17 0AX 01279 418136
0800 111 999
Schools Church Langley Community Primary School 01279 629427 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
01279 429910
The Henry Moore Primary School
01279 427465
Essex Police Non-Emergency
Crimestoppers
BT Faultline Affinity Water
0345 357 2407
01923 211122
Alzheimer’s Society
01279 418331
Citizens Advice Bureau
0845 120 3717
Contact Harlow (Council) 01279 446655 Freshwaters Contact Centre
01279 450220
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 116 123 01279 430011
St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773 Train Enquiries
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