George Docking Journalism Portfolio

https://www.harlowharrier.co.uk/2018/01/15/loo-of-the-year-award-symbolises-a-changing-harlow/ THE HARVEY Centre in Harlow is radically changing the social perception and economic status of the town in an evolving redevelopment, after winning a ‘Loo Of The Year Award’ for the best shopping centre toilets in England. Bryan Young, 54 general manager of The Harvey Centre has worked there for 17 years and been a Centre Manager since September 2006. Originally he hailed from South-East London and moved to Harlow to work for British Petroleum. Bryan is a part of the new scheme to re-define Harlow. He admits there is a negative public view of the town and said ‘We’re on a journey to change the perception of Harlow, people will start to come on the journey that we’re on. The Harlow people have had a lot of false promises in the past, including three promised redevelopments that did not happen, but we’re trying to change that. ‘We have a go at entering for the competition every yea...

http://www.yourharlow.com/2017/12/01/coca-cola-truck-comes-to-harlow/ The Coca Cola truck proved to be a major interactive event for families when it visited Harlow. Once a year the truck makes a visit to Harlow on it’s route up and down the country. Last year, in Harlow the arrival of the truck brought in 5000 people. The event was a family centred, interactive experience, with a chance to sample free drinks, have pictures taken with a backdrop of the truck, sing-a-longs, there is a projector with animations of Santa’s workshop. People can also upload selfies on to the side of the truck with a message available to send to family or friends. The Coca Cola team is made up of four brand ambassadors and seven local ambassadors. The events manager Livieu Jipescu expressed the importance recycling plays in this years event, ’Recycling is a big part, 80% of the rubbish will be recycled, all of the used coke cans will be back on the shelves within 6 weeks.’ This year’s r...

https://www.harlowharrier.co.uk/2018/01/05/pecho-mama-takeover-a-disused-shop-in-harlow-to-host-avant-garde-production-of-greek-tragedy/ A DISUSED shop unit in the Harvey centre is being transformed to host a ‘gig-theatre’ called the ‘Anti-Valentine’s Day Takeover’ featuring Medea Electronica. Harlow Playhouse and the group Pecho Mama are hosting the pop-up style event. The night is a showcase of DJ’s, Greek theatre, electronic music and cheap drinks. Including the award winning gig theatre Medea Electronica, performed by Pecho Mama. Medea Electronica is a creatively charged, alternative British, 1980’s adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy. Medea, the main protagonist of the story, chooses to embark on a path of depravity and revenge after the discovery of her husband’s deception. The live gig is an all-original amalgamation of different themes and genres, enmeshed in a fantastic chaotic destruction; whilst the intense drama unravels against a contemporary fusion ...