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Herts Connected – Free Event for Older People

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FREE Event for Older People – Keep yourself safer & healthier online and in the real world
If you know someone who would benefit from attending this event, then please pass this message on to them:

You are invited to an OPALS (Older Persons Activity Learning and Safety) event taking place on Friday 29th August at 10.00am at Allum Manor, 2 Allum Lane, Elstree, WD6 3PJ.

The aim of the OPALS event is to provide quality information, advice and help available within the local community on a wide range of services available to reduce vulnerability of our older citizens, to provide reassurance, safe and wellbeing support and reduce loneliness. All event guests will be seated and served refreshments and a FREE hot meal.

Representatives from a variety of agencies will offer advice and highlight the services they provide. It is a sociable event, and a great opportunity to meet other residents in the local area. Agencies not giving talks will have stalls that you can visit, to get advice, collect some safety related information and freebies.

The event lasts around 4 hours, please arrive on time to ensure you do not miss out on the speakers or freebies on offer. “Act of Kindness” gift bags will be handed out at the end of the event. The event is targeted to our older citizens, if you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact Terry Morris, on 07740 670 642 or email: terry.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk with names and contact information, spaces are limited so if you don’t want to miss out then please reserve a space quickly.  

Phillimore Recreation Ground awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks

Phillimore Recreation Ground in Radlett raises prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces

Today, Aldenham Parish Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Phillimore Recreation Ground.

The site is one of 2,250 in the UK to achieve the award, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

The news that Phillimore Recreation Ground has met the standards required for the accreditation is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green space so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy it.

Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “Congratulations to everyone involved in Phillimore Recreation Ground who have worked tirelessly to ensure that it achieves the high standards required for the Green Flag Award.

“Quality parks and green spaces like Phillimore Recreation Ground make the country a heathier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest.

“Crucially, Phillimore Recreation Ground is a vital green space for communities in Hertfordshire to enjoy nature, and during the ongoing cost of living crisis it is a free and safe space for families to socialise. It also provides important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

New pay and display machines

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We’re rolling out a major upgrade to parking infrastructure with the installation of new pay and display machines across the borough.

The new machines, which will be fully operational by mid-July, provide drivers with a more modern, convenient payment option — including debit and credit card payments for the first time.

The updated machines will no longer accept cash. Motorists will still be able to pay via the PayByPhone app or by calling the PayByPhone line, as well as paying by credit or debit card, giving customers a variety of payment choices to suit different preferences.

The council is replacing all 125 of its existing solar-powered machines, some of which are over 20 years old. This follows a decision made at Cabinet in September 2024, driven by growing concerns over vandalism and theft, as well as the increasing costs associated with handling cash.

Feedback from residents and visitors was a key factor in shaping the changes. The introduction of card payments directly responds to calls for a faster, simpler parking experience.

Blue Badge holders will continue to benefit from free parking in designated off-street bays.

For more information on parking in Hertsmere, please visit: www.hertsmere.gov.uk  

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🌳FREE TREES FOR HERTFORDSHIRE RESIDENTS!🌳

The fantastic ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme is back for 2025 — and it’s bigger than ever! As of today, residents can apply for free trees to plant at home and help make Hertfordshire greener, healthier, and more wildlife-friendly.

This year, over 60,000 trees are being made available — part of an incredible effort that’s already seen 191,000 trees given away across the county in partnership with local councils.

With growing demand, the scheme has expanded again — supporting cleaner air, biodiversity, and our fight against climate change. A brilliant way for every resident to take part in shaping a more sustainable future. Apply below!

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Go green for FREE at the movies!

Greener Hertsmere   The Great Big Green Week

We’re showing two movies for FREE in Borehamwood this month – and it’s all for The Great Big Green Week!

It’s all happening at 96 Shenley Road next Saturday (14 June), with a screening of The Wild Robot at 1.30pm before Moana 2 at 4pm.

The Great Big Green Week, which runs from 7 to 15 June, is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Please register for free tickets for the movies on Eventbrite:

The Wild Robot
Moana 2

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Fraud and scams drop in session : Tue 17 Jun 12:00

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Hertsmere will be holding cyber crime and fraud prevention drop-in session along with Barclays Bank within the local area. This provides you with free and practical tips for avoiding the most common types of scams.  

When & Where is it? Tue 17 Jun 2025 12:00 – 14:00

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/library-opening-hours/radlett-library.aspx

Radlett Library, 1 Aldenham Avenue
Radlett
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If you can’t attend this event, we are still keen to hear about any concerns through this short survey:
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