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WELCOME

HELLO AND WELCOME to The june edition of the cm17 connection As I sat down to write this month’s letter it occurred to me that the magazine is now 14 years old! What was once the Church Langley Monthly serving just, well you guessed it, Church Langley, has evolved over the years to serve Hastingwood, Potter Street, Newhall and Old Harlow. We now deliver to 9k homes in the CM17 postcode area... and have a sister magazine covering the WHOLE of Stortford!

This anniversary made me reminisce about why I started the mag all those years ago. I wanted a job that would accommodate the needs of my 18 month old daughter so it had to be flexible and also had to be fulfilling - my work in the corporate world had left me disillusioned, what ever I did I wanted to make a difference!

And being my own boss meant that I didn’t have to bow down to the pressures of the “bottom line”. As long as I wasn’t in the red that was fine by me (and still is!).

So, a time for reflection. I think the mags have set out to do exactly what I wanted them to do - provide me with flexible and rewarding work and I hope, provide the community with a useful resource that supports both local business and community groups. Thank you for being a part of the journey x Here’s this month’s new and returning customers: Barracudas Activity Day camps, Be Naturally Healthy, Garolla Garage Doors, Harlow Baptist Church, Pilates with Danielle Rubery, Newhall Primary Academy School & Nursery, the Rhys Daniels Trust, Samantha’s Beauty Retreat, Cllr Sue Livings, The Odd Fellows and last but by no means least, Top Hat Stage School!

Welcome one and all and as always, thank you for choosing CM17!

Until next month, Lorraine

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CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 5 A letter from Robert Halfon MP 9 Local Business People in Person Simon Groat from Harlow Salt Company

11 Locals That Launch

Caroline Spindlow, Be Naturally Healthy

16 Harlow Stroke Support Group Name change

18 Harlow Soup 20 Herts & Essex Community Farm 22 Gallery at Parndon Mill Exhibition 24 Epping and Ongar Railway 26 Charity of the Year update 28 Rhys Daniels Trust 34 Harlow Chorus 40 St Clare 44 East Herts Wood Turners 50 Volunteering Week

■ FUN & LEISURE 6 Local Walks - Picture Perfect Villages 30 Just for the Kids Henry Hedgehog’s puzzle page

38 What’s Cooking: Savoury 42 What’s Cooking: Sweet 52 Puzzles & Brain Teasers

■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 36 Policing Our Local Community 47 Henry Moore School 48 Newhall Primary Academy 54 Local Community Local notices, events, amenities and attractions to visit

58 What’s On - Upcoming local events 60 Listings 61 Residents’ Facebook Groups 62 Useful Numbers CM Connection Magazines cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, products or services that appear in this publication.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

A Letter from Robert Halfon MP Robert Halfon MP Working Hard For Harlow Dear Readers, This past month, I’ve been working on a number of campaigns to help cut the cost of living for hardworking Harlow residents.

As part of my ongoing campaign to keep fuel duty frozen and ensure that motorists are no longer hammered at the pumps, I’m working with other MPs, the Treasury and motorist organisation, Fair Fuel UK, to establish a fuel price watchdog, known as ‘Pump Watch’.

At the moment, when oil prices rise, the cost of petrol and diesel rocket, but when oil prices fall, prices at the pump take a long time to go down.

This is wholly unfair on motorists and is adding to the mounting cost of living. An independent regulator would bring an end to this and help keep fuel prices down.

I’ve also been making preparations for my eighth annual Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair which will take place on Friday 13th September 2019 at the Harlow Leisurezone. The Jobs Fair will offer Harlow job seekers and students the chance to network with employers and find out more about current vacancies in the area. If you would like to attend, or know of someone that would be interested, please do spread the word! All the details are available on my Facebook page - just search for @RobertHalfon.

I’m also looking for local businesses to sponsor and exhibit their opportunities at the Fair. So far, we have some incredible companies confirmed, including Google, Samsung, Amazon, Pearson, Barclays and loads more. It would be fantastic to have some more local businesses so please do get in touch if you’d like to be a part of the day, via email at halfon4harlow@roberthalfon.com. It’s completely free!

Robert Halfon MP and Stephen Hammond MP with staff at PAH

In May, we were privileged to be joined by the Health Minister at our Harlow hospital. Following my recent debate in Parliament on the need for a new health campus in Harlow, the Minister, Stephen Hammond MP, committed to visiting the Princess Alexandra NHS Hospital to see first-hand the problems we are facing. Our NHS staff are outstanding in the care that they provide, but the hospital was built in the 1950s and is in urgent need of renovation. That’s why, I’m keeping up the pressure for Government funding for our new hospital.

The delays on Edinburgh Way have been going on for far too long. I’m working hard to get to the bottom of this, as works continue to prepare for the construction of the new Junction 7A on the M11. This month, I wrote to Councillor Kevin Bentley at Essex County Council, who oversees infrastructure in our area, asking for a clearer picture and timetable for the roadworks to be completed.

All updates on this and more are posted on my social media channels: Facebook (@ RobertHalfon), Twitter (@halfon4harlowMP) and Instagram (@halfon4harlowmp).

Best wishes, Robert

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Pub & café Walks Explore our lovely countryside and local pubs and cafés for a perfect day...

PICTURE PERFECT VILLAGES This lovely country walk explores places where a group of artists, including Eric Ravillious, lived and worked. OS map 195 will help! Follow footpath sign by Vine pub and then waymarks right down to footbridge. Cross bridge and follow path right.

Fork right and continue with fence and then river on right. Cross footbridge and turn left with river now on left.

Cross stile and continue beside river. Immediately after next stile, turn right on fenced path. Turn left on lane and keep right, following sign to Pitley Farm. 80m beyond junction, turn right on wide path up field. Fork left through gap in corner and continue with hedge on left. At junction, follow arrow right to keep going in same direction.

Follow waymarks past small wood. Keep straight, with ditch on right, and follow wide grassy path around edge of field. Keep straight on this track leading east to Finchingfield. Continue on wooded path past houses and down lane ahead. Turn left down village road to pond.

Turn right over footbridge, right uphill and right again onto Pightle. With churchyard on left, turn right through barriers onto footpath. Cross footbridge and turn immediately left on fenced path. Follow path ahead for more than a mile.

Eventually, turn right along edge of big field. Turn left at end over footbridge and follow path over another bridge near watermill. Immediately after garden, turn right through yard onto track and follow it left. Cross footbridge and turn left on road back to Vine.

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The outlook’s great when you join the Oddfellows

Looking to make friends and meet new people - backed with a great range of benefits? Then find out more about the Oddfellows. With a warm welcome guaranteed, and a calendar of events at your local Oddfellows Branch, how much you get involved is up to you.

Join the Oddfellows for as little as £25 a year, or add extra benefits for £35 a year.* £25 a year membership* gives you access to…

• Local social events • Emergency Financial Aid (Household) • Convalescence & Carer Support • Care & Welfare Helpline (after 2 years’ membership) • Active Travel Club • Accidental Death Benefit • Oddfellows news by email • Legal Aid Scheme • Branch Care & Welfare Support • Educational & Apprenticeship Awards • Oddfellows Citizens Advice Line • 24/7 access to our historical • Money saving partner offers online archive • Benevolence Grants £35 a year membership* with the additional benefits of…

• Optical benefit of up to £30 every second year of membership (after 1 years’ membership) • Dental benefit of up to £30 every membership year (after 1 years’ membership)

For more information or to join, contact your Harlow Branch Secretary - Alan on 01279 725395 or call Oddfellows Head Office Freephone 0800 028 1810 or visit www.oddfellows.co.uk/benefits. *Terms and conditions apply to all member benefits and services. For full details, visit www.oddfellows.co.uk/terms-conditions, or call us on 0800 028 1810.

Ref: 1827 The Oddfellows is the trading name of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society Limited, Incorporated and registered in England and Wales No. 223F. Registered Office Oddfellows House, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB.

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in person Name and Business: Hi I’m Simon Groat and my business is called Harlow Salt Company. We deliver quality salt tablets to your door for use in your household or business premises water softener.

I set up my business because... We built our own house and wanted to make sure our new kitchen and bathrooms stayed in the best condition and knowing how hard the water is in our area we fitted a water softener. I soon realised that salt tablets are heavy and bulky and thought why wouldn’t everyone want to get their salt tablets delivered to their door! We’ve made it easy to order online or by phone and as we’re local we deliver free of charge and within 48 hours.

What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently? Starting Harlow Salt Company and becoming my own boss.

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What’s your favourite Venue? Mark Hall Sports Centre as the whole family get good use of all the local sports facilities.

What do you like best about Harlow? The positivity around the town for the future, lots of investment, new shops and businesses to support the growth.

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locals that launch: be naturally healthy Caroline Spindlow is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and the owner of Be Naturally Healthy.

In her own words caroline tells us about her business......

Do you hold any qualifications?

I studied at the prestigious, College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. Whilst there I completed one year in Biomedicine and two years in Naturopathic Nutrition which included over two hundred hours of clinic experience. I am a fully qualified Registered Nutritional Therapist.

How would you describe your job?

Put simply, my job is helping people to feel well again so they can get on and live the life they want! I take a whole-body approach with my clients, combining nutrition, lifestyle and medical testing to help them achieve their health goals. I use presenting symptoms as clues to discover any underlying concerns. It’s a bit like being a detective at times.

This approach works for chronic conditions or if a client wants to optimise their health.

Why did you decide to get into this profession?

It became clear to me through my own health journey that we are making ourselves sick through how we eat, move and live. For many people, this is being compounded by taking more and more prescription pills, which is not always the solution - there is an alternative. I believe that what people really need is some guidance and to truly be listened too. Nutritional therapy provides this space and can be the health breakthrough that people need.

What has been the most valuable lesson learnt so far?

On a professional level, I have learnt that the person who knows the most about a health concern is the one that is suffering, they are most definitely the expert as they live and breath it, night and day, and

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What hurdles have you faced?

I think the biggest hurdle is that of misperception - at the moment I think Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy is a misunderstood profession. It is not about making people feel bad about what they do and don’t eat, or some ‘out-there’ medicine, it is far from it. I also think people feel guilty about investing in self-care, especially when it comes to their health because we have the NHS for ‘free’.

What has been the most challenging aspect of owning your own business?

I guess, like many business owners, it can be hard to switch off and not let the evenings and weekends become work-time, especially when there are so many clients that need help. When it comes to the human body the learning never stops so reminding myself to step away from the computer at night-time is a regular battle. I am a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to social media, so getting my head around all the platforms has been a challenge, I’m getting there, albeit slowly!

What has been the most rewarding aspect?

What can be more rewarding than contributing to a persons health and wellbeing? It is an honour.

How should potential customers contact you?

They can find more about me on my website www.benaturallyhealthy.co.uk and/or visit me at my beautiful clinic room in The Coach House, Epping, or my home in Old Harlow I also have a virtual clinic via Zoom.

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Harlow SOUP, a community fundraising event, is seeking new submissions for its next event in August. Project submissions can be anything the only rule is that the project must benefit Harlow in some way.

Project submissions can be made through the website www.harlowsoup.co.uk and will then be considered by the Harlow SOUP committee to present in front of an audience of community diners at the next Harlow SOUP event on Thursday 29th August at Pemberley Academy, Harlow.

Projects will have four minutes to pitch their idea, after which time attendees will decide on who to vote for. The event also includes homemade soups, breads, salads, cakes and tea & coffee plus live music to!

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we can help to do this is by introducing more bee hives to our farm. Since the introduction of our first hive we have seen an increase in our annual harvest, which means more fresh produce for the local community.

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Volunteering at EOR

By Robert Good

The Epping to Ongar section of the Railway was completed in 1865 and initially operated steam passenger and goods services. It eventually formed part of the London Underground (LU), Central Line using traditional LU stock. LU ceased their operations 25 years ago this September and we will be organising a special event to mark their withdrawal and the eventual rise of the Epping Ongar Railway (EOR) – ‘25 Years in the Making’.

Class S160 at Ongar Station Photo: Andy Duncan

Today the Railway consists of just under 10km of standard gauge track running between the buffer stops at Ongar Station to a point just short of Epping Underground Station. Our heritage buses operate a regular service from the LU station to the EOR station at North Weald.

The Railway operates a variety of both steam and diesel locomotives together with other heritage passenger and goods stock. We run regular events for both enthusiasts and families.

Full details can be obtained by visiting our website: www.eorailway.co.uk Over 95% of the people who operate our Railway are volunteers. They are ably supported by a small number of paid employees. Now that our 2019 season is in full swing, we are seeking additional volunteers in all departments including: Station Duties, Permanent Way, Catering, Building and Rolling Stock repairs.

After gaining experience in these roles, volunteers often move on to other operational duties such as signallers, drivers or guards.

Class 47 635 North Weald bound Photo: Katie Pickersgill

Railway Volunteer Society. Adult membership costs just £20 per year and members receive complimentary copies of our quarterly magazine, Mixed Traffic, usually priced at £3.

If you are interested, please visit the website or email: membership@eorailway.co.uk

If you have a few hours to spare why not consider a volunteer role with the Epping Ongar

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Charity of the year Aspire support Learn Spring update from ASL

By Michelle Tohill, CEO of ASL

Hello from everyone at Aspire, Support Learn.

Spring was a very busy time for everyone at ASL, but we had lots of fun too!

We’ve braved the colder weather and got out and about here, there and everywhere, including a great night out bowling and a lovely day out in Ware. We even took part in the Great British Clean Up around Harlow!

Socialising is a big part of ASL and our regular outings help to build and develop relationships as well as increase personal confidence and esteem.

We also had a brilliant time when our tea room was transformed into an Easter themed ‘egg-travaganza’ over the Easter school holidays recently! We had lots of delicious Easter themed makes and bakes on the menu and we even had a visit from the Easter bunny!

You can keep up to date with all things ASL, including our latest news, tea room availability and Saturday opening dates on our website and via social media: www.aspiresupportlearn.co.uk Facebook @ASL-Aspire-Support-Learn Twitter @aslharlow Instagram @aspiresupportlearn

We had so much fun that we decided to do something similar in the May half term! We held a customer vote on social media to decide the theme and “Prince and Princess” was thw clear winner! We dusted off our tiaras, polished our crowns and transformed ASL in to a magical kingdom fit for royalty!

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the rhys Daniels trust

providing a “home from home” for families when they need it most The Rhys Daniels Trust, based in Essex, is currently in its 25th year. The aim of the charity is to provide help for families who have a child in hospital having treatment.

Barry & Carmen Daniels, who lived in Epping, had the traumatic experience of their child, Rhys, needing potentially lifesaving treatment but discovered their only option for this was at Bristol Children’s hospital. Many miles from home and with no accommodation provided other than that for one parent, the family faced living apart during this most stressful time.

Much fundraising was done locally to help them have somewhere to stay together in Bristol, and that’s when the need was found. To have a ‘Home from Home’ that the whole family can stay in, free of charge, near to children’s hospitals.

The family started the trust in Rhys’ name, who sadly did not survive his illness but his legacy lives on in the most amazing way - with help provided to thousands of families over the last 25 years, all across the country. Fundraising over the years has resulted in homes purchased right near to children’s hospitals in which a family can stay in, without cost, for as long as their child is having treatment. A’ Home from Home’.

Please come along and support our next event The Supercar Sunday on 29 April at North Weald Airfield from 10-4.

If you would like to hold an event yourself in aid of the Rhys Daniels Trust please call us on 01992-570550 where we can offer you advice on ways to support this small but very worthwhile local children’s charity.

Who we are The Rhys Daniels Trust is a UK registered charity that provides free ‘Home from Home’ accommodation at specialist children’s hospitals across the UK, which enable families to stay close to their child receiving treatment for a serious or life-threatening illness.

All our facilities are self-contained and supplied free of charge for as long as the hospital and the Trust agrees the family needs them during the child’s hospital treatment. Some children are hospitalised for many months and some families return to our ‘Homes from Home’ as treatment progresses.

Throughout the year we hold fundraising events. Fundraising like this gives us the means to keep our homes up and running, and also gives us the funds to replace furniture, get the bedrooms decorated, buy a new cooker - you name it, we have to get it done!

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Harlow Chorus season’s end with a programme of music from the movies Words by Mick Rumens

On Saturday 13th July we will be presenting a concert of music from the Movies and TV at St John’s Arts & Recreation Centre, Old Harlow. We will have two performances at 4.00pm and 7.30pm with refreshments at both. Accompanying us on piano will be Garry Beecher, and our very popular Musical Director, Dr Edward-Rhys Harry will be our Conductor.

the CM17 area and we look forward to the opportunity to entertain many new audience members at this final concert of our 2018/2019 season.

On behalf of the Harlow Chorus I would like to thank CM17 Connection and its editor and staff for all their support throughout the season.

Many of the songs will be familiar to our audience with selections from films and TV programmes including Frozen, My Fair Lady, Schindler’s List, The Pink Panther, The Vicar of Dibley, Red Dwarf and many others. Mums and dads in the audience will no doubt remember the Audrey Hepburn films ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and ‘My Fair Lady’ from which we will feature Moon River from the former and a medley of songs from the latter including The Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced all Night, and All I Want Is a Room Somewhere. All these joyous numbers are counter-balanced by the tender lament from Schindler’s List and “The Lord is my Shepherd” from the very popular TV series The Vicar of Dibley. There is much to enjoy for all the family in this programme with a very popular song from Frozen and The Seal Lullaby for the children.

I am sure that this will an ideal event for our local supporters, especially families, in

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24th May 10.30am-11am GPCA Street Meets are an opportunity for local residents to meet officers from the Harlow Community Team in an informal location. You can discuss any concerns you may have or to ask questions, everyone is welcome.

Monthly Update We have been conducting a proactive operation across Harlow to tackle the problem of off road bikes. This operation, named Op Salmon, sees officers from the community policing team targeting problem areas. During April, we issued three section 59 notices for driving that caused alarm, distress or annoyance in Latton Common.

Should these riders be stopped for this issue again, their vehicles can be seized. You can follow this on Facebook and Twitter by searching #OpSalmon.

Following reports of speeding in Church Langley Way, we conducted speed checks on Wednesday, May 1. A number of drivers were stopped and given words of advice. We have invested in training for a number of the community police officers so the team will

1. Record your valuables and property serial numbers by using immobilise.com - a free property recording website that helps the police identify owners of recovered property every day. On the site you can create a private and secure log of all your personal property including adding photographs.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: savoury

LOOK WHAT’S COOKING VEGETABLE AND CHILLI NOODLE BOWLS 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp grated root ginger 1 red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and diced ½ aubergine, diced 1 small courgette, diced 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and diced 300ml hot vegetable stock 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 250g pack soba noodles 1-2 tsp sesame seeds Coriander sprigs, to garnish

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1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep frying pan over a medium-high heat.

Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender and fragrant.

2. Add the carrots, aubergine, courgette and peppers and fry over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the stock and simmer for a further 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.

3. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the pack instructions. Drain well and toss into the vegetables along with the soy sauce and sesame oil. Divide between four warmed bowls and served sprinkled with sesame seeds and garnished with coriander sprigs.

TIPs: For a more substantial supper top the bowls of vegetables and noodles with slices of grilled or pan-fried firm tofu, or add some stir-fried prawns.

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St Clare Hospice

hospice partners with Nuclear Races to present Muddy Mayhem On the morning of Sunday 7th July 2019, you will have the opportunity to channel your inner mud-lover whilst raising vital funding for your local hospice, St Clare.

The messy, mud-mad event includes a 5k mud run at the well-known Nuclear Races venue in Brentwood, and boasts many of the renowned Nuclear obstacles such as the Zip Wire and Deathslide. In total, there are 40 obstacles to take on throughout the run to challenge even the toughest mud-lovers!

“Mud runs have really gained popularity in the last several years,” explains Challenges and Events Fundraiser at St Clare, Emma Broadbent, “and it’s no wonder why – because they really are so fun and exciting!

“There’s no better feeling that gathering up your friends and taking part in a wacky event like Muddy Mayhem – and when you know its all to raise funds for charity, it makes it even more special.”

St Clare Hospice invites everyone in West Essex and East Herts to come and take on the challenge from 10.15am on the day, with the race setting off at 11am.

Registration is £50 per adult and £40 per child (13-17) and St Clare suggests participants aim to raise £100 in sponsorship. Participants must be 13+ years to take part. Registration includes a St Clare t-shirt and medal. Once each participant has registered, they will be sent a link for the Nuclear Races Disclaimer which they must complete before the event.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: sweet

LOOK WHAT’S COOKING

STRAWBERRY & CREAM ECLAIRS 50g butter, chilled and diced 65g plain flour, sifted 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten 300ml double cream 1 tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for dusting 150g small strawberries

Filled

with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries, these dainty pastries make a great treat for afternoon tea or can be served as a delicious summer dessert. Swap the strawberries for fresh raspberries or blueberries, if liked.

1. Place the butter and 150ml cold water in a small pan and heat gently until the butter melts.

Bring the mixture to a rapid boil then quickly remove from the heat and add all the flour.

Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Leave to cool for 3-4 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 220C, fan 200C, gas mark 7. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Beat the eggs into the mixture, a little at a time, until smooth and glossy. Spoon the mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe 8 x 10cm lengths, spaced well apart, onto the baking sheet.

3. Bake for 12-15 mins until the eclairs are well risen and golden. Remove from the oven, pierce each eclair with the tip of a small knife and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes. This allows the steam to escape and dries out the centres of each eclair. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

4. Whip the cream and icing sugar in a bowl until softly peaking. Spoon into a large piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Hull and slice most of the strawberries (reserving four for decoration).

5. Halve each eclair and fill with the cream then top with sliced strawberries. Sandwich back together and dust with icing sugar. Decorate each one with a swirl of piped cream and a reserved strawberry.

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East Herts Wood turners Opportunity for young people to learn Woodturning

The East Herts Woodturners have started a Junior Section on a different night to the main club night. The Junior Section is open to young people aged between 13 and 18. The Section will be limited in number to enable as much time as possible to work on the lathe. No woodturning experience is necessary. The aim is to teach young people basic woodturning to enable them, if they wish, to take part in further training with professional turners as part of the AWGB Youth Training Scheme.

The Section is open to both girls and boys and the catchment area includes: Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford or Sawbridgeworth. Following a brief safety talk the young people will work on a lathe initially under the supervision of an experienced Turner some of whom are AWGB approved and tested Tutors.

The Junior Section meets in Sawbridgeworth, 6pm to 8pm on the fourth Tuesday of most months. If you or a young person, you know is interested in learning this craft please contact John on 01279 657901 or email, details below.

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The Henry Moore Primary School Dinosaur Work Shop Viking Visit for Year 4 Year 4 were very lucky this half term, as we were visited by a Viking! Thor came to the Henry Moore School to introduce our new topic, Battles and Beasts, teaching the children all about Viking invasions and their way of life.

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Newhall Primary academy school & nursery Another busy term At the end of the Spring Term, the children had a very exciting couple of weeks. We invited Mums, Aunties and Grans in to school for a roast dinner to celebrate Mother’s Day. Parents also came in to see their children learning during our termly Open Afternoon.

The children have been learning about keeping safe and people who help us.

We were very fortunate that the Fire Brigade came to talk to the children and showed them how a fire engine works.

Both Reception Classes visited Pizza Express as part of their topic ‘Food Glorious Food’ and learnt how to make their own pizzas. They all had a great time and they were able to take their pizzas home to share with their parents for dinner.

that all children will have before they leave Primary School. The children spent an amazing day at Daisy May’s Farm, collecting eggs, learning about the different animals and riding a pony.

To recognise Shakespeare’s birthday, we held a Shakespeare Week, where the children learnt the story of ‘The Tempest’. Each year we will focus on a different Shakespeare play as a whole school. We were really impressed by how well the children responded and engaged with the complex storyline. They created their own islands in the classroom and developed these as settings. They took part in a sensory walk and the children told us that they really believed that they were on the island when they walked through the different areas.

On the last day of term, parents were invited in for our Easter Assembly. We were so proud of how the children sang and took part in all the songs. The parade was a great success and it was lovely to see the children sharing their Easter crowns with the audience.

We are now starting to prepare for next year and have held our first meeting with parents whose children will be joining us in September. We are currently organising pre-school visits and we are looking forward to the upcoming transition sessions.

In the afternoon the Friends of Newhall set up an Easter Egg hunt for all the children in the Nursery and Reception. At the end of the hunt, they were able to collect a chocolate Easter Egg to take home.

The Friends of Newhall are continuing to fundraise for our trim trail and organised a Magic Show with Mr Happy for our current Reception, new Reception children and Nursery Bluebell Room. They are now organising our Summer Fair which will take place on Saturday June 22nd between 2pm and 4pm. Please come along for a fun afternoon. There will be various stalls, refreshments and lots of prizes to be won!

The excitement has continued this half term with Reception children taking part in their first 11b411 enrichment activity – Riding a large animal! 11b411 is a pledge that all REAch2 schools make to their children of 11 experiences

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Newhall Nursery opened in September 2018 as part of Newhall Primary Academy and Nursery. The Academy and Nursery is part of the REAch2 Academy Trust which is the largest primary-only Academy Trust in England.

The Nursery is open from 7.30am-6.00pm, all year round (apart from 1 week closure at Christmas and bank holidays). It offers both funded and private day care places for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

There are part-time and full-time sessions available for September. Places are already in high demand, so register early to avoid disappointment. There is also limited availability for some age groups and sessions for an immediate start.

Please see the Academy and Nursery website: newhallacademy.org for further information Contact us at office@newhallacademy.org or 01279 215480 You can also follow us on Twitter @NewhallAcademy.

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IT’s your community

cm Connection volunteers’ week 1st - 7th June

By Alison Runham

Volunteers’ Week is an annual event now lead by NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations, which marks its 100th anniversary this year). The event celebrates the contribution of millions of volunteers with hundreds of events across the UK and raises the profile of volunteering, something more important than ever in 2019.

The benefits of volunteering – for organisations People volunteer with charities and also in the private and public sectors. In 2017/18, 20.1 million (38%) people in the UK volunteered formally at least once a year and 11.8 million did so at least once a month, worth a staggering £22.6 billion a year to the economy.

Shaun Delaney, volunteering development manager at NCVO, said: “Volunteers are an integral part of our communities. In every direction you look there will be someone giving up their time for free. Many charities and community groups simply couldn’t exist without them and Volunteers’ Week is the perfect opportunity for us to give volunteers a boost, so they carry on making our communities a better place.”

The benefits of volunteering – for you The benefits of volunteering aren’t limited to the gains of the organisations. Volunteering can have a positive effect on your life too.

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Volunteering is great for: • Developing new skills.

• Gaining confidence and improving selfesteem.

• Giving you goals.

• Giving your day or week structure, and you something to get up or go out for.

• A less pressured introduction back into the working world after a break.

• Filling (and providing a reference for) employment gaps: showing your keenness to contribute, develop new skills and commit to something, and that you have the self-discipline and motivation to do something meaningful and turn up when expected.

• Offering the possibility of employment, whether through the organisation itself or through connections you make.

• Expanding your social circle, preventing loneliness, and meeting new friends.

• Knowing you’re making a difference.

Volunteering opportunities There are hundreds of volunteering opportunities and something suitable for everyone. To find a volunteering opportunity right for you, visit www.volunteersweek.org/ get-involved or the websites of charities

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special feature you’d like to support (volunteering for charity isn’t limited to working in a charity shop), and check local magazines. Or try:

Many charities and community groups simply couldn’t exist without volunteers

Libraries and museums. Over 500 of the UK’s 3,800 libraries are now solely or partially operated by volunteers. Libraries are community hubs and a vital source of internet access, quite apart from free access to books, DVDs, magazines and local and genealogical records etc. Many museums also welcome (and rely on) volunteers.

Buddying up. If you have mental or learning disabilities, going to events by yourself can be difficult and intimidating. The Gig Buddies Project matches these people up with volunteers, helping them access gigs and events. See www.gigbuddies.co.uk.

Offering a room. SASH www.sash-uk.org. uk is a charity that prevents young people from becoming homeless by offering them a short-term room in a volunteer’s home.

Food banks, Scouts, Guides, local litterpicking schemes, Health Walk leading: the choice is endless. So why not make June the month you make a difference?

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COFFEE BREAK FUN

PUZZLES AND QUICK CROSSWORD Across 7. Manage, rule over (6) 8. Outfitter (6) 9. Information (4) 10. Set sail (8) 11. Most simple (7) 13. Vacant (5) 15. Caper, amazing feat (5) 16. Protection (7) 18. Stress, accent (8) 19. Otherwise (4) 21. Foolish (6) 22. 5 cent coin (6) Down 1. Settee (4) 2. Connections, alliances (13) 3. Examine, study in detail (7) 4. Plump, rotund (5) 5. Outside edge of circle (13) 6. Household (8) 12. Tries (8) 14. Taunting, goading (7) 17. Separate, detached (5) 20. Trunk of plant (4)

TWO MINUTE TRIAL

HIDATO

You have two minutes to find all the words of three or

Starting at 1 and finishing at 49, track your way from one square to another, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, placing consecutive numbers into the empty squares as you go. Some numbers are already given.

more letters that can be made from the letters above.

Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word.

NAC D R O You should be able to find the following number of words at each length: 3 letters: 15 4 letters: 7 5 letters: 3

6 letters: 1 ŠPuzzlepress.co.uk

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COFFEE BREAK FUN

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!

Win

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Send your completed puzzle with your name and address to the CM17 office: 10 Fenton Grange, 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

winner

WORDSEARCH

Congratulations to Dawn Parish from Fenton Grange who was the winner of May’s £25 cash prize competition.

Thanks to everyone else who entered!

African countries

Find these words in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase Algeria Mali Angola Namibia Benin Niger Chad Comoros Cote d’Ivoire Djibouti Egypt Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Malawi

Rwanda Senegal Sudan Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia

Here’s the last edition’s hidden phrase: You must lose a fly to catch a trout - George Herbert

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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES Harlow Primary Schools’ Music Festival 2019

50 Years since Man Stepped on the Moon

Harlow primary schools join together to commemorate 50 years since man first stepped on the moon.

Come and enjoy songs, readings and children soloists playing their instruments in the beautiful Town Park.

Bring your deck chair!

Date: Thursday 27th June 2018 Venue: The Bandstand, Harlow Park Time: 6pm

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AND ATTRACTIONS

Mill Lane allotments #2

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Sunday, 30th June 2019 will be open from 11.00am to 4.00pm

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

Open Garden Day

All proceeds will be donated to

www.linseyivisontrust.org

Refreshments, plants (including hanging baskets - whilst stocks last) and produce for sale. There will be a Tombola stall.

The allotments are off Mill Lane, Old Harlow, CM17 0LY. Parking is available - at the rear of the allotments

Church of the Assumption Church House, Mulberry Green.

6pm Sat mass, 10am & 7pm Sunday Mass.

Fr Michael Butler. Tel: 429388. www. catholicchurchoftheassumption.co.uk

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

Present

Musical Memories A concert of all your favourite songs from Stage Musicals.

Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend, Jim Peel Musical Directors: Roisin Quinn & Joel Goodman Accompanist: Lis Scott

Potter Street Baptist Church Worship on Sunday is open to all with varied service types to suit the wide range of people who attend PSBC. Morning Service 11am.

Rev Alison Taylor. Tel: 491029 www.psbc.co.uk

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

Tuesday June 4th at 7.30pm Potter Street Baptist Church, £8 Sunday June 9th at 3pm St James’ Church, Staple Tye, £8 Saturday 15th June at 7.30pm St John’s ARC, Old Harlow, £10 (£9 in advance) Tickets available from 01279 434028, or from the churches

St Mary’s, Old Harlow Sunday Services 8am, 10.30am and 6.30pm (5pm every 3rd Sunday).

Please contact the Parish Office for all enquires Tel: 432135.

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

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St Elizabeth’s Summer Fayre

Saturday 29th June 2019 From 12noon—4 pm Family Fun- Live Music Craft Stalls - BBQ and Afternoon tea

St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham, SG10 6EW For more information contact: fundraising@stelizabeths.org.uk Charity No. 1176777

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AMENITIES & ATTRACTIONS

HARLOW LIONS CLUB PRESENTS

QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 22 June 2019 7pm for 7:30pm start

St Michaels Mead Community Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 4FZ

Tickets: £5 per person, payable at the door.

Teams of up to 6. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Prizes and Raffle.

Details from: Curtis.rosemount@sky.com Proceeds to: local Scout troop for Scout Jamboree.

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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

WHAT’S ON ■■ every Monday Monday Dancers Potter Street Community Centre A friendly group who enjoy Sequence, Ballroom and Line dancing.

Time: 1.30-3.45pm, contact: 01279 432228.

■■ Every Tuesday Latton Ladies Various Locations A friendly group of ladies who meet weekly on Tuesdays who go on visits to interesting places and meet for tea and talks.

Contact: Barbara 301459 or Carol 410324, www.harlowlattonladies.org ■■ Every Thursday Town Park Volunteers The Walled gardens Have you got green fingers or are interested in giving the Town Park a facelift - then come and help us with improving areas of the park. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.

If you have any access requirements please let us know. No previous experience required. Tools, equipment and training provided. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear as you will be outside. Booking opens approximately two weeks before the event.

Time: 10am-2pm, contact: 435466 or email mike.levett@harlow.gov.uk

■■ Every Saturday Harlow parkrun School Lane, Town Park FREE, weekly, timed 5km run. Pacer events on the last Saturday of every month.

Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/ harlow ■■ Every Sunday Harlow junior parkrun Showground field, Town Park Free, weekly, timed 2km run for children aged 4-14.

Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/ harlow-juniors.

■■ every Sunday Harlow Sunday Walkers Meeting point varies Meet every Sunday for different walks around the local area and sometimes a little further afield! All welcome to join us!

Contact: 07928 511423, email: boldmorestaffy@mail.com or Facebook - HarlowSundayWalkersGroup

■■ Every Sunday Parndon Wood Social Strollers Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Want to get more active? Then we’re here to help. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Booking opens approximately two weeks before the event.

Time: 11.30am-12.30pm, to book contact: Mike Levett 435466 or email: mike.levett@harlow.gov.uk ■■ until sun 23rd June Body and Soul Gallery at Parndon Mill This exhibition presents Sculpture by John Farnham, based on human and animal forms, complemented by new paintings by Lotte Farnham, which draw on her memories of family and nature.

Time: 10am-5pm, FREE, www.parndonmill.co.uk ■■ Sat 1st june Essex Society for Family History St John’s ARC Hertfordshire Militia Lists Militia Lists.

Hertfordshire has a very comprehensive set of Militia lists from the period 1757 to 1801. These record the names of the men in the parish who were liable to serve in the County militia, and is in effect a census of most of the adult males between the ages of 18 and 45. By Janet & John Pearson.

Time: doors open 2.15pm, talk starts at 2.45pm, email: suespiller@yahoo. co.uk, www.westessexsecretary@esfh. org.uk

■■ mon 3rd to mon 17th june Gatehouse Arts: Window show of new work by Jazzmine Marsh Eastgate, Town Centre Time: 10am-4pm, info: www.gatehousearts.com ■■ Fri 7th june Lunch Time Recitals: Christopher Weston - Piano St John’s ARC Muaic includes Franz Schubert Piano Sonata in D major D 850. Homemade soup and Mayfield Farm Bakery bread will be served with a complimentary glass of wine or fruit juice at 12:45pm, £5 per person. The concert will begin at 1:30pm with a retiring collection at the end.

Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (including lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk

■■ Sun 9th June Family Mass St Mary Magdalene Church A less formal service for all ages with Holy Communion, where we sing, pray, explore the life and teachings of Jesus together, and learn about the Christian faith. We’ll be having a Family Mass once a month- look out for future dates!

Time: 11am, contact: Fr James, on 01279 451065 or jwerodley@yahoo. co.uk ■■ Sun 9th June Afternoon Cream Tea St John’s ARC A fundraising event for the ARC. Enjoy an afternoon of live sing-a-long music and popular songs from the 50s, 60s & 70s. Tickets must be pre-booked in advance by Tuesday 4th June.

Tickets: £7.50pp which includes tea/ coffee and scone with cream and jam, contact: 01279 442447 or email info@ stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ thu 13th june Inner Wheel Club of Harlow Summer Fair Harlow Cricket Club, CM17 0DJ Various stalls, raffle all monies raised going to Jaipur Limb.

Time: 2pm onwards, entrance: £5 includes tea/coffee/soft drink and slice of homemade cake, contact: jerryanne52@gmail.com ■■ thu 13th june The Arts Society Harlow St John’s ARC Caroline Shenton - Rebuilding the Houses of Parliament.

Contact: Lesley Collischon: 0208 508 5694, email: harlow@theartssociety.org visit: www.harlowdfas.org.uk ■■ Fri 14th june Lunch Time Recitals: David Silkoff Piano - Beethoven, Chopin and Moussorgsky St John’s ARC Lunch at 12:45pm, £5 per person. The concert will begin at 1:30pm with a retiring collection at the end.

Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (including lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Fri 14th june Jazz Evening The Gibberd Garden Bring a picnic and enjoy the CAMRA bar.

Time: 6.30pm for 7.30pm start, tickets: £12 in advance or friends, £15 on the

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IN june gate, including lunch, contact: 01279 442112 or via: www.thegibberdgarden. co.uk ■■ Fri 14th june Lunch Time Recitals: Marcus Dawe flute & Simon Gilliver - Piano St John’s ARC Music includes Gary Kulesha - Sonata for Flute and Piano, Anne Boyd - Bali Moods, Alfredo Casella, Sicilienne et burlesque.

Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (including lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Fri 14th june Music at Marigolds: Steve Smith’s Sin House Harlow Cricket Club Stevie Smith harp and lead vocals, Steve Smith guitar and backing vocals, Richard Taylor bass and Clive Edwards drums. Stevie Smith is considered to be one of the best frontmen on the blues scene and has played with many famous names from Rory Gallagher and Ray Dorset to Bad Manners. He has been praised for his harmonica work by no less than Muddy Waters himself but is mostly known on the blues circuit, as the pocket dynamo who fronted Ruthless Blues for Twenty Years.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk

from stage musicals. Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend, Jim Peel.

Musical Directors: Roisin Quinn & Joel Goodman, Accompanist: Lis Scott.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10 (£9 in advance), contact: 434028.

■■ sat 15th & Sun 16th june Beer Festival by CAMRA The Gibberd Garden We will have a wide variety of beers and ciders on sale from local brewers for you to try, along with a BBQ until 5pm Time: 12noon to 8pm, entrance: adults £5, concs & CAMRA members £4, children £1, under 5’s FREE, contact: 01279 442112 or via: www. thegibberdgarden.co.uk ■■ Fri 21st june Lunch Time Recitals: Nicola Tait Baxter – Cello St John’s ARC Music includes works by Gabrielli, J.S. Bach, Duport, Sibelius, Tavener & Tait.

Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (including lunch), contact: 442447.

■■ Sat 22nd June Afternoon Cream Tea Herts & Essex Community Farm Homemade scones, cream, jam and unlimited tea & coffee.

Time: 1-4pm, tickets: adult £5, child £3, email: hello@hecommunityfarm. co.uk, www.hecommunityfarm.co.uk

■■ Sat 15th june Matching Farmers’ Indoor Market Matching Tye Village Hall Third Sat of the month. 19 food and drink stalls, plus a few craft stalls.

Enjoy good quality fresh produce from farmers and other producers from within a 40 mile radius. Why not give it a try?

Time: 10am to midday, FREE.

■■ Sat 22nd June Harlow Lions Quiz Night St Michaels Mead Community Centre, CM23 4FZ Teams of up to 6. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Prizes and Raffle.

All proceeds to local Scout troop for Scout Jamboree.

Time: 7 for 7.30pm start, tickets: £5pp at the door, email: curtis.rosemount@ sky.com

■■ Sat 15th June Barn Dance Church Langley Community Hall Live band and caller, bring your own Hooch and we’ll supply the food, hot & tasty!

Time: 6.30 for 7pm start, tickets: £10 each, contact: CL Office 01279 629611 or Alan 01279 860969.

■■ Thu 27th June Harlow Primary Schools’ Music Festival 2019 The Bandstand, Town Park Harlow primary schools join together to commemorate 50 years since man first stepped on the moon. Come and enjoy songs, readings and children soloists playing their instruments in the beautiful Town Park. Bring your deck chair!

Time: 6pm.

■■ Sat 15th June New Edition Singers Present Musical Memories St John’s ARC A concert of all your favourite songs

■■ Fri 28th june Music at Marigolds:

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Anita Wardell Quartet Harlow Cricket Club Anita Wardell vocals, Robin Aspland keyboards, Jeremy Brown bass and Steve Brown drums. Anita Wardell’s singing is exciting and breathtaking.

She is noted for her mesmerizing and captivating vocal improvisations and vocalese lyrics to instrumental solos.

Anita is a musician who uses the voice as her instrument, displaying precision and agility, mixed with heartfelt emotion.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10, contact: 414174 or 421763, www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk ■■ Fri 28th june Lunch Time Recitals: Eleftheria Kotzia Guitar with Wilfrid Murray - Piano St John’s ARC Music includes works by Vivaldi, Ravel, Boccherini and Rodrigo.

Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (including lunch), contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Sat 29th June Petters Jazz St John’s ARC Traditional jazz and swing concerts at the ARC. Time: 1.30pm, admission: £12 on the door, contact: 01406 365 731, email: tjpost@traditional-jazz.com, www.traditional-jazz.com ■■ Sun 30th June Mill Lane Allotments #2 Open Garden Day Mill Lane Allotments, CM17 0LY Refreshments, plants (including hanging baskets - whilst stocks last) and produce for sale. There will be a Tombola stall. All proceeds to the Lynsey Ivison Trust.

Time: 11am-4pm.

■■ sun 30th june Strawberry Cream Tea The Gibberd Garden As well as our usual tea and cakes, we shall be serving Strawberry Cream Teas and entertainment will be provided by The Bishop’s Stortford Ukulele Society.

Time: 2-6pm, entrance: adults £5, concs members £4, children £1, under 5’s FREE, contact: 01279 442112 or via: www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk

Watch out for many more events in our next issue.

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the Guides & Scouts

1st Church Langley Brownies Meet every Fri 6.30-8pm Contact Tina 07708 812378

1st Church Langley Rainbows

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

Herts & Essex Badminton Club

Meet every Tues 4.30-6.45pm Contact Badger 07831 153857

Meet Fri 7.30-9.30pm at Mark Hall Sports Hall, some experience preferred Contact Kevin 426540

2nd Church Langley Brownies

Ladies Fun Volleyball Group

Meet every Mon 5-6.30pm Contact Brown Owl 07831 153857

2nd Church Langley Rainbows Meet every Tue 5.45-6.45pm Contact Badger 07831 153857

2nd Harlow Common Brownies Meet every Wed 6-7.30pm Contact www.harlowguiding.org.uk

21st Harlow (Church Langley) Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Meet Old Harlow Baptist church hall Contact Anne-Marie: 411921

Sport & Fitness

Capoeira for kids - Capoeira Essex

For ages 6-13 years meet every Tue 6-7pm at GPCA, Abercrombie Way Contact Emma Gibbs 07894 716833

Church Langley Bowls Club

Meet every Tue 9.30am-12pm and Thu 3-5.30pm at the CL Community Centre Contact David Whitaker 629277

Church Langley & Potter Street Football www.clubwebsite.co.uk/ potterstreetfootballclub

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

The Griffin Bowls Club

2 greens behind The Latton Bush Centre.

Come and try Lawn Bowls on a Wed evening from 6pm. Bring flat shoes.

Contact Ann 325691, griffinbowlsharlow@ gmail.com

Stewards Badminton Group

Meet Wed 7.30-9pm at Stewards Academy Sports Hall. Some experience preferred. £2.50 per wk, new members welcome!

Contact Jackie 432569

Harlow Badminton Club

Meet at Mark Hall Sports Centre ladies/ adult/family Fri 6.30-9pm, Junior sessions Sat 12-2pm, £5 per adult/session Contact Sandra Holbrook: 07943 071269 or email harlowbadmintonclub@gmail. com, www.harlowbadmintonclub.co.uk

Harlow Cricket Club

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meet every Tues 7.30-8.30pm at Mark Hall Sports Centre Contact: Jenny 445718

Langley Colts Junior & Youth Football

For boys & girls Contact www.langleycoltsyouthfc.co.uk

Phoenix Feathers Badminton Club

Meet Mon expect Bank Holidays 8-10pm at Mark Hall Sports Hall, some experience preferred Contact Mick 412660 or Steve 07595 303591

Potter Street Bowls Club

Meet in Potter Street Community Centre Wed and Fri Contact Les Wraight 412983

Shorinji Kempo

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

Taoist Tai Chi Contact 424074

Social & Meeting Clubs Church Langley WI

Meet on the 3rd Wed of the month 8-10pm Contact Chris McIlhargey 01279 301040

Gems Widow & Widower Social Club Contact Carol Titterton 07713 544168

Harlow Branch of the Royal Naval Association Meets once a month at The Royal British Legion Club Contact secretary June Ray 865919

Harlow Lions Club

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 Photographic Society

Meet every Thu 7.45-9.45pm September to June at Moot House, The Stow Harlow Contact Malcolm Tinn 723948

Harlow WI

Meet at the W.I. Hall, Garden Terrace

Road, Old Harlow on the 2nd Wed of the month at 2pm Contact Diane Hatt 428938 or Jean Wright 432734

Herts & Essex Bridge Club

Meet every Tue 2-5pm at Hatfield Heath Village Hall. Duplicate Bridge players with or without partners welcome Contact Adrienne Tinn 723948

Latton Ladies

Meet every Tue at the New Life Christian Fellowship Hall, CM18 6HP Contact Barbara Harpin 301459

Royal Air Forces Association

Meet at David Livingstone House, Potter Street, every Fri Contact Mr LC Hayes 868950 or email Marsdendance@aol.com

The Rotary Club of Harlow

Meet on Mon (except Bank Holidays) at Canon’s Brook Golf Club 12.15pm Contact Mike Ruocco michele.ruocco@ btinternet.com or alan.leverett.surveyor@ talktalk.net

Young @ Heart Club

Meet every Fri 1-3pm Contact Ruth Whitaker 629277

Music & Performing Arts Amethyst Flames Majorettes

Meet every Mon at Lady Fatima Hall 5-7.30pm Contact 07599 027512 or email sandieamethyst@yahoo.com or visit www.amethystflames.piczo.com

De Merc Chamber Choir

Contact Gillian 01279 655483, www.demerc.org.uk

Harlow Brass Band

Meets every Thursday 8pm-10pm, St Andrew’s Methodist Church, The Stow, Harlow. New members welcome. For more info or to book the band for your event Contact via www.harlowbrassband.co.uk

Harlow & District Caledonian Society

Meet every Tue 8-10pm at the W.I. Hall, Old Harlow for an evening of Scottish country dancing Contact Ray Dyke 436526

Harlow Chorus

Contact Carol Spicer: 428898

Harlow Music Society

Meet on the 3rd Thu of every month Contact Joan Connelly 422760

Harlow Symphony Orchestra

Rehearse every Tue 7.45-9.45pm at Tany’s Dell School Contact Andrew Bruce 838598 or email

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Harlow Theatre Company

welcomes acting and backstage members Contact info@harlowtheatrecompany.org. uk or visit www.harlowtheatrecompany. org.uk

The Three Valleys Male Voice Book us or join us!

Contact: Tony Moore 01279 902452

Fine Art & Literature The Arts Society Harlow

Contact Mrs Lesley Collischon 0208 5085694, email harlow@theartssociety. org or www.harlowdfas.org.uk

Harlow Writers’ Workshop

Meet every Thu 10am-12noon at Moot House Contact Adrienne Tinn 723948

Arts & Crafts

Harlow Flower Club

Flower arranging for beginners and the more experienced. Non Members welcome Contact Secretary Joan Jones 07503 088961, email j.jones2589@yahoo.com, Facebook Harlow Flower Club

Bevan Quilters

450220 (ansaphone)

Meet at Harlow Cricket Club, Old Harlow every Thu morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm Contact Lynn Lagdon 444204 email: lynnlagdon@tiscali.co.uk

Collectors & Enthusiasts

Inner Peace Healing Sanctuary

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

PACT For Autism

Contact info@pactforautism.org.uk www.pactforautism.org.uk

Harlow Railway Circle

Meet Tue and Thu 7pm at Halling Hill Common Room Contact John Stratford (Chairman) 415541 or Owen Wood 07800 779745 or email harlowrailwayclub@gmail.com

West Essex Society for Family History

Meet first Sat of the month 2.15pm for 2.45pm start at St John’s ARC Contact Sue Spiller suespiller@yahoo. co.uk, www.westessexsecretary@esfh. org.uk

Health & Family Care

Freshwater Contact Centre

Meet Saturdays at The Meadows Children’s Centre, Harberts Road, CM19 4DL Contact www.freshwaterscontact.org.uk, Facebook Freshwaters or phone 01279

Parkinsons UK Harlow Branch

Meet every Wed at the David Livingstone club in Potter Street between 11am-3pm.

Contact Corrine Hall 07982 094194

Tots@Play

Meet Wed and Fri 10-11.45am (term time only) at Potter Street Baptist Church Hall Contact: 452820

St John Ambulance

Meet every Tues Contact: 0870 765 7856 or email DutyOfficer@harlow.sja.org.uk or www.sja.org. uk/essex/harlow

St Mary Magdalene Sunday School and Crèche

Meet every Sun in the Church Hall at 11am, children of all ages very welcome Contact Karen Herbert 427956

The following is a list of Residents’ Facebook Groups for CM17: • Abbeydale Close CM17 • Burley Hill Residents • Churchgate Street Residents’ Association • Coalport Close Community Group • Davenport, Church Langley • Denby Grange Residents

community ANNOUNCEMENTs • Next CL Neighbourhood meeting 7.30pm Weds 5th June in CL Community Centre, small hall.

• Doulton Close, CL, Residents • Join If You Live In Elwood, Church Langley • Malkin Drive Residents • Mallards Rise (Church Langley) Residents Group • Potter Street • Ridgeways Residents • Rushton Grove • Westbury Rise Community Group

Together we can make a difference!

If you have a group that you’d like added or community meeting, please let me know on the number below!

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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

Electricity Emergency

0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency

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

Pharmacies

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

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

Police

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

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

Harlow Police Station 01279 423911

Councillors

Potter Street 12 Prentice Place, Harlow CM17 9BG

01279 422909

Church Langley Councillor Simon Carter Councillor Tony Hall Councillor Andrew Johnson

429443 445897 865673

Harlow Common (Potter Street) Councillor Margaret Hulcoop 452252 Councillor Emma Toal 07885 881255 Councillor Mark Wilkinson 07866 433991 Old Harlow Councillor Joel Charles 07752 096765 Councillor Michael Garnett 437401 Councillor Sue Livings 422339

Local MP Robert Halfon MP

01279 311451

Doctors Church Langley Florence Nightingale Health Centre, Minton Lane, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9TG 01279 638520 Old Harlow The Health Centre, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow CM17 0AX 01279 418136

0800 111 999

Schools Church Langley Community Primary School 01279 629427 Churchgate Church of England Primary School 01279 866059 Fawbert and Barnard Primary School

01279 429427

Harlowbury Primary School

01279 423444

Mark Hall Comprehensive School

01279 866280

Potter Street Academy Primary School

01279 866504

St Nicholas School

01279 429910

The Henry Moore Primary School

01279 427465

Essex Police Non-Emergency

Crimestoppers

01279 641212 0800 555 111

Other Numbers AA Helpline

01923 211122

Alzheimer’s Society

01279 418331

Citizens Advice Bureau

0845 120 3717

Contact Harlow (Council) 01279 446655 Freshwaters Contact Centre

01279 450220

Gems Widow & Widower Club

07713 544168

Harlow Food Bank

01279 724515

MS Society

01279 420059

Parkinson’s UK (Harlow)

07982 094194

Petsearch-UK

01279 320511

Rainbow Services

01279 308150

Safer Places

0845 0177668 116 123

Samaritans

Utilities BT Faultline Affinity Water

Streets2Homes 0800 800 151 0345 357 2407

01279 430011

St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773 Train Enquiries

0845 748 4950

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