12 HeraldThursday July 1 2010

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Firefighters pull together for Rae
SIR Many of your readers will have noticed Harlow, Old Harlow and Loughton firefighters pulling a fire engine around Harlow last Saturday. The reason the firefighters went to so much effort was for little Rae White. Rae is two years old and is suffering from spinal muscular atrophy, a condition which has no known cure or treatment. It was brought to their notice that Rae needed a motorised wheelchair to improve her quality of life, so they set themselves a challenge to assist in obtaining it for her. A huge number of Harlow residents, both motorists and pedestrians, stopped to give their change, and notes in some cases, to a very worthy cause. I wanted to take this opportunity, through your paper to thank them for their compassion and generosity. Divisional Officer Mark Samuels, Essex County Fire & Rescue Service SIR It was with some shock and amazement I read that the Ministry of Justice is planning to close Harlow and Epping magistrates courts as well as the Harlow County Court (Courts facing closure threat, Herald, June 24). Kenneth Clarke (Minister for Justice) states: I will ensure that we keep courts in the most strategically important locations, communities continue to have access to courts within a reasonable travelling distance. Surely a town of some 80,000 people must have some strategic importance? Tony Edwards, Felmongers, Harlow contribution will make a real difference to the chances of that project actually succeeding. A simple application form can be requested from Yvette Wetton on 01206 436079 or by e-mail at Yvette.wetton@essex. gov.uk. The closing date for the completion and submission of application forms will be October 5. In order to support as many projects as possible, it is my understanding that the maximum individual allocation will be in the region of 4000. The basic requirements of projects being proposed are that: (1) The project will achieve tangible improvement to peoples lives; (2) Matched funding is desirable but not an essential element; and (3) Applicants will need to demonstrate community support; in particular engagement with young people or participation of volunteers. To my continuing annoyance Harlow has lagged behind neighbouring areas like Epping, Brentwood and Uttlesford in securing grants under schemes such as this. So please, if you think you may meet the criteria contact Mrs Yvette Wetton today. Remember, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Good luck! County Cllr Guy Mitchinson (Con), Harlow West, Joyners Field, Harlow

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condition and can be caused by stroke or diseases of the brain. Symptoms include loss of memory, mood changes and confusion. In Harlow the society provides a range of services, including dementia support, carer breaks, Memory Caf and a leisure and well being service to help people to live well with dementia. Readers can find out more by visiting www. alzheimers.org.uk. remembertheperson I will be supporting Dementia Awareness Week and hope you will be able to show your support. If you have any concerns about your own memory or you know someone who is confused and would like further information, the Alzheimers Society is holding information stands during the week (see page 11). People can access legal and general advice and can also speak to the dementia support worker in attendance who can speak to you in confidence. Robert Halfon, MP for Harlow, Hastingwood, Nazeing, Roydon and Sheering
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Amazement at closure plan

There are proposals to close Harlow Magistrates Court

Support week
SIR I write as MP for Harlow to encourage readers to support Dementia Awareness Week 2010, run by the Alzheimers Society. Dementia Awareness Week is taking place between July 4-10. This years theme is Remember the Person and the Alzheimers Society is asking everyone to think about the people they know living with dementia and the simple things they can do to make life more manageable and enjoyable. There are 750,000 people with dementia in the UK and one in three people over 65 will die with dementia. Dementia is a physical and progressive

Essex funding
SIR Essex County Councils West Essex Area Forum has been allocated a 50,000 budget to support a small number of projects in our neck of the woods in the current financial year. Its purpose is to provide funding for projects which have not received other financial support directly from the county council and where the

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