Celebrate Harlow opens doors with a series of free family
events
A total of 11 buildings and places of interest
across Harlow are opening their doors for a series of
family-friendly events between September 11-19.
Please follow the below link to view a copy of the events in
full:
Celebrate Harlow
Poster
All events are free and form part of Celebrate
Harlow Open Doors Week, encouraging residents to visit new
locations or to view them in a different light.
On September 11, visitors can conduct City of
London Sinfonia musicians and take part in a sheep sculpting
workshop at the Gibberd Gallery, while Harlow Council’s main
chamber will host exhibiting community groups and a debate over
youth provision. On the same day, the newly-opened Gatehouse Arts
Studios & Gallery launches with an open studios event.
St John’s Arts and Recreation Centre is
holding two exhibitions on the 11th and 12th,
while on the 12th visitors can learn about the history
of Harlowbury Chapel, Harlow’s oldest building.
Harlow Playhouse hosts a series of family
events on the 12th, including live music, free workshops
and 2 free main stage performances, as well as the chance to get a
glimpse behind the scenes.
Science Alive unlocks its doors on the
15th with exhibitions, presentations and activities,
while young and old can walk out onto Harlow Town Football Club’s
pitch on the 16th and take part in a penalty
shoot-out.
On the 18th, visitors can enjoy an
afternoon of rock and acoustic performances by Harlow Rock School
at The Museum of Harlow, or take in the beauty of the
world-renowned Gibberd Garden.
Finally on the 19th there is the
chance to look behind the doors of Harlow Masonic Lodge and learn
about its craft and regalia.
Councillor Joel Charles, Executive Committee
Member and Chairman of Harlow Council’s Community & Citizenship
Policy Working Group, said: “Harlow Council is delighted to be
taking part in this new initiative, encouraging people to come
along and see some of the buildings and venues that Harlow has to
offer.”
A Celebrate Harlow spokesperson added: “Open
Doors events take place up and down the UK every September, we’re
delighted to be able to expand Harlow’s programme of free events
over nine days.
“We’re confident that there’s something for
everyone in the mix and look forward to residents taking the
opportunity to see something different.”
The Gibberd Gallery
Saturday 11 September,
10.30am-5pm
Enjoy Henry Moore’s celebrated Sheep
exhibition and join in with one of the following:
Minute
Maestro(10.30am-1.00pm)
- Become a musical maestro and conduct City of London
Sinfonia musicians, doodle a picture and have it turned into music,
and take part in arts and crafts.
Sculpting Sheep (2.00pm-5.00pm)
- Drop-in sheep sculpting workshop run by The Henry Moore
Foundation. Suitable for all ages (children must bring an
adult)
Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, CM20 1WG
The Council Chamber
Saturday 11 September,
10.30am-5pm
See Harlow’s Council Chamber in action and
meet a wide range of exhibiting community groups, to include:
Councillor Debate
(12.00pm-2.00pm) - 3 Harlow Councillors and 3 Youth
Councillors debate the Harlow strategy for youth provision.
Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, CM20 1WG
Gatehouse Arts Studios &
Gallery
Saturday 11 September,
11am-6pm
Harlow’s newest Arts Studios and Gallery
launches with an exhibition and open studios.
West Gate, CM20 1JR
St John’sArts and
Recreation Centre
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September,
2pm-6pm
Historical exhibition on Old Harlow and St
John’s, and a special exhibition of historical toys. Refreshments
available.
Market Street, Old Harlow, CM17 0AJ
Harlowbury Chapel
Sunday 12 September,
11am-5pm
View Harlow’s oldest building, located within
the grounds of Harlowbury Manor, and learn about its past and
loving restoration. An exhibition of local artists’ work also takes
place. Refreshments available.
Off Old Road, Old Harlow, CM17 0HQ
HarlowPlayhouse
Sunday 12 September, 1pm-
5pm
An afternoon of fun-packed family-friendly
activities with exhibits, live music, and free activities. To
include:
Free Performances:
2pm & 3.30pm
Family-friendly half-hour performances,
featuring Hip
Hop Pop, Fifi Live, Harlow Ballet, JCJ, and
the cast of Aladdin. (seats can be reserved in advance).
Refreshments available.
Free Workshops:
1.15-1.45pm
Try…Ballet for children (ages
4-8)*
2.45-3.15pm
Try…Hip Hop*
2.45-4.30pm
Try…Puppetry
4.15-4.45pm
Try Ballet for Adults (ages 9+)*
(*wear suitable clothing and footwear)
View From The Stage (2.45pm &
4.15pm) – A chance to see behind the scenes.
Playhouse Square, CM20 1LS
Science Alive
Wednesday 15 September,
4pm-7pm
SAFEcracker: Science Alive Family
Event - Science Alive unlocks its doors to family groups,
with free entrance, exhibitions, presentations and activities.
Harlow Leisurezone, Second Avenue, CM20
3DT
HarlowTownFootball Club
Stadium
Thursday 16 September,
6pm-8pm
Walk out onto the turf of Harlow Town FC’s
pitch, meet the team and take part in a penalty shoot-out.
The Pinnacles, CM19 5BL
The Gibberd Garden
Saturday 18 September,
2pm-6pm
OpenGarden -
Enjoy the world renowned Gibberd Garden for free, with glades,
pools and lawns providing a setting for some 80 sculptures,
architectural features, and a children’s moated castle!
Refreshments available.
Marsh Lane, Old Harlow, CM17 ONA
The Museum of Harlow
Saturday 18 September,
1pm-4pm
Music at the Museum - Enjoy
an afternoon of rock and acoustic performances by Harlow Rock
School musicians in the museum’s walled gardens. Refreshments
available (A no-alcohol event).
Muskham Road, CM20 2LF
HarlowMasonic
Lodge
Sunday 19 September,
2pm-4pm
See behind the doors of Harlow’s Masonic
Lodge, learn about the craft and the regalia, and discover
Freemasonry’s social contribution. Refreshments available.
Church Road, CM17 9HD