Local news

Updates from the local districts

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East Herts & Broxbourne

• The Kidz Klub playscheme will be running at the John Warner Sport Centre in the February 2023 half-term as well as the Fit and Fed project running in Waltham Cross during the half-term (details of how to book are on the posters).

• Broxbourne Council has produced a simple Cost of Living guide for residents - download here

• The Citizens Advice East Herts have produced a Cost Saving tips booklet - download here plus you can view the recent AGM presentation here: AGM-2022-On-the-Front-Line-of-the-Cost-of-Living-Crisis_R.pdf (citizensadviceeastherts.org.uk)
• 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
• CHEXS Parenting Hub - Real talk with real people, a friendly group to listen and support the highs and lows of parenting. Let’s chat about all things parenting over a tea, coffee, cake or biscuit! REAL TALK Starting 10th November 1-2.15pm at Tesco Community Room (near bakery section), - Brookfield Farm, Broxbourne (no need to book, just go along)

• Here is a link to the Healthy Hub monthly newsletter for Broxbourne. This look a very information edition and one worth signing up to receive your own monthly copy:- 230117-healthy-hub-newsletter-jan (broxbourne.gov.uk). To subscribe, please email Judith Ingham Judith.Ingham@broxbourne.gov.uk 

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St Albans & Dacorum

• NEW Baby Fair - The Family Centre Service have just announced the dates of their NEW Baby Fair in Dacorum!
  Grovehill Community Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJ | Wednesday 8th February 2023 13:00 - 15:00.  There will be FREE preloved maternity clothes, baby clothes and books!
  
  It can be a fun, easy way to de-clutter. You can drop off your unwanted, good quality maternity clothes, baby clothes and books before the event at one their Baby Groups (up to a maximum of 10 items) or an unlimited number ahead of the events at either Westfield & Littlebury Family Centre in Watford or Windmill Family Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. For more information click here: https://qrco.de/fcsbabyfair

• DSPL Dacorum: please find below the link to view/download the Spring 2023 Parenting Courses and Support Brochure for Dacorum: https://dacorumdspl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Dacorum-Parenting-Course-Brochure-Spring-2023.pdf 

• CAP Money courses: There are 2 courses running in February at the Liberty Tea Rooms, r, one during the day and one in the evening. In summary:

  1. A  daytime Face to Face course in Hemel Hempstead at the Tea rooms

  : The three (2 hour) sessions will be on 6th, 13th  & 20th February 2023 starting at 12:15pm at the Liberty Tea rooms.

  2. An evening Face to Face course in Hemel Hempstead at the Tea rooms

  : The three (2 hour) sessions will be on Wednesdays 8th, 15th & 22nd February starting at 6:45pm at the Liberty Tea rooms.

  The course teaches how to create a budget and then how to live within it. It is suitable for anyone, no matter what their financial situation.

  Contact details for CAP: Phone: 07941 836874. Email: capmoney@libertytearooms.co.uk    https://www.libertytearooms.co.uk

North Herts & Stevenage

• 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

Watford & Three Rivers

• NEW Baby Fair - The Family Centre Service have just announced the dates of their NEW Baby Fairs! Grovehill Community Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJ | Wednesday 8th February 2023 13:00 - 15:00 | Meriden Community Centre, Meriden Way, Watford WD25 9ET Tuesday 14th March 2023 14:00 - 16:00 *parking available onsite and nearby. | There will be FREE preloved maternity clothes, baby clothes and books!

  It can be a fun, easy way to de-clutter. You can drop off your unwanted, good quality maternity clothes, baby clothes and books before the event at one their Baby Groups (up to a maximum of 10 items) or an unlimited number ahead of the events at either Westfield & Littlebury Family Centre in Watford or Windmill Family Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. For more information click here: https://qrco.de/fcsbabyfair

• Three Rivers Residents' Survey 2022/2023 is running until 15th March 2023. The survey is open to anyone who is a resident of Three Rivers, this includes members of staff that are residents. The survey is anonymous so please reassure any residents that we  are only looking for their honest opinion to help us deliver the best services that we can. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9VC83VJ

Welwyn Hatfield & Hertsmere

• In March of 2023, Welwyn Hatfield Council will be hosting its second annual Youth Awards. This is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of young people within the borough. Find out more here Youth Awards - Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council - Working better, together (welhat.gov.uk)