What’s on this summer

What’s on

Image © Jonty Wilde

Historic loan project kicks off summer in Harlow Sculpture Town

Summer in Harlow Sculpture Town began mid-May when Contrapuntal Forms, a three-tonne sculpture made in 1951 by Dame Barbara Hepworth, was moved 200 miles from Glebelands to The Hepworth Wakefield gallery in Yorkshire.

The sculpture has gone on temporary loan to the exhibition ‘Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life’, the most expansive retrospective of the artist’s work since her death in 1975. Hepworth is widely considered to be the most prominent female British artist of the 20th century. In return, Harlow will receive a replacement artwork by a contemporary female artist.

Contrapuntal Forms was the very first sculpture installed in the early days of the new town. Today, Harlow is home to a collection of over 101 public sculptures, earning it the name ‘Harlow Sculpture Town’. The collection is managed by Harlow Art Trust, an independent charity established in 1953. It is supported by a growing community of people passionate about Harlow’s sculptural heritage. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, email info@harlowarttrust.org.uk

There are different ways to find your way around this exceptional collection of public art:

• Join a gentle hour-long walking tour in the town centre led by expert guides. If you have ever walked past a sculpture and wondered why it is there, this walk is for you! Suitable for all ages, but children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. www.sculpturetown.uk/whats-on/

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• Locate and visit your local sculptures online.

Just visit sculpturetown.uk on your desktop or smartphone.

• For the Harlow Sculpture Town paper map and guide, visit sculpturetown.uk/whats-on/maps and find your local pick-up point.

Event and activity information correct at time of going to press. These events and activities could be affected by the local or national COVID situation so please always check first with the event organiser by calling their contact number or by visiting the relevant website.

Get active summer activities Urban Limitz - trampoline adventure park

Harlow Leisurezone

www.urbanlimitz.co.uk 01279 621500

Over 6s (6-8 with an adult) Cost from £8.90

VertiGo - climbing challenge

Harlow Leisurezone

www.harlowleisurezone.co.uk 01279 621500

Over 6s (6-8 with an adult) Cost from £8.90

Kidzz Kingdom - soft play

Harlow Leisurezone

www.harlowleisurezone.co.uk 01279 621500

Ideal play for up to 10 years old. Cost from £2.90

Fun swims

Saturdays 4pm to 5pm Harlow Leisurezone

www.harlowleisurezone.co.uk 01279 621500

Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Cost from £4.60

Summer holiday activities

Harlow Leisurezone

www.harlowleisurezone. co.uk/kids 01279 621500

Various ages and prices.

Get active with recycling

Old Harlow Library For 5 to 8 year olds Tuesday 10 August, 2pm to 3.30pm.

www.essexbookfestival.org.uk

Schoolz Out - multi activity holiday camp

Mark Hall Sports Centre

www.schoolzout.co.uk 01279 797778

Ages 5 to 12 £17.50 per child per day.

Junior cricket training

Harlow Town Cricket Club, Elizabeth Way, Harlow Thursday evenings, 7pm, for 5 to 15 year olds. £5 per session. Please contact

paul.morrell@harlowtowncc. co.uk

Adult cricket training

Wednesday evenings, 6pm to 8pm Harlow Town Cricket Club, Elizabeth Way, Harlow For 18 year olds and over. Free training subject to annual membership. Please contact

paul.morrell@harlowtowncc. co.uk

Paddling Pools

Subject to moving to step 4 of the government’s roadmap, the town’s paddling pools will be open seven days a week, 10am to 6pm from 22 July 2021 until 31 August 2021.

Visit www.harlow.gov.uk/ paddling-pools for the latest information.

Although there will be attendants at each pool, children must be supervised at all times.

Local attractions

Harlow Town Park www.harlow.gov.uk/town-park

Home to Pets’ Corner, 5 unique gardens, the bandstand, adventure playground and inclusive play area, outdoor gym, paddling pool, skate park, marshes and meadows and Spurriers House Café.

The Gibberd Garden Marsh Lane, Harlow CM17 0NA www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk 01279 442112

Open Sunday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm – 5pm, last entry 4pm. Check website for latest events.

The Gallery at Parndon Mill off Elizabeth Way Harlow CM20 2HP info@parndonmill.co.uk www.parndonmill.co.uk 01279 426042

Please check website for latest events.

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Parndon Wood Road, Harlow www.ecco.org.uk 07802 237440

Open 11am to 4pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 9am to 6pm Saturdays. Check out Facebook for latest events.

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens Muskham Road, Harlow www.harlow.gov.uk 01279 446222

Open 9.30am to 3.30pm (last entry 3pm) every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Also open Fridays during the summer holidays. Check out the museum Facebook page for latest events.

Pets’ Corner Harlow Town Park www.harlow.gov.uk 01279 422790

Check out the website and Pets’ Corner Facebook page for visiting information.