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We are slowly approaching the end of a very busy month. June will also be a month packed with opportunities aiming to increase awareness in our Community and we wait for it with excitement.  "National Children's Gardening Week" will run from the 25th of May until the 2nd…

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter.   Last week we hosted a Volunteer Fair at the Laura Trott Centre in Broxbourne. It was great to see so many volunteers and organisations attend the event, which was a great success! If you are local to Broxbourne and East Herts, check…

Hopefully, the recent bank holiday has given you a chance to rest and recharge. "Dementia Action Week" (13th-19th of May) aims to promote awareness and the importance of a prompt diagnosis, which is also this year's theme. Through greater community awareness and more healthcare…

In October 2023 Communities 1st welcomed Para Dance UK that brought in an inspiring element of inclusive dance, championing the values of inclusion, accessibility, and participation for all, irrespective of ability. Together we have created a series of courses suitable for a wide…

Watford's community Door-to-Store Shopper Bus Service has reached a significant milestone, achieving over 100 bookings since its launch in January. The service – led by Communities 1st and supported by Watford Borough Council – is designed to provide convenient and accessible transportation…

Watford's 'Door-to-Store Shopper Bus Service' has achieved more than 100 bookings since its January launch. The scheme, administered by the non-profit organisation Communities 1st and Watford Borough Council, was introduced in a bid to aid residents struggling with conventional transport methods.…

We hope that you had a lovely bank holiday weekend and have had the opportunity to enjoy some of the lovely weather we are starting to see.  We wanted to let you know that in celebration of Volunteers Week, which will run from the 3rd June - 9th June, Communities 1st are…

In October 2023 Communities 1st welcomed Para Dance UK that brought in an inspiring element of inclusive dance, championing the values of inclusion, accessibility, and participation for all, irrespective of ability. Together we have created a series of courses…

Self – care is not an expense; it is an investment! Nourishing yourself can help you lead a fulfilling life and have a positive outlook. Did you know there are 8 categories of Self – Care? Our engaging hour-long Self- care webinar presents ideas for looking after yourself and how to…

We are at the end of another very busy month and May is just around the corner, packed with lovely Bank Holidays and other important dates to remember.  Throughout the month as always, we will highlight key public campaigns and will try to share some ideas on how to live your…

With the longer and brighter days, many of us will be looking forward to spending time outside enjoying the sun and fresh air, just in time for National Gardening Week. It is a week dedicated to raising awareness of gardening and horticulture and encourage people to take part in…

Welcome to the April newsletter! It’s a busy month with lots of training options! Did you know that slow cooking destroys fewer nutrients than high heat cooking. They are a great way to make stews and save precious cooking time. Learn to use a Slow Cookers to bake a cake on one of…

Welcome to the latest edition of our Voluntary Sector Briefing. It was inspiring to watch the London Marathon on Sunday and to hear the amazing tales of the runners endurance. Even more remarkable is the news that at the time of writing, over £67 million has been raised for good…

Time does really fly and we are already in mid-April!   As always, this week we are happy to share with you some of the latest health related events which are meaningful and important to our Community.  MS Awareness Week 2024 (22–28 April) focuses on people's…

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter. The Big Help Out weekend will be happening again this year between 7th June and 9th June 2024. The Big Help Out brings millions of people from across the UK to join the biggest mass volunteering event of the year. The campaign empowers…

  My values are similar to those of Communities 1st - we believe in kindness." Carole became a volunteer with Communities 1st in 2020 at the outbreak of the COVID pandemic. She became a steward at the Vaccination Centres and used her sewing skills to make scrubs for health workers. Carole…

Communities 1st is supporting "National Stress Awareness Month" over April, and its aim of raise awareness of the negative impact of stress. While not all stress is bad, long-term stress can have harmful impacts on physical and mental health. If you want some ideas on how you can…

We hope you are all enjoying the brighter and longer days that have come along as we step into the month of April.  If you would like to spend more time outside enjoying the sunshine and fresh air, then why not consider becoming a volunteer gardener? You can find out more about…

Welcome to the latest edition of Communities 1st newsletter. The clocks have gone forward, the evenings are brighter and it finally feels as if spring has arrived! Many organisations will already be thinking ahead to summer events and Communities 1st are no exception. Our Annual…

Spring is fully here and we hope not to have to wait too long for some warmth and nice weather! April is Stress Awareness Month. The most common explanation of stress is a "physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension". While not all stress is bad, long-term stress can have…