Fantastic Friday Update

In this newsletter we hope to offer you a variety of ideas on how to keep you busy, informed and entertained in this coming week. 

Remember that you can find help with the cost of living crisis by contacting the following organisations:

The Healthy Hub
St Albans and District Foodbank. It provides emergency supplies to people in difficulty
Household Support Scheme. It is intended to help people with essentials such as food and energy bills. 
Council Tax Support. This is how we help residents who are on a low income to pay their Council Tax bill. They may be eligible for a discount of up to 100%. 

On Tuesday between 10am to 12pm you can find the Healthy Hub at The Phillimore Court in Radlett while on Thursday(10am - 12.30pm) and on Friday

(10am - 12pm) it will be at the Foodbanks in Borehamwood and Bushey, respectively.

We are thrilled and proud to communicate that we are nominated for the 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 above all cool, and have a wonderful weekend!  

Many Thanks,
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 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.

For more information

Everyone has the right to lead their lives in safety and security and be SAFE
SAFE shares CST’s security knowledge with groups outside the Jewish community that are vulnerable to violence, extremism or hate crime. They have organised a series of one-hour webinars.

The next one is "Event security for your community (Appropriate security measures to ensure the safety of large numbers of people)":
21st July at 2pm

To register

To see all other webinars

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

To register

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.
The Law Clinic will offer FREE advice to members of the public on a range of legal issues by solicitors, or trained law students working under the supervision of qualified lawyers.

The Justice Bus will be at Borehamwood Foodbank on Thursday 21 July 10am – 12.30pm.
If you would like to book an appointment to guarantee you are seen at their satellite clinic please contact the Law Clinic on 01707 28411 or by email.

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

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 

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.

More information

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.

More information

We have been nominated for Best Customer Service in in the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards 2022. Place your vote here.

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

More information

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

More information

To apply to either of these roles, click here.

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

More Information 

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

More Information and to apply

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.

More information and to apply

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

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