Fantastic Friday Update

We are heading rapidly towards the end of August and in a sense, summer itself will soon be over. Whether or not you follow the academic year, the end of “the holidays” is usually accompanied by a feeling of back to "normality". But we’re not going to say goodbye to the summer just yet! In this newsletter, you’ll still find loads of ideas and events that will keep you and your family active and entertained in a healthy way.

September is packed with meaningful awareness days. We’re looking forward to great events supporting important campaigns for our Community, coming up next month. 

Our Hub in Borehamwood is very close to opening again. Please remember that support is still available in the meantime!  Alternative provision is at hand for anyone who needs to meet with us so please do give us a call at 01727 649930 or write to us. We can’t wait to open our doors to you again in the very near future!

Stay safe, have a lovely weekend and see you soon!

Nicola Oneill

Wellbeing Services Manager

If you or someone you know is in at-risk group or is isolated, and needs help or support with shopping, prescription collection, pet sitting, 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.

Help for School Holidays
Our Help for School Holidays is jam-packed with local events, meal deals, and community meals for you and your family to enjoy this summer.

For example:

• Communities 1st Dog Photography Competition
• Family Fun Sessions
• Family Nature Walks
• Welwyn Hatfield BIG Summer
• London Colney Community Lunches

Click here to visit the page.

Railway Tickets Office Closures
Several train companies are planning to close ticket offices in railway stations across the country over the next three years. A public consultation is currently being held in relation these plans.

This consultation closes on the 1st September. 

Want to have your say? Information on how to take part in the consultation can be found here. 

Creative Fun with Numbers

Come and join Communities1st staff for 3 hours of free summer fun with your child!

Help them explore numeracy through a range of creative and physical activities. Make new friends and play with numbers!

Please note parents and guardians are required to participate with their child/children at this event.

• RADLETT - Phillimore Community Centre - Radlett WD7 8NN.
  30th August, 2023, 10am - 1pm
  Register here

• WELWYN GARDEN CITY - WGC Library- Campus West - WGC, AL8 6AJ
  31st August, 2023, 10am - 1pm
  Register here

Hertfordshire County Council Residents' Survey 2023

Hertfordshire County Council would like to hear what you think about them and how they communicate with you. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. It closes on 15 September:

To complete the survey click here 

The Hertfordshire Local Offer

The Local Offer lets parents and young people know what special educational needs and disabilities services are available in Hertfordshire, and who can access them.

More information 

Fifty Thrifty
The Fifty Thrifty campaign is continuing throughout the summer holidays. Herts Catering Limited (HCL) has joined it to introduce some thrifty meals.

Here a list of downloadable recipes, that you can create with your little ones and to get them learning about healthy food and gaining confidence in the kitchen.

Cervical Screenings Survey

Cervical Screenings help to prevent cancer and the NHS routinely offer them to women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25-64. However, we know that 1 in 4 do not attend their Cervical Screening test.

A survey has been launched to find out what people’s experience of Cervical Screening has been and any reasons why people might not take up the invitation to be screened.

This research will help local NHS ensure that the Cervical Screening programme is having the greatest impact it can.

For more information and to complete the survey

Save The Date! Potters Bar Health and Wellbeing Event this September! 

Visit the event and listen to health talks and visit stalls from a range of local organisations that are on hand to help you and give advice. 

Communities 1st will be hosting a stall as well! Come to say hi and have a chat with us!   

Friday 8th September, 10am - 3pm

Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN. 

More information

Let’s Give

Communities 1st has launched a new service for volunteers. You can create your own space on our website so that organisations can find out about you and reach out about their volunteering roles. You won’t need to display any personal contact information as we do all the brokerage, so we will put you in touch with the organisations that have reached out to you. It’s a great way to showcase your skills and experience to local community groups and can help match you with a role where you can make a real difference.

Alternatively, if you work for an organisation that needs volunteers, you will be able to search for volunteers with the skills and interests that match the roles you need to recruit. 

For more information contact us by email or call 01727 649953.      

Men That Meet 

It is thought that 1 in 8 men have a common mental health problem such as depression or anxiety, and social media can often play a part in making these feelings worse.

Communities 1st has helped to establish a new social group in Borehamwood where men can meet other men and connect over good conversation, games etc.

Tuesday 1.30pm - 4pm

Windsor Hall (WD6 4EE)

For more information

Community Outreach Worker

• Hours: 30 hours per week (possibility for Full time if preferred).
• Salary:  £24,000 - £25,000 
• Location: Three Rivers District Council and Watford Wellbeing Centre

More information

Hospital Discharge Team Leader (Bounce Back)

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
• Salary:  £27,500 - £28,500 
• Location: Watford / Borehamwood / Letchworth Wellbeing Centre’s

More information

Senior Admin Support Officer

• Hours:  37 hours per week
• Salary: £23,620 with the opportunity to progress to £26,845
• Location: Farnham House, Stevenage

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Community Coach – School Sport Team

• Hours: 35 hours per week - Full-time until 31/8/24)
• Salary: £19,110 pa
• Location: Watford FC Training Ground / Vicarage Road / Trust Community Facilities / remote working due to nature of the role.

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School Sports Project Officer

• Hours: 40 hours per week - Fixed Term (12 months)
• Salary: Up to £26,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• Location: Based at Watford FC Training Ground, and remote working due to nature of the role

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Independent Living Advisor

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Salary: £27,191 - £30,211 per annum
• Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

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Vision Loss Advisor

• Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-time)
• Salary: £13.00 per hour
• Location: Unit 29, Weltech Business Centre, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City.

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Office Administrator

Hours: 20 hours per week (Part time)
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Location: Unit 29, Weltech Business Centre, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City.

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