Fantastic Friday Update

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 this condition here .

Do not forget that on this Sunday the London Marathon happens! Found out here how to support either your favourite charity or a specific runner!   

Through our newsletter we always try to provide news of events, courses and advice that could be useful and helpful to the Community.   

You can find workshops and tips on how to deal with the cost of living. There are also some nice events at our Libraries and some opportunities to keep moving!

Stay safe and have a lovely weekend !

Nicola Oneill

Wellbeing Services Manager

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.

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.

 More information

Feed your family on a budget - Masterclass!

BeeZee Bodies offers through two workshops some tips and ideas to help families to handle household costs and keep prices low while still providing healthy food.

- 4th October, 12pm - 1pm

- 26th October, 6pm - 7pm

More information 

Justice Bus coming to Borehamwood!
A Hertfordshire Law Clinic has been set up by the University of Hertfordshire and is organising satellite clinics to improve access to justice for communities across Hertfordshire. It will FREE advice to members of the public on a range of legal issues including family, employment, housing and consumer. All advice is provided by solicitors, or trained law students working under the supervision of qualified lawyers.

The Justice Bus will be at Borehamwood Foodbank on Thursday 20 October and 17 November 10am – 12.30pm. 

For more information contact the Law Clinic on 01707 284115 or by email.

JustTalk Ambassadors - are, or do you know, an 13–18-year-old who is passionate about mental health? Hertfordshire young people can now sign up to become Just Talk Ambassadors - positive role models who encourage others to speak more openly about their mental health.

Ambassadors have the opportunity to help shape the design of Just Talk's upcoming campaigns, as well as promote good mental health messages in their communities.

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Support with the cost of living

We all need a little support from time to time, so if you need some help or know someone who does, HertsHelp have a dedicated advice line for those in need. If you are struggling, please get in touch with HertsHelp on 0300 123 4044. 

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Your Tree Our Future

Hertsmere Borough Council is working in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council to offer residents the chance to claim free trees as part of the ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme. You can check here the selection of eight different native species, or a hedgerow pack, which will be provided on a first come first served basis.

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 1pm - 3pm.

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Shape Up is back! Do you know someone who needs a little help?

Shape Up is a 12 week FREE weight loss course aimed at men aged 18 to 65 who have a BMI of 30+.

Every Monday from 12th September in Allum Manor, Borehamwood, 7pm - 8:30pm. 

For more information

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Assistant Manager Finance and Administration

• Hours: 30 Fixed term March 24
• Salary: Circa £29,000
• Location: St Albans

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Senior Admin Support Officer

• Hours: 26 hours per week
• Salary:£21,695 with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £24,920 pa (pro rata for part-time)
• Location: Hixberry Lane, AL4

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Community Link Worker - Ukraine Support

• Hours: 35 hours per week (Includes some weekend working) - 1 year Fixed Term
• Salary: £24,000 per annum
• Countywide

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Residential Child Care Worker

• Hours: 37 hours per week - Permanent
• Starting Salary £21,695 per annum plus 6% market enhancement, with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £24,920 per annum plus 6% market enhancement or Starting
• Location: Hertford, Watford, Baldock, Stevenage and Welwyn

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Fundraising Assistant

• Hours: 21 hours per week - Maternity cover for up to 12 months
• Salary:£12,856 per annum (£21,000 FTE)
• Location: Hybrid working - Hertford Head Office and remote

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Peer Support Worker

• Hours: Flexible
• Salary : £19,080 – £20,085 Pro rata based on FTE
• Location: To work within East, North and West Hertfordshire, depending on client need and waiting lists

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