The CABRA open day is a great success. The police and fire service are out, and local children enjoy seeing the fire engine close up and even spraying water from the hose. Housing association and council staff are available for advice and information.

But the biggest draw is undoubtedly the Rainbow Bus, full of local children enjoying the opportunity to use the computers and watch DVDs.

Residents put up their ideas on sticky notes at 190 The Briars about how they want the building to be used in future, and enough people are interested to enable the residents' association to plan an AGM to form a new committee.

Honeyhill allotments are among four allotment sites with open days as part of Harlow Council's environment week.

A number of estates in Staple Tye are taking part in Harlow Council's community clean-up this weekend.

Lorna and Su joined CABRA committee members and council officers, to tell residents of Aylets Field, The Briars and Copshall Close about the open day for the three estates on 12 June.

Su and Lorna delivered leaflets and knocked on doors in Copshall Close, encouraging local residents to come along on the day and join in the fun and activities.

The police, fire service, housing associations and Rainbow Bus will be coming along, as well as 190 The Briars being open for tea, coffee and a chance to chat with staff from the council and the housing associations on the estate.