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November provides an opportunity to build our awareness through many key health campaigns, such as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Get some inspirations on how to support this campaign HERE.  It is also Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and an excellent way to…

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter. We are thankful for the ongoing support of volunteers, constituting the backbone of our communities. Volunteering for all the fantastic organisations and community groups in the local areas. We aim to…

Last week saw us run our first in person AGM and conference since 2019. We would like to thank everyone who attended, and hope you found the speakers and information sharing as helpful as we did.  We have now launched our Computers and a Cuppa session in Bushey, located in Bushey…

This weekend many people will be celebrating bonfire night! Remember to only buy fireworks which carry the CE or UKCA marks, keep them in a closed box, and read and follow the instructions on each firework carefully. You can find more firework safety guidance here.   …

Last week saw us run our first in person AGM and conference since 2019. We would like to thank everyone who attended, and hope you found the speakers and information sharing as helpful as we did.  We have now launched our Computers and a Cuppa session in Bushey, located in Bushey…

We would like to thank all our vaccination volunteers for all their help with the Autumn booster initiative. Your dedication has allowed lots of people to be more protected and safe during the approaching cold season.  Our Warm Hubs project is getting underway, and we are still…

We’re two weeks into an eventful October!   Tomorrow, Saturday (15th) we mark the beginning of "Family Learning Festival", a national celebration which runs until the end of the month promoting a love of learning in family life. You can find lots of ideas how your…

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter. We are thankful for the ongoing support of volunteers, constituting the backbone of our communities. Volunteering for all the fantastic organisations and community groups in the local areas. We aim to support all volunteers…

As the weather gets colder and the days shorter, many of us turn on our central heating. However this year, many in our community cannot afford to do this. To support people who may struggle to heat their homes, organisations are offering their community spaces as ‘Warm Spaces’,…

As the weather changes and days get shorter, we are looking to face rising energy requirements and cost. Our Know your Energy session aims to explain what is happening in the energy market and how we are getting affected. Join the session to get tips and what savings can be made to…

October is here and it is packed with important dates to keep in mind.   Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022 (9-15 Oct) is now in its 20th year and it offers the opportunity for anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that…

October is just around the corner and it is packed with quite meaningful awareness days. The Dyslexia Awareness Week (03-09 October) with its theme "Breaking Through Barriers" wants people to reflect on the barriers that those living with dyslexia often face. You can find out more about…

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter. We are thankful for the ongoing support of volunteers, constituting the backbone of our communities. Volunteering for all the fantastic organisations and community groups in the local areas. We aim to support all volunteers…

Awareness days help us bring a better understanding of issues that surround us and causes that need highlighting. October is a month of Blind Awareness and our Vision Loss session focuses on understanding sight loss and supporting people living with sight loss. This October we are also…

Our latest members newsletter contains a huge range of information to support your organisation including a wealth of new training opportunities. Member organisations can also receive our monthly funding newsletter, packed full of potential funding opportunities.  We understand…

Following the bank holiday this week, we will be back to our usual hours. We thank everyone for their patience on Monday, and hope you all had a restful weekend, as we said our final good bye to Her Majesty, The Queen.  This weekend will see us joining the St Albans Food and Drink…

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We remember her remarkable and outstanding service to our nation and commonwealth as our sovereign, undertaken with such grace, dedication and humility. United now with her beloved husband, may she rest in…

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We remember her remarkable and outstanding service to our nation and commonwealth as our sovereign, undertaken with such grace, dedication and humility. United now with her beloved husband, may she rest in…

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We remember her remarkable and outstanding service to our nation and commonwealth as our sovereign, undertaken with such grace, dedication and humility. United now with her beloved husband, may she rest in…

I hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend. The mass vaccination centres at Watford Town Hall and Letchworth old Argos building have now closed their doors, and Redgrave gardens in Luton will close from this weekend.  I would like to personally thank all the amazing…