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 community. The group are looking at new projects to support over the coming months which may include making traffic light hats for neo-natal babies.
Our Healthy Hubs offer a source of health and wellbeing information advice and support, making sure you get the help and guidance that is right for you. There are several ways to access our hubs, via phone, email, video call, or in-person walk ins. Find your local Healthy Hub here.
We are continuing to support those who are isolated and vulnerable, through shopping deliveries, prescription collection, and our transport and handyperson services. We also continue to provide our telephone befriending service, that provides company to those who might feel alone. If you or someone you know would benefit from any of these services, you can find more information about how to sign up below.
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: 020 8207 5115.
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
Supported Volunteering
Do you or does someone you know face barriers to volunteering due to their mental or physical health? Our Able2Enable project provides support for those who want to volunteer, including help with forms and interviews, and ongoing 'Volunteer Buddies' to help you settle into your role. Read more or sign up here.
Which Services are Missing in St Albans for Those With a Physical Disability?
The Daylight Club have created a survey to find out what services and social activities are missing in St Albans for people with physical disability. All information will be used for this purpose only. Take part here.
Hertfordshire County Council -ICS Suicide Prevention.
In 2022 Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS is receiving funding for a suicide bereavement service. As part of our suicide prevention campaign, we are inviting those who have been affected or bereaved by suicide to give their views to help plan for this local suicide bereavement service. To take part, participate in this short survey.
We Move. She Moves
All classes, including yoga, pilates, aqua Zumba, golden dance, dance aerobics and stroller strength have now restarted face-to-face. Read more.
Cancel out Cancer Session
This is a programme designed to improve people's awareness and understanding of cancer. The 60-minute volunteer-led sessions aim to encourage everyone to take action in improving their health.
- Monday 15 November - 10am to 11am
- Register here.
Take Part in Open Door's Sleepout
Will you brave the cold to help the homeless?
This year, the Sleepout is back at Oaklands College. With your help, the charity can make a real difference to vulnerable people across Hertfordshire this winter.
- Friday 19 November 2021 - 9pm - 7am
- Register here.
Peace Hospice Care Memorial Service
Peace Hospice Care has organised Lights of Love 2021, a memorial event with readings, carols and a special performance from the Watford and St Albans Rock choir.
29 November - 6:30 pm - The Watford Colosseum
To register please call 01923 330 349,
or email: fundraising@peacehospicecare.org.uk.
Small acts of kindness
Would you or someone you know, like to help pack gift bags to bring warmth and a smile to older people across the county? Small Acts of Kindness need your help to make this happen and to bring a smile to isolated people, many of whom will be feeling lonely during the holidays. Read more.
New Leaf College
New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College hosts a number of courses that teach people how to manage their mental health and provide practical skills that help people overcome and challenges or negative feelings they may be experiencing, including those around isolation and loneliness. Read more.
Join Movember This Month!
By last year, the number of people who had taken part on Movember in one way or another had reached 6,538,699, with the money raised being used to fund over 1,250 men’s health projects since 2003. If you can’t grow a moustache, there are other ways to get involved here. Read more about men's mental health.
Boost your immunity with flu and covid vaccines
If you have had both vaccinations and at least six months (182 days) have passed since your second vaccination the National Booking Service will allow you to book a ‘booster’ jab. Read more.
Could you eat More Seasonally?
Locally produced seasonal food is tasty and healthy as nutrients and flavours have fully developed, it’s often more affordable. The produce will have travelled fewer miles and often not in plastic packaging. You could make a difference to your health and to the planet by eating more seasonal produce. Read more.
Just Talk Week - 15 – 21 November
Over 35 partners in Hertfordshire work together to promote good mental health and wellbeing as part of the Just Talk campaign. Listed below are the free webinars on offer from Just Talk partners, taking place for young people, parents and carers and professionals during Just Talk week. Read more.
Alcohol Awareness Week 15 - 21 November
Many of us have become used to drinking more during the pandemic due to increased stress levels. It’s worth thinking about cutting down, having some alcohol free days, or alternating with water or soft drinks. You’ll feel and sleep better and lower your risk of some health conditions such as heart disease and cancers. Read more.
To register for any of these events, please use the links below:
Biggleswade
Hoddesdon
St Albans
Borehamwood
VACANCIES
Nightlight Crisis Support Worker
- Hours: 32hrs or 16hrs per week.
- Salary: 22,000 per year.
- Location: Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Ware, Borehamwood and Bishop’s Stortford.
Senior Domestic Abuse Caseworker
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days).
- Salary: £24,000 – £25,000 per year.
- Location: Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth.
Youth Mentor – Mental Health – BBO Herts Youth Futures
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: £23,700 per year.
Location: countywide, base to be negotiated.
More Information and apply
Scheme Administrator
- 20-25 hours per week (negotiable).
- Salary £19,312 per year or £10.01 per hour.
- Location Stevenage.
The home start is looking for a confident, enthusiastic and hard-working administrator with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail to join our friendly team based in Stevenage.
Digital Product Manager
- Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week).
- Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum per year.
- Location: Home Based.
Family Lives is seeking to recruit a Digital Product Manager to help them lead their digital product work. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years’ experience in Digital Product Management.