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Hello and welcome to the March edition of the CM17 Connection. FEATURES & ARTICLES I thought I might find it hard to talk about March - I’ve always 8 Local People looked at it as a non-descript month (apologies to all that hold it A Reason for Running dear) a month that is a precursor to spring but upon looking at 16 Locals That Launch the calendar it seems there is a lot to look forward too - we have Sweeny Todds Pie & Mash Shrove Tuesday (pancake day - yum!), St Patricks Day and at the end of the month British Summer Time begins with the clocks 21 Top Tips To Sell going forward on Sunday 27th March. By Norma Fenwick So, I take it all back - March is a great month! As always we 35 Victoria Hall Update have lots going on locally and to top it all the first spring bulbs are beginning to push their way through and some are actually 41 Stop The Gilden Way Development flowering in my garden! With the sun shining, there is a promise in By Eric Chorley the air of spring just around the corner - an optimistic, positive time of year. Talking of which... 46 Harlow Chorus 19th Century Child Prodigy Our Local People article this month is truly inspiring, John met with Nikki, Gary and Tommy O’Donnell from Church Langley. Two years ago Nikki was diagnosed with Pompe a form of Muscular Dystrophy. FUN & LEISURE The interview is a true testimony on having a positive mental attitude 26 Just For The Kids and the meaning of family - very special things indeed. Safari Stumpers We dedicate our centre page spread to our photographic entries this month. Some of you may remember Nick Patchcott who was the winner 40 Look What’s Cooking of our previous competition with his picture of a beautiful Autumnal leaf? Make Your Own Dips Well, he’s done it again, this time with a gorgeous Christening picture. 44 Puzzles & Brain Teasers Perhaps next time Nick should be our judge (smile!). I wonder what your Win £25 in our Sudoku competition! favourite will be? You may have noticed that the wedding feature that I promised for this IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY edition is not here? With the forth coming Royal wedding I thought April would be a more appropriate month in which to run it. So, if you own or 36 Policing Our Community know of someone that run’s a business that would benefit from some Reports and advice from local PCSO’s wedding related advertising please give me a call. 49 The Henry Moore And finally, last year John met with David Knight of Old Harlow to interview Primary School him for our local people feature - you may remember it? “Good & Bad News: To Be Or Not To Be? Memories of a Telegram Boy.” It was with great sadness that we heard that David Passed away in February. We would like to send our condolences to 52 Local Community Nora and all of his family and friends at this very sad time. Local notices, events, amenities and attractions to visit Until next month, Lorraine

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How much motivation would you require to run the London Marathon? If you asked local man Gary O’Donnell, he would probably tell you he has all the motivation he needs. Nearly two years ago his wife Nikki was diagnosed with Pompe, a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. I went to meet Gary, Nikki and Tommy, their son, and to talk to them about the disease, how it has impacted on their life – and Gary’s preparations for the Marathon.

Let’s start by saying that I, like lots of people, know nothing about Muscular Dystrophy – or Pompe. Nikki: Pompe is one form of muscular Dystrophy. It affects every muscle in my body – my legs, my heart, my lungs – every muscle. My body has a deficiency of a certain Enzyme that is responsible for the breakdown of Glycogen inside the muscle cells. After a time the Glycogen actually starts to kill the muscle off. For a person to develop the disease, both of their parents must have that defective gene, a 1 in 40,000 possibility. I have a brother and although he is a carrier, he’s fine. As is his son. But Tommy, our

eleven-year-old son, is also carrier, although he will never develop the symptoms, because Gary does not have the defective gene. But if Tommy married someone who did have the defective gene there would be a chance that any child of theirs might develop the disease.

the home I am still able to do the housework, shop and cook. Tommy and Gary have both been fantastic and really supportive. I can’t do everything that I see other mums doing, but Tommy and I, we do our own things together like going to the cinema.

Nikki, it must have been awful news to be told that you had Pompe. Nikki: It was in a way, but I knew something was wrong. I’ve had problems from my early twenties, but over the last few years I’ve not felt right - very tired and no energy; a bit wobbly sometimes and I didn’t feel sturdy on my feet.

Tommy: But then I can do all the active stuff with Dad.

I also got to the stage where I was looking at old videos of myself and thinking, I don’t walk the same way anymore. And I was finding it harder just to get out of a chair. In October 2008 I went to the doctor and I have to say, the NHS, the doctors and the consultants were fantastic. I went to PAH in Harlow where they did some tests. I was referred to Barts in London where they did lots more tests including a muscle biopsy from my thigh. Eventually, in April 2009 they told me that I had Pompe - a form of Muscular Dystrophy. How does this affect your day-today life? Nikki: When I was diagnosed the line that followed was ‘there is no cure’. But there is a treatment that will slow the progression down. I have to have an infusion of a drug called Myozyme every two weeks for the rest of my life. It’s a replacement Enzyme. Without that I would probably be in a wheelchair. Physically I have very weak legs and can’t walk very far. But around

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Nikki: I go to Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge every six months for lung function checks, occupational therapy, speech therapy and nutritional advice. But I have the infusions at home now. A nurse comes in and sets up the infusion through an intravenous drip. It takes up to four hours. I also belong to a Pompe network where I can communicate with people all over the world – over the Internet and by email. But then I read other stories about people who have got other illnesses and I think, you know what, it could be worse. Gary: Nikki surprised me in the way that she reacted so positively. She’s a fantastic wife and mother, we want for nothing here: she’s a keen cook and the place is never untidy. She could quite easily have rolled up in a ball and started to feel sorry for herself. We do much more as a family now. Tommy: The active things that Mum said, I can do that with Dad. But Mum and I go to the cinema and go up to the town. Right at the beginning when she first told me, it did effect me, the thought that she was disabled but now that has gone. I know how it is and why it is there. If we are out and people stare at her, I do sometimes say,

what are you looking at. I am quite protective of her.

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Nikki: In fact, I have problem with being classed as disabled. I have got a blue badge although I don’t always use it. Because I don’t feel like I fit in with what a disabled person is, if that makes sense.

The money that you raise for the charity, how is that used? Gary: In various ways. First of all it helps to run the charity itself; they have full-time people working for them. But the money also goes towards financing research and drug trials. It also provides care for those people with the disease, ways to improve those people’s way of life, to make their lives as normal as possible be it through treatment, rehabilitation or financial assistance.

Tommy: But just because you’re not in a wheelchair, doesn’t mean you’re not classed as disabled. If you’re disabled, then you’re disabled. It doesn’t matter in what way you are disabled. So, Gary, why the Marathon? Gary: I’ve always been reasonably active with football and everything else. And although I’ve always wanted to do the Marathon it was always one of those things that I never got around to doing. Now I have a reason. And I think it’s the only way to understand what Nikki is feeling in her legs. And I think I might be feeling some of that at the moment by doing two-and-ahalf hour runs to Epping and back.

And although I am running for the much larger Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, some of the money they raise will filter down to the Pompe charity.

At the beginning I wanted to run for the Pompe charity, but that charity is quite small and is not able to provide places, and I didn’t win one of the free ballot places. So I wrote to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign and told them about Nikki and that I wanted to run on their behalf. And they said, yes. Now I just have to raise £1,500. I have a “Just-Giving” page but we are also holding a Charity Ladies Night at the Maypole Social Club on 25th March. A number of guys will get auctioned off for the evening – all in good taste, of course.

The Pompe website is at www. pompe.org.uk and you can find out about Muscular Dystrophy and the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign at www.muscular-dystrophy.org

And how’s the preparation for the race? Gary: The Marathon is on 17th April and I’m going for a four-hour time. At the moment I’m running for about

Nikki, Gary and Tommy, thanks for talking to me so openly – and positively. And Gary, good luck in the London Marathon. Some additional information.

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Locals that Launch You may have already seen the mobile catering van driving around Harlow - lets face it who could miss “Sweeny Todds Pie & Mash”. Church Langley resident Matthew Neale tells us a little about his new business and why he’s bringing a little of the East End to Harlow. When did you set up the business? The business was initially set up in November 2010 but I took over on 2nd February 2011. How did you decide on the company name? I hope the name is self explanatory, it’s a tongue in cheek reference to the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street; Sweeny Todd, whose murdered customers who were made into “tasty” pies by Mrs Lovett. We wanted a name that would grab people’s attention... Experience in the business? I grew up in the East End and have great memories of eating pie & mash. At the time there were dozens of Pie & Mash Shops but sadly many have now closed. What work did you do before setting up the business? I’ve spent the last twenty years as a jeweller or “mounter” as it’s known in the trade. So, apart from eating it as a child, Pie ’n’ Mash is something completely new for me. What made you decide to set up your own business? An opportunity arose to buy the business. I did a lot of research and found that there wasn’t a traditional Pie & Mash establishment for miles around especially one with the quality product that we have. I also found that many local people are descended from East Enders and even today we have a lot of people moving into the area from London. What has been the most valuable lesson learnt so far? That everyone who eats Pie ‘n’ Mash is a connoisseur of it, so it has to be spot on. It has to be authentic. What hurdles have you faced? It’s still early days but is has been a challenge marketing the business - letting people know where we are, what we offer and just how good we are.

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FENWICKESTATES Top Tips To Sell By Norma Fenwick Hi CM17 readers Every seller wants their home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it’s not luck that makes that happen. It’s careful planning and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their cheque books. It is a buyers’ market at the moment and buyers generally decide to buy on the ‘feel good factor’. So, to give your potential buyers the feel good factor and get your home to stand out from the rest, consider following these simple rules: 1.

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We Clean and Capture This means exactly that! Our unique equipment deep cleans & captures all dirt & grime using a combination of pressurised water and powerful vacuum together with specialist cleaning heads and solutions. All waste generated is immediately extracted to an onboard waste tank. This cycle of events forms the basis of the patented truck mounted technology that we have had designed and built to meet the exacting needs of our service. The result is that there is absolutely no mess or residue left on the surface.

For All Hard Surfaces Our cleaning processes and technology works are the best and most advanced method for all hard surfaces including Limestone, Sandstone, Terracotta, Flagstone, Porcelain, Travertine, Quarry Tiles and all man-made ceramic tiles and grout. The system is also perfect for the restoration of safety flooring such as Altro and similar domestic products such as Amtico.

Our processes and technology are so flexible that it means we can use it anywhere, internally or externally, and the method so advanced that there is no risk of overspill or the cross contamination for any adjacent surface, for example, alongside a swimming pool. Our service ensures maximum protection of your new tile, grout and hard surfaces and brings your dirty surfaces back to life again. Sterilises as it Cleans Our patented cleaning equipment & solutions coupled with the fact that our process uses extremely hot water at the machine head (not just at the machine), means that all surfaces cleaned are 100% sterile and all debris is safely & completely removed. Specialist Treatments Once the surface is cleaned we are able to apply a number of specialist treatments to the surfaces to prolong the lifecycle of the deep clean treatment and these treatments can be applied to both man-made and natural products. These innovative, specialist treatments include Sealing, Grout Recolour/

Quick and Effective Using our processes we have fully restored bathrooms and showers in hotels, sports and leisure centres and in the home, in just a matter of hours, causing the minimum amount of disruption to our surroundings. The business case for restoration using our techniques are highly attractive and are guaranteed to be at least 70% more cost effective than refurbishment. Don’t Take our Word for it “The terracotta tiles in my kitchen had become extremely dirty and needed a complete overhaul. I was pleased with the quality of both service provided and the professional attitude shown at all times, the work was thorough and the finish excellent. I would recommend the service to friends and family.” Mr J Burton, Harlow Common “Great job - call out excellent when needed. Knows his stuff, very knowledgeable. Cleaning done to a high standard.” The Manor Groves For a free spot demonstration call Mark 01279 639400 or email: marklm@clean-like-new.com

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STOP the GILDEN WAY DEVELOPMENT (SGWD) Would you like to see views like this replaced with 1200 new houses? Under the guidance of the Harlow Civic Society, an action group has been formed to fight this development on the grounds that it will destroy a valuable piece of farmland and area of natural beauty, regularly enjoyed by the local community. In a recent survey, conducted in the local area 99.99% of residents expressed their opposition to the building of 1200 houses on farmland north of Gilden Way, and so far over 3000 individuals have signed a petition against it. We would like you to convert this overwhelming show of public opinion into an incontrovertible NO VOTE against this unwelcome development. We must make our elected representatives in parliament and local council understand that we, the local residents, hold them accountable for the preservation of this area.

We urge you to write to Robert Halfon MP and ALL of our local councillors, whether in office or candidates (when they are announced) seeking to gain election in the forthcoming May district elections, to emphasise this point. To assist you, there are model letters available on the campaign website: www.stopgildenwaydevelopment.co.uk You can simply print them off, sign them and post them to the individuals identified on the same website, or if you prefer, compose your own letter. Every single letter counts so we urge you to show your continued support for the campaign. It is only through your actions will we succeed. Eric Chorley On behalf of the Stop Gilden Way Development Action Group

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Mick Rumens. My grand-daughter, Laura, on her December 2010 wedding day.

WINNER Nick Patchcott. Isabella at her Christening.

Celebration

Here are our favourite celebration photographs as sent in by you. We were thrilled at just how diverse the images are - celebration really does mean something different to all of us. Our overall winner was an entry from Nick Patchcott - we just loved the clarity of the picture, you really canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take your eyes off of little Isabella and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but smile with her! The diversity of all the pictures is great, with each one holding your attention for differing reasons - recognition of a place or people and the intricacies of the subject. Well done everyone and thank you for sending your photographs in.

Rob West. Picture taken in November 2010 at the Harlow Town fireworks display. The exposure was of 5-8secs and was taken with a Sony A700 with an 18-250 len on a tripod.

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Alan Hague. Celebrating a white Christmas 2010.

Jenny Wright. For the last eight years I have organized the January friends birthday meal, the seven (pictured) all live in Harlow and celebrate their birthdays in January. Four live in Church Langley with a combined age of 514 years, youngest 62 oldest 86. This year forty friends attended the meal. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they look a great group of pensioners and so happy celebrating their birthdays!

John Allen. Celebration: a still life.

David Ward. Picture taken in December 2010 in Hong Kong.

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policingourcommunity Old Harlow & Newhall PCSO Chrisie Goodman Spring is here at last! Last month there were problems relating to parking at all of the schools that I cover in the Old Harlow area including Churchgate Street. I am hoping that with the better weather that more parents and children will be walking to school or taking part in the walking bus scheme. Parents taking their children to Fawbert and Barnard School are advised that the car park at Wayre Street is free for the first hour and has plenty of space for parking. Residents of Chippingfield, East Park and Watlington Road/ The Oxleys have been experiencing problems with vehicles parking across their drives and drop kerbs and even leaving their vehicles unattended with small children in them! Please park with consideration for the residents. If possible try and get together and organise a lift share thereby saving on petrol costs as well. I see so many large people carriers and 4 x 4’s with just one child in them it seems such a waste. Before parking first think whether you

are causing an obstruction either to other vehicles or pedestrians or breaking any rules and regulations of the Highway Code. Mark Hall School parents can use the Mark Hall Sports Centre car park or another healthy option would be for pupils to start cycling into school. I shall endeavour when possible to be outside one of the 5 schools in Old Harlow so hope to meet many more of you over the next month. Surgery Dates: Monday 14th March 10-12 noon Old Harlow Baptist Church Hall, Saturday 19th March 10:30-12noon at Old Harlow Library, High Street and Friday 25th March at the Surestart Childrens Centre, Garden Terrace Road. Contact Details: 07969 130371 or 0300 333 4444 (Ext: 20143) Email: christine.goodman@essex. pnn.police.uk or visit www.essex.police.uk

Potter Street PCSO Jason Hardy & PCSO Rebecca Durrant The A414 roadworks continue to cause us all travel problems but hopefully within the next few weeks work will be complete. Unfortunately we are still experiencing traffic problems in Potter Street and there have been several near misses on the pedestrian crossing by the Red Lion PH, particularly for our School’s Crossing Lady. Please be extra vigilant and remember that Potter Street is a 20MPH zone. And if you forget we now have flashing signs to remind! My colleagues and myself have been at the crossing and we have noticed many drivers using their mobile phones or not wearing seat belts. We have all seen the road safety adverts and know the consequence’s of being involved in an accident whilst not wearing a seat belt or being on your mobile phone whilst driving. Think before you decide to put yourself and others at risk.

On a positive note, crime continues to fall within the Ward and this is due, in part, to information and calls we receive from you! So please do keep calling if you see anything suspicious, it may well turn out to be nothing but we would rather be safe than sorry. Over the last month we have seen an increase in the number of animal related calls particularly horse’s. Please do call us if you see any horses wandering in roads or contact the Council on 01279 446655. Surgery Dates: Monday 7th March 10:00 - 12:00 at Potter Street Community Centre and every Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00 at Potter Street Baptist Church coffee morning. Contact Details: 07969 130371 or 0300 333 4444 Email: jason.hardy@essex.pnn.police.co.uk or rebecca.durrant@essex.pnn.police.uk

Direct dial: 0300 333 4444 (non-emergency)

Website: www.essex.police.uk

Church Langley PCSO Phyllis Chipchase At the recent neighbourhood forum at Henry Moore school I gave a brief presentation on Community Speed Watch and am still looking for volunteers. Community speed watch is a traffic monitoring scheme that is co-ordinated by the police but run and managed by volunteers in the community. There are numerous benefits to such schemes which include the chance to increase road safety, fewer fatalities and serious injury collisions, and an increase in road safety awareness. The aim of Community Speed Watch is to address the problem of either real or perceived speeding. Volunteers must be 18 years of age there is no upper age limit.

Full training will be given at the Police Station and this will take around 2-3 hours. The training is free. If you would like to take part please contact me details below.

Surgery Dates: Sunday 20th February 11:00 14:00 at Tesco, NAP meeting Mon 14th February 19:00 - 20:30 at the Potters Arms. Contact Details: 07969 130371 or 0300 333 4444 (Ext:20611) Email: phyllis.chipchase@essex.pnn. police.uk

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MAKE YOUR OWN DIPS

3 Dips, 1 mayonnaise based, 1 Greek yoghurt based and Hummus. Best made 3 or 4 days ahead to develop the flavours. Basil Dip – or other fresh herb of choice. 1 x 400ml Jar of good mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves (or more), split, green shoot discarded* then crushed and mixed to a paste with a little salt 1 generous tbs tomato puree Fresh Basil leaves chopped finely (2 or 3 tbs – to taste) Stir together and add salt and black pepper to taste. Tzatziki 250g tub of full fat Greek yoghurt 4 spring onions sliced finely ¼ cucumber seeds removed and diced small 1 small red chilli, sliced very thinly and then chopped small (not invasive) 1 garlic clove (prepared as above) 3 Tbs chopped fresh mint Stir together adding salt and black pepper to taste. NOTE: Chopped capers or baby gherkins could be added to the above 2 dips for extra bite. Hummus 1 x 400g tin Chick peas, drained 125ml/4oz Tahini** 1-2 Garlic cloves (prepared as above) Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbs olive oil Pinch of cayenne Extra cayenne and olive oil to serve Puree the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, & oil adding a little water if it is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper and process until a smooth paste is formed. Transfer to a serving dish and pour a small amount of oil over the top and a sprinkle of cayenne. Garnish with olives and parsley sprigs. Serve with assorted vegetables (crudités), bread sticks etc.

*TIP. Remove the green shoot in the garlic, it is the indigestible part that causes bad breath etc. **Tahini is made from toasted and crushed sesame seeds and tastes akin to peanut butter and can be bought in some super markets but easily found in Health Food Shops (Holland & Barratt 340g £2.39).

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Flash Ironing & Laundry Service Laundry service available eg 10 shirts washed, dried & ironed £12

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puzzle&brainteasers quick crossword 1

Across

Down

7. Deprive of food (6) 8. Purpose (6) 9. Ajar (4) 10. Grows bigger (8) 11. Consequences (7) 13. Group of singers (5) 15. Normal (5) 17. Small country home (7) 20. Marvellous (8) 21. Painful (4) 23. Discussion (6) 24. Rhymes (6)

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1. Cease (4) 2. Citrus fruit (6) 3. Under (7) 4. Young females (5) 5. Stiffening agent (6) 6. Going into (8) 12. Buttoned up (8) 14. Surgical instrument (7) 16. Overseas (6) 18. Tried (6) 19. Frequently (5) 22. In short supply (4)

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calcudoku

drop down

Fill each cell with a number from 1-6. x12 No number can be repeated in any row or column. The numbers in the heavily outlined set of squares (cages) must combine in any order to produce the target number in the top corner, using only the mathematical operator specified: +, -, x or /. Numbers can be repeated within a cage, but not in the same row or column.

The letters to the left belong in the squares immediately to the right, but not necessarily in the given order. When entered correctly, they reveal the names of five creatures reading downwards.

↓ CGLPR

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AAAE I

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CMNRR

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ACIMT

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BFHIO

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EGNRU

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sudoku competition How to Play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! Send your completed puzzle with your name and address to The CM17 Office: 10 Fenton Grange, Church Langley, CM17 9PG. First correct entry drawn on 20th March wins!

Win

£25 Cash!

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

Last month’s

Sudoku prize

winner

wordsearch

Congratulations go to Alan Hague of Rushton Grove who won February’s £25 cash prize Sudoku competition. Thanks to everyone else who entered.

animal

Antelope Bear Cheetah Chipmunk Eagle Elephant Frog Grasshopper Kangaroo Koala Leopard Lion Monkey Panda Shark Sloth

Snake Tiger Wallaby Weasel Whale Wildebeest Wolf Yak Zebra

Find these words in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase.

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harlowchorus Nineteenth Century Child Prodigy Words by Mick Rumens

I find myself increasingly amazed by the life history of some of the composers whose works Harlow Chorus perform. Our March concert at St John’s, Epping offers a perfect example in Josef Gabriel Rheinberger, a German organist and composer born in Vaduz, Liechtenstein on 17 March 1839. When he was only seven years old he became organist at Vaduz Parish Church, and his first composition was performed the following year. At the tender age of twelve in 1851 he entered the Munich Conservatory, where he later became professor of piano and subsequently professor of composition. In 1877 Rheinberger obtained the rank of court conductor, a position which gave him responsibility for the music in the royal chapel, later being awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. A distinguished teacher, he numbered many Americans among his pupils and, when the present Conservatorium was founded in Munich, Rheinberger was appointed its professor of organ and composition, a post he was to hold until his death in November 1901. He was also given the title of ”Royal Professor”. Rheinberger was a prolific composer and among his religious works are twelve masses and the one being performed, his Mass in E flat Major, is for double chorus. His other works include several operas, symphonies, chamber music and choral works although he is primarily remembered almost exclusively for his elaborate and challenging organ compositions. I’m sure that our audience will find the Mass we are performing a superb and inspiring composition. Following this concert in Epping, our next is at All Saints Church, Hockerill, Bishops Stortford on Saturday 14th May entitled ALL THAT JAZZ and includes works by Bob Chilcott, Johnny Dankworth, Duke Ellington and George Shearing. A totally different ‘menu’ which promises a real modern surge to, hopefully, lead us all into a ‘long, hot, summer’. More of this in the next issue of CM17 Connection.

St John’s, Epping

Josef Gabriel Rheinberger

All Saints Church, Hockerill

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Learning how to drive with a difference I have a dual controlled manual and offer driving tuition in; • Harlow • Bishops Stortford • Broxbourne • Epping • Hoddesdon • North Weald • Roydon • Sawbridgeworth • Stanstead Abbotts • Waltham Abbey and the surrounding areas. I offer excellent competitive rates with discounts available for block payments. (First 4 lessons for £70) Special care is given for nervous drivers as I am an NLP Specialist. Call: 07930328958 or email: k.jaggers@ntlworld.com

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Swimming Lessons Harlow Classes held Monday to Saturday: • Mornings • After School • Weekends Catering for all groups: • Adult & Baby • Toddlers • Children • Squads • Small Classes for individual attention ASA Swim Scheme – Badges / Certificates

FREE Information Pack available upon request For more info please call Emma or Natalie

Phone

01279 833861

FTA Kids Clubs Located in our Designated Building: • Barn Mead Pavilion, Harlow ‘GOOD’ Ofsted Rating (Ey344044) Lots of Choice and Lots of Fun: • A wide range of activities provided >> 4-12 yrs After School (3-6.30pm) £9.50 4-12 yrs School Holidays (8am-6pm) £20 2-5 yrs Pre-School (9.15am-12.15pm) £8

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To Be or Not To Be? Year 6 bring Shakespeare’s Globe to Henry Moore! The Year 6 children at Henry Moore have spent part of their Autumn term studying the life and times of William Shakespeare. They have learned all about the Bard himself, whilst also reading and studying one of his most famous plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As part of this topic, they had to design and build a scale model of the original Globe theatre. The children researched the Globe and found out what it used to look like, what it would have been like to go a see a play there and, finally, why it burnt down and had to be rebuilt. They then began to build their own Globe models. This was a cross-curricular project, involving Maths, Art, History and D&T. They all made a fantastic job of their models and the finished articles were quite impressive. Here’s what the children had to say: “I found building the Globe difficult but I really enjoyed it! My favourite part was constructing the Globe, because it was fun cutting and measuring the shapes.” George “I loved making the Globe theatres as they were fun and interesting to design. My theatre was extremely huge and I could fit inside it! I learned how to make 3D shape nets out of cardboard, which was to do with Maths.” Lauren “I loved how just one project covered so many different subjects!” Charlie “The Globe included my three favourite subjects: art, D&T and Maths. I truly loved it!” Billy “Making our Globes was really fun. We spent lots of time studying about the Globe so it was great when we finally got to make it!” Cameron “I liked it best at the end, because you feel so proud because you made it yourself!” Jamie School website: www.henrymoore.essex.sch.uk Please mention The CM17 Connection when responding to adverts

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• Brick Walls • Fencing • Turﬁng • Patios & Driveways All aspects of garden landscaping & property maintenance undertaken

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A unique experience for boys & girls aged 4-18 who love to perform and have fun Sessions held on Sunday afternoons at St Nicholas School in Old Harlow. Warm, personal approach. Regular stage performances. Contact Caroline 07870 663480 Caroline@classacttheatreschool.co.uk www.classacttheatreschool.co.uk est. 1999

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ourlocalcommunity LADIES ONLY EVENING 2 (MEN FOR SALE)

After the success of last years event, the much anticipated return of our fun filled charity event for LADIES ONLY is back. Bag yourself a hunk for the evening in our improved fund raising auction in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Friday 25th March 2011 The Maypole Sports & Social Club Doors open 7:00 - Auction starts 8:30 Tickets ÂŁ6 in advance available by emailing: ladiesnight2@hotmail.co.uk With a disco by

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HARLOW BRANCH OF THE COUNCIL OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS (CCJ) Invite You to a Talk On

THE SEDER EXPLAINED

Speaker: Rabbi Irit Wednesday 13th April 2011 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Venue: Harlow Synagogue Harberts Road ALL ARE WELCOME Admission: CCJ MEMBERS £1 NON-MEMBERS £2 Refreshments available For further information please contact: Julia: on 01279 442901 email: hxjulia.johnson@btinternet.com

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Places of Worship Church Langley Church

Sunday service 10am in Main Hall (opposite Tesco), quiet worship begins 9.45, Sunday School. Thursday service in Small Chapel, House groups during the week and prayer ministry. Tel: rev. Tim Voltenzlogel 629950 www.churchlangleychurch.org

Church of the Assumption

Church House, Mulberry Green. 6pm Sat mass, 9am & 11am Sundays. Fr Michael Butler. Tel: 429388 Email: harlowold@dioceseofbrentwood.org

Harlow Baptist

Sunday Service 10.45am Tel: Rev. Tony Mayes 442642 www.harlowbaptist.org

Freshwaters Christian Fellowship

We meet on a Sunday morning at 10.30am in St Johns Arts and Recreation Centre. Tel: 888110 www.freshwaterscf.org.uk

Potter Street Baptist Church

Have you seen Oscar? In March last year we (my daughter and I) took in a little rescue kitten from the RSPCA. We named him Oscar, and he became a much loved addition to our household. Sadly he disappeared on the 9th/10th of January. He is not a wandering cat and was always in for his breakfast. We immediately alerted Petlog and have leafleted our neighbours (we live in Bentley Drive). Noone has seen him. He is neutered, has distinctive markings (from the top he looks mainly black, with white paws and a white splodge on his nose, but underneath he has white markings under his chin, on his chest and lower tummy). He was wearing a brown leather collar with silver studs with a bell and a name tag. He was also wearing a distinctive green plastic ‘Petlog’ tag saying that he was micro-chipped. Even if it is bad news, we would just like to know what happened to him. Jokey Lloyd 01279 864422

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: 445193 www.psbc.co.uk

St. Mary Magdalene, Harlow Common Fr John Corbyn. Tel: 453848 www.mmharlow.co.uk

St Mary’s, Old Harlow

Sunday Services 8am, 9.30am,11am and 6.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office for all enquires Tel: 432135 Mon to Thurs 9.30am to noon. Email: admin@stmaryschgate.org.uk, www.stmaryschgate.org.uk

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SHORT MAT BOWLS POTTER

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CLUB

Seeking new club members Meet every Weds 10.30-12.30 and Friâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-12 & 2-4 at the Potter Street Community Centre Contact Mrs Burley 304575 or Mrs Baker 422754

Book Sale & Coffee morning Saint Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Potter Street 10am to 12 noon Saturday 12th March All books 20p. Refreshments available whilst you browse.

The Rock A youth club for 13-18 year olds every Thursday thereafter during term time. Based at Church Langley Community Centre it is open to all local children.

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FITNESS CLASSES 50+ Exercise Classes

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Tuesday 7:15-8:15pm, Fawbert & Barnard School, Old Harlow

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Thursday 10am-11:30am, Moot House, ‘New Hall’, The Stow All abilities welcome Call Anne to Book a Place

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what’son... Until Sun 3rd April Things I Wouldn’t Like To See In The Sky

The Gallery at Parndon Mill New paintings by Chris Roskell. Time: Tue - Fri - 10am - 5pm, Sun 2- 4pm, admission: FREE, contact: 426042, info@parndonmill.co.uk www. parndonmill.co.uk

Tues 1st March P.A.C.T (Harlow) Support Meeting

The Meadows Children’s Centre, Harberts Road Parents of Autistic Children Together welcome parents of autistic children and other disabilities. Time: 09.30-11.am, contact: 07837 606089 (10-2pm term time only), www. pactharlow.org.uk

Fri 4th March Music@Midday

St John’s ARC Frank Brown & “Echoes of Paris” Jazz & swing standards, plus music by Django Reinhardt. Time: 1pm, 442447 or www.stjohnsarc. org.uk

Sun 6th March The Gibberd Garden AGM

The Gibberd Garden This will be an important meeting, as a prominent member of the committee is retiring and consideration must be given to a replacement. Please attend and cast your vote. The talk will be given by Geoff Hales, who entertained us all 2007 when, in costume, he described E.H. Wilson’s plant gathering in China. This time the subject is Reginald Farrer, a plant hunter of the early 20th century. Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pm, contact: 442112 or www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk.

Weds 9th March Green Team Volunteers

Finchmore Wood: tree planting. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 430005 or mail: glenn.mulleady@harlow.gov.uk

Thurs 10th March Harlow Decorative and Fine Arts Society: Symphonies in Colour

St John’s ARC Mosaics of Ravenna by Jane Angelini BA, MA. Time: 8pm, coffee from 7.15pm, contact 432377, www.harlowdfas.org.uk

Fri 11th March Music@Midday St John’s ARC

Alexander Ardakov - Piano. Includes Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Time: 1pm, 442447 or www.stjohnsarc. org.uk

Fri 11th March Music at Marigolds: Midnight Train

Harlow Cricket Club Debbie Giles’ Midnight Train began when Debbie met acclaimed drummer Sam Kelly at the Maryport Blues Festival, whilst performing with their own named bands and soon discovered their mutual love for blues. Having both appeared in musical theatre on the London Stage and felt they had so much in common it soon developed into a Band! Time: doors and licensed bar open at 7.30pm, admission: Jazz £7 in advance or £8 on the door - Blues £6 in advance or £7 on the door, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk

Sat 12th March Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra Charity Concert

Sun 6th March Harlow Conservation Volunteers

Brenthall & Barnsley Woods Sycamore thinning. Contact: Marilyn Hart 865239 or 07799 731507 or email: hcvadmin@ harlowwildlife.org.uk

Tues 8th March Dusk Walk

Parndon Wood nature Reserve During Nature Club there will be an exciting Dusk Walk in the reserve to discover what wildlife comes out in the evening! There will also be some

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exciting games and activities too! Time: 4.45-5.45pm, contact: Samantha Gay 430005 or email: samantha.gay@ harlow.gov.uk

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St John’s ARC Directed by Martin Hathaway in aid of St. Clare Hospice. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £7.50 / £5.00 concs. Tel: 01206 798788.

Sat 12th March Harlow Chorus: ‘Visions of Eternity’

St John’s Church, Epping Rheinberger’s Mass in E flat, Brahms’s Geistliches Lied, Franck’s Panis Angelicus and Tavener’s Song for Athene - anthem from the Veil of the

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Temple, with organist Paul Ayres and conductor Alexander Chaplain. Time: 7.30pm, tickets £14 (concs £10; under-16s £5), contact: 01277 362440 or email: tickets@harlowchorus.org.uk.

Sat 12th March Book Sale & Coffee Morning St Mary Magdalene Church Hall All books 20p. Time: 10am to 12 noon

Sat 12th March Acorn group

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Young people are invited to join staff at Parndon Wood to help carry out conservation work and discover more about what wildlife lives in the woods (suitable for 12-16 year olds). Time: 9-12pm, contact: Samantha Gay 430005 or email: samantha.gay@ harlow.gov.uk

Sun 13th March Spring Watch at Parndon

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Leap into the first days of Spring at Parndon Wood and be the first to discover nesting birds and wildflowers in the woods or the first tadpoles in the pond in a discovery adventure! Time: 1-3pm, Samantha Gay 430005 or email: samantha.gay@harlow.gov.uk

Mon 14th March West Essex Flower Club

Thornwood Village Hall Demonstration by Patricia Ellis entitled ‘A Box of Delights’. Everyone welcome. Time: 1.45pm, visitors: £4 on the door.

Weds 16th March Stewards Space Science Evening

Stewards School Hands on space related activities and talks for families and members of the community in all 8 labs of the Science Department. Entrance is free and no booking required. Disabled access available via a lift to the science department. Plenty of on-site parking. This event is part of National Science & Engineering Week which runs from 11–20 March. Time: 6pm-8pm, www. stewardsschool.co.uk

Thurs 17th March Harlow Music Society

Great Parndon Community Centre “Bow Belles” two violins and a cello. Time: 8pm, contact Joan: 422760.

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...inmarch Fri 18th March Essex Book Festival - Sara Paretsky St John’s ARC The creator of V.I. Warshawski makes a rare appearance in the UK. Time: 7:30pm, tickets: £10.50 (£8.50 concs), box office: 01206 573948.

Fri 18th March Music @ Midday

St John’s ARC Caroline Adie - Oboe & Harriet Adie - Harp. Time: 1pm, 442447 or www.stjohnsarc. org.uk

Fri 18th & Sat 19th March Science Museum Live on Tour

Harlow Playhouse Explosive Entertainment For All Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as London’s world famous Science Museum takes to the stage for the first time with a spectacular. Suitable for 7+. Contact: 431945, tickets: £12.50

Sat 19th March Matching Farmers’ Indoor Market

Matching Tye Village Hall Third Sat of every 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. Refreshments available, why not give it a try? Time: 10am to midday. FREE entry.

Sun 20th March Harlow Conservation Volunteers

Brenthall and Barnsley Wood Tree/shrub planting. Contact: Marilyn Hart 865239 or 07799 731507 or email: hcvadmin@ harlowwildlife.org.uk

Weds 23rd March Green Team Volunteers

Parndon Moat Marsh: alder coppicing. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 430005 or mail: glenn.mulleady@harlow.gov.uk

Thurs 24th & Fri 25th March Razed Roof: Brave New Food!

Harlow Playhouse A topic close to our hearts ... and mouths - Razed Roof will be performing their new production developed around the theme of food. This new play is the result of a collaboration between playwright Judith Johnson and Razed Roof who

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have strong links. The group previously performed her exciting script The Willow Pattern that she wrote for the National Theatre. Contact: 431945, tickets: £8, www.razedroof.btik.com

Thurs 24th - Sat 26th March The Moot House Players: Murder in Company

The Moot Hall, The Stow Written by Phillip King & John Boland, directed by Jon McNamara. A great little who-dunnit, suspense and mystery! Time: Time: 8pm, tickets £8 (conc £6), contact: 639170.

Thurs 24th March Music from the ARC: Rod Mason’s Hot Five with John Petters

St John’s ARC Time: 8pm, tickets: £10, contact: 01406 365731, email: info@stjohnsarc.org.uk or www.stjohnsarc.org.uk

Fri 25th March Ladies only Evening 2 (men for sale)

Maypole Sports & Social Club Bag yourself a hunk for the evening in our new and improved fund raising auction in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Time: 7pm, tickets £6, email ladiesnight2@hotmail.co.uk

Fri 25th March Music @ Midday

St John’s ARC Programme - TBA. Last in the current series. Time: 1pm, 442447 or www.stjohnsarc. org.uk

Fri 25th March Music at Marigolds: The Steve Fishwick/Jim Hart Quintet

Harlow Cricket Club Steve Fishwick has been described as unquestionably one of the finest trumpeters we’ve ever had in this country. Jim Hart began playing piano and drums at a very early age. This promised to be an exceptional night! Time: doors and licensed bar open at 7.30pm, admission: Jazz £7 in advance or £8 on the door - Blues £6 in advance or £7 on the door, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk

Sat 26th March Hatﬁeld Heath Farmers’ Market Now at Sheering Village Hall Up to 40 stalls of all local produce.

Time: 9.30am-12.30pm, see: www. hatfieldheathfarmersmarket.co.uk

Sun 27th March Forest Funtasia Fun Day

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Join us for a tea party celebration of Forest Funtasia with a wide range of have a go activities including pond dipping, bug hunting, den building, arts and crafts, birds of prey, face painting and more. Time: 12-3pm, contact: Samantha Gay 430005 or email: samantha.gay@ harlow.gov.uk

Sun 27th March City of - Spring Family Concert

St John’s ARC Directed by Martin Burgess with Dan Bates – Oboe. Music by: Handel, Telemann, Bach, Albinoni, Purcell, Gorecki. Time: 5pm, tickets: £12 / £5 under 18s / £20 family (must incl. under 18s)

Weds 30th March Green Team Volunteers

Parndon Moat Marsh: alder coppicing. Time: 10am-3pm, contact: 430005 or mail: glenn.mulleady@harlow.gov.uk

Weds 30th March - Sat 2nd April East Herts Operatic Society Presents: Hi-De-Hi! Victoria Hall Theatre Based on the classic TV series by Jimmy Perry & David Croft, adapted for the stage by Paul Carpenter & Ian Gower. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10 (concs £7.50), box office: 01992 479188.

Thurs 31st March Essex Book Festival

Harlow Town Library Come and meet local crime author Kimberley Chambers, the new Martina Cole who is fast becoming a best seller. Time: 8pm, tickets £4/3, box office 01206 573948 or essexbookfestival. org.uk

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If you belong to or run a not-for-profit club or organisation you can appear FREE each month in the listings. Please turn to page 4 for contact details.

The Harlow Running Club

meets at Mark Hall Sports Hall in London Road on Tuesday and Thursday www.thehrc.org.uk

at Tany’s Dell School Contact Andrew Bruce: 838598 or email: andrew@wizaweb.co.uk

Youth Create

Contact: 419030

meets regularly in Sawbridgeworth Contact Liz Evans: 843215 to find out more

Social & Meeting Clubs

Film & Theatre

Church Langley WI

Harlow Theatre Company

meet every Tuesday 5.45-6.45pm Contact Badger: 07831 153857

Gems Widow & Widower Social Club

Fine Art & Literature

2nd Harlow Common Brownies

Harlow Branch of the Royal Naval Association meets once a month

1st Church Langley Rainbows meet every Tuesday 4.30-6.45pm Contact Badger: 07831 153857

2nd Church Langley Brownies meet every Monday 5.00-6.30pm Contact Brown Owl: 07831 153857

2nd Church Langley Rainbows

meet every Wednesday 6.00-7.30pm Contact: 07977 415522 or email: harlowbrownies@hotmail.co.uk

21st Harlow (Church Langley) Beavers, Cubs and Scouts

meet at The Barn, 1st Avenue Contact Anne-Marie: 411921 or Peter: 629877

Sport & Fitness Capoeira for kids - Capoeira Essex for ages 6-13 years meet every Tuesday 6.00-7.00pm at GPCA, Abercrombie Way Contact Emma Gibbs: 07894 716833

Church Langley Bowls Club

meets every Tuesday 9.30am-12pm and Thursday 3-5.30pm at the Church Langley Community Centre Contact David Whitaker: 629277

Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club

meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 8.00-10.00pm, visitors welcome Contact Sue Winfield: 05602 283109 Contact Carol Titterton: 07713 544168

at The Royal British Legion Club

Contact secretary June Ray: 865919

Harlow Lions Club

currently meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at The Maypole Sports & Social Club. New members welcome! Contact Ronni Ayres: 443230 or email: dennisayres@hotmail.co.uk

Harlow WI

meets at the W.I. Hall, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm Contact Daphne Springer: 600913 or Jean Wright: 432734

Royal Air Forces Association

www.clubwebsite.co.uk/potterstreetfootballclub

meet at David Livingstone House, Potter Street, every Friday Contact Mr G Brown: 439955 or Mr LC Hayes: 868950 or email: Marsdendance@aol.com

Church Langley & Potter Street Cricket

Normandy Veterans Association (Harlow)

Church Langley & Potter Street Football www.potterstreet.play-cricket.com

Harlow Cricket Club

Juniors and Seniors Contact Paul: 421763 www.harlow.play-cricket. com

Harlow Hockey Club

train Tuesday nights on the astroturf at Passmores School Contact Gary: 07941 382069 or Sonya: 07900 345354 www.harlowhockeyclub.co.uk

Meet 2nd Monday of the month at The Maypole Sports & Social Club at 2pm Contact Mrs Culshaw: 304217

Silver Friends

meet at Potter Street Community Centre every Wednesday 1.45-3.45pm. Come and join us Contact Barbara: 424063 or Joan: 304575

The Rotary Club of Harlow

welcomes acting and backstage members Contact: 420062 or visit: www.harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk

Harlow Decorative & Fine Arts Society

Contact Betty: 432377, www.harlowdfas.org.uk

Harlow Writers’ Workshop

meet every Thursday 10.00am-12noon at Moot House, The Stow Contact Adrienne Tinn: 723948

Arts & Crafts Harlow Flower Club

meets for 7.30pm start at New Life Christian Fellowship Church, usually the 2nd Thursday in the month Contact: 432340 for further monthly details

West Essex Flower Club

meet at Thornwood Village Hall in Weald Hall Lane on the 2nd Monday of the month except January and August at 1.45pm Contact Mrs Delia Shelley: 01992 577036

Collectors & Enthusiasts Harlow Railway Circle

meets Tuesday and Thursday 7pm at Halling Hill Common Room Contact: TBC

The Matching Green Classic and Sports Car Club

meet at The Fox, Matching Tye at 3pm on the 1st Sunday of every month www.mgscc.co.uk

Health & Family Care Inner Peace Healing Sanctuary

Harlow Lawn Tennis Club Contact Will: 445332

meet on Monday (except Bank Holidays) at Canon’s Brook Golf Club 12:15 p.m. Contact Mike Ruocco - michele.ruocco@btinternet.com or alan.leverett.surveyor@talktalk.net

Harlow Sports Club

Young @ Heart Club

P.A.C.T. (Harlow) Parents of Autistic Children Together

Herts & Essex Badminton Club

Music & Performing Arts

Social membership and venue hire Contact: 419169 or 421763 meets Fridays 7.30-9.30pm at Mark Hall Sports Hall, some experience preferred Contact Marion: 427027. Come and join us!

Langley Colts Junior & Youth Football boys & girls www.langleycolts.co.uk

Potter Street Bowls Club (est. 1986)

meet in Potter Street Community Centre Wednesdays and Fridays Contact Mrs Baker: 422754 or Mrs Burley: 304575

Shorinji Kempo

children’s martial art class 4.30-5.30pm, Tuesday at Norman Booth, £3 per session (term time) Contact Linda: 07946 615446

Taoist Tai Chi

Contact: 424074

meets every Friday 1.00-3.00pm Contact Doris Tapley: 629465

Amethyst Flames Majorettes

meet every Wednesday at Abercrombie Centre 5.306.30pm Contact: 07748 014538 or email: sandie.amethyst@yahoo.com or visit our website: www.amethystflames.piczo.com

Harlow & District Caledonian Society

meet every Tuesday 8.00-10.00pm at the W.I. Hall, Old Harlow for an evening of Scottish country dancing Contact Betty Allen: 303095

Harlow Chorus

Contact Carol Spicer: 428898

Harlow Music Society

meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month Contact Joan Connelly: 422760

Harlow Symphony Orchestra rehearses every Tuesday 7.45-9.45pm

meet Mondays, any time between 1-2.30pm (except Bank Holidays) Contact Jan: 861515 or Maureen: 451305

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Patient and Public Involvement In Health Forum

Contact Marilyn: 838132 or email: ForumSupport.Inhouse109@cppih.org

Potter Street Mum and Tots

meet Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00-11.45am (term time only) at Potter Street Baptist Church Hall Contact: 452820

St John Ambulance

meet every Tuesday Contact: 0870 765 7856 or email: Duty-Officer@harlow.sja.org.uk www.sja.org.uk/essex/harlow

St Mary Magdalene Sunday School and Crèche

every Sunday in the Church Hall at 10.30am, children of all ages very welcome Contact Karen Herbert: 427956

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Cambridge Weight Plan 15 Fitness Classes 55 Freestyle Fitness 2 Hertfordshire HypnoBand 7 & Hypnotherapy Clinic 41 HM Fitness Jazzercise 11 Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness 41 Stanley4Fitness 12-13 Zumba Fitness 15 50 Zumba Harlow

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Handyman

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Painters & Decorators Artisan Decorators D Sam Painter & Decorator D&S Lady Decorators

Physiotherapy

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usefulnumbersallinoneplace Community Centres

Hospitals

Church Langley Community Centre

NHS Direct

Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TH

01279 629611

Potter Street Community Centre 96, Potter Street, Harlow CM17 9AQ

01279 422746

St John’s Arts & Recreation Centre For opening hours and programme of events call:

01279 442447

Victoria Hall

For opening hours and full programme of events call:

01279 420062

Councillors

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 0845 4647

NHS Walk-in Centre

01279 694775

PAH (Hospital)

01279 444455

0800 111 999

Church Langley

Florence Nightingale Health Centre, Minton Lane, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TG 01279 629065

Old Harlow

01279 423911

Potter Street

Church Langley

Councillor Andrew Johnson Councillor Simon Carter Councillor Tony Hall

865673 429443 445897

Harlow Common (Potter Street) Councillor Margaret Hulcoop Councillor Clive Souter Councillor Mark Wilkinson

Old Harlow

Councillor Michael Garnett Councillor Muriel Jolles Councillor Sue Livings

452252 452773 635795

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Local MP 01279 311451

Robert Halfon MP

Doctors Church Langley

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

Old Harlow

12 Prentice Place, Harlow CM17 9BG

Essex Police Non-Emergency

0300 333 4444

Harlow Police Station

01279 641212

Crimestoppers

0800 555 111

Other Numbers

Church Langley Community Primary School 01279 629427

Alzheimer’s Society

01279 418331

Citizens Advice Bureau

0845 120 3717

Contact Harlow

01279 446655

Harlow Food Bank

01279 724515

Harlow Welfare Rights/Advice

01279 446622

MS Society

01279 420059

Petsearch-UK

01279 320511

Rainbow Services

01279 308150

Samaritans

0845 790 9090

St Clare Hospice Advice Line

01279 773773

Train Enquiries

0845 748 4950

Safer Places

0845 0177668

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 Primary School

01279 866504

St Nicholas School

01279 429910

The Henry Moore Primary School

01279 427465

Utilities

Potter Street

BT Faultline 01279 698658

01279 422909

Police

Schools

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

Osler House, Potter Street, Harlow CM17 9BG

0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency

Pharmacies

43-45 High Street, Harlow CM17 0DN

Electricity Emergency

Three Valleys Water

0800 800 151 0845 782 3333

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