NEWSWRITING: YOURHARLOW
YourHarlow is a hyerplocal news site, covering Harlow, Essex. Michael Casey, a Harlow resident, posts all of his stories online, working hard to deliver consistent and accurate news to those linked with the town.
HARLOW'S GOLDEN GIRL JO HARTEN VISITS JEROUNDS PRIMARY
18th November 2018
----- I did not write this article, but I attended while site owner was on holiday, collecting the notes and taking the pictures ----
HARLOW’S golden girl, Jo Harten visited the school of her former coach and brought along her gold medal to show the pupils.
Jo now plays in Sydney but is back in the UK during the close season.
Jo Harten won Gold at the Commonwealth Games Netball Final in a dramatic last gasp win against favourites Australia.
Jo went to Jerounds Primary Academy where she was met by Carol Bull, coach of Tegate Netball Club and PE advisor the Pynest Road school.
After speaking to the pupils at assembly, where she stressed the importance of team sports and fun, Jo gave our YH reporter ten minutes of her time to talk about her life in netball.
HARLOW COLLEGE ‘IN THE MAKING’ SHOP OPENS FOR BUSINESS IN HARVEY CENTRE
24th November 2018
ON Saturday, a shop completely run by the students from Harlow College’s supported studies department opened to the public.
The shop, which was officially opened by Carly Duff, is to sell unique products which have been made from completely recycled products.
All products have been made by students with additional needs at Harlow College. They range in price from 50P to £20.
But so much more than product creation has gone into the making of the shop, something that Selina Avery and Louise Cooper were keen to stress. The latter, who has been the driving force behind the idea, told us: “Additional needs can range from Autism to ADHD to social anxiety. Despite this, all of the students in the department have chipped in. There has been a range of tasks for all of them. If a student didn’t feel comfortable painting the walls for example, they would’ve then had the chance to price the products instead, or decorate the front of the shop”
The shop, which used to be owned by D&Q Bridalwear and ...
ALADDIN: PANTO TEAM LOOKING FORWARD TO ENTERTAINING YOU
26th November 2018
JOIN us on a magical carpet ride all the way to Peking for this year’s spectacular pantomime ‘ALADDIN’ at The Harlow Playhouse.
Featuring our exciting blend of live music, quality professional performers, stunning sets, lavish costumes and jaw dropping effects, The Harlow Playhouse is the home of family pantomime in Essex this Christmas.
If you have one wish this Christmas – make it to see Aladdin at The Harlow Playhouse – your Playhouse!
Our reporter sat down with Ben Parsley and Jimmy Burton-Iles to see how preparations were going.
Click on the button below to view the online article, and filmed interview