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Sketching Sculptures: Locking Piece

Drop-in drawing activity

Thu 20 Aug15:00Henry Moore Aisled Barn(3.6mi)

via Henry Moore Aisled BarnLocal gem

Community

Challenge yourself

Date & Time: 22/08/2026

Sat 22 AugFarleigh Hospice, Chelmsford(1.1mi)

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Cinema

Open Air Cinema

Open Air Cinema? At Down Hall Wedding Venue? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Mon 24 AugDown Hall Wedding Venue(4.7mi)

via Down Hall Wedding VenueLocal gem

Community

Ladies and Gentlemen Hack

Filed under: Ladies and Gentlemen Hack at Down Hall Wedding Venue looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Mon 31 AugDown Hall Wedding Venue(4.7mi)

via Down Hall Wedding VenueLocal gem

Community

Challenge yourself

Date & Time: 05/09/2026

Sat 5 SeptFarleigh Hospice, Chelmsford(1.1mi)

via Farleigh Hospice, ChelmsfordCurated

Children & FamilyFestivals & Events

Matching Family Festival

Saturday 05 September 2026 10:00 to 17:00

Sat 5 SeptMatching Green Church(4.8mi)

via Matching Green ChurchLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & FamilyFestivals & Events

Matching Church Family Festival

Matching Church Family Festival Occurring for 1 day, 5 hours Venue Matching: St Mary the Virgin Address Matching: St Mary the Virgin, CHURCH GREEN Matching Harlow, CM170QZ, United Kingdom Sat 5th September 2026 from 11am - 5pm and Sunday 6th September from 11:30am - 4pm (with a preview of the flowers on Friday 4th September). In Matching Church and Churchyard, Matching Feast Room and surrounds. Parking what3words: clip.apples.leap. Fun for all ages and stages. Stalls, crafts and produce, Never Fully Dressed Pop up stall, activities for children, floral displays, afternoon teas and refreshments, licensed bar, dog show, bric a brac and nearly new sale. Come on down! Free entry and free parking. Event held in a Church Crafts Event held in a Green Space Event held outside Festival Refreshments

Sat 5 Sept11:00Saint Mary's Magdalen Laver Church(4.6mi)

via Saint Mary's Magdalen Laver ChurchCurated

Children & FamilyFestivals & Events

Matching Family Festival

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Sat 5 Sept11:00Matching Green Church(4.8mi)

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Children & FamilyFestivals & Events

Matching Family Festival

Sunday 06 September 2026 10:00 to 17:00

Sun 6 SeptMatching Green Church(4.8mi)

via Matching Green ChurchLocal gem

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Sun 6 Sept10:30St James Church(1.8mi)

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Children & FamilyFestivals & Events

Matching Family Festival

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Sun 6 Sept11:00Matching Green Church(4.8mi)

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Community

Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes

Specialist training for registered and unregistered practitioners in West Essex and East Hertfordshire. Led by Amanda Orange, Family Therapist | Tier 1 Foundation Level Supportive, confident and compassionate bereavement care is essential within every care home and domiciliary care setting. St Clare Hospice’s Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes is a highly practical course designed specifically for health and social care professionals working in residential, nursing or home care environments. Delivered by experienced St Clare family therapist Amanda Orange, this interactive session provides foundational knowledge and real-world techniques to enhance the emotional support offered to residents, family members and staff. Whether you are a registered nurse, senior carer, care assistant, support worker or team leader, this course equips you with the confidence and understanding needed to respond sensitively and professionally to grief and loss in care settings. Book now Why choose this bereavement training? This Tier 1 Foundation course is part of St Clare Hospice’s comprehensive palliative and end-of-life education programme, developed to strengthen core skills for all heath and social care practitioners. The session is suitable for those new to care as well as experienced staff seeking to refresh and update their knowledge. The 3-hour session takes place at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, and is delivered in an engaging, supportive and reflective format.

Wed 9 Sept10:30Rainbow and Dove(3.4mi)

via Rainbow and Dove

Community

In the community

Date & Time: 10/09/2026 , 11:00 - 19:00

Thu 10 Sept12:00Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford(1.1mi)

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Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications

Free training for healthcare professionals to teach carers to safely administer subcutaneous medications at end-of-life Book now Led by Dr Arjun Kingdon, Consultant in Palliative Medicine & Tracy Reed, Clinical Lead, End of Life Care, EPUT | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Empower families and carers to support patients at home during the last days of life with confidence, safety and compassion. This free face-to-face specialist training from St Clare Hospice equips healthcare professionals with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to train informal carers to administer subcutaneous (SC) medications to patients approaching end of life. Delivered by expert clinicians in palliative and end-of-life care, this Tier 2 course focuses on governance, communication, clinical safety and real-world challenges encountered in community, hospital and hospice settings. Who is this course for? This intermediate course is designed for healthcare professionals who regularly support patients in the last phase of life and who may be involved in enabling carers to administer SC medications in the home setting. It is designed for: Doctors of all grades working in palliative or community care Registered nurses supporting people with life-limiting conditions in hospital or the community Clinical Nurse Specialists Hospice at Home team leads Inpatient Unit nurses Please note, eligible attendees must be employees of St Clare Hospice, EPUT, Princess Alexandra Hospital or a West Essex GP...

Thu 10 Sept14:00Rainbow and Dove(3.4mi)

via Rainbow and Dove

Community

Challenge yourself

Date & Time: 12/09/2026

Sat 12 SeptFarleigh Hospice, Chelmsford(1.1mi)

via Farleigh Hospice, ChelmsfordCurated

Community

Domiciliary Care Providers Training - End of Life Care

Free training for domiciliary care providers on end-of-life care Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice is proud to offer free, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in end-of-life care. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, this Tier 1 Foundation course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in health or social care who supports people in their own homes. This interactive, three-hour session is delivered onsite at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, offering practical tools, real-world case discussions and a welcoming learning environment for all domiciliary care staff. Book now Why choose this free training? Domiciliary care professionals play a vital role in supporting people who are approaching the end of life in their own homes. This 3-hour Tier 1 Foundation course will equip you with the knowledge, language and tools needed to recognise changes, communicate effectively and provide compassionate, person-centred care.

Tue 15 Sept14:30Rainbow and Dove(3.4mi)

via Rainbow and Dove

Likely freeCommunity

Proms in the Town Park

Celebrate the reopening of the Town Park Bandstand on Saturday 19 September 2026 with a spectacular Last Night of the Proms-style concert performed by the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

Sat 19 SeptCivic Centre(1.2mi)

via Civic CentreCurated

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Venues with events near Harlow

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford1.1 miles away Civic Centre1.2 miles away St James Church1.8 miles away

More about Harlow

Hertfordshire, England

Harlow has nearby local names including The Gallery at Parndon Mill, The Harlow Comedy Club and Harlow Recovery Cafe. We gather the dates around them together, because local plans can be creative, funny or a good way to meet people nearby. Near Here keeps event details around Harlow in one handy view so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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