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Welcome to the latest Fantastic Friday newsletter, which includes a range of local services, vacancies, and social events. The ‘Knit and Natter’ group meet every Thursday morning in the Hub at 5 Leeming Road, to have a friendly chat and connect with others across the…

Judy is a regular user of Communities 1st transport, Handyperson, and shopping delivery services. After being born in Canada and living in the USA, Judy has now lived in Borehamwood for over twenty years. She has serious health needs and believes that Communities 1st has provided her with a…

Welcome to our Fantastic Friday Wellbeing Update! This weekly newsletter will include lots of information around wellbeing such as local events, webinars and training opportunities. It is our hope that this will contribute to the general health and happiness of the local community. We are…

Disability Awareness Day (DAD) is recognised as the largest annual event of its kind in the world. Due to COVID-19, the 29th event will be held virtually online via www.dadvirtual.org.uk it is totally free, and goes live at 10am on Sunday 25th October. A week of free,…

You can now book your space at our November conference and AGM, happening on 17th/18th November! The theme of our 2021 conference is: Strength, Safety, Kindness: Through the Pandemic and Beyond.  On day one the Rt Hon. Lord David Blunkett will be making the first keynote speech on '…

With the start of the new season, we continue our ongoing work with local volunteering organisations to allow everyone to get involved while staying safe. If you are looking for new volunteering opportunities this Autumn, please get in touch by emailing volunteer@communities1st.org.uk. Our…

Sport Birmingham, Tackling Inequalities Funding provides inclusive dance opportunities for over 300 disabled children & adults in Birmingham.   Over 300 disabled children and adults in Birmingham were able to reap the amazing benefits of inclusive dance between …

Sport Birmingham, Tackling Inequalities Funding provides inclusive dance opportunities for over 300 disabled children & adults in Birmingham.   Over 300 disabled children and adults in Birmingham were able to reap the amazing benefits of inclusive dance between …

  Get the music ready and prepare to razzle dazzle! That’s the message being sent to children of SEND schools and Youth Disability groups in London and surrounding areas as Para Dance UK and Alexandra Palace launch their exciting Youth Games Dance competition.  Starting w/…

We are pleased to share that we were recently mentioned in the NHS's latest Integrated Care Systems report. We have been working with Community Action Dacorum and hospitals to establish ‘virtual wards’, where patients with COVID-19 can be managed at home, using oximetry…

  As things begin to return to normal, we remain committed to working with local volunteering organisations in opening up accessible, flexible volunteering opportunities to allow everyone to get involved. If you would like to volunteer please get in touch by emailing volunteer@…

Across the UK there is a wide range of individuals across the Disability community support or getting involved in Sport and Physical Activity whether that be at a local class, to individual challenges through to National and international competitions. During Covid, a number of these opportunities…

Across the UK there is a wide range of individuals across the Disability community support or getting involved in Sport and Physical Activity whether that be at a local class, to individual challenges through to National and international competitions. During Covid, a number of these opportunities…

We know that good communication is the key to successful inclusive dance activities and Para Dance UK is thrilled to have 3 members of the dance team who have worked hard to complete every available level of Makaton training through levels 1 to 4!   Emma Millward, Head of Dance said “Makaton…

We know that good communication is the key to successful inclusive dance activities and Para Dance UK is thrilled to have 3 members of the dance team who have worked hard to complete every available level of Makaton training through levels 1 to 4!   Emma Millward, Head of Dance said “Makaton…

As we reflect on the enjoyable in-person events we held throughout ‘Kind-July’, where we met so many of our brilliant volunteers, we remain conscious of the hardship the voluntary sector has faced over the last year. It has been a tough year for many, and all of us have…

The National Academy for Social Prescribing are delighted to announce that Tom Watkins of Communities 1st will be Thriving Communities Lead for the East Region. Communities 1st are a voluntary sector infrastructure organisation; CVS, Volunteer Centre, Wellbeing Services and Voluntary support…

As Batchwood Vaccination Centre prepares to close its doors we would like to thank our incredible volunteers, who have provided 8,975 hours of crucial support to the clinical staff there. The centre has gained a reputation for its warm, friendly and efficient team of volunteers, who have helped…

We’re so fortunate to count you amongst our incredible volunteers! If you have some extra spare time this summer, please let us know and we’ll find meaningful ways for you to spend it. Our team are here to help you offer your skills to positively contribute to our community’s recovery and…

Written by one of our volunteers: The Small Acts of Kindness gift bag project was delivered in conjunction with Welwyn Hatfield Centre for Voluntary Service.  Anything but a dumb blonde, Aly concluded her 30 years of police service by working in an Intelligence Unit. Coming from a…