East Herts & Broxbourne Local News
Updates from the local districts
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- Lots of really useful links for information on support for the cost of living is available onthe Citizens Advice East Herts website (https://citizensadviceeastherts.org.uk/) from Energy saving tips, Cost of Living payments, and Fuel bills
- Services for Young People (SfYP) youth work projects enable young people to develop their personal and social skills and increase their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Get details of SfYP projects and information, advice and support services in your area here:
SfYP East Herts Team projects
SfYP Broxbourne Team projects
- Broxbourne Council has produced a simple Cost of Living guide for residents - Download the November 23 Cost of Living Directory
- Broxbourne Council is running a Youth Sports Night every Friday night from 4 to 6 at the Laura Trott Leisure Centre in Cheshunt. For more information, contact community@broxbourne.gov.uk or call 01992 785555 ext 5745
- Active East Herts: The Sele Youth Project is running on Monday's 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Hertford Wellbeing Hub (HWH) and the MUGA near the Sele Community Centre. For more info visit http://whatson.activeeastherts.org.uk/hertford-wellbeing-hub/
- Healthy Hub East Herts are running drop-in sessions across the district for residents to pop in for FREE help and advice about anything they would like support with. A full list of dates and venues is on our website.
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Free Project for Young Adults: Herts Inclusive Theatre is a project aimed at young adults, aged 16+ and uses drama to focus on self-advocacy and life skills. HIT will be running the workshops at three different locations in East Herts, culminating with a celebration event at the Southern Maltings Arts Centre. The workshops are completely free and are designed to explore empowerment, but also have fun and make new friends. Participants can book onto one, two or all three locations. Find out more Home - Herts Inclusive Theatre (hit-theatre.org.uk)
- South Mill Arts Centre, CM23 3JG
Dates: Monday 27th Nov, Monday 4th, 11th and 18th December 2023
Time: 1-2:30pm
- Sele Farm Community Centre, SG14 2LW
Dates: Monday 15th, 22nd and 29th January, Monday 5th February 2024
Time: 2-3:30pm (Note slightly later time)
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Boxercise Classes with Herts Disability Foundation
Herts Sports Disability Foundation are pleased to be running Boxercise in the afternoons at Sele Farm Community Centre for four weeks starting from Thursday, 23rd November 2023.
Boxercise are boxing exercise classes for home-educated children with additional needs from ages 8 to 18, and adults with disabilities from ages 18 plus who would like some fun with others, whilst improving coordination and fitness. Sessions are adapted to the needs of the individuals in the session.
To find out more information and to book a ticket space, click here.
Starting Thursday 23rd November 2023
(Running for 4 weeks)
At Sele Farm Community Centre, Hertford, SG14 2LW
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(Free) skate rink coming to Bishop's Stortford
On 28, 29 and 30 December, the disused Charringtons car park in Bishop's Stortford will be transformed into a free-to-use skate rink. Fifty skaters will be able to take to the ice at any one time with slots allocated on a first come, first served basis and no booking required.
The ice rink is a joint collaboration between East Herts Council, Bishop's Stortford Town council and Bishop's Stortford Improvement District (BID)
Stevenage & North Herts Local News
Updates from the local districts
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- Prince’s Trust TEAM are recruiting for the next cohort of the Prince’s Trust TEAM Programme for Stevenage and North Herts
This cohort is aimed towards young people aged 16-25 years old who are currently not in education, employment or training and are based in or around the Stevenage area.
This free 12-week programme allows our candidates to enhance their confidence, leadership skills, and employability, while working towards a Level One qualification in Employment, Teamwork, and Community Skills. The programme is full time and will be delivered through face-to-face learning and will offer a range of experiences tailored to the individuals we work with.
Just a few of the exciting opportunities the young people will be offered on the programme will be: meeting new people, having new experiences (through a free 3 night residential trip), undertaking a community project, work experience, planning for the future through CV writing and completing application forms and ‘meeting a challenge’ by completing a community engagement project.
The next programme will be starting on Monday 15th January 2024 and will run Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm for 12 weeks from Baldock Fire Station.
We would love to speak to any candidates you feel would benefit from this great opportunity. You can download the referral form and we look forward to hearing from you regarding potential learners. To see more of what we offer please click on the link below:
Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (hopinto.co.uk)
- Services for Young People (SfYP) youth work projects enable young people to develop their personal and social skills and increase their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Get details of SfYP projects and information, advice and support services in your area here:
- LGBTQ plus group (View poster) – If you are part of the LGBTQ plus community in Hertfordshire and would like support with your #Wellbeing or are looking to connect with others, you can join our LGBTQ plus peer support group last Tuesday of every month 4-6pm in Stevenage. Email admin@mindinmidherts.org.uk for more information.
- A new Community Hub in Stevenage Old Town is now open every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm. The aim of the hub is to support anyone who is approaching the end of their life (within 12 months) and those caring for them – the time before someone dies is a difficult one – many people don’t want to acknowledge what’s happening and that can be so hard for those around them. Find our more here www.annerobsontrust.org.uk
St Albans & Dacorum Local News
Updates from the local districts
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Services for Young People (SfYP) youth work projects enable young people to develop their personal and social skills and increase their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Get details of SfYP projects and information, advice and support services in your area here:
SfYP St Albans Team projects
SfYP Dacorum Team projects
Services for Young People : Young People’s Hub - view the drop-in sessions here
- Families in Focus are pleased to announce another free in person Parent Network support and information group starting on the last Wednesday of every month, 10am-12pm at St Albans Cycle Hub Cottonmill Community Centre Cottonmill Lane St Albans AL1 2EF. More info can be found here
- Emotional Based School Avoidance - DSPL 7&8 and Services for Young People are organising some coffee mornings, which are aimed at parents and carers who have a child in year 7 - 11 who is not attending school as a result of emotional, mental health and wellbeing issues. The children and young people can also attend. Find out more here
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Community Action Dacorum Spring term: We have the following courses to offer from January 2024
- ESOL Speaking & Listening (Beginner)
- ESOL Speaking & Listening (Elementary)
- ESOL For Work (Pre-Intermediate)
- ESOL Speaking & Listening (Beginner/Elementary) ONLINE
- Smartphone Photo & Video Editing for Beginners
- Getting started with Excel
- Healthy Cooking on a budget
- Stepping back into Work
- Building a creative business online (Dates TBC)
- Introduction to volunteering (Dates TBC)
- Working from Home Effectively (Dates TBC)
Please contact Simeon Dunlop, email: simeon@communityactiondacorum.org.uk for more information on these courses.
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Dacorum DSPL8 - Delivering Special Provision Locally:-The Spring 2024 Parenting Courses and Support Brochure for Dacorum is now available to be viewed or download from our website, via:
https://dacorumdspl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dacorum-Parenting-Course-Brochure-Spring-2024.pdf
- Festive Community News
These events are open to all and there will be the following activities in addition to the free meal that has been prepared by local pubs and restaurants:
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- - children’s storytelling
- - biscuit decorating
- - live music
- - winter coats for adults and children
We would like as many residents as possible to benefit from this service, here is the booking link for your convenience:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDnfbCFvk32RPAq6d5me-4ak5vErYfe9hxboajCbb8cfeSpA/viewform
Watford & Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Welwyn Hatfield Local News
Updates from the local districts
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Services for Young People (SfYP) youth work projects enable young people to develop their personal and social skills and increase their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Get details of SfYP projects and information, advice and support services in your area here:
- Sensory Tennis - free sensory tennis sessions with Get Set 4 Tennis. Suitable for adults with complex disabilities and sensory impairments Sensory Tennis
- Family Centre Service: The Family Support Service have translated their support leaflet into to the following languages (click to download):-
Bulgarian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Tamil
Twi
Urdu
Welwyn Hatfield & Hertsmere
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Services for Young People (SfYP) youth work projects enable young people to develop their personal and social skills and increase their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Get details of SfYP projects and information, advice and support services in your area here: