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Have your say on the news articles that appear on www.everythingharlow.co.uk Email [email protected] or text brief comments to 07710 447868. Please include your name and address (however you may request for both to be withheld from publication) Hospice welcomes new chief executive 3.42pm - 30th May 2017 Tell us your news... Publicise your event... THE new chief executive of St Clare Hospice says she is "absolutely thrilled" to take on the role. Promote your business... Sarah Thompson, who has worked in the hospice sector for more than 11 years, joins St Clare from the Have your say... senior management team at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney where she was Director of Fundraising and Buy copies of photos that appear here... Engagement for four years. email: [email protected] Before joining St Joseph’s, she was Director of Fundraising at the Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted. call: David Jackman on 07710 447868 Mrs Thompson takes over from Tanya Curry who was chief executive from 2011 until April this year. She said: “I am absolutely thrilled to join St Clare Hospice. I grew up locally, went to school in Loughton and have settled with my own family nearby. St Clare is a much-loved household name across our local community, so it’s a privilege to be part of such a well-respected organisation which plays a huge role in the lives of families throughout west Essex and east Herts. "St Clare is renowned for the exceptional care it provides to people with life-limiting illnesses, and their whole circle of family and friends. "It is my mission to ensure we meet the need of the growing numbers of people who require our care. "We can do this by working hard to expand our community services to help people where they are, whether in their own homes, in hospital or care homes. "I think we also need to help strengthen the confidence and ability of local communities to care for each other at the end of life, and St Clare Hospice can play a major role in supporting this. "St Clare is a truly local charity, one that is embedded in the local community, is listening to local people’s needs and responding to that need. "I’m looking forward to working with the St Clare team to develop more end of life care services for local people, so that we can make an even greater difference to all those people we serve.” * St Clare Hospice marked International Nurses Day with a tea party in honour of the nursing staff at the Hastingwood-based hospice. St Clare employs 26 nurses with roles ranging from care on the In-patient Unit, Day Therapy service, Hospice at Home and Community Clinical Specialist services. The nurses work a total of more than 5,000 days per year at the hospice providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to patients and their families. This year’s chosen theme, selected by the Royal College of Nursing, was ‘Nurse Heroes’. Three men arrested on suspicion of murder 10.11am - 29th May 2017 THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 39-year-old man was found with head injuries in a Volvo car. The discovery was made in Milwards at about 11.45pm last night. Police and the ambulance service attended and the man was taken by paramedics to Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, where he died in the early hours of today. Police are investigating the circumstances leading up to the man’s death. Three men - aged 24, 35 and 40 - have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing and a scene guard is in place while forensic examination work is carried out. Detective Inspector Stuart Truss said “We are still unclear on the events leading up to the man’s death. "We would like to speak to anyone who may have been in Milwards between 11pm and midnight and who may have information as to what occurred there." Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Harlow Major Investigation Team on 101 or email [email protected] 01/07/2017 Everything Harlow Clay pigeon shoot raises £50,000 8.27am - 28th May 2017 FUNDRAISERS joined a clay pigeon shoot to raise £50,000 for the Breast Unit charity at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Some 130 people were at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School for a luxury full day shoot with an auction where one of the lots - dinner for 12 guests cooked by renowned chef Anton Edelmann - fetching £8,000. Clinical lead for breast surgery, Ashraf Patel, said: “Every year I am truly overwhelmed by the support and kindness witnessed at the Royal Berkshire Shooting Day. "I’d like to express my thanks to everybody who supported the shoot, and continues to support the charity. Together we are achieving so much for breast cancer patients.” Victora Gerlis, Charity Corporate Relations Lead, said: “What was wonderful about the day was not only did it raise an incredible amount for the charity but every single guest that attended had a fantastic time. The charity raises money to raise awareness, support and research for patients affected by breast cancer under the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. Fundraising has enabled the charity to conduct more than 40 clinical trials, as well as run a moving forward course and an exercise programme to patients. For more information on the work of the charity ring 01279 827857. New Archdeacon of Harlow appointed 3.38pm - 25th May 2017 A NEW Archdeacon of Harlow has been appointed to take over from former Rector of Waltham Abbey the Venerable Martin Webster who retired in March. The Rev'd Canon Vanessa Herrick is currently Rector of Wimborne Minster and the Northern Villages in the Diocese of Salisbury. She will begin her ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford in September. She said: "I am excited to be taking up my appointment at this time of change and development in mission and ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford. "I particularly look forward to getting to know the diverse peoples and communities of the Harlow Archdeaconry and to working alongside Bishop Peter and his team in the Barking Area." The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev'd Stephen Cottrell, said: "Vanessa will bring huge experience of mission and ministry to her work as Archdeacon of Harlow. "She is a creative and inspiring teacher and pastor who will bring blessing and energy to the churches of the Harlow Archdeaconry and to the whole diocese. "I am delighted to be welcoming her to the good ship Chelmsford.” The Bishop of Barking, the Rt Rev'd Peter Hill, said: "We very much look forward to welcoming Vanessa Herrick into the Barking Area leadership team. "She is a gifted pastor-teacher who will bring Godly wisdom and discernment to the role of archdeacon. "She has guided and taught ordinands, laity and clergy in a wide range of diocesan and theological settings, equipping God’s people to minister in contemporary society. "I know we will reap the benefits of Vanessa’s leadership and ministry, both in the Archdeaconry and much further afield in east London and Essex." The Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Rev'd Nicholas Holtam, said: "Vanessa is an able, holy and creative priest with considerable experience to bring to the post of Archdeacon. "Before becoming Rector of Wimborne Minster she was a diocesan Director of Ministry. "She is a very natural educator who thinks and writes clearly. She is wise, strategic and determined, whilst being very human and caring, just the sort of qualities that will make her a good Archdeacon. I am delighted by her appointment." Woman, 94, robbed of handbag 8.46pm - 18th May 2017 DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses who saw a 94-year-old woman being robbed of her handbag in Harlow. The victim was walking in Cooks Spinney at about 10am on Wednesday, April 19, when a man pushed her arm from behind, causing her to fall to the ground.