Harlow Star, January 19, 2017

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New £9.1m primar y
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Council leader hails ‘another piece in the jigsaw of very bright future for town’
By Sam Meadows
[email protected]
A NEW £9.1 million primary
school is “another piece of the
j i g s aw ”in Harlow ’s future,
according to its council leader.
The school, set to be built on the
Newhall estate, will accommodate
420 children,while anaccompa-
nying early-years nursery will
cater for 56 more children.
The facility is part of Essex
County Council’s biggest ever
education programme, unveiled
on Monday, which will create 2,500 BACKING: Cllr Jon Clempner,
school places in the next financial leader of Harlow Council
ye a r.
And Harlow Council leader
Jon Clempner welcomed the
decision.
He said: “There is a recognition
by all the authorities involved
that for Harlow to achieve its
potential, and to continue the vis-
ion of Sir Frederick Gibberd, we
needto addressthecomplicated
mix of provision of jobs, infra-
structure, housing and skills.
Commitment
“This of course includes ensur-
ing that there is the right pro-
vision of school places as new
houses get built. LOOKING AHEAD: The new primary school will be able to accommodate 420 children NEEDS MUST: Cllr John Spence
“I welcome Essex County Coun-
cil delivering on the commitment Councillor John Spence, school places. We’ve already cre- Ofstedriseto91 percentandwe This will include £85 million which was putting money into
for a new primary school in County Hall’s cabinet member for ated 8,000and willcontinue todo will continue to spend money spread out over five years to providing places for those with
Newhall. This is another piece of finance, said: “Our policy is, if you s o. ” improving them.” provide 400 new special school special educational needs.
the jigsaw for what I see as a very build houses thenyou need the He added: “We have seen the Theprojectwill befundedby p l a c e s. The school at Newhall is expec-
bright future for Harlow in the s ch o o l s. number of schools which are the countycouncil’s £263million Mr Spence said he was “p ro u d ” ted totake its first intakeof stu-
coming years.” “We are creating 2,500 new rated ‘good’and ‘outstanding’by capital programme. to be part of an administration dents in September 2018.
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Blue plaques for
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legends of town
nHarvey Centre, Harlow nGuardian, Post Office
(management suite) Walk, Harlow
TWO blue plaques will be installed
nMulberry Green nHaart, 4 West Gate, in Harlow to honour former
Estate, Station Road, Harlow residents Sam Deards and Douglas
Old Harlow nFuture Let, 52 Market H ay t e r.
nGenesis, 3 High Street, Old Harlow Stan Newens, recently re-elected
Street, Old Harlow nReyland Johnson, 1 chairman of Harlow Civic Society,
nKings, Unit 4, Church Acorn Mews, Harlow said wheels are in motion to mark
Langley Way, Harlow nHowick & Brooker, 1 their lives although nothing has yet
nKings, 19 East Gate, High Street, Old Harlow been finalised.
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Harlow nBelvoir, 40 High Street, invented the mechanical cricket
nGeoffrey Matthews, 47 Old Harlow scoreboard in the 1900s, will have a
High Street, Old Harlow plaque on his former house in Park
Hill, Old Harlow.
ONLINE The society hope to place a plaque
on the former home Mr Hayter, who
founded Hayter Lawn Mowers after
the Second World War in Spellbrook,
and lived in Mulberry Green,
H a rl ow.
Lottery rollover
THE latest draw of St Clare
Hospice’s lottery has left two players
FOURTH FROM BOTTOM: Greater Anglia was one of the lowest scoring franchise holders in the survey better off but the jackpot will
rollover another week.
Railway passengers A resident of Harlow won £1,000
with the winning number 32432
while a Bishop’s Stortford individual
won £75 with the ticket number
22794.
Based in Hastingwood, St Clare is
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their families who are affected by
On the go: All the latest news life limiting illnesses.
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showing at Cineworld in Harlow
Square discussed
On the ball:Check out scores & A MEMBER of The Square’s
match reports from local fixtures management said the venue will be a
huge loss to Harlow in an interview
on BBC Radio Essex.
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SquareOne Entertainment board,
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please contact the editor Julie Palmer on 01992 663267,
via email at [email protected] or post to: The GREATER Anglia has agreed to sell interests in infrastructure, customers, including through the Taser incident
Editor, The Star, Stag House, Old London Road, Hertford, 40 per cent of its franchise to a integrated transportation systems, introduction of a brand new fleet.”
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possible. The partnership is pending final The deal marks the first time a already been agreed between Abellio
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subsidiary company of Trinity Mirror PLC, which is a objective of operator Abellio to find a shareholder of a British train over the next nine years. McDonald’s in Staple Tye,
member of IPS0, the Independent Press Standards suitable partner to run Greater operating company. Great Anglia will also introduce a H a rl ow.
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Telephone: [phone]; email [email protected] the West Midlands rail franchise in have reached agreement with Mitsui, rural services throughout Nine males, aged 17 to 20, were
If you have a complaint concerning a potential breach of 2016, along with the East Japan fulfilling our long-standing objective Broxbourne and from London, up to involved in the incident. The suspect
the Code of Practice, we will deal with your complaint Railway Company. of running the franchise as a 60/40 Hertford, Harlow and Bishop’s believed to have carried a Taser is
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Family comes together Town CAB:
Put money
aside for a
for gran with diabetes
happy year
CITIZENS Advice Harlow has
shared eight top tips to save
money in January, which is
Maxine keen to raise awareness of condition despite failing health statistically the month people
make most financial decisions.
The centre in East Gate,
Harlow, is anticipating a rise in
By William Mata causes a person’s blood sugar visits as people experience
[email protected] level to become too high. squeezed budgets and worry
Thiscan leadthebody tonot about debt after Christmas.
A GRANDMOTHER of ten has produce enough insulin or the Tiziana Groom, chief
held anemotional farewellparty cells to not respond to insulin. executive of Citizens Advice
for friends and family as her Those with diabetes need to be Harlow, said: “January is a great
health deteriorates. careful aboutwhat theyeat and time to take stock of your
Maxine Venables, 58, of lead a healthy lifestyle. finances and think about your
Taylifers, Harlow, has kidney fail- Mrs Venables was diagnosed priorities for the future.
ure,nerve damageand haslim- with diabetes when less was “Although many will focus on
ited vision from her 20-year battle known about the condition. their next pay cheque people can
with Type 2 diabetes. Donna said: “She(Maxine) has use the time to review whether
On Fridayshe metfriends and notworked foralong time.Her they can save money on their
family members in Paringdon eyes are really bad, she is par- bills or set a savings goal.”
Sports and Social Club, Paring- tially sighted. The eight pieces of advice are:
don Road, Harlow, to celebrate her “When she first got diagnosed it
life and raise awareness of her was not a big thing, the doctor just nDo a simple budget: Wr i t e
condition. told her to avoid loads of sugar. down your income and take away
Mrs Venables, a mother to four, Shedidnotknow aboutalotof your essential bills such as gas
has said she wants to raise aware- those things (that she knows and electric, food and transport.
ness of diabetes to help other n ow ) . ” If you have money left over, plan
people to avoid her fate. Mrs Venables’other children, in advance what else you will
Her daughter Donna Venables, Stacey,36, Lindsey,29, andTom, spend or save
35, of Riley Mews, Harlow, said: “It 27, were also at the gathering nSave money on essentials:
was a bittersweet occasion. It was whiletheir motheralso hasone Individuals can save an average
so nice to see everybody but it did great grandchild. £300 on an energy bill by
tha akpe p eh ne .r being poorly to make it We d d i n g cnhCahnegcinkg y toauri faf roer csulapipmliienrg the
“Itwas suchagood nightout, Tom hasactually broughthis right benefits:If you have a
she (Maxine) was overwhelmed. weddingforward toensurethat family or are married, check if
She had a fantastic time and Mrs Venables will be able to you can apply for working tax
really enjoyed it.” c o m e. credits or marriage tax allowance
Rock bandTriple Xplayed for Donna said she is not sure what on gov.co.uk
the family, and students of Harlow the future holds for them. Her nStart saving: Every penny put
College performed a dance motheriscurrently stableinher aside will improve your finances
routine while a raffle was held condition, but her health could nKeep tabs on your overdraft:
withall donationsgoing tochar- rapidly deteriorate at any time. Sign up to free text alerts from
ity Diabetes UK. “We are just taking each day as your bank so you know when
Va l u a bl e it comes,”said Donna. “She could you’re close to going into your
be fine for six months or just six o v e rd r a f t
Familyfriend TaraGrantalso weeks, we do not know. nBe choosy about your
completed a sponsored headshave “We are really close and we are b o r ro w i n g : It is important to
to bringthe totalof donationsto really supportive of each other.” know there are different offers
£1,421, but just as valuable was the For themeal andraffle prizes with credit cards and loans, from
f amily’s time together. the family wish to thank: Willetts free balance transfers to paying
Donna continued: “Mum said Streak House, DJC Entertain- no interest for a few months
she wanted to have a big party and ment, Essex Smiles, Custom INK, nGet your debts in order: If you
that shewanted toraise aware- Cannons Brook, Beefeater, Pot- cannot pay your debts all at
n e s s. ters Arms, OCD Cleaning, Quaser once, it is important to prioritise
“Shesaidthat ifshecouldhelp Elite, Garden Of India, Indian nInvest in your future:
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“It is a bit of a weird situ- nTo support their charity appeal your employer
at i o n . ” visit thewebsite justgiving.com/ nFor more information call
Type 2diabetes, themost com- fundraising/Stacey- ONE LAST PARTY: Donna Venables (front) has diabetes and held a gathering with family members Tom, Citizens Advice on 03444
mon kind, is a condition that Ve n abl e s ? u t m _ s o u rc e = Fa c e b o o k Donna, Lindsey and Stacey. (credit Vikki Lince) 770808
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HARLOW IS 70: Labour councillor reveals her favourite things about the town
Share what Beauty of
LOVE: Jean discovered
the beauty of Harlow
makes your
Town Park after she was
diagnosed as diabetic
town great town park
TO celebrate Harlow turning 70
in 2017, readers have been
getting in touch to share their
favourite thing about the town.
Over the next few editions we cer tainly
hope to collate 70 comments
from readers.
Here are our first two:
1. Ron Kingsmill, 54, of
Mark Hall, Harlow.
“I like that it was designed takes some
around the concept of local
communities. As well as people
reporting to the centre of town
there is something that can help
them locally. That was the idea
in the original design. We lost it beating
a bit in the 1980s but there has
been a return as we have seen
people rallying around The Stow,
which is my local hatch.
“I have lived in different
places around the town and I
have always appreciated the
c o m m u n i t y. ” By Charlotte Page banks in springand magnificent
2. Ron Bill, of Upper Park, [email protected] avenues of trees in autumn.”
H a rl ow. Luck y
“For me it is the Gibberd A HARLOW Labour councillor
Gallery. We struggled for many has revealed that two of her Yet it was whenMs Clark was
years to get an art gallery. I favourite things aboutthe town diagnosed as diabetic that she
think it is a great place and they arethe TownParkand thecom- realised her love for Harlow Town massive community support from Harlow hasexploded ifresidents
do good shows.” munity’s strong sense for justice. Pa rk . generation to generation. think their community facilities
Get involved Jean Clark shared her thoughts She continued: “I’m so lucky to Followingarecent visittothe are under threat. We would
TO take part email onthe townas partof theStar’s live near the town park. park, Ms Clark, said: “Vo l u n t e e r s unitein protestto saveour
w i l l i a m . m at a @ series celebrating 70 years of Har- “When first diagnosed diabetic, were gardening,as theydo every s e r v i c e s.
hertsessexnews.co.uk or write to l ow. I was encouraged to walk after week, in the pouring cold rain, “If something is wrong,
William Mata, Harlow Star, Stag “I’ve always loved Gibberd’s meals. That’swhen Ireallydis- drenched to the skin. Harlow will respond, as at
House, Old London Road, concept ofbuilt-up communities, covered the beauty of the park, “But that is part of what I like the Stow recently.
Hertford, SG13 7LA. separated by green wedges and whatever the season. about Harlow,its generouscom- “I like that about Har- DIAGNOSIS:
Include your full name, green fingers,”she said. “And within the park, Pets munity spirit.” low:a strongsenseof Jean Clark
address and a contact number. “It’s lovely to see the crocus Corner has dedicated staff and She added: “Over the years, j u s t i c e. ”
harlowstar.co.uk HSH-EO1-S2 Star, Thursday, January 19, 2017 5
IN BRIEF
Hospital Radio
variety show
HARLOW Hospital Radio is
holding a variety show to raise
money towards its broadcasting
c o s t s.
The service, which is based in
Princess Alexandra Hospital in
Hamstel Road, Harlow, operates
24 hours a day.
The music, comedy and dance
event is at The Victoria Hall
BEST IN TOWN: Sue Livings, deputy chairman of Harlow Council, Theatre, in Bury Road, Harlow,
collects the HADA award for Orchard Croft (left) from Stan Newens on Saturday, February 4.
Tickets cost £10 for adults and
Best buildings given the £5 for children and can be
bought from ticketsource.co.uk/
eve n t / 1 6 1 0 5 9
Workout day
first design award gongs RESIDENTS are invited to join
members of exercise group
GregoryFit for a workout day.
Fitness Explosion offers
classes such as zumba, insanity,
and kettlebells, a trampoline
class as well as afternoon tea.
The events will be held from
Architectural excellence at Orchard Croft and Pearson buildings 10am to 3pm at GregoryFit’s base
in Latton Bush Centre, Harlow,
on Saturday, January 28.
By William Mata Email gregoryfit3@
hotmail.com or call 07817 612786.
[email protected]
Remembrance
ORCHARD Croft and the Pearson
building were crowned the town’s
best constructionsat theHarlow HOLOCAUST Memorial Day will
Architectural Design Awards be marked by Harlow Jewish
( H A DA s ) . Community with a special
The inaugural awards on Tues- service. The commemoration
day, which also served as the next Thursday will be on the
annual general meeting for theme of How Can Life Go On?
Harlow Civic Society, were held at and will feature readings and
the new clubhouse at Harlow performances from dance
Cricket Club in Chippingfield. company Razed Roof.
Star readers played a key role in PRESENTATION: Stan Newens presents a HADA award to Paul Zara, The event begins at 7pm at the
voting for the winning buildings from Conran and Partners for the Pearson building (pictured left) synagogue in Harberts Road.
which were ultimately selected by
a panel of judges. “Orchard Croft is very much building, it is quiteradical. It is
The Pearson building, in Harlow.It iswell positionedand ageing very gracefully. We are
EdinburghGate, Harlow,wonthe has a crescent shape to it. It over- very proud of it and to get this EXAMPLE
non-residential award and looks the green space.” award 20 years after it was PRICES
Orchard Croft numbers 3-12 and He added: “We aregoingtodo completed is a great honour.”
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HOSPITALS UNDER PRESSURE: Patients reveal their experience
Most A&E
patients at Dying woman ‘was left on
Lister are
‘satisfied’
A&E trolley for five hours’
MOST patients visiting A&E
at the Lister Hospital were
satisfied despite the soaring
number of people being
admitted.
According to the hospital’s AS the temperature continues to fall the NHS
friends and family test, which
anonymously asks for has been gripped by a winter crisis. How are
feedback after visits, 85 per our hospitals in Harlow and Stevenage bearing
cent of patients would
recommend the hospital to up under the pressure? Chief reporter Sam
someone else. Meadows investigates...
Director of nursing Liz Lees
said: “I appreciate there are
going to be people who had a A DYING woman with cancer was And a woman from Bishop’s
bad experience at the hospital. left on a trolley for five hours, and Stortford who was sent to A&E in
“But on the whole the a little girl was told she would Harlow by her GP after her daugh-
response is very positive.” have to travel more than 100 miles ter developed cellulitis told us the
Admissions for treatment. lack ofhospital bedsmeant she
Both Princess Alexandra was told her six-year-old would
Over the Christmas and Hospital (PAH) in Harlow and the have to be admitted in Great
new year period there were 14 Lister Hospital in Stevenage Yarmouth –104 miles away.
per cent more hospital declared an OPEL 3 –the She said: “She is six and she has
admissions at Lister than the equivalent of a red alert –at never stayed in hospital before, let
previous year. accident and emergency (A&E) on alone us having to travel two-and-
From January 1-15 there multiple occasions at the a-half hours on a Friday night.
were 350 extra patients at the weekend. The PAH also declared a Understaf fed
tr ust’s two centres. Its chief ‘black alert on December 13.
executive Nick Carver said Respondingtoa surveyonthis “She had got herself into a
the rise was probably down to p ap e r ’s website, many patients completestate.She wasinpain
an aging and growing reported severe waiting times and and had an IV in. I can’t fault the A L E RT S : Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow
population, adding: “Wa i t i n g issues with treatment. staff there,it’s nottheir faultand
times, while not meeting the One respondentfrom Stotfold, they did all they could do. who wished to remain anonym- cubical overnight and basically his 67-year-old mother.
national standard, have been who did not leave their name, “They were understaffed and it ous, said she had visited A&E ab a n d o n e d . He said: “There wasa queue of
better than last year. attendedA&Eat theLister.They was so busy inthere. They were three times last year with her “She had wet herself and ambulances out of the door and
“We clearly recognise that wrote: “My mother had cancer really kind and good with my m o t h e r. everything, it was terrible.” when Iarrived mymum wasstill
this winter patients waited and was left ona trolley for five d a u g h t e r. “On one occasion we arrived at Shesaidshe hademailedthe kept on anambulance trolley for
longer to be treated and we hours, she was examined in the “I can’tfault the NHSwith the half past four in the morning and chief executive of the Princess about 45 minutes.
regret that, but admitting 14 corridor behind temporary services they provide, but it’s we werestill there whenthe staff Alexandra Hospital Trust after “The ambulance crew had to
per cent more patients boards. She passed away two days coming from higher up.” were coming back for the next her complaints fell on deaf ears. stay with her. When she got inside
something has to give.” l at e r. ” A woman fromLittle Hadham, night shift,”she said. Mark Stone, 42, who lives in there were no bedsso she had to
“Another timeshe was leftin a Standon, visited the hospital with stay in a wheelchair.”
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of care at hard-pressed hospitals in Harlow and Stevenage ‘Call pharmacy
Princess Alex ‘cannot cope or GP before
with surging population’ trying hospital’
POLITICIANS and doctors have A&E.”
HEALTH bosses have warned that some people
made fresh calls for a new hospital in The trust’s chief operating officer
who visit A&E do not need to be there.
Harlow as the NHS winter crisis Stephanie Lawton said a new
A spokesman for Lister Hospital said on many
takes hold. hospital was needed.
occasions the people who wait for the longest at
Trust bosses admitted the hospital She added: “We are working hard
A&E are the patients who did not need to attend in
is no longer fit for purpose and to develop an outline case for a new
the first place.
drastic action is needed as the area’s hospital.
And Dr Curtis Emordi from Princess Alexandra
population rises. “We are working with our
Hospital also said many patients did not need to be
Dr Curtis Emordi said the facility commissioner to develop an urgent
there –although he said it was a more complicated
was originally built to cater for a care centre over the next 12 to 18
s i t u at i o n .
population of 60,000 but is now being m o n t h s.
“That is definitely the case but sometimes it’s
asked to cope with 110,000 people. “That will allow us to move people
difficult to blame those people,”he said.
Pat h way s away from the emergency “They need an alternative treatment and if you
de partment.”
d o n’t provide a 24/7 service at a GP or a pharmacy
“People are living longer and we And Robert Halfon, the MP for
those people will end up coming into hospital.”
d o n’t have all the social care and all Harlow, said Health Secretary nPatients are advised to call the NHS helpline on
the alternative pathways to deal with Jeremy Hunt had told him the town
111 before making the trip to A&E to check what is
it,”he said. is top of the list if money for new
the best course of action to take.
“There are GP services and hospitals becomes available. ‘TOP OF THE LIST FOR HOSPITAL FUNDING’:Harlow MP Robert Halfon
pharmacies but many of them are not He said: “Harlow is at the top of the
24/7. The difficulty is when people list to get the right funding if that He also said the trust had to the hospital’s proximity to
c a n’t access these they come to money becomes available.” faced issues recruiting nurses due London.
‘Patient feedback helps
us shape future services’
PATIENT feedback is vitally Alexandra Hospital, also urged
important in improving A&E patients to get in touch if they have
services and trust chiefs have urged had a bad experience.
those who have had a bad experience “We do take a huge amount of
to let them know. notice of the patient feedback we
Nick Carver, the chief executive of g et,”she said.
Lister Hospital, said: “C l e a rly Complaints
sometimes we don’t get it right and if
we haven’t I am sorry for that and “We have a complaints system
please contact us. which we do reply to and most of the
“At the end of the day we are here time we can sort it out with a face-to-
to serve the public and we need to face meeting and any learning from
know how to improve.” those is taken very seriously. POSITIVE RESPONSE: Lister Hospital director of
Vicky Barnes, the emergency “Everyday we give all that feedback nursing Liz Lees
SEEKING INPUT: Lister Hospital CEO Nick Carver department matron at Princess to the staff.”
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Send letters to:Your Views, Harlow Star, Stag House,Old London Road, Hertford, Herts SG13 7LAEmail:[email protected]
n PARKING PHOTO OF THE WEEK who then just throw the used bag
anywhere, why?
If there isn’t a bin nearby then
Just who is just take it home, surely that’s
not hard to do, we all have bins
responsible? at home. Why should the
offenders leave it for someone
else to do.
I WOULD like to ask publicly
Mrs C Singleton
just who is in charge of dealing
H a rl ow
with people who either park on
or over kerbs dropped for a n WELL DONE
disabled wheelchair user for
them to cross the road with
relevant safety? Praise for
Harlow council say due to cuts
the police need to deal with the Judge Lynch
obstruction and yet the police
say it’s the council’s
responsibility due to police cuts! IT’S not PC to say well done. But
Too many times I have seen well done –and thank heaven the
selfish people ignoring the JCIO did not bow to the scourge
dropped kerbs in Millwards and of political correctness which
Mallows Green and all too often protects and supports people like
a neighbour severely disabled in John Hennigan (The Star
a wheelchair contacts me to ask January 12).
for assistance as he is afraid of Nobody could possibly
having to use the road to get to condone Judge Lynch’s remarks
where he needs to go because of but why should she accept the
the speeding drivers or phone antisocial behaviour of such a
users in our small off-road. person.
Can someone in the council or I do hope there are many
police service have the integrity decent-thinking people who
to answer the question..? secretly say “well done your
Name and address supplied. Honour”!
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n TOWN CENTRE
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road plans reader Robin Winterford. featured in the Star, email a high was taken, to kerigh.palmer@ mail subject box “Star POW”
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In the same edition you to be needed to support the AS we read in last week’s Star, stand shoulder to shoulder with to see it come to an end, largely spree by just looking hideously
reported the joint statement on growth in currently emerging The Square is set to close forever. them and use its clout to refuse through the failure of Harlow dumped and neglected flower
that news by Harlow, East Herts, Local Plans. ECC will monitor How could this internationally to let this pointless development Council to protect our cultural pots in the market. I could see
and Epping Forest councils, the situation in Harlow and acclaimed, iconic venue which happen. For some reason, Jon herita g e. that NO attempt to clean them or
noting that the funding would when conditions are right would has inspired so many young Clempner and the council failed Square goers feel huge the moss has been made, this
enable a strategic team to look to take this forward (after people and launched so many to act, and now the look and feel gratitude towards the partners likewise is the current state of
address issues such as road 2033)’. careers come to such a sad of our town will be changed and staff for valiantly keeping the town in general.
access to the M11: the leader of If the prospects for Gilden/ demise? fo reve r. The Square open against all I also have to ask when there
East Herts Council was quoted Edinburgh Way were not bad In the end, it seemed nobody It is hard to imagine how o d d s. is cuts to everything from
saying it would enable them to enough, the impact of another except The Square’s partners, empty Harlow will feel for many Nancy Burge mental health to hospitals where
‘explore sustainable transport’. 10,000 homes looking to use them supporters and staff cared people without The Square. As a H a rl ow did this money suddenly come
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interpretation of ‘s u s t a i n abl e ’– have existed for nearly 50 years, initially but did not stand its that the council’s hands are tied will end up like everything thing
whatever minimises the impact pre-dating the M11; they should ground when the decision was because The Square is a ‘p r ivat e home with you else in the town looked after for
on East Herts roads? surely be back on the table now. overturned on appeal. bu s i n e s s ’the reality is very five minuets and then become
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Primary pupils jump to it Academy
plays host
to Finnish
for first schools’triathlon
students
Students take on the swimming, cycling and running challenge STEWARDS ACADEMY has
hosted a visit of Finnish pupils
and teachers of their partner
school in Helsinki, Finland.
The partnership between
By Charlotte Page itor to five laps on their bike
Stewards Academy and Puistola
[email protected] before they headed off to run School was established in 2014
around the school field.
and for the past few years, the
THREE primary schools from the The topthree girlswere Lilian
two schools have been working
Burnt Mill Academy Trust Opiyo from Little Parndon,
together to promote
competed in a mini triathlon. Shannon Waterman from
internationalism and cultural
Pupils from Cooks Spinney, Freshwatersand GracieCoburn
understanding.
Freshwaters and Little Parndon from Little Parndon.
The Finnish pupils, alongside
Primary Schools tookpart in the The top three boys were
their Year 8 and 9 Stewards
event, hosted by Burnt Mill Hrissian Aunov from Little
hosts, took part in a range of
Academy andassisted byBurnt Parndon, Joseph Williams from
activities both at the school and
Mill Academy sports leader Freshwaters and Taylor Burns,
in trips to London and
s t u d e n t s. also from Freshwaters.
Cambridg e.
The triathlon began with swim- The occasion was the first
Teachers from the partner
ming, where the girls raced first s ch o o l s ’triathlon however
school had the chance to observe
followed bythe boys,before they regular events are held during
a variety of lessons during their
dried off andchanged in prepar- andafter schoolinorder tobring
visit and were said to be
ation for the outdoor section. together the primary athletes to
impressed with the range of
A cycling course in the play- train, compete and succeed
ground challenged each compet- to gether. TRIATHLON: Burnt Mill Academy hosted the event teaching styles and quality of
work produced by the students.
Pride as archaeology group receives GCSE certificates International dimension
co-ordinator, Paul Hickman said:
“In just a few short days some
firm friendships and shared
A GROUP of students from They then attended an setting their sights at the very experiences have been
Burnt Mill Academy have archaeology lecture before top, as they now have equivalent e s t abl i s h e d .
received a GCSE in Archaeology submitting their own reports. grades and experience of “We look forward to
from the University of Humanities teacher Miss working with Cambridge continuing to work with Puistola
Cambridg e. McDonald said: “The ability and U n ive r s i t y. School in the years to come with
The students took part in a achievement of our pupils never “The Humanities faculty more exchange visits and
course which involved spending ceases to amaze me. This is c o u l d n’t be prouder of them, well further close co-operation
two days at an archaeological another example of how the done to all involved.” between our two schools.”
excavation dig in the village of pupils at Burnt Mill work hard All 11 students participating The staff and pupils of
Clavering, followed by a day at and achieve fantastic results.” received GCSE grades A to C Stewards Academy are looking
Cambridge University to discuss She continued: “It also clearly with five individuals obtaining forward to visiting Helsinki this
their findings. demonstrates how they are an A grade. CERTIFICATES: Burnt Mill Academy students receive their GCSE ye a r.
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