DEAR READER, I’m sure many of you will have read the notice that Julie will be leaving her post as my Assistant on 3rd August.  I’m sure you will all want to join with me to wish her every success in the future.  Julie will, however, continue to provide Keep Fit ... Read More

Dear Reader   I’m sure many of you will have noticed the work that has gone into the Hailey Centre Garden this year and we are looking forward to offering plants for sale on an ongoing basis.   Now that the heatwave is over let’s hope that we will get nice spell of sunny ... Read More

Dear Reader   I’m sure you will all want to join me in thanking Heather Bygrave, one of our valued bus drivers, for her help over the past couple of years.  Heather has driven the bus for us to Tesco on a monthly basis and helped with various day trips out.  Without ... Read More

Dear Reader Thank you to all those who joined us for the New Year Lunch at Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club, it was a most enjoyable day and a great time was had all.  The food was very nice, the entertainment from singer, Steve Dunnett, was really lovely and there was lots ... Read More

Dear Reader   It was really lovely to see so many of you at Liz’s funeral, she will always be fondly remembered at the Hailey Centre for all her hard work.   There are some busy times ahead with Christmas approaching and on Thursdays from 10th November Julie will be starting a second Fun ... Read More

Dear Reader   I expect by now you will have all heard the sad news that Liz Smith passed away on Saturday 10th September and her funeral is on Thursday 6th October at 12.00 at Gt. St. Marys, Sawbridgeworth, then at the Harlow Crematorium followed a gathering at The Hailey Centre.  Therefore, the Centre will closed on Thursday 6th October.   Liz ... Read More

Dear Reader   I would personally like to thank Ted Noakes for all his hard work helping me to produce our monthly newsletter. I’m sure you will all agree that we are very lucky to have Ted as a volunteer.   In addition to being open on Saturday 6th August for our Bacon Rolls, ... Read More

Dear Reader On Tuesday 31st May over 40 people celebrated the Queen’s 90th Birthday with a high tea.  Entertainment was provided by Mickey Driver with singing and dancing and the raffle raised £49.00. A great time was had by all those who came to our Race Night on Saturday 25th June.  Thanks ... Read More

Dear Reader   I would like to thank you all for your support at the May Fayre, we raised £550.00 for the Centre.   I would like to remind you all that we are holding a new type of fund raising event and look forward to your support. This will be a Charity Race ... Read More