Local news

Updates from the local districts

Please use this page to promote any local events or webinars. Please send an email with the subject: FF News - Local News page with a link to your event and short description to familiesfirst.support@hertfordshire.gov.uk

East Herts & Broxbourne

• Fit and Fed
  Fit and Fed is a free holiday activity programme that seeks to offer high quality activity sessions with a hot nutritious lunch every day, free of charge. The programme is targeting 5-16 year olds that are eligible to receive free school meals. It is taking place at Isabella House Nursery, Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 7SL, from Monday 24^th to Friday 28^th October, 9.30am-1.00pm. To book a place on the scheme please contact Broxbourne Borough Council’s Community Development Team at community@broxbourne.gov.uk  
• Active in the Community CIC are hosting FREE teen yoga classes in Bishops Stortford - find out more here
• The Citizens Advice have produced a Cost Saving tips booklet - download here
• 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
• Read the latest Healthy Hub newsletter here
• 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 alon)
  
  
  No need to book, just come along

St Albans & Dacorum

• Second Dacorum Families SEND Information Fayre is on Wednesday 9^th November, 4-6pm at Grovehill Adventure Playground. Find out more and book your place:- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dacorum-families-send-information-fayre-tickets-418830923567

• Community Action Dacorum are currently offering the following:-
  
  

  • Jewellery Making for Beginners course, at Leverstock Green Community Centre: Click here for more details.

  • Cooking Budget Dinners with Sam from The Loess Life: Click here for more details. 

  • Me Time - online Mindfulness course: Click here for more details.           

• DSPL Workshops and Courses For Parent/Carers - View the Autumn 2022 Parenting Courses and Support Brochure for Dacorum

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.

Watford & Three Rivers

Welwyn Hatfield & Hertsmere