Fantastic Friday Update

We want to welcome you in the first week of August  by offering you a variety of information about events that can keep kids and grown-ups busy, informed and entertained both physically and mentally. 

 

Next week is "National Allotment Week"  (8th-14th) and it acknowledges even more the importance of gardening with nature in mind. Have a look here to find more information about this fascinating world.

 

On Wednesday 10th, between 10am to 12pm, you can find the Healthy Hub at the Leisure Centre in Bushey Grove while on Thursday 11th (12pm - 2.30pm) it will be at the Sixty Plus in Potters Bar.

 

We are thrilled and proud to communicate that we have made it to the final for SME Business Awards in Hertfordshire! If you want to help us you can find below the link to vote for us. Or you can vote here.

 

Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend!  

Many Thanks,
Nicola Oneill
Wellbeing Services Manager
COMMUNITIES 1ST INFORMATION AND SUPPORT 

If you're in an at risk group or having to isolate, and need help or support with shopping, prescription collection, pet sitting, or urgent supplies or tech support, you can contact us.

Email: help@communities1st.org.uk.
Phone: 01727 649930.

Alternatively, if you would like to volunteer yourself to support this service, please contact us or visit our website for further information.
INFORMATION TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS

Free Hot Summer Meals

Free hot meals for families and individuals will be available from hubs across Hertsmere thanks to a community-driven initiative.

Meals can be able to collect from hubs based in Borehamwood, Potters Bar and Bushey every week day until Friday 2 September, excluding the August bank holiday. 
- No need to book, simply drop in to one of the hubs on the day. For more information please contact 0208 2072277

Free Half-Term Activities

Leecliffe Big Local is organising free fun activities for families, children and young people to run across Borehamwood in Summer 2022!
More Information

WMSM summer sessions
A smaller programme will be running throughout the summer holidays. Yoga in the Bushey Rose Garden will run every Wednesday 6-7pm for just £6 a session! Book on here now.

New Ukrainian Support Groups
Would you like to connect with other people from Ukraine?

Come along to a weekly session where Ukrainian guests can meet other Ukrainians living locally and hosts can meet other local hosts.

The sessions take place at :

- Aberford Community Centre, Borehamwood, WD6 1PN every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm.

- St Albans Library, Level 2,The Maltings, St Albans,AL1 3JQ every Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm (starting from Friday 19th August).

 

More information

Park Events coming to Hertsmere this Summer!
Come along to the various free park events taking place across Hertsmere this summer! A variety of activities are taking place such as Movies in the Park and Fun in the Park. 

For more information please visit the Park Events website. 

More information about dates

Computers and a Cuppa Sessions

Interested in learning more about technology?

Free drop-in sessions are available in different locations 

 

Wylloyts Centre: Potters Bar - Mondays -10.30am - 12.30pm

The Hub: Borehamwood - Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm and Fridays 9am-1pm

Radlett: Mondays -10.30am - 12.30pm

New Bowls Project FREE for all residents!

Back2Bowls is a new Bowls project starting in Aberford Community Centre this month. Everyone is welcome and there will be refreshments provided as well as other activities for residents to get involved in.

 

Every Wednesday 1-3pm starting 13th July.

To register 

Always Bee You  Service. 

The Broxbourne Community Partnership has organised an amazing calendar of social activities for people with learning difficulties for the August-September period.

More information

To register

Go Wild at Hudnall Project

Services for Young People, in partnership with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund are delivering a range of free nature-based activities to help improve young people’s emotional wellbeing which include Wild Wellbeing, Wild About and Forest School sessions.

More information

We have made it to the final for Best Customer Service in in the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards 2022. If you want to support us, you can place your vote here.

 

 

 

 
VACANCIES

 

Admin Support Officer

  • Hours: 37 hours per week - Permanent Full Time role
  • Salary: £20,043 per annum
  • Location: Countrywide, Hertfordshire

More Information and to apply

 

Digital Communications Officer 

  • Hours: 30 hours per week 
  • Salary: £19,459 - £21,081per annum
  • Location: Hatfield

More Information and to apply

 

 

DayLight Crisis Support Worker

  • Hours : 37.5 hrs per week  
  • Salary: £22,000 - £23,500 per annum 
  • Location: Ware (Expectation to work across East and North Hertfordshire to exercise the duties of the role and with individual homes. Providing occasional cover and support for the west of the county).

More information and to apply

HR & Recruitment Administrator

  • Hours : 22.5 Hours per week
  • Salary:£21,000 pro-rata to 0.6wte (3 or 4 days/week). 
  • Location: Watford Wellbeing Centre

More information and to apply

 

Assessor in Greenkeeping

  • Hours: Full Time - Fixed Term Contract 12 months 
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Location: Based at the St Albans Campus with travel in and around the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey area 

More Information and to apply