This week we offer you lots of ideas on how to get the most out of the nice weather that is ahead of us but also how to be active while helping and supporting different charities.
Between June and September is possible to organise Great British Picnic, a very nice idea that helps to raise funds and awareness for the Sarcoma Awareness Month.
This weekend you have lots of festival where to have fun and live your Community. More details below.
On Monday between 10am to 12pm you can find the Healthy Hub at The Wyllotts Centre in Potters Bar while on Wednesday (10am - 12pm) it will be at Bushey Grove Leisure Centre.
The Healthy Hub will also be at the Bushey Festival on the 10th of July.
Stay safe and cool, 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
New Ukrainian Support Group
Would you like to connect with other people from Ukraine?
Come along to a weekly session where Ukrainians can meet up, meet other hosts and make friends.
The sessions take place at Aberford Community Centre, Borehamwood, WD6 1PN every Wednesday 4-6pm
New Community Centre in St Albans!
The new Cottonmill Community and Cycle Centre will include a central hall of 100 square metres, café and kitchen suitable for event catering. It will be used by community groups for activities such as scout meetings, yoga and dance classes, and events. There are also pump and cyclocross tracks and a cycle hub offering maintenance and repair workshops.
Computers and a Cuppa Sessions
Interested in learning more about technology?
Free drops-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
Bushey: Thursdays - 12pm -2pm
Happy Camps Open!
Happy camps are for children in reception to Year 11, who attend a Hertfordshire school and are in receipt of benefits related free school meals. They are eligible to receive a code and attend HAPpy Camps, that will be run all over Hertfordshire from Monday 25th of July.
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.
Healthy Lifestyles and Body Image.
If you want to know more about the importance of healthy eating, body image and healthy lifestyle you can attend this Free Webinar
Monday 18th July - 6pm - 7pm
Improve Your Strength and Balance
Come along to the free strength and balance classes at Maxwell Community Centre in Borehamwood. These sessions are designed for older people who want to improve their strength and balance, to maintain independence.
Every Tuesday 10am - 11am from the 14th of June.
Free NHS Health Checks for 40-74 year old.
If you’re aged 40-74, Healthy Hubs in Hertsmere are offering you the opportunity to have a free health check on 18th July at The Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN.
You’ll be assessed on your personal heart health, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and risk of diabetes. Your personal advisor can also help with information on diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol, and risk reduction. Places must be booked.
To register
Samaritans Awareness Day (24/7).
If you’d like to get involved, you can help raise awareness this month by sharing Samaritans’ messaging on your own social media pages using #TalkToUs and #SamaritansAwarenessDay.
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123.
For more information please visit their website
The Big Step Forward Challenge!
On the 16th July 2022, people up and down the country will be taking steps to transform the future for people affected by pancreatic cancer. Setting out from a location of your choice, you can choose to walk 1 or 4 miles; whatever your ability or experience.
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VACANCIES
Assistant Manager: Finance and Administration
- Hours: 18 months contracts with a view to becoming permanent
- Salary: £28,065 p.a. pro-rata
- Location: Allum Lane Community Centre, Elstree, Civic Centre, St Albans, Ver House, St Albans
Communications and Campaigns Officer
- Hours: 18 months contracts with a view to becoming permanent
- Salary: £22,350 - £24,104 p.a. pro rata
- Location: Allum Lane Community Centre, Elstree, Civic Centre, St Albans, Ver House, St Albans
To apply to either of these roles, click here.
Breakaway Playscheme Manager
- Hours: Up to 28 hours per week, working flexibly
- Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum pro rata
- Location: Home based and North Herts CVS Office in Hitchin, with travel across North Herts and Stevenage
Community Capacity Builder
- Hours: Up to 28 hours per week
- Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum pro rata
- Location: Home based and in the office in Hitchin, with travel across North Herts and Stevenage
Senior Practitioner – Children Looked After
- Hours: 37 hours per week - Permanent Full Time role
- Salary: £40,371 - £44,578 per annum
- Location: Bases in Hertford, Stevenage & Apsley
Fundraising Manager
- Hours : 37.5 hrs per week
- Salary: £30,000 -£32,960 per annum
- Location: Watford Wellbeing Centre, with up to one day a week working from home.
Peer Support Worker
- Hours : Flexible Hours
- Salary: £19,080 -£20,085 per annum
- Location: To work within East, North and West Hertfordshire, depending on client need and waiting lists
Marketing and Events Executive
- Hours: Full Time
- Salary: £ 24,928 - £27,237 per annum – depending on experience and qualifications
- Location: St Albans and Welwyn Garden City Campus