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ACADEMY ARTS
- Calling all budding stars aged six to 24
years? Do you love performing? Do you love
singing, dancing or acting? At the Academy Arts
you will receive professional fun but
disciplined training in all aspects of
Performing Arts. Students perform in yearly full
scale productions as well as taking part in
competitions and performing as guest artists at
local shows and fetes. Academy Arts classes for
nine-plus years cover repertory work on West End
and Broadway musicals, solo and group singing
technique / harmonies, audition monologues /
LAMDA, group acting (script work and
improvisation) , street jazz and hip hop.
Academy Arts also offers 1.5 hour beginner
classes for six to nine-year-olds as an
introduction to musical theatre. In these
classes students participate in fun drama
exercises, physical and vocal warm-ups and work
on production numbers. The classes are to
prepare youngsters for the main school whilst
improving their ability and confidence.
Throughout the year West End performers and
creative staff regularly work at the Academy
Arts teaching, fronting workshops, setting
production numbers or adjudicating competitions.
The youth of today, the stars of tomorrow! To
join the Academy Arts complete an application
form at
www.academyarts.co.uk or ring
020 8539 1151 to arrange a free trial. Branches
in Epping, Buckhurst Hill and Harlow.
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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS
- for friends and families of alcoholics.
Al-Anon Family Groups offer understanding and
support to anyone whose life is, or has been
deeply affected by someone else’s drinking
whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not;
whether you are living with the alcoholic or
not. You need not be alone. To speak to someone
who understands and for details of an Al-Anon
meeting near you, ring the confidential helpline
on 020 7403 0888 (10am– 10pm).
Email
enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk
Website:
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
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ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
- the Alzheimer's Society in Harlow has a small
fundraising group which raises money to support
the society's vital services. Recently the group
has organised the Harlow Memory Walk and is now
starting to plan its annual schools sponsored
swim. The society is always looking for new
members to join the team, and this is a great
opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious
volunteer to run with. The type and number of
fundraising events planned by the group is
flexible and depends on the members' skills and
interests. No special skills are required and
there is no age limit. The group's members share
tasks associated with every aspect of event
planning; from administration and marketing, to
sourcing local sponsors and helping on the day.
The group meets once a month on a weekday
evening at the Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way,
Harlow, and group members take away tasks to
complete in their own time. If you would
like to take part please contact Jade Rolph on
07540 921233 or email jade.rolph@alzheimers.org.uk
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BREATHE EASY HARLOW &
EPPING FOREST - a support group for
all suffering from lung disease, their families
and carers. The group meets monthly, on the
second Tuesday of the month, at Purford Green
Community Centre, Tumbler Road, Harlow, 2pm-4
pm. The group provides the opportunity for
meeting with others over a cup of tea or coffee,
with splendid cakes, and a chance to find how
others cope with their condition, and on
occasions listen to a speaker. There is no
charge to attend meetings but the group relies
on donations towards the tea and coffee. There
is the opportunity to go on outings, help with
fund raising and increasing awareness of lung
disease within the area. Breathe Easy Groups are
local support groups of the British Lung
Foundation, Registered Charity No 326730, which
funds research and campaigns for improved care
for respiratory patients. For further
information, ring chairman Pauline Love on 01279
424195 or secretary Christine Carr on 01992
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CANAL BOAT PROJECT
- organises canal boat experiences for
disadvantaged and disabled people including
short breaks and holidays and actively
encourages people to get involved in the
skippering, changing locks and other aspects of
running a boat. Ring Wendy on 01279 424444 or
visit http://canalboat.org.uk for day trips or
http://lockviewholidays.org.uk
for short breaks and holidays.
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CATS PROTECTION HARLOW,
EPPING FOREST AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- re-homes cats and kittens and promotes
neutering in the CB10, CM5, CM6, CM16, CM17,
CM18, CM19, CM20, CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24, IG8
and IG10 postcode areas and can help with
neutering costs for those on low incomes. There
is a Lost and Found Register with advice
available if you lose your cat. Speakers give
talks to schools and community groups. Annual
membership £8 (£4 senior citizens, £12 joint
membership at same address). Tel: 01992 579539.
Website
www.harlow.cats.org.uk
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CHESTNUT CAT SANCTUARY
& CAT RESCUE CENTRE - helps stray,
unwanted and mistreated cats and kittens to find
new homes. Based in Thornwood, on the B1393
between Epping and Harlow. For people wanting to
adopt, we have a wide choice - old cats and
kittens, pedigrees and moggies, we have cats to
suit any caring owner. Open daily 10.30am to
2pm, including Bank Holidays. No appointment
necessary. Website:
www.chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk
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CHURCH LANGLEY
RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION - the
association was formed in July 2011 to promote
the interests of all residents in the area and
to assist in maintaining good relations between
all members of the community. For more
information, find the association on Facebook or
visit www.churchlangley.org
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CHURCHGATE STREET
RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION - a
membership organisation open to all residents of
Churchgate Street neighbourhood. ts primary aim
is to maintain and enhance the quality of life
for residents in the neighbourhood. For more
details, visit
http://cgsra.blogspot.com
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CROSSROADS CARE
REDBRIDGE, EPPING & HARLOW -
provides a high quality respite service to
carers of all ages. Part of a national network
of local charities and Britain’s leading
support for carers and those they care for,
Crossroads Care is both a voluntary organisation
and a registered charity. The organisation has
over 35 years of experience, nationally, and at
a local level over 25 years. Crossroads Care
Redbridge, Epping & Harlow understands the
stresses and strains that carers face daily. Its
role is to help relieve those stresses and
burdens to help carers to have a life outside of
their caring role. The trained team of
professional staff provide a personalised
service to meet each carer’s individual needs.
These needs may be in the form of practical
help, personal care or respite care. An
experienced and trained carer support worker
will take over from the carer giving them a
break from their caring role. The organisation
talks to carers about what sort of support they
need, when it is best to visit and how long each
visit should be. The trained carer support
workers also regularly take out those they care
for, to the park, garden centre, shops or
somewhere of interest to them. During visits,
the carer may choose to attend an appointment,
go shopping, visit a friend or relative or
simply have a rest. Crossroads Care provides a
huge range of services for those who care,
including those caring for children with
disabilities and adults with disabilities to
people with dementia and those with a terminal
illness. As well as providing help in the home,
Crossroads Care runs a Homeshare Project, a
unique and popular scheme providing respite to
small groups of people with dementia in the
Homesharers own home. For more about how
Crossroads Care Redbridge, Epping & Harlow
may be able to help, contact the Epping office
on 01992 572557 or visit www.crossroads.org.uk/redbridgeeppingharlow
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ESSEX BLIND CHARITY
- the local charity supporting visually impaired
people, their friends and carers. There is a
telephone advice line, free newsletter, resource
centres throughout the county, eye clinic
support groups, home visiting and a residential
home. The charity's Loughton Resource Centre is
open on the third Wednesday each month in
Loughton Library, Traps Hill (10am-1pm). The
charity offers information, advice and the
demonstration of visual aids. Eye clinic support
is available at Princess Alexandra Hospital,
Harlow, on alternate Thursdays. For further
information ring the helpline on 0870 240 5418;
email:
info@essexblind.co.uk or visit
www.essexblind.co.uk
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FAMILY HISTORY (WEST
ESSEX BRANCH OF THE ESSEX SOCIETY FOR FAMILY
HISTORY) - for everyone interested in
Family History, the West Essex branch of the
Essex Society for Family History holds regular
monthly meetings at St John's Arts and
Recreation Centre, Old Harlow. The branch meets
on the first Saturday of each month from 2pm
when its library, bookstall and advice is
available to all. At about 3pm there is a talk
on some aspect of family or social history. In
addition, members are currently recording the
inscriptions on memorials in the churches and
churchyards in the district for the benefit of
future generations. For the society's programme
of speakers and other details about the society
and the benefits of membership, visit www.esfh.org.uk
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FISHERS GREEN SAILING
CLUB - a pleasant, family-friendly
and well-equipped place to develop or exercise
your dinghy sailing or windsurfing skills. The
club caters for all ages and skill levels, from
its internationally successful cadet squadron
for seven to 17-year-olds to the sailors of 80+
who regularly take part in Sunday Club racing.
Club boats are available for members to hire at
nominal cost. Tel: 01992 410380. Email info@fishersgreensc.org.uk.
Website:
www.fishersgreensc.org.uk
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FISU MEDITATION
- Foundation for International Spiritual
Unfoldment, or FISU for short, is an
international school that teaches the art of
meditation and spiritual unfoldment. FISU has a
centre in Old Harlow and 29 more around the UK.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of meditation
is the deep relaxation experienced by the body
and the central nervous system. Meditation
soothes away the stresses and strains of
everyday life. In an effortless way it teaches
you how to relax and it only takes 20-30 minutes
twice daily. Through the deep relaxation
experienced during meditation, the physical body
enjoys a level of relaxation well beyond the
lowest level of rest in sleep. This is deeply
enriching to the central nervous system which in
turn improves your health. Although relaxation
can be achieved by many methods, most of them
temporary, our system of meditation working on
the three aspects of man – body, mind and
spirit, creates harmony between these levels and
we therefore find self-integration. Naturally,
there are endless benefits when all aspects of
us are working in harmony with each other. This
will promote better health, prevent illness and
resolve mental and emotional problems and those
of the heart. We also become so much more
content and happier! For more information, ring
020 8523 3133; email
courses@fisu.org ; website
www.fisu.org
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FUNKY VOICES (EPPING
COMMUNITY CHOIR)
- the multi-award winning Funky Voices runs a
community choir in Epping and also elsewhere in
Essex and Suffolk and has more than 350 members.
Funky Voices is one of the only modern singing
group that is open to all and anyone in Essex.
You do not need to audition to join in the fun.
If you enjoy singing just go along to Lindsey
Street Community Association, Frampton Road,
Epping, on Tuesday evenings (7.45pm-9.45pm). The
first session is free. Funky Voices create an
electrifying sound singing modern music from
disco through to soul, rock and pop. The idea is
to work towards festivals, competitions,
concerts for charities and shows as well as have
fun singing on a weekly basis. For more
information and to hear Funky Voices, visit www.funkyvoices.co.uk
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GREAT PARNDON RESIDENTS
ASSOCIATION - aims to promote the
interests of all residents in Great Parndon and
assist in maintaining good relations between all
members of the community, to promote all
residents' rights and maintain and improve
housing conditions, amenities and the
environment. The association also aims to work
towards the elimination of all forms of
discrimination within the community by
encouraging all Great Parndon residents to
participate in the association. Contact details,
email
harry.harrison18@ntlworld.com
Website:
www.greatparndonresidentsassociation.co.uk
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HARLOW ACCORDION CLUB
- a small group of people who enjoy making music
together. The club meets every Thursday (8pm) at
Sherards Hatch, Ployters Road, Harlow. The club
entertains at various clubs and charity events
and holds three club concerts each year hosting
top accordionists from across the world. For
more details, email
jeanhanger@ntlworld.com or ring
01279 432830.
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HARLOW CHORUS
- one of the foremost choirs in the eastern
region, it performs under music director
Alexander Chaplin. The choir mounts a season of
concerts in the area as well as accepting
engagements. Orchestras it has performed with
include the London Philharmonic, City of London
Sinfonia, Britten Sinfonia and the Brandenburg
Sinfonia, with whom it regularly performs at St
Martin- in-the-Fields, London. The Chorus also
tours extensively abroad and has given concerts
in several European countries as well as South
Africa and the USA. Repertoire covers a wide
range of classical and lighter works including
contemporary pieces and new commissions. For
details about concerts and its reviews, visit
www.harlowchorus.org.uk
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HARLOW FOODBANK
- The Michael Roberts Charitable Trust
officially opened the Harlow foodbank in April
2009 and works in partnership with churches,
schools, businesses, individuals and front-line
professional care agencies to provide this
valuable community resource to people in crisis
in Harlow. The foodbank is a ground-breaking
concept designed to help individuals and
families in crisis by providing free emergency
food until the appropriate agencies are in a
position to assist. The aim is to engage with
communities, introducing a sustainable project
that enables marginalised people to break
through their cycle of poverty. Tinned and dried
food is collected from the public at
supermarkets, churches, schools and other local
groups and 'banked' in a warehouse. Food is then
given to people in crisis as a result of
referrals from registered care professionals
such as social services, health visitors, Harlow
Welfare Rights, Harlow CAB and other carers
working in the front line. If you can help with
food donations or would like more information
contact Harlow foodbank, The Rainbow Centre, 2
Wych Elm, Harlow. Ring 01279 724515; email
enquiries@mrct.org.uk ; Website
www.mrct.org.uk
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HARLOW GAMES CLUB
- the club was created by a group of veteran
gamers in the Harlow area. With no local venue
for gamers to meet, and successful Blood Bowl
and Warmachine leagues in full flow, the hunt
for a venue was on! After many weeks of
searching, the Norman Booth Centre was chosen.
With a large number of tables, TV, air
conditioning and free tea and coffee this was
the ideal choice. A Facebook group was created
to gauge interest and quickly attracted over 65
members! The club is a not-for-profit movement
to give games players somewhere to meet and
play. The club currently meets on the first,
third and fifth Tuesdays of the month, with
one-off tournaments hosted at weekends. Website
- www.harlowgamesclub.co.uk.
For more information, email info@harlowgamesclub.co.uk
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HARLOW HOCKEY CLUB
- the club welcomes players of all abilities and
aims to provide affordable, competitive hockey
and social events in a friendly atmosphere for
people of all ages. There are two ladies’ teams
that play in the Essex League and two mens’
teams in the East League. There is also a Sunday
mixed side who play in the Essex League and
during the summer months the ladies and men play
in a local summer league. The club has a colts
programme to introduce youngsters to the game.
Home matches are played on the artificial
surface at Passmores School and Technology
College on Saturdays. The club shares the Harlow
Town Cricket Club clubhouse at Ashtree playing
fields. Anyone interested in joining or wanting
more information, can visit
www.harlowhockeyclub.co.uk
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HARLOW NEIGHBOURHOOD
ACTION PANELS - several local panels
whose aim is to listen to residents' concerns
and work in partnership with the 'ocal police
and Harlow Council to find lasting solutions to
eliminate crime, nuisance and disorder in Harlow
neighbourhoods. Contact details, email
harlownaps@gmx.co.uk Website:
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HARLOW RUNNING CLUB
- meets at Mark Hall Sports Centre, London Road,
Harlow. Club nights are Tuesday 6.30pm
(beginners), Tuesday 7.30pm (speedwork, hill
work, repetitions), Wednesday 6.30pm-7.30pm
(track training), Thursday 7pm (longer run -
between five and nine miles). The club welcomes
people of all abilities and has several disabled
participants, including wheelchair athletes.
Athletes participate in road and cross country
running. Annual membership is £20 (£10 for
students). For further information, contact
Colin Moody on 01279 412376 or Karen Moir on
07759 332782. Website
www.thehrc.org.uk
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HARLOW SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA - was founded in the early
1960s. Membership numbers have varied over the
years and are currently very strong, although
the orchestra is always pleased to hear from
local players who may be interested in joining.
Wind and brass players are in the usual limited
numbers, but more string players are always
welcome. There is no formal audition. The
musical director is Andrew Bruce and the leader
is John Hilton. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday
evenings (term times) at Tanys Dell Primary
School, Mowbray Road, Harlow, CM20 2LS. New
members pay reduced subscriptions, as do
students and other unwaged players. There are
usually three concerts a year, at venues
including The Arts Centre, Old Harlow, St John’s
Church, Epping; also Harlow Playhouse, Ely
Cathedral and Bishop's Stortford College etc.
The orchestra has also performed with several
local choral societies. Harlow Symphony
Orchestra tackles a wide variety of mainstream
classical programmes; music lists of past
programmes can be read on the website. Social
events - a Christmas dinner, trips to the Proms,
camping weekends - are also held. For more
information, pictures, audio recordings and
contact details, visit
www.harlowsymphonyorchestra.co.uk
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HARLOW AND WEST ESSEX
NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP - meets
monthly at Parndon Hall, in the grounds of
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow. It exists
for the benefit of all retired and semi-retired
NHS staff aged over 50 and their partners,
either living or working in the area. Anyone who
has ever worked for the NHS, no matter for how
short a time is eligible to join. It is open to
all grades of staff, clinical staff, domestic
and housekeeping, administrative and all grades
of ancillary staff and volunteers. Monthly
meetings involve a variety of activities,
speakers, quizzes, raffles, table top sales,
speakers and trips out. These have included
garden visits, tenpin bowling, meals out and an
evening at Harlow dog track. Members are always
welcome to suggest new activities. The
fellowship is a great place to catch up with old
colleagues and meet new friends. The
organisation is currently small but as it grows
it hopes to develop into new areas of interest.
The group is affiliated to the national
organisation, established in 1978, which has
15,000 members and 200 branches nationwide.
Besides the social aspect the fellowship also
has a strong welfare role, giving pastoral
support to sick or housebound members.
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HARLOW YOUTH TENPIN
BOWLING CLUB - the club was
originally formed in 1999 at Harlow's Tenpin
Bowling Centre in Terminus Street. It relocated
to bowling centres out of the town for three
years but returned to Harlow Bowl in September
2011. The club is for bowlers aged eight to 18
and rolls off at 10am on Saturdays throughout
the year. Instruction is provided by qualified
instructors and the team travel to other centres
around the country to participate in
competitions. Tenpin Bowling is the world's
third largest participation sport and uses a
scoring system which allows participants of all
abilities to compete on an equal footing. Having
returned to Harlow, the club is now looking for
new members.
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INTEGRATION SUPPORT
SERVICES
- ISS is a non-profit charity
organisation promoting cultural cohesion. ISS
supports harmonious integration of members of
all cultures and sections, particularly those
who are new to the country. Its purpose is to
help immigrants, refugees, ethnic minorities
better understand the British (local) society,
ensure active participation and positive
contribution to the community as well as
themselves. With offices in Harlow and Epping,
ISS is accessible to all those in Essex and
Hertfordshire. ISS offers a wide range of
services, including assistance with language,
advice on immigration, housing and employment,
qualification comparison, completing
applications, and information on childcare and
schools and other local facilities. Among its
many on-going programmes are weekly parents and
children drop-in groups at Sunrise Children’s
Centre, Loughton, and The Tree House Children’s
Centre, Harlow, and free ESOL courses held in
Epping. Its latest venture is the free Internet
Community Café in Harlow on Saturdays (11am-2
pm). ISS also organises various events and trips
throughout the year providing opportunities for
clients to better understand their local
community and encourage participation. For
further information/details ring 01279 639442.
Website:
www.iss.org.uk
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LITTLE SCRUMMERS
- Little Scrummers is an exciting idea
based on non-contact rugby for girls and boys
aged two to six years, which encourages them
live a healthier life. It improves their gross
motor skills, and sporting ability by
introducing them to sport at an earlier age and
also increases their confidence and self esteem.
It has a positive effect on communication,
behavioural and social skills. Little Scrummers
are partnered with Chelmsford Rugby Club are
working together to help bring the exciting game
of non-contact rugby to the younger children who
deserve that opportunity. Classes are held at
Harlow Leisurezone on Sundays. The cost is £25
annual membership fee, then £5 per class,
payable in termly blocks, in advance. First
session free. As part of the membership fee
children receive a Little Scrummers Rugby Kit.
Contact: 07543 330713; email
info@littlescrummers.com or visit
www.littlescrummers.com
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
SOCIETY (East Herts & West Essex branch)
- supporting the MS community of Epping, Harlow,
Saffron Walden, Stansted, Dunmow and surrounding
villages plus a similar rural area of east
Hertfordshire. The branch provides a number of
services for people affected by MS including
transport, (enabling them to get to essential
medical appointments etc), welfare support (eg
funding MS physiotherapy sessions not available
under the NHS), a monthly social programme, and
providing grants to enable affected people to
access essential equipment and home adaptations.
The branch is a voluntary part of the society
and welcomes offers of time or financial help.
Contact details - helpline 07880 828858; website
www.mssociety.org.uk/ehwe
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PROACTIVE (PROSTATE
CANCER SELF-HELP GROUP) - an informal
group with professional support, which is open
to patients (and partners) who have been treated
at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, or Chase
Farm Hospital, Enfield, or who live within the
West Essex PCT area. The group has more than 30
members of whom about half, with some partners,
are able to attend meetings. The group organises
annual 'information afternoons' with health
professional speakers and has set up a help
line. Monthly meetings are held in the lecture
theatre, Birchwood House, St Margaret's
Hospital, Epping, on Friday from 1pm to 3pm. For
more details, ring John Woods on 07747 374692 ;
email
proactivegroup@ntlworld.com
or visit
www.proactive.me.uk
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RADIO FOREST COMMUNITY
BROADCASTING - is based at St
Margaret's Hospital in Epping and provides two
distinct radio services to hospitals and other
closed communities in the west Essex area.
Currently it serves St Margaret's Hospital in
Epping, The Derwent Centre in Harlow and Saffron
Walden Community Hospital. A registered charity,
it broadcasts to people with learning
difficulties, mental health issues and the
elderly. Radio Forest Community Broadcasting is
a registered charity run by a team of highly
dedicated volunteers, relying entirely on
sponsorship and donations. To volunteer your
time, or advertise your local business email
studio@radioforest.co.uk . For further
information about Radio Forest Community
Broadcasting visit
www.radioforest.co.uk
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ROTARY CLUB OF HARLOW
- was chartered on 29 February 1956
and currently has more than 30 members. Regular
Monday meetings are held at 12.15pm for 12.45pm
until 2pm at Canons Brook Golf Club, Elizabeth
Way, Harlow, CM19 5BE. The club has social
functions and fundraising events intermittently
throughout the year. For more about the club,
visit
http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.asp?ClubID=1408
or email the secretary at
alan.leverett.surveyor@talktalk.net
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ROTARY CLUB OF HARLOW
TYE - meets weekly on Tuesdays at
7.30pm for 8pm start at Sawbridgeworth Cricket
Club, off Bell Street car park, Sawbridgeworth.
The club was formed in 1979. Most of the
original members belonged to the Rotary Club of
Harlow which was a lunchtime club. Because some
members found it more convenient to meet in the
evening it was decided to form a new club. The
name chosen for the new club was Harlow Tye
Rotary Club. The club has gone from strength to
strength since its inception. More details are
available from club secretary Mike Hayter on
01279 734211. For attendance at the club please
give a few days notice.
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SHORINJI KEMPO (martial
arts) - for children aged seven-plus
on Tuesdays (term time only) 4.30pm-5.30pm at
the Norman Booth Centre, Mulberry Green, Old
Harlow (£3 per session). All-round martial art
incorporating punches, kicks and blocks and as
participants advance through grades, throws,
twists and locks. There is also a short
meditation to focus the mind and a theoretical
part to the class. Children will learn about
listening skills with emphasis on teamwork.
Games are incorporated to make learning
interesting. It is a great way for children to
keep fit and learn to be assertive and safe as
well as having fun too. For more information,
visit www.bskf.org or ring Linda on 07946
615446.
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- Sing! Dance! Act Now! The original, largest
and still the best network of performing arts
schools in the world. Nurturing and developing
young peoples' potential through dance, drama
and singing. At Stagecoach Harlow staff are
fully CRB checked. There is a strict child
protection policy. The group runs Master Classes
with professional West End actors and has
regular trips to London theatres. Stagecoach
Harlow has its own musical theatre resource
library and all students are eligible to join
the Stagecoach Agency with the opportunity to
work in London’s West End, on TV and film and in
adverts. Regular performance opportunities are
given to every child. At Stagecoach Harlow with
an hour of dance, singing and acting children
really can become a triple threat performer.
They are not only given the very best musical
theatre training but staff aim to develop every
child to build confidence and give them skills
that will stay with them throughout their lives.
Stagecoach Harlow meets every Saturday morning
during term time from 9.30am-1pm for children
aged 4-18, at Stewards School, Parnall Road,
Harlow, CM18 7NO. For more details, ring 0845
265 7080 or email
harlow@stagecoach.co.uk
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ST. JOHN’S ARTS AND
RECREATION CENTRE - is based in
a converted Victorian church in Old Harlow. The
ARC has been a lively community arts centre
since the mid 1980s and offers a wide range of
activities and events for all ages. With the new
foyer and vestry room, the ARC also offers a
wide range of spaces available for hire for
events - parties, conferences, seminars and
recordings. The centre offers a varied programme
of activities and events for all ages which
include concerts, exhibitions and workshops.
There is a busy daily schedule of recreational
classes as well as a variety of clubs that meet
monthly such as Harlow Decorative & Fine Arts
Society, Essex Society for Family History, Lee
Valley & Harlow Koi Club. The hall has a fine
acoustic and a Yamaha grand piano which makes it
particularly suitable for musical events. There
are many concerts including regular performances
by The Alberni Quartet, Harlow Symphony
Orchestra and John Petters Jazz Band. The
Refectory has a fully-equipped kitchen and can
be booked separately for smaller events. It is
ideal for exhibitions with professional lighting
& hanging systems and many local artists exhibit
here.
Website
www.stjohnsarc.org.uk
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STREETS2HOMES
- a charity that works with the
homeless/vulnerably housed. Based in Harlow its
mission statement is - "we aim to offer a place
where all the street and hidden homeless in our
community can rest, make friends and assist with
basic needs. We believe everyone, regardless of
age, sex, culture or religion, has the right to
adequate income and shelter, opportunities for
education and employment, quality health care
and nutrition, and that everyone should be
treated with dignity and respect". A desire for
social justice and a deep and genuine concern
for people are characteristic of its work. The
centre, at 2A Wych Elm. aims are to link
isolated people to services that sometime
discriminate against them and to empower them to
start the process of taking control of their
lives. Become a member or volunteer.
Streets2Homes is also looking for trustees. For
more details, ring 01279 430011; email
r.hetem.s2h@talktalkbusiness.net ; Website:
www.streets2homes.org
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THREE VALLEYS MALE
VOICE CHOIR - the choir was formed in
Waltham Abbey in 1994. Their music includes
songs from the shows, well-known old favourites,
pieces from opera and traditional male-voice
songs. Each year as well as regular visits to
elderly persons' residential homes and clubs
they give public concerts, helping to raise a
large amount of money for charity. Any male is
welcome at a rehearsal evening to sit-in or
join-in. Practice evenings are held every
Tuesday at 'The Friary', Waltham Cross (7pm to
9.30pm). Ring Tony Moore on 01279 415563.
Website: www.3valleymvc.org.uk
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HERTS GUILD OF SPINNERS, WEAVERS AND DYERS
- was formed in 1980 to further the knowledge of
these crafts and share our skills with others.
We meet once a month at Harlow Museum with guest
speakers and workshops which include a variety
of allied crafts such as felt making, braid
making, knitting and basketry. Members also
display and demonstrate at various craft events
and fairs. You are welcome at a meeting whether
a beginner or with many years experience. For
more details, ring Hazel Mead on 01279 724503 or
07709 068882, or email
hazelmead404@btinternet.com
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