Families First News

East Herts & Broxbourne Local News

Updates from the local districts

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  • Active in the Community CIC are excited to extend an invitation to you to the Sele Farm Community Event. This event is a celebration of our vibrant community and an opportunity for local partners to come together to contribute to the collective well-being of our neighbourhood. 

Event Details: Poster
Date: Sat 30th of March, 2024
Time: 10am - 1pm
Venue: Sele Community Hub, Glenfield Ct, Hertford SG14 2HN

  • East Herts Council Tax Support - Families can find out if they can get some help with their Council Tax.  EHDC have a scheme to assist people with their Council Tax based on income and capital held.  They can find out if you are eligible for Council Tax support by clicking Benefit Calculator and Claim - Home | East Herts District Council (teamnetsol.com)
  • Healthy Hub East Herts are running drop-in sessions for residents to pop in for FREE help and advice about anything they would like support with. You can visit in person in Hertford every Tuesday and Friday between 9am and 4pm.  We'll be at the Skills & Learning Centre, 67 Fore street, Hertford SG14 1AL.

  • 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. Also download the Citizens Advice leaflet which gives times/dates of their drop-in 

  • 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 February 24 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.
  • Boxercise Classes with Herts Disability Foundation
    Herts Sports Disability Foundation are pleased to be running Boxercise classes. 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 space, click here.

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