The CM17 10th Anniversary Edition June 2015

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A n n i v e r s a ry E d i t i o n 20 05 - 2015 ■■ 10 that have been with us for ten!

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■■ Jimmy Peel: Evacuated 1939-1945 ■■ Venture into volunteering returns . . . AND MUCH MORE!

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WELCOME HEllO AND WElCOME TO This very special edition of the cm17 connection magazine...

I’m guessing the front cover may have given it away. In June 2005 I walked around Church Langley for the first time hand delivering what was then called ”The Church Langley Monthly”. I was terrified; convinced that people would come running out of their houses demanding to know what I was doing posting this “leaflet” through their door!

After that first morning I came home to 16 messages left on my newly purchased answerphone - all of them positive; either wanting to advertise or congratulating me on my endeavour. It was the best feeling... and it hasn’t stopped. To say that I love what I do would be an understatement - my family & friends can testify that I live & breathe all things CM17 (and now CM21 & CM23 too!).

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CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTIClES 6 Venture into Volunteering 9 Local Business People in Person 10 Jim Peel Book Launch 14 Recycle by Hub+Spoke Harlow

Thank you for not running out of your home 10 years ago to confront me about my “leaflet”. Thank you for not only supporting me but also the many, many businesses that have chosen to advertise in The CM17 over the years. They, like me, believe in community and all things local. I like to think that we have all benefited from that over the years, I hope that you agree.

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One thing that I’m really proud of is that I have 10 original customers from my first year that are still advertising today - I couldn’t have planned a more perfect coincidence! Intrigued as to who they could be? See if you can guess and then turn to the centre pages to find out if you’re right. They’re a great read!

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Until next month,

22 Free Cakes for Kids Harlow 26 10 Years together

■ FUN & lEISURE 24 Just for the Kids 29 What’s On at Victoria Hall 32 Look What’s Cooking

Lorraine PS Come and have see me at the Harlow Business Exhibition (page 51) on Tuesday 9th June, I’m on stand 18. There’ll be birthday cake!

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38 Puzzles & Brain Teasers

■ IT’S yOUR COMMUNITy 30 Policing our Community 41 Henry Moore School 42 Local Community

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49 The Listings

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Letter from Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow

I would like to begin by thanking all the many residents who supported me in the recent election, including the many who normally support other political parties.

I love Harlow, I champion Harlow, I fight hard for Harlow and I work hard for Harlow. My number one priority will always be Harlow and the villages.

Over the coming months and years, I want to carry on bringing jobs and apprenticeships back to Harlow, keeping fuel bills down, protecting our NHS and championing Harlow housing for Harlow people as well as higher wages for lower earners.

The good news is that businesses are opening again in Harlow and hundreds of jobs are coming to our town. We have to do everything we can to regenerate our town centre and bring good shops to replace those who have sadly closed.

In order to cut taxes for lower earners, David Cameron said that over the next few years those who work 30 hours a week on the minimum wage will not pay any income tax. Already the income tax free threshold has gone up from £7,000 to £10,500.

The Government has pledged the creation of three million apprenticeships on top of the two million we had in the last five years. In Harlow alone, over the past five years apprenticeships increased by over 100% and unemployment has fallen substantially.

I am also campaigning for free WiFi across our town. We are the birthplace of fibre optic technology, without Harlow the internet would have never been possible. We should push the

Robert visiting Astro Lighting during the campaign

dream of the inventors even further by ensuring that those who need access to the internet can do so at low cost.

On the NHS the Prime Minister has recently spoken of increased hours and days for GP surgeries. It was recently reported that West Essex doctors have had a fund of £24 million from the Government to improve services.

On fuel bills we need to do everything we can to keep fuel duty and energy bills at affordable levels and I will do my bit in Parliament to try and help where I can.

In terms of housing the Government promised 200,000 affordable new homes and they are extending the Right to Buy scheme, while also starting a new saving scheme to help people buy their first home.

There will also be a referendum on the UK membership of the European Union by 2017.

This should settle the question of Europe for a generation and help us deal with issues like immigration and pressure on public services.

Very best wishes, Robert

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IT’S yOUR COMMUNITy

Venture Into Volunteering Now the nice weather is upon us you may be thinking of getting involved in some outdoor volunteering. A few projects are looking to recruit gardeners for an hour or two per week, no qualifications needed, just an interest in things horticultural.

Enjoy sports? Parkrun organise a very popular 5k run in Harlow every Saturday and rely on volunteers for the smooth running of this event and would like to hear from people who can join the team to set up / pack up the event, act as a marshal etc. The commitment only needs to be the occasional Saturday.

Sunday 21st June sees the NSPCC’s 5K AND 10K Hoohaah race at Hatfield Forest and volunteers are needed to act as marshals for this fundraising event.

All Ability Sports and Leisure’s aim is to increase awareness, and inspire people with a disability to take up healthy and active lifestyles. Volunteers are needed to support the activities of this valuable group especially people keen to join their committee. Perhaps you have marketing skills to share, or can offer some secretarial help?

Some other organisations currently looking for people like you to get involved include: drivers for the new Bounty Club organised by the Michael Roberts Charitable Trust, a Treasurer is sought by Shopmobility, and volunteers to support people recovering from drug and alcohol problems are needed, full training for this role is provided.

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Special feature

local business people in person Name and Business: Dave Harris from bathroom design and installation company - DJH Design.

What do you like doing when you’re not working?

Cycling, badminton, table tennis and drinking cider.

Where do you live?

I’ve lived in Church Langley for the past 15 years.

I set up my business because…

I didn’t enjoy my job in electronics. So, I enrolled on a plumbing course at Harlow College (ASOCN) and when I qualified, I quit my job in order to concentrate on DJH-DESIGN. I have now been self-employed for over ten years.

What’s your favourite local shop?

My new favourite shop is Stort Valley Cycles at Eastwick Farm. Since agreeing to a charity cycle ride this August, I find myself in there a lot!

What’s your favourite local venue?

For music & beer - The Rose & Crown in Stortford and for a family meal - Harlow Mill or The John Barleycorn.

What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently?

I accepted a place in “Team GOSH” cycle team to ride a 100 miles charity event. I chose GOSH because of my daughter is under their care. To find out more of our story or if you would like to sponsor me go to www.justgiving.com/davidjharris111.

What do you like best about Harlow?

For my working life – all the merchants, shops and stores I use on a regular basis are within 3 miles of my house, as are the majority of my customers! Away from work, I can hop on the bike and within a couple of minutes; the country roads open up before me.

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book launch Jimmy Peel: Evacuated 1939-1945

Well-known local art tutor and Old Harlow resident, Jim Peel, launched his memoirs from World War Two at St John’s Arts and Recreation Centre, off Market Street, Old Harlow on Sunday 19th April.

“Jimmy Peel: Evacuated 1939 -1945” is an account by a young imaginative boy who was evacuated in 1939 aged eight years old from Hackney to Sawbridgeworth. This was a completely new world for him and influenced the rest of his life, sparking his love of the countryside, art and music. If you haven’t seen any of Jim’s water colours at local exhibitions, you may have seen him performing with the New Edition Singers where he is particularly known for his comic touch.

Jim’s booklet gives a vivid and affectionate account of life with “Granny” Turner in Station Road. He is still friends today with some of the people who shared his adventures over seventy years ago. He describes his school days at the National School off Vantorts Road, going camping with the Scouts at High Wych, putting on a pantomime and encounters with ghosts and ghoulies as well as local personalities such as the bargees, Charlie “Hermit” and Mr Catchpole, the dentist.

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Jim earned a tanner a week gardening at Landguard, a large house on the hill. Here he met Anthony Devas ARA RP (1911-1958), a leading landscape and portrait artist. His portrait of Jim was published in the “Listener Magazine” in October 1941 and now appears as the front cover of Jim’s memoirs.

The 40 page illustrated booklet is available from the St John’s ARC Office (01279 442447 or email info@stjohnsarc.org.uk) for £5.30 including postage and package or £3.95 if collected in person.

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Special Feature

hub + spoke harlow recycle harlow

Do you want to burn calories, strengthen your heart, tone legs; hips and glutes whilst saving money? You couldn’t be blamed for mistaking this as the sales blurb for the latest diet fad or yet another celebrity endorsed video. There’s even a chance you’ve the ingredients for this lifestyle transformation languishing in your garage or shed.

You’d need look no further than cycling – yes cycling; the pastime you likely ceased the moment after you past your driving test.

Aside from the physical benefits cycling is inordinately good for the good ol’ grey matter – a true legal high. Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins – not to be confused with dolphins; they’re completely different. Said endorphins interact with brain receptors which trigger feelings of wellbeing – which if harnessed gives you a positive and energised outlook on life. With a healthier body and improved view on life increased self-esteem ensues. I can assure you that these claims aren’t the yarn from a snake oil salesman – there based on facts.

There’s a tangible satisfaction in cycling from point A to B and realising that you’ve accomplished it under your own power – and saved money in the process. If this step you’ve taken towards improved health wasn’t enough you’ve also made a contribution towards a healthier environment for everyone – no matter how minuscule you think your input has been it shouldn’t be underplayed.

With all these plus points and more what’s holding you back? “It’s an expensive hobby” I hear you say; well it can be if you jump headlong into a sea of drag coefficient reducing lycra – but it needn't be. It’s safe to say that here at the Hub and Spoke we’re the bicycle equivalent of the Rag ’n’ Bone man; so should the need arise and you’ve a bicycle that’s seen better days we’ve a plethora of quality salvaged bicycle components to get you back on

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the road pronto! Aside from repairs we also recycle abandoned, salvaged and donated bicycles and then offer them for sale at realistic prices. Our focus is swayed towards getting and keeping people on bicycles rather than making huge sums of money; we are after all a not for profit organisation. Once you’re on the road and enjoying the benefits cycling brings we want you to remain out and about for longer and importantly safely. Therefore we also teach bicycle maintenance in order for you to keep your bicycle in tip top condition.

The Hub and Spoke was established in 2011 by Essex County Council with the primary plan of encouraging the Harlow community to embrace cycling. Later in the same year it was taken over by a not for profit Community Interest Company by five volunteer directors and staffed by volunteer mechanics and ride leaders.

The following might sound whimsical but hear me out… Harlowites are in a privileged position to have countryside on their doorstep; and a 30 mile network of cycling routes (the foresight of architect and town planner Sir Frederick Gibberd).

A cycling infrastructure that many towns can only look upon with equal amounts of awe and bewilderment as to why they're being woefully under used. As opposed to the days when Harlow was, for the most part, a new town and its inhabitants descended on said cycle routes in swarms. Granted people work further afield these

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get into Gear ~ get into bikes days and lead far more hectic lives; but mighty oaks from little acorns grow and we’ve set our sights high. The aim being to reclaim and utilise the myriad of cycle routes that criss cross our town.

Try setting aside just one day a week in which you can commit to cycling to work or cutting out a car journey? Whether it be for transport or leisure, once you introduce cycling into you routine you’ll be pleasantly surprised how quickly it becomes part of your lifestyle. Before long you’ll be reaching for your cycle helmet as opposed to the car keys.

activity, so if you lack willpower to exercise on your lonesome you’ll find that one of our medium to long distance group rides are just the ticket. If or when you feel yourself flagging fellow riders will give you the motivation to dig just that little bit deeper and push on through – we never leave anyone behind!

Or if it’s just an excuse to meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere you’ll equally find one of our shorter more leisurely rides spot on, exploring areas even long-term residents of Harlow never knew existed.

Hub and Spoke also offer a variety of regular led cycle rides for all ages and abilities. Another point worth mentioning is that cycling is a great social

So whatever your skill level or motivation there’s no excuse not to give cycling a try and experience the positive health benefits for yourself!

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Cycling at Hub and Spoke Led rides to suit all abilities

We have weekly led rides for all abilities, from a gentle pedal around the cycle lanes to a full on ride of 60 miles and every distance inbetween. Nobody ever gets left behind, and there is usually a refreshment stop. All rides are led by experienced cyclists and trained ride leaders. ● Wed 10.30 am a gentle ride of about two hours. ● Fri 10.30 a steady ride of about two hours. ● Sat: 10.00 fast paced ride of about 60 miles ● 10.30 a gentle ride of about two hours ● 11.45 a longer ride of 30 plus miles ● 12.15 15 to 20 miles at a relaxed pace ● 2.00 family ride, games and bike handling skills for younger children, parents and carers are welcome to join in

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

property column Colour - a home sellers best friend...

If you’re living in Harlow and thinking of selling your home, you may have started thinking about ‘selling prep’. This is a term used by lots of estate agents in Harlow and it refers to getting your home ship-shape and ready to sell.

You might have been considering giving the garden a facelift, maybe even putting in an extension or a new bathroom or kitchen. There are so many options when it comes to adding as much value as possible to your home (read our post “How to add value and sell faster”) but believe it or not, adding a splash of colour makes a huge difference too.

Here are our top tips for using colour to really show off your home for sale: 1. Give your front door some love Is your front door looking a bit shabby and in need of TLC? Giving it a fresh lick of paint not only makes your door happy but can drastically improve the look of the frontage of your property too. We find that blue, green and red are the best colours to go for if you want maximum impact.

2. Skirting board and ceiling touch-ups I know as a colour link this seems tenuous but giving your skirting boards and ceilings a fresh lick of white paint can have a surprising effect on the neat appearance of a room. We often neglect to pay attention to these areas but remember buyers look EVERYWHERE. 3. Small space?

No worries! If you don’t live in an 8 bedroom mansion it can be hard to create the illusion of space, especially with all your bits and pieces floating about. Our top tip for cosy-sized homes is to keep your colour scheme light and bright.

Magnolia, pale duck egg blue, salmon pinks and even pale greens and greys are all great if you’re

keeping up with interior trends. Banishing dark paint will illuminate your rooms and make them look bigger.

4. It’s not all about paint Adding colour doesn’t have to be about getting the paintbrush out. Adding contemporary wallpaper as a feature in a dining room or bedroom is on trend and is a slightly less messy way to give your rooms some personality on the cheap.

5. Colourful furnishings This is probably one of the cheapest ways to impress your buyers subliminally when they come to view your home, particularly if you live in a new build property. New-build tend to be decorated as a very blank canvas to appeal to as many people as possible, but this can come across as bland. So to push past the plain look, accessorise with bright scatter cushions, feature ornaments, bright flowers and lampshades to give your rooms a pick-me-up.

It can be hard to know when to stop when it comes to preparing your home, so it’s best to ask a friend to help you focus on between 1 and 3 rooms that need attention the most.

Adding a splash of colour can make you, and your potential buyers, feel happy even on a down day so try out some of these techniques and let us know how you get on! We’d love you to tweet us some pictures of your colour experiments to @ PPropertyShop.

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‘through my eyes’ portraiture A gibberd gallery exhibition

We are proud to announce our next exhibition will be a portraiture exhibition entitled ‘Through My Eyes’. Many artists have been invited from across the region, many of whom are Royal Portraiture Society members.

This display showcases powerful, thought provoking images from some of the most talented portrait painters of this century. Many have and do feature in national exhibitions and we are proud to bring this genre of art for the first time to the South East.

On display will be brilliantly technical works that offer different approaches to the subject matter, the work can be:

Self Portrait, Winter Morning, 2011, oil on canvas Andrew James RPS

■■ Humorous ■■ Unsettling ■■ Contemporary ■■ Traditional Each image will leave a lasting impression on the viewer.

On Sat 6th June there will be a portrait demonstration by Andrew James RPS. Andrew James is a wonderfully passionate artist who has been painting for over 25 years, capturing incredible likeness and energy of his subjects through his sumptuously rigorous and painterly approach.

Starting at 12pm with a male model watch this master at work turning a blank canvas into a captivating portrait.

Location: Civic Centre

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email: gallery@harlowarttrust.org.uk Exhibition dates: 28Th may – 2nd jul Sat openings: 6th & 20th Jun 11am - 3pm

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IT’s your community

Free Cakes for kids Creative Cake contributions!

Free Cakes for Kids is a community service to families who find it difficult to provide a birthday cake for their child. The cakes are baked by volunteers from our community with your kid’s favourite theme or style.

Free, friendly and confidential.

In May we were approached by Maybury Open Door to make a cake for their 10th Anniversary celebration. While a change from children’s birthday cakes, we were delighted to be a small part in the celebration of this wonderful local charity. Massive thanks needs to go to the bakers Karen, Reanna and Sara who baked a selection of cakes for the event.

Maybury Open Door is open to all and supports a wide range of adults including elderly, people with a disability, homeless, isolated people and others who just need to venture out and meet new friends. The centre seeks to promote the ability of people, and to encourage them to take an active role.

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The centres give support and encouragement by providing opportunities for community integration, helping and supporting people in positive and practical ways. Some people need extra specific individual attention and support, a safe and friendly environment, where they can feel accepted and allowed to flourish as an individual, meeting with people who have a desire and determination to help and encourage them. No matter how extreme an individual’s circumstances may seem to be, with support and encouragement, their lives can be enhanced.

Thank you to Catherine for baking.

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Places available for two year olds to start September 2015 or January 2016 to arrange a visit please contact Jackie Neagle BA ECS: 07907 462 881 or email: jackieneagle@hotmail.co.uk www.fidgetyfingers.net

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TO GETHER 10 YEARS AND A&A Windows Direct ltd

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I initially formed the A&A brand in 1977 with a successful Enfield based construction company, and after moving to Harlow myself in 1981 and living in the town for a few years it became apparent that the rapidly growing town had room for another double glazing company. So A&A Windows was formed with the intentions of becoming the number 1 choice for Harlow and the surrounding areas for all home improvement needs.

We are a local kitchen & bathroom installation company. We are open 7 days a week and have a wide range of over 500 kitchens to choose from. Nothing is made as standard, everything is to your own specifications. We offer a “one stop shop” i.e project manage for you and arrange plastering, tilers, electrics, plumbing etc. and undertake any type of building work i.e .conservatories, small extensions, windows & moving walls.

Simply fit was launch the Rosemary Conley franchise I had owne suddenly went into a had many successes helping men and wom weight, get fit and rea so I wanted to carry gone from strength to I hope to carry on for and who knows my d over when I decide to moment I don’t see th I love my job too muc forward to meeting m new members each w

We decided to advertise in the CM17 magazine, as without doubt the Church Langley and Newhall development is the biggest growth in houses that Harlow has seen. So when the opportunity arose 10 years ago to advertise in a professionally produced magazine which was guaranteed to be delivered to 1000’s of homes every month, it was a no brainer in our opinion, and we have and continue to install in the CM17 area every week since!

D Sam Painting & Decorating

Painting, Decorating

When I first called Lorraine to enquire about advertising in CM17 we just clicked and I knew it was the right choice for me. I have had plenty of work over the years from customers in the CM17 area whether they are new or returning customers. I also now get recommendations on the CM17 Mums Facebook page, so I must be doing something right and I have even done some work for local celebrity Jeff Brazier and for Lorraine herself!

Moving forward I would like to stay busy but also possibly win the lottery one day!

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We Chose to advertise with CM17 as it is a good local business that we can trust. Over the years we have built up an excellent relationship with CM17.

Graham School of Dance Graham School of Dance are pleased to have been advertising with CM17 for ten years – and are delighted to report that our classes are growing and pupils going from strength to strength! We recently introduced STREET DANCE at Church Langley Community Centre on Saturdays, as well as fun ‘Melody Bear’ classes for our youngest pupils age 2-3 – these classes are in addition to our outstanding tuition for children in Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance.

As well as at Church Langley classes for children age 2-8, we also run lessons at our main 6 studio premises in Bishop’s Stortford. Our exam results are always excellent, and every year pupils are invited to take part in our Junior Showcase or in our Main Show in a professional theatre setting. So, if your child loves to learn and perform, do contact us.

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As the years have passed, the family business, with dad (Patrick) and mum (Elizabeth) and all our fantastic staff, has gone from strength to strength.

Giving the families we are honoured to serve, the professional, dignified, personal service that they so truly deserve and we will always continue to do that. Funeral Directors are not all the Same.

We Congratulate Lorraine and all the Team at CM17 on their 10th anniversary and are proud to support another family business and have done so since the very first issue.

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The business was started in 2004 and we decided to advertise in the original black and white Church Langley Monthly magazine in order to reach local people. We have advertised in the magazine ever since and to date we have written Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and provided expert advice to hundreds of clients in the CM17 postcode area alone. We find that ‘CM17’ is a magazine that people hang on to, rather than dispose of like they would a newspaper, so for us we congratulate you on reaching your 10th anniversary and long may you continue!

DJH Designs

In January 2005, I quit my paid job Smiles opened in 2002 with three and set up DJH-DESIGN with a plan members of staff and two children. for bathrooms and shower rooms to be Since that time the staff at Smiles have my core business. I had also already worked hard to achieve an outstanding designed and built some decking Ofsted Report. We are proud to say for customers and so this became that all of our children are happy part of the plan for the summer! An and have fun whilst with us, learning obvious method to become visible to become independent and ready was advertising and coincidentally, for school. We have since expanded the CM17 (previously, Church Langley ave grown and with a second nursery opening in a Monthly) magazine had also just er base which temporary location on Newhall and we started. It could not have happened agent contracts. are delighted that our new, state of the in a better way for me - the ideal ways installed art, purpose built nursery is well under. publication being delivered to my ens, we have This is very exciting for all of us at target local audience right on my own showroom Smiles as we should be able to move doorstep – and I’ve been in the CM17 we specialise in in this time THE next year! since.

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IT’s your community

POLICING OUR Harlow North PCSO Chrisie Goodman

Summer has arrived with the promise of long sunny days and warm evenings with many of us enjoying our gardens and open spaces to entertain family and friends. Unfortunately for some this means problems of noise from neighbours having parties and late night music or smoke from BBQ’s and bonfires.

Complaints of excess noise are dealt with by the Environmental Health Service of Harlow Council, not by the Police, unless there is the possibility of public disorder or a criminal offence taking place.

However, if you hear noises that suggest that Surgeries Wed 10-Jun 4:00-17:30pm at Old Harlow Library and Mon 29-Jun 10:00-12noon at Old Harlow Baptist Church Hall.

Tel 101 ext 300285 Email

chrisie.goodman@essex.pnn.police.uk

someone is in danger, you should contact the Police. Smoke from BBQ’s or bonfires should also be reported to Harlow Environmental Health Department on 01279 446655.

Problems of youths playing football in the shopping areas and housing estates have already started to occur. Harlow Council has put up signs in many of these areas stating that the area is a “No Ball Games Area”. Bylaw s.235 Local Government Act 1972.

Please contact your local Community Safety Team of Harlow Council on 01279 446655 to speak to a member of the community safety team enforcement officers about these issues.

For further information please refer to www. keepingessexsafe.co.uk which has an eight page document entitled: Who has responsibility for that?

Harlow common PCSO Rebecca Durrant

Recently I have been discussing with school children issues surrounding behaviour, bullying and cyber bullying. This can also occur in adulthood.

What is bullying?

Bullying can be really upsetting but affects many people, young and old in lots of different ways.

There are many different types of bullying. Here are just a few examples: • Verbal abuse, swearing, or calling someone names.

• Hitting, kicking and other forms of physical abuse.

• Not actually using violence, but threatening to do so.

• Taking or hiding someone’s belongings.

• Ignoring someone, or getting others to ignore them.

• Leaving someone out of games or activities.

• Cyber bullying.

Bullies might not be people at school - they could be:

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• A member of your family or a family friend.

• Someone you see on the way to or from school.

Bullying can affect people in lots of different ways: • They might feel scared or depressed.

• Maybe they don’t want to leave the house or go to school.

• They may become ill through stress, lack of sleep or loss of appetite.

What is cyber bullying?

Lots of people have mobile phones and use apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Twitter.

Cyber bullying is all about using the internet via mobile phones, laptops and other technology to bully people. It includes: • Sending or posting abusive messages, comments, texts or emails.

• Making silent calls.

Often cyber bullies feel braver because they can’t be seen, but it can be the most traceable form of bullying because there’s evidence that it’s happened.

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LOCAL COMMUNITy No matter how bad bullying can seem, many incidents of bullying are not actually crimes, and therefore might not be a matter for the police. The best people to deal with them are parents, teachers or other responsible adults.

But some types of bullying are illegal and should be

reported to us, this includes bullying that involves: • Harassment and intimidation over a period of time including calling someone names or threatening them, making abusive phone calls, and sending abusive emails or texts (one incident is not normally enough to get a conviction).

• Anything involving hate crimes.

Church langley PCSO Phyllis Chipchase

Crime statistics for this month from 14th April -16th May as follows:

Please keep to the speed limit and drive to road conditions.

Obstruction - 1 When parking your vehicle please show consideration for other road users/pedestrians by not parking too close to junctions in a manner that does not make it difficult to see on coming traffic.

I have also received complaints about loose dogs. If you are a dog owner please keep your dog under control, if your dog will not return or stop on your command they should be on a lead or muzzled.

Burglary - 2 Entry in both cases was through rear patio doors.

Be neighbourly and look out for each other report any suspicious activity/people in the area. Perhaps think about starting up Neighbourhood Watch in your area.

Where down time has occurred from incidents I have been visiting local community groups and meeting with residents. Last month I had the pleasure of attending VE celebrations with Help the Aged Harlow at the Leah and Manning Centre we all had a fabulous time. I have also been made the single point of contact for elderly residents and dementia suffers, if you have a relative or neighbour who you may have concerns about please contact me so that I can make contact to help in any way I can. Sometimes just a chat over a cup of tea, help with transport to a coffee morning or lunch club can have amazing results in the life of someone who is lonely.

Theft of vehicle - 0 Theft from vehicle - 1 This was theft from a Transit van. Thieves are targeting these types of vehicles as often they contain expensive power tools. Is your van as secure as it should be? Where possible lock your van in a garage. Take portable items from your van.

If the van has to be left outside, park the rear doors to a wall making them impossible to open fully. If the van is side entry fit a good lock/padlock. Think about installing a bulk head so entry to the rear of the vehicle is not possible from cab. Install a metal storage container which is bolted to the floor. Fit an alarm. Yet again be vigilant and report anything suspicious!

Road traffic collisions - 3

Follow me on twitter @PCSOChipchase.

Surgeries Wed 10-Jun 17:30-19.00 & Sat 27-June 10:00am-12noon in the foyer at Tesco, Thu 18-Jun 10:00-11:30am at the Community Centre coffee morning.

Tel

101 ext 300127

Email

73666@essex.pnn.police.uk

PHONE

101 (non-emergency)

Web

www.essex.police.uk

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

LOOK WHAT’S COOKING

Shared By Christine Beetlestone

DEEP SEA PIE 2 lbs white fish ½ lb onion chopped 4 rashers bacon grilled 14 oz tin chopped tomatoes 8 fennel seeds crushed (or the fern finely chopped) 2 oz butter 1 ½ oz flour ¼ Pint fish stock (1 fish stock cube) 2 lbs potatoes, old or new cooked and sliced Salt and pepper, peas for colour Cheese to sprinkle liberally on top

1. Grill bacon and fry onion until soft but not brown.

2. Put onion in the bottom of a deep gratin dish, put on the fish (uncooked), and scatter on the bacon and peas.

3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour until smooth.

4. Add tomatoes, fennel & fish stock and stir until boiling.

5. Cook for a few minutes to smooth the tomatoes and infuse the fennel.

6. Pour over the fish, arrange the sliced potatoes on top and scatter over the cheese.

7. Bake at 400f / 200c / 6 gas for 30 minutes or until bubbling.

TIP: The timing will depend on the type and thickness of fish you use. I have used large pieces of Monkfish and cooked it for about 40 minutes.

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IT’s your community

Harlow Chorus

‘A Summer Serenade’ Alex Chaplin returns Words by Mick Rumens

Our Musical Director, Alex Chaplin, has returned to rehearse the Chorus for this summer concert, which closes our 2014/2015 season.

We will have five soloists for our programme, Christine Buras and Alys Roberts; sopranos, Glenn Kesby; counter-tenor, William Blake; tenor, and Julian Choux Lambert; bass.

The second item on the programme is by Marc-Antoine Charpentier who was a French composer of the Baroque period, born in 1643 in or near Paris, he died in 1704. He was the son of a master scribe who had very good connections with influential families in the Parliament of Paris. Marc- Antoine had a very good education and registered for law school in Paris at 18 years of age, but withdrew after just one semester. He then spent two or three years in Rome where he studied music with Giacomo Corissimi and is also known to have had contact with poet-musician Charles Coyeau d’Assoucy, who was composing for the French Embassy in Rome.

On his return to France he began working as house composer to Marie de Lorraine, duchesse de Guise, known familiarly as “Mlle de Guise”, who gave him an ‘apartment’ in the recently renovated Hotel de Guise, one of the new apartments in the stable wing suitable for a courtier. He was a prolific composer, producing compositions of the highest quality in several genres. For many years he composed predominantly for the theatre, collaborating with Moliere, however after a period of sickness at the age of fifty hindered his becoming “sousmaitre de chapelle” at the royal court, he received an appointment as master of music at a Jesuit college. From then on he wrote almost exclusively sacred music. His mastery in writing sacred vocal music, above all, was recognised and hailed by his contemporaries. The Te Deum is one of his best works, and listeners may recognise the prelude as the signature tune for the European Broadcasting Union used in the opening credits for Eurovision Song Contests.

Tickets: Advance bookings: £15 full, £13 concessions, £7 under 16’s. (all reserved)

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Email:

tickets@harlowchorus.org.uk

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01277 362440

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COFFEE BREAK FUN

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BRAIN TEASERS 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!

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Send your completed puzzle with your name and address to the CM21 office: 10 Fenton Grange, Church Langley, CM17 9PG First correct entry drawn on 15th June wins!

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

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WORDSEARCH

Congratulations go to Karen Mugridge of Ridgeways who won May’s £25 cash prize Sudoku competition.

Thanks to everyone else who entered!

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

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HARLOW’S ANSWER TO ALL OF YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS...

Ben Johnson MNAEA

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The Henry Moore Primary School Successes!

Cross Country - Our Year 6 Team

Harlow Hockey Tournament 2015

On Tuesday 10th March 2015, Henry Moore’s seventy four pupils stormed to victory winning the Harlow Schools Cross Country Competition for the seventh consecutive year. In beautiful weather, the teachers and parents were thrilled that all of the teams won their races, bar one.

What an amazing achievement!!

Well done to our two fantastic hockey teams who trained hard and did very well in the 2015 Harlow Primary School’s Hockey tournament.

After brilliant goals, defending techniques and amazing team work, both teams where pipped at the post and proudly came second in their groups.

The weather was continually changing, from glorious sunshine one minute, then hail stones the next, but a thoroughly exciting afternoon was had by all! Well done all teams, we are very proud of you.

Netball Our fantastic netball team won the Harlow primary school’s tournament in March 2015. Our ‘B Team’ did very well as well!

Essex Cross Country Championships Finals We were thrilled at the finals at Garons Park, Southend, when Jemima Pratt ran to victory, winning her Year 3 race to become the Essex County Champion. An amazing achievement Jemima, we are all so proud of you!

Musical Success-Millie Tsang Many congratulations to Millie for passing her Grade 1 piano exam with 144 marks out of 150! A very high distinction!

Lots of hard work gone in there Millie!

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IT’S yOUR COMMUNITy

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lOCAl NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES

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IT’S yOUR COMMUNITy

AND ATTRACTIONS

Mill Lane allotments #2 SAINT CLARE OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND Sunday, 28th June 2015 Open 11.00am until 4.00pm Refreshments, plants (including hanging baskets whilst stocks last!) and produce will be available for purchase.

There will also be a tombola stall.

All proceeds will be donated to St Clare Hospice.

The allotments are off Mill Lane, Old Harlow. Parking is available (on the field at the rear of the allotments).

PLACES OF WORSHIP Church Langley Church Sunday service 10am in Main Hall.

Sunday School; prayer ministry. Thurs Communion (2nd & 4th Thurs in Chapel, 9.30am). Mini-church 10am Thurs. Weekday house groups.

Tel: Ann Kosla 629950. Email: ourvicar@churchlangleychurch.org Web: churchlangleychurch.org

Church of the Assumption Church House, Mulberry Green.

6pm Sat mass, 10am Sunday Mass.

Fr Michael Butler. Tel: 429388. Email: harlowold@dioceseofbrentwood.org

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

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Garden Party @ St Mary’s Churchgate Street, Old Harlow

27th June 2015: 1.30 - 4.30pm Entry & most activities free, come and join us…

Bouncy Castle

Cake Stall

Badger Stall

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

Plant Stall Fair Trade Stall Book Stall Art Display BBQ & refreshments

Bric-a-Brac Hand Massage

Face Painting Craft Tables Nearly New Toys

Plus Good Company and much more...

St Mary’s Church, Churchgate Street, Harlow.

Any monies raised will go to Kidz Klub and St Mary’s Makeover

St. Mary Magdalene, Harlow Common Fr James Rodley. Tel: 451065 Email: jwerodley@yahoo.co.uk www.mmharlow.co.uk

St Mary’s, Old Harlow Sunday Services 8am, 10.30am and 6.30pm. Please contact the Parish Office for all enquires Tel: 432135 Mon to Thu 9.30am to noon.

Email: admin@stmaryschgate.org.uk, www.stmaryschgate.org.uk

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IT’S yOUR COMMUNITy

lOCAl NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES

David Livingstone Club We are a social meeting club for people with special needs open on Monday evening 7-9pm We are located at 11 Potter Street, Harlow (rear of Livingstone House) We offer a disco, a games room, a craft room, a quiet sitting area and pool tables.

We have a kitchen where you can buy refreshments and sweets too.

Feel free to come and pay us a visit on a Monday evening (not open on Bank Holidays).

For any information call Yvonne on 07840 866 945 (after 5pm) Registered charity number 301326

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AND ATTRACTIONS

• Hardstanding for 200+ Buses and Coaches.

• Transport Enthusiasts’ Bazaar with wide variety of stands.

• Real Ale Beer Tent. Hot and cold refreshments available.

• Parking for 2,000+ spectators’ cars.

• Vintage Bus 396 to & from Epping Central Line Station and Epping Ongar Railway.

• Admission £10 (includes parking at airfield & travel on bus 396) accompanied children free.

• Rally open from 10.00 to 17.00.

Booking forms and information: S.S.A.E. please to 132 Moorfield, Harlow, Essex. CM18 7QQ email: northwealdrally@btinternet.com www.northwealdrally.com

HARLOW SUNDAY WALKERS GROUP

Friendly local community walking group meeting every Sunday morning For further information please contact Stephen Morton: Email: boldmorestaffy@mail.com Mobile: 07928 511423

Blood Donor Dates Thursday 25th June Thursday 9th July Thursday 23rd July Time: 3.20-4pm & 4.50-7.35pm Latton Bush Centre, Harlow CM18 7BL. www.blood.co.uk

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UPCOMING lOCAl EVENTS

WHAT’S ON ■■ Every Saturday Harlow Parkrun School Lane, Harlow Town Park FREE, weekly, timed 5km run.

Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/harlow ■■ Until sun 28th Jun Praesentia; Encounters The Gallery at Parndon Mill Prints, sculpture, and mixed media works by artists from the Digswell Arts Trust, Caryl Beach, Veronica Grassi and Sally Tyrie .

Time: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm & Sun 2-4pm, contact: 426042, email: info@ parndonmill.co.uk, www.parndonmill. co.uk ■■ wed 3rd to Sat 6th June Harlow Theatre Company Presents: Dad’s Army Victoria Hall Theatre Written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Directed by Barry Bowen. The classic BBC TV comedy series of the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea comes to the stage complete with all the well-loved characters who battle daily against the Germans and local ARP Warden Hodges. All under the command of the much-loved Captain Mainwaring and his long-suffering deputy Sergeant Wilson.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £11, £9, bookings: ticketsource.co.uk/ harlowtheatrecompany or call 0844 8700 887.

■■ thu 4th June to Sat 4th July Gate House Artists Group Show: “Trails” curated by Freya Boittier and Wellington Kapswara Eastgate Gallery, CM20 1HP A group show exploring the idea of Trails, each artist has approached the idea in different ways through the medium of paint, photography and mixed media. Featured Artists Joao Abbott-Gribben, Paul Cairns, Patricia Maginess, Jim Brown, Marianne Richardson, Fiona Bennett, Christine Macallan, Isabelle Beaubien. A FREE, interesting and interactive event.

Time: 11am-3pm Wed-Sat, www. gatehousearts.com ■■ fri 5th june Music @ Midday: Julia Wallin - Piano.

Music by Chopin, Debussy, Liszt & Rachmaninov St John’s ARC Free admission, collection at the end.

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Pre-concert light lunch £5 including home made soup & artisan bread with a complimentary glass of wine or juice (lunch served from 12:45pm).

Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ Sat 6th june Andrew James Portrait Demonstration The Gibberd Gallery, The Civic Centre Andrew will begin painting a clothed male model from 12pm and will expect to finish by 3pm. Please feel free to drop in and see the painting develop and bring your own sketch pad and materials to create alongside Andrew.

Time: 12noon-3pm, contact: 446404, email: gallery@harlowarttrust.org.uk, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Sat 6th june Face to Face - Children’s Portrait Activity The Gibberd Gallery, The Civic Centre The Young Curators will be running an activity in the gallery. They have created a set of small, quick and fun activities to involve all ages where you will draw quick sketches using different techniques. Bring along the family to get creative and visit the childrens exhibition of portraiture in ‘The Glass Hideaway’. There will also be the opportunity to create a self portrait using collage. All activities free and suitable for age 7 and up.

Time: 11am-12noon & 2-3pm, contact: 446404, email: gallery@harlowarttrust. org.uk, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Sat 6th & Sun 7th June Bat Weekend Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Learn all about our night time visitors as you walk around the reserve with our trail hunt. Can you spot where any are living too?

Contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ ecco.org.uk co.uk ■■ Tue 9th, Fri 12th & Sat 13th June New Edition Singers present: An English Country Garden Various locations across the Town A Concert celebrating gardens, traditions and all things “summery” with favourites from Gilbert and Sullivan to Morecambe and Wise. In memory of Ben Rickards.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £6-£10, contact

Renee Joyce: 434028, www.www. stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Tue 9th June Harlow Business Exhibition 2015 Harlow Town Park Described by Robert Halfon MP as “The biggest and best business event in the East of England” this is a great opportunity to meet companies who are active in the Harlow area.

Time: 10am-4pm. www.harlowbusinessexhibition.co.uk/ ■ thu 11th june Harlow Decorative and Fine Arts Society Lecture St John’s ARC Great Tarts in Art: High Culture and the Oldest Profession by Linda Smith BA(Hons) MA. (Free for Guests.)

Time: 8pm, coffee from 7.15pm, contact: 432377, visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk ■■ Fri 12th june Music @ Midday: Nicola Tait - Cello, Mina Miletic - Piano St John’s ARC A programme with works by Beethoven and Shostakovich.

Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ FRI 12th june Music at Marigolds: Dan Nash Blues Band Harlow Cricket Club Dan’s music harks back to the roots of early rent party/juke playing.

His performances encompass the whole acoustic blues genre from the rough-edge bottleneck blues of the Mississippi Delta to the intricate finger-picking styles of Texas and the Carolinas.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £7, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Sat 13th jun A Royal Garden Party Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Let’s celebrate the Queens official birthday! Lots of fun stalls, inflatables, tombola’s, live entertainment, BBQ, beer & Pimms and much more...

Time: 12noon-4pm, entrance: 50p.

■■ Sat 13th June Book Sale & Coffee Morning St Mary Magdalene Church Hall All books 20p.

Time: 10am-12noon.

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IN june 2015 ■■ Mon 15th to Mon 29th June Harlow Art Trail Across the Town The Harlow Art and Sculpture Trail is a celebration of the visual art activity in Harlow Town Centre and provides a unique opportunity to see an exciting range of artworks being produced in the area by local artists.

The artworks can be found in the windows of shops, businesses, Galleries and venues in the Town Centre. The trail has been organised by a partnership consisting of Gatehouse Arts, The Gibberd Gallery and The Harvey Shopping Centre.

Web: www.gatehousearts.com ■■ Thu 18th june Harlow Music Society Great Parndon Community Association CD evening.

Time: 8pm, contact: Fred Farthing 302115.

■■ fri 19th june Music@Midday: Sara Stowe Harpsichord. Sonatas by Thomas Arne, Thomas Chilcott and Anne Cromwell St John’s ARC Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ Fri 19th June Jazz Evening The Gibberd Garden A popular event with the return of the Golden Era Jazz Band playing finest traditional jazz. CAMRA bar open all evening selling local real ales.

Time: garden opens from 6.30pm, music from 7.30pm, tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door, children £5, contact: 442112, www. thegibberdgarden.co.uk ■■ Sat 20th & Sun 21st June CAMRA Beer Festival The Gibberd Garden The popular CAMRA beer festival returns to the Garden. On Sunday, Father’s Day, games and storytelling for the children. NB no picnics permitted.

Time: 12noon-8pm, entrance: adults £4 (CAMRA members £3), children £1, under 5’s FREE, contact: 442112, www. thegibberdgarden.co.uk ■■ Sat 20th june Matching Farmers’ Indoor Market Matching Tye Village Hall

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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.

■■ Sun 21st June Music in the Garden Quince Newports, High Wych Road, entrance via the Ramsey Rivers Hospital turning In the garden of Roger Beeching MBE and his wife Jean featuring Bill Cornell’s Golden Era Jazz Band. Hot dogs and burgers, licensed bar, cream teas and tombola. Bring your own rugs, chairs and picnic. All proceeds to Local Charities.

Time: 2.30-6.30pm, tickets £10 (children under 14 free when accompanied by an adult), for details and tickets call 01279 722496 or email roger@rogerbeeching.com ■■ Sun 21st June Father’s Day Survival Day Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Can you survive in the woods? Join us for activities such as den building and fire lighting and see if you can survive the day! £2 per person.

Contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ ecco.org.uk ■■ Sun 21st June North Weald Bus & Coach Rally North Weald Airfield 200+buses and coaches! Transport enthusiasts Bazaar with a wide variety of stands.

Time: 10am-5pm, entrance: £10 (includes parking and travel on bus 396), children FREE, email: northwealdrally@btinternet.com. www. northwealdrally.com ■■ Sun 21st June Hat Fest - Hatfield Heath Festival Hatfield Heath Fun run, classic car show and all the fun of a traditional summer festival.

Email: hatfieldheathmag@yahoo.co.uk or FB: Hatfield Heath Festival.

■■ Thu 25th June Night time Safari and Bat Walk Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Join us on our night time safari and

bat walk.

Time: 8-10pm, entrance: £2pp, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ ecco.org.uk ■■ fri 26th june Music@Midday: Simon Davies - Guitar St John’s ARC Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ Fri 26th june Music at Marigolds: Steve Waterman Quartet Harlow Cricket Club Steve Waterman Trumpet, Anthony Kerr Vibraphone, Mark Hodgson Bass and Dave Berry Drums.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £8, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Sat 27th June Summer Fair High Wych CE Primary School Face painting, bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo and much more...

Time: 12noon-3pm, entrance: £1 adults, kids FREE. ■■ Sat 27th June Garden Party @ St Mary’s St Mary’s, Churchgate Street Come and join us... Bouncy castle, lots of stalls, face painting, BBQ & Refreshments. Monies raised will go to Kidz Klub and St Mary’s Makeover.

Time: 1.30-4.30pm, entrance and most activities FREE. ■■ Sun 28th june St Clare Open Gardens Weekend Mill Lane Allotments, Churchgate Street Refreshments, plants (including hanging baskets whilst stocks last) and produce available to purchase. All proceeds will be donated to St Clare.

Time: 11am-4pm.

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■■ Sat 11th & Sun 12th July Community weekend Harlow Baptist Church, Old Harlow Games, face painting & bouncy castles. Floral and art displays and live music.

Time: 10am-4.30pm Sat, from 10.45am Sun, www.harlowbaptist.org/

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the listings Guides & Scouts 1st Church Langley Brownies meet every Fri 6.30-8pm Contact Tina: 07708 812378 1st Church Langley Rainbows meet every Tues 4.30-6.45pm Contact Badger: 07831 153857 2nd Church Langley Brownies meet every Mon 5-6.30pm Contact Brown Owl: 07831 153857 2nd Church Langley Rainbows meet every Tue 5.45-6.45pm Contact Badger: 07831 153857 2nd Harlow Common Brownies meet every Wed 6-7.30pm Contact: 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

Sport & Fitness Capoeira for kids - Capoeira Essex for ages 6-13 years meet every Tue 6-7pm at GPCA, Abercrombie Way Contact Emma Gibbs: 07894 716833 Church Langley Bowls Club meet every Tue 9.30am-12pm and Thu 3-5.30pm at the CL Community Centre Contact David Whitaker: 629277 Church Langley & Potter Street Football www.clubwebsite.co.uk/ potterstreetfootballclub Church Langley & Potter Street Cricket www.potterstreet.play-cricket.com GPCA Badminton Group meet Wed 8-10pm at GPCA Centre, Abercrombie Way. Some experience preferred. £3 per wk, new members welcome!

Contact: Jackie 432569 or John 320215 Harlow Cricket Club Juniors and Seniors Contact Paul: 421763 www.harlow.play-cricket.com Harlow Hockey Club train Tues nights on the astroturf at Passmores School Contact Gary: 07941 382069 or Sonya 07900 345354 www.harlowhockeyclub.co.uk Harlow Lawn Tennis Club Contact Will: 445332 Herts & Essex Badminton Club meet Fri 7.30-9.30pm at Mark Hall Sports Hall, some experience preferred Contact: John 428536 or Kevin 426540 Langley Colts Junior & Youth Football boys & girls www.langleycolts.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 Mrs Baker: 422754 or Mrs Burley: 304575 Shorinji Kempo

children’s martial art class 4.30-5.30pm, Tues at Norman Booth, £3 per session (term time) Contact Linda: 07946 615446 Taoist Tai Chi Contact: 424074 The Harlow Running Club meet at Mark Hall Sports Hall Tues and Thurs www.thehrc.org.uk

Social & Meeting Clubs Church Langley WI meet on the 3rd Wed of the month 8-10pm Contact Sue Winfield: 05602 283109 Gems Widow & Widower Social Club Contact Carol Titterton: 07713 544168 Harlow Branch of the Royal Naval association meets once a month at The Royal British Legion Club Contact secretary June Ray: 865919 Harlow Lions Club meet on the 1st Thu of each month at Oddfellows Hall, Old Harlow, CM17 0AG Contact Ronni Ayres: 443230 or email: ronniayres@hotmail.com Harlow WI meet at the W.I. Hall, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow on the 2nd Wed of the month at 2pm Contact Diane Hatt: 428938 or Jean Wright: 432734 Latton Ladies meet every Tue at the New Life Christian Fellowship Hall, CM18 6HP Contact Barbara Harpin: 869806 Royal Air Forces Association meet at David Livingstone House, Potter Street, every Fri Contact Mr LC Hayes: 868950 or email: Marsdendance@aol.com Silver Friends meet at Potter Street Community Centre every Wed 1.45-3.45pm Contact Barbara: 424063 or Joan: 304575 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 & District Caledonian Society meet every Tue 8-10pm at the W.I. Hall, Old Harlow for an evening of Scottish country dancing Contact Betty Allen: 303095 Harlow Chorus Contact Carol Spicer: 428898 Harlow Music Society meet on the 3rd Thu of every month Contact Joan Connelly: 422760 Harlow Symphony Orchestra rehearses every Tue 7.45-9.45pm at Tany’s Dell School

Contact Andrew Bruce: 838598 or email: andrew@wizaweb.co.uk

Film & Theatre Harlow Theatre Company welcomes acting and backstage members Contact: info@harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk or visit: www.harlowtheatrecompany.org.uk

Fine Art & Literature Harlow Decorative & Fine Arts Society Contact Betty: 432377, www.harlowdfas. org.uk Harlow Writers’ Workshop meet every Thu 10am-12noon at Moot House Contact Adrienne Tinn: 723948

Arts & Crafts Harlow Flower Club meet for 7.30pm start at New Life Christian Fellowship Church, 2nd Thu in the month Contact: 432340 for further monthly details Bevan Quilters meet at the Women’s Institute hall, Old Harlow every Thu morning from 9.30 to 12.30 Contact Lynn Lagdon: 444204 email: lynnlagdon@tiscali.co.uk

Collectors & Enthusiasts Harlow Railway Circle meet Tue and Thu 7pm at Halling Hill Common Room Contact John Stratford (Chairman): 415541 or Owen Wood 07800 779745 or email: harlowrailwayclub@gmail.com

Health & Family Care ABC Children’s Centre Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow Open 8.30-4.30 Mon-Fri for play, info & advice Contact: 423625 or email lorme@spurgeons. org www.surestartharlow.org Potter Street Children’s Centre Potter Street School Site, open 8.30-4.30 Mon–Fri for play, info & advice Contact: 420587 or email bjones@spurgeons. org or www.surestartharlow.org Inner Peace Healing Sanctuary meet Mon, any time between 1-2.30pm (except Bank Holidays) Contact Jan: 861515 or Maureen: 451305 PACT For Autism Charity No. 1148170 Contact: info@pactforautism.org.uk www.pactforautism.org.uk Parkinsons UK Harlow Branch meet every Wed at the David Livingstone club in Potter Street between 11am-3pm.

Contact Corrine Hall: 07982 094194 Potter Street Mum and Tots meet Wed and Fri 10-11.45am (term time only) at Potter Street Baptist Church Hall Contact: 452820 St John Ambulance meet every Tues Contact: 0870 765 7856 or email: DutyOfficer@harlow.sja.org.uk www.sja.org.uk/ essex/harlow St Mary Magdalene Sunday School and Crèche every Sun in the Church Hall at 11am, children of all ages very welcome Contact Karen Herbert: 427956

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USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE

Community Centres

Hospitals

Church Langley Community Centre Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TH 01279 629611

NHS 111 PAH (Hospital)

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 111 01279 444455

Pharmacies

St John’s Arts & Recreation Centre For opening hours and programme of events call: 01279 442447

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

Victoria Hall Theatre For opening hours and full programme of events call: 01279 420062

Old Harlow 43-45 High Street, Harlow CM17 0DN

01279 423911

Councillors

Potter Street 12 Prentice Place, Harlow CM17 9BG

01279 422909

429443 445897 865673

Harlow Common (Potter Street) Councillor Margaret Hulcoop 452252 Councillor Emma Toal 07885 881255 Councillor Mark Wilkinson 07866 433991 Old Harlow Councillor Joel Charles Councillor Muriel Jolles Councillor Sue Livings

07752 096765 432242 422339

Local MP Robert Halfon MP

01279 311451

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

0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency

Potter Street Community Centre 96, Potter Street, Harlow CM17 9AQ 01279 422746

Church Langley Councillor Simon Carter Councillor Tony Hall Councillor Andrew Johnson

Electricity Emergency

0800 111 999

Police Essex Police Non-Emergency Harlow Police Station Crimestoppers

01279 641212 0800 555 111

Other Numbers Schools

Alzheimer’s Society

Church Langley Community Primary School 01279 629427

CALM Centre (counselling) 01279 411330

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

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

Utilities

Potter Street Osler House, Potter Street, Harlow CM17 9BG 01279 698658

Three Valleys Water

01279 427465

0845 120 3717

Contact Harlow

01279 446655

Gems Widow & Widower Club

07713 544168

Harlow Food Bank

01279 724515

MS Society

01279 420059

Petsearch-UK

01279 320511

Rainbow Services

01279 308150

Safer Places

0845 0177668

Samaritans

0845 790 9090

Streets2Homes

01279 430011

St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773 Train Enquiries

BT Faultline

01279 418331

Citizens Advice Bureau

0800 800 151 0845 782 3333

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