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I am the proud Mother-in-Law to Adam Miles who was the winner recently of a competition run by the Harvey Centre to find Harlow’s best dad.  Adam picked up his prize last week which was a car valet service provided by car care specialist Autoglym. There were more than 40 entries for the competition

Adam was nominated by his daughter Ashleigh-Louise aged two  (well with a little help from mum)  She told the judges her dad deserved to win the title because of his help around the house.  For the last few months Adam has had to come home from work and help look after Ashleigh, cook and clean the house.  Also they moved recently and he had to do all the packing and unpacking in the new house without Faye’s help (he made sure Faye didn’t lift a finger for the whole move).  The reason for this is because Faye is expecting Twins very soon and the pregnancy (because of various problems) has meant she has had to rest more. 

Harvey Centre manager Bryan Young said: “Ashleigh-Louise’s entry really highlights what the competition was about, finding local dads who are working hard for their families and giving them the respect they deserve”.

Well done Adam for looking after my daughter and grandchildren so well!

Four runner-up received car valet kits.  There were Carly Turner, Shannon Maggin, Richard Brandon and Isabella Curtis.

In the picture above Adam, Faye and Ashleigh-Louise are pictured waiting while Godwin ogbodo gives their car the full valet service.

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More than 150 youngsters battled it out to earn a place in this year’s family pantomime Aladdin at Harlow Playhouse.

 

The young hopefuls showed off their dancing skills at the auditions held at the Playhouse on Sunday (July 18).

 

They were judged by representatives of New World Productions, which is returning to the Playhouse with Aladdin following the record-breaking success of last year’s panto Cinderella.

 

Following the auditions, the judges whittled the list down to approximately 30 children and have been spending the week notifying them of their success.

 

They will rehearse with New World choreographer Alison Hefferon throughout November and will be split into three groups for the show run from December 3-January 3.

 

Director Guy Pascall said he was delighted by the quality of the youngsters auditioning on the day.

 

“It’s only our second year here at the Playhouse but we are already struck by the high standard of those auditioning in Harlow,” said Guy.

 

“The reputation of what we do is starting to get out and this shows in the quality and quantity of the kids we get through the door. It’s a very good sign.

 

“It’s always a nice part of the job to contact the successful youngsters. The rehearsals will be led by Alison who has been working on Grease in the West End, so they will get really good experience out of it.”

 

Guy added: “We are ahead of schedule with the show which is great. It’s starting to come together now and we’re getting excited about it being another fantastic show.”

 

Tickets for Aladdin are available from the Playhouse Box Office on 01279 431945 or online at www.playhouseharlow.com/whatson/plays/aladdin

 

Harlow Playhouse is a service provided by Harlow Council

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"Due to the generosity of Harlow's Harvey Centre management Harlow's newest
co-operative, 'Elbow Grease'  had a town centre launch on Saturday.  In an
event to mark the first ever national Co-operative Fortnight, local
co-operative organisations such as Harlowsave Credit Union, Co-operative
Gateway East of England (CGEE) and the Co-operative Group had displays and
stalls demonstrating the diverse nature of the local co-operative movement.

Our picture shows Harlow's M.P. Robert Halfon (in white, centre)
congratulating Elbow Grease's Jane McSweeney; with other members of the 20+
strong co-operative in the picture including Amanda King, Dean Lee, Richard
Turner, Silva Darke and Karen Joy.  Elbow Grease, which help adult members
with learning difficulties gain working and social skills, have been helped
in their transition into a co-operative by the Co-operative Enterprise Hub.
The U.K.'s largest workers co-operative, Suma Wholefoods, were pleased to
welcome the latest addition to the co-operative movement with a start-up
supply pack of materials.

For more information about Elbow Grease please contact Jane McSweeney on
07725 860794"


Elbow Grease  Picture taken by Cliff Moore
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There is a growing trend with thieves stealing whats underneath your motor vehicle as catalytic converters are being stolen from vehicles again.One has been stolen in Roydon, one in Nazeing and 14 in Harlow.

Inside the catalytic converter is the precious metal platinum which they sell on to scrap metal dealers.It is a part on the car which is easily accessible and there is no proof of ownership so in many cases scrap metal dealers don't know its stolen.The only thing is its very expensive for victims to replace.

Thieves can steal the units during the day and get away with it because it may appear that they are just fixing someone's broken down car and people often don't realise it.

SUV's are the easiest for the thieves because they are higher off the ground and they can just slide underneath the and saw it out.

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Malcolm Tinn of Sawbridgeworth has been elected President of the East Anglian Photographic Federation. The Federation represents more than one and a half thousand regional photographers. The ceremony took place at Latton Bush in Harlow on Sunday 7^th March. Malcolm said that he felt very honoured to be elected especially as this was the Federation’s centenary year.

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New Year – New Logo, New Team, New skills, New Patrons and New show!
2010 is the year that it’s all happening for Sawbridgeworth based charity – Youth CREATE!

Youth CREATE – the all ability/all inclusive performing and creative community arts group is in its 23^rd year of running.  The group is shaking off the cobwebs and celebrating this year with a brand new logo, a brand new team of workers with brand new skills on offer!

The group boasts two inspiring Patrons that have just come on board:

Derren Brown is the Patron of Magic so if you’d like to amaze your friends and family with tricks and sleight of hand then go along and learn the mystical secrets of a magician!
Lou Romano, Pixar and voice over artist is the Patron of Art and Craft so go along if you are artistic and would like to be involved with the design, decoration and building of a set under guidance of a professional set designer and artist.

There is also a poster competition for the upcoming show – Charlie’s Chocolate Emporium.  Entry is 50p all proceeds go to the charity.  The winners from each age category will win some chocolate goodies and the overall winner will also have their poster used.  More information can be found on the website.

If film and television is more your thing perhaps you’d like to be the in house reporter and film crew for “The Creating of Charlie’s Chocolate Emporium” as well as filming the final production of Youth CREATE’s next show to be performed in April at The Victoria Hall Theatre, Old Harlow?

They of course still teach all other aspects of performing arts including; drama, voice, dance, singing, tech’ and performing skills.  So, whether it’s back-stage or on stage that you shine, they can accommodate!  Due to their all ability/all inclusive policy it also means that you naturally build on those all important social skills.

For more information on how to transform your energy into creativity please log on to their website;  www.youthcreate.co.uk or call Liz 01279 843215

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Box Office records have been broken for a second successive year after Harlow Council’s Playhouse Theatre enjoyed its most successful pantomime season yet.

 

The Playhouse’s magical family pantomime Cinderella played to 15,628 audience members during its run from December 11 – January 10, despite the winter cold-snap.

 

The show was staged in association with New World Productions and starred Sandra Dickinson, Ben Hanson and Rob McVeigh. The title role was played by Harlow-born newcomer Danielle Black, who won the Playhouse’s Search for a Cinderella contest, and more than 40 local youngsters also appeared as dancers.

 

“We’re absolutely thrilled,” said producer Gary Telfer. “It couldn’t have turned out to be a better year. I think the show gathered momentum as it went on which really helped, as did the positive word of mouth.

 

“The cast have thoroughly enjoyed it. They felt a real ownership of the show and got on particularly well.”

 

Gary singled out Danielle for praise in her first professional role: “Casting a newcomer in such a crucial part was a gamble but I think she really rose to the occasion and was a huge success. We couldn’t have been more proud of her.

 

“The local youngsters we had were also brilliant and worked very hard throughout the run. Some were lucky enough to have David Tennant pop backstage to say well done after seeing a New Year performance.”

 

Councillor Tony Hall, Chairman of Harlow Council’s Environment & Community Committee, said: “The pantomime is always the busiest time of year at the Playhouse and with Cinderella it’s been the busiest yet.

 

“The response from the town, schools and wider community to the show has been fantastic. We can really look forward to Aladdin next Christmas being even more successful.

 

“I’d like to thank all the staff and volunteers for their dedication and hard work in making Cinderella the success it was. I’d also like to thank the youngsters who appeared in the show, they are a credit to Harlow and themselves.”

 

New World Productions will be back at Easter for an all-star production of The Wizard of Oz.

 

Running from April 13-18, the show stars comedian Joe Pasquale as the Scarecrow and Tracy Beaker herself, Dani Harmer as Dorothy.

 

“You can expect a high-octane show with one of the biggest children’s stars around,” said Gary. “Wizard of Oz is the only show you will see Dani Harmer appear on stage in this year; it’s a big coup for us, the theatre and for Harlow to get her.

 

“Joe has a lot he wants to bring to the show and is always hilarious. We’re so pleased to have them both in the show.”

 

Tickets for The Wizard of Oz are available from the Box Office on 01279 431945 or online at www.playhouseharlow.com

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Sheba is a much loved family dog who went missing on Saturday 2^nd January.
Sheba is a 9 year old, German Shepherd with a pink collar with circles, and a scar from being spayed. She is on the smaller size for her breed and has fairly short legs with a long fluffy coat.

She went missing from the Milwards area in Harlow.  She has been seen in various areas including Fold Croft, Sainsburys, Pinnacles, Cannons Brook Golf Course and Katherines Way roundabout.  Also some people think she may have even been back in the Millwards area.

She seems to be seeking human interaction around the industrial estates so leaving food out may help her come near enough for someone to grab her, she is very friendly and also quite timid so may run if approached.

Please contact penny_howard86@hotmail.com if you can help.

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The Rotary Club of Harlow recently made collections for Rotary Charities at both Sainsbury in the town centre and Tesco at Church Langley.  They are extremely grateful to both stores for their kindness and to the public for their contributions.

A sum in excess of £1500 was raised and will be used for charitable purposes in Harlow, the UK and abroad.

The Rotary Club of Harlow runs a continuous fund-raising programme and our next event is a Burns Supper on Tuesday 26^th January 2010 which we are running with the Rotary Club of Harlow Tye. 

Tickets for a four course meal with Piper, Dancers and Poems at The Park Inn Hotel are £20 and can be obtained from Alan Bell 01279 428501 or Chris Harris 01279 734334.

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Thursday evening Harlow’s Gibberd Gallery in the Civic Centre was packed with more than 200 school children, parents and teachers attended the open of their photographic Exhibition. The exhibition was opened by Bill Rammell MP for Harlow and Andrew Johnson Leader of Harlow Council. This project was organised by Harlow Arts Council and Harlow Photographic Society with funding from the Lottery Awards for All, Harlow Arts Council and Harlow Council.

Children from eleven junior schools took part producing over 1,500 photos of their own world. Eighty imaged were selected to form an outstanding exhibition. The photos will go into the Harlow archives for future generation to show how children of this generation see their own lives.

All the junior schools in Harlow were invited to take part and the schools that took up the challenge were, Churchgate Street, Fawbert & Barnard, Harlowbury, Katherines, Latton Green, Peartree Mead, Purford Green, St Albans, Tanys Dell, Water Lane and William Martin.

 Harlow Photographic Society’s Malcolm Tinn said that the project was a year in the making; it has been a lot of work but has been a fantastic success. The photographs taken by nine year old children have made a very professional exhibition with an interesting look into their lives.

There were lots of prizes for the best images and many of the children went home with new digital cameras provided by the sponsors.

In the photo is Naomi Jennings from William Martin School being presented with a new digital camera by Bill Rammell for produced the winning image “Hoodies”. Second was Kenan Krkic from Waterlane School and third was Elizabeth Somers from Fawbert & Barnard School.

The exhibition is in the Gibberd Gallery Civic Centre Harlow from 10^th October to 14^th November.

Harlow Photographic Society
--------Moot House The Stow Harlow Essex CM20 3AG-------
Contact: Malcolm Tinn 01279 721570

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