Fantastic Friday Update

We are moving towards the end of August and it is already possible to sense a feeling of back to "normality". But since we do not want to say our goodbyes to the summer yet, in this newsletter you can still find multiple ideas of events that will keep you and your family active and entertain in a healthy way.

You can also find information about how to get help to fight the increased cost of living.

We will soon release new dates for our daily trips. For information about them, please call the 01727 649980. Clients with limited mobility very welcomed.

Stay safe 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.

Free Hot Summer Meals

Free hot meals for families and individuals will be available from hubs across Hertsmere thanks to a community-driven initiative.

Meals can be able to collect from hubs based in Borehamwood, Potters Bar and Bushey every week day until Friday 2 September, excluding the August bank holiday. 
- No need to book, simply drop in to one of the hubs on the day. For more information please contact 0208 2072277

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 (starting from Friday 19th August).

More information

Free Half-Term Activities

Leecliffe Big Local is organising free fun activities for families, children and young people to run across Borehamwood in Summer 2022!
More Information

Computers and a Cuppa Sessions

Interested in learning more about technology?

Free drop-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

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 

WMSM summer sessions
A smaller programme will be running throughout the summer holidays. Yoga in the Bushey Rose Garden will run every Wednesday 6-7pm for just £6 a session! Book on here now.

Healthy Little Trips

This campaign has been launched by the Hertfordshire County Council to encourage residents to think about those little trips we all make and whether we can walk, cycle, scoot or use the bus instead of jumping in the car. 

Here is possible to find hints, tips and news of events and activities taking place across the county..

10 minute shake up resources available to download. 

Beat summer holiday boredom with these FREE Disney inspired games! Better Health has teamed up with Disney again to bring you a series of fun games that will help to keep kids active.

Click here and have fun 

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, 7-8:30pm. 

For more information, click here or email Shaun Murphy  

Early Years Experiences.

This online course will help parents/carers understand how children learn in the Early Years Foundation Stage and how they can support their child’s learning at home with tips on how to help your child settle happily into school life, supporting their mental well-being and developing good social skills.
This course is aimed at parents/careers of children aged 3-5 years old. Cost: £15

More information 

20th September 2022, 1 pm - 3 pm

Always Bee You  Service. 

The Broxbourne Community Partnership has organised an amazing calendar of social activities for people with learning difficulties for the August-September period.

More information

To register

Go Wild at Hudnall Project

Services for Young People, in partnership with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund are delivering a range of free nature-based activities to help improve young people’s emotional wellbeing which include Wild Wellbeing, Wild About and Forest School sessions.

More information

Please be aware that the Foodbank distribution and collection point at The Methodist Church in Redbourn will be CLOSED on Bank Holiday Monday 29 August. It is open on Monday 22 August and Monday 5 September.

Fundraising Manager

• Hours: 35 hours per week - Permanent Full Time role
• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Location: St Albans with home working

More Information and to apply

Admin Support Officer

• Hours: 37 hours per week - Permanent Full Time role
• Salary: £20,043 per annum
• Location: Countrywide, Hertfordshire

More Information and to apply

Digital Communications Officer 

• Hours: 30 hours per week 
• Salary: £19,459 - £21,081per annum
• Location: Hatfield

More Information and to apply

Wellbeing Access & Marketing Officer

• Hours : 37.5 hrs per week  
• Salary: £21,000 - £23,000 per annum 
• Location: Watford Wellbeing Centre.

More information and to apply

IAPT Administrator

• Hours : 37.5 hours per week full time 5 days/week (part time hours will also be considered)
• Salary:£20,000 - £21,000. 
• Location: Watford Wellbeing Centre

More information and to apply

Head of Admissions

• Hours: Full Time  
• Salary: £56,526 - £61,770 per annum
• Location: Based at the St Albans Campus with travel to the Welwyn Garden City Campus as and when required

More Information and to apply