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Hertsmere Dementia Friendly Communities relaunched

Members of the group meet for the first time

Aimed at raising awareness of Dementia in Hertsmere and improving the lives of those faced with a diagnosis, the Hertsmere Dementia Friendly Communities (HDFC) has relaunched.

Previously known as the Hertsmere Dementia Action Alliance, HDFC has relaunched during Dementia Action Week (16-23 May). Due to a sustained drop in dementia diagnosis rates for the first time ever, Dementia Action Week’s theme is ‘diagnosis’ and statistics show Herts Valleys diagnosis rates are 60.4%, which is 6.3% below the national target, suggesting the region is following this trend.

It is thought that misconceptions around symptoms may be leading people to go undiagnosed and missing out on guidance and support.

As part of the relaunch, Dementia Friends awareness sessions will be rolled out, and dementia friendly measures will be implemented across the borough.

Meetings will be chaired by Communities 1st, with members of the group including Carers in Herts, Citizens Advice, East of England Ambulance Service, Healthwatch Herts, Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council, Hertswise, Representatives of the Potters Bar PPGs, Age UK Herts, and ourselves. Find out more about Dementia Action Week at Dementia Action Week | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)

Community grants available to celebrate our communities

Community grant applications open

Voluntary organisations and community groups that celebrate Hertsmere’s diverse communities and promotes inclusion across the borough could qualify for a funding boost of up to £2,000.

The 2022/23 community grants programme from Hertsmere Borough Council is now open for applications from groups and organisations that actively support residents and create a cohesive borough. The community grant could help your organisation to support a particular group covered by the protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010, to celebrate our diverse communities through creativity or culture, to host an inclusive event or celebration, or to increase the accessibility of existing services to the wider community.

The aim is to help support and encourage the excellent work already being carried out by local organisations and community groups who celebrate Hertsmere’s many communities and help promote inclusion and cohesion.

If you are a voluntary organisation or community group working to celebrate our heritage and identities, championing social justice or supporting inclusive communities, we want to hear from you.

All applications must demonstrate that they engage with or benefit Hertsmere residents. 

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 27 June.

For more information about the community grants programme go www.hertsmere.gov.uk/communitygrants

Our Ward Improvement Initiative Scheme (WIIS), where each councillor has £750 to spend on good causes and projects within their ward, will reopen for applications on the 23 May.

To find out more please visit: www.hertsmere.gov.uk/WIIS If you are looking for on-going funding for your organisation, the Hertsmere Community Lottery may also be of interest to you.

To find out more please visit our website: www.hertsmerecommunitylottery.co.uk

Never Too Late Campaign launches in Hertsmere

Free 7-day activity pass for all adults in Hertfordshire!

Hertfordshire’s ‘It’s Never Too Late to be Active’ campaign is back from 9 May to encourage older people to become more active. Launch events are taking place across the county during May, where you can pop along to find out more about the campaign.

Anyone who signs up to the campaign will receive a FREE 7-day activity pass for their local leisure centre, a welcome call to help them find a suitable activity, an activity planner and entry into a prize draw to win a £150 sports voucher.

Come along to a launch event at 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB on Thursday 12 May from 10am-3pm to find out more. There will be a range of organisations attending as well as a taster session from Saracens Love to Dance at 11am-12pm. Come along and try it out! 

For a full list of launch dates visit: Hertfordshire County Council | It’s Never Too Late to be Active campaign – coming soon!

Aldenham Golf Club – public consultation on expansion proposals. Have your say

A public consultation on the plans is taking place between 5-15 May, so that local people have the opportunity to comment before the Aldenham Golf Club prepares the planning application for submission to the council. Leaflets have been sent to the 330 neighbouring homes, and there is a consultation website at: www.aldenhamgolfclubconsultation.co.uk

For more information please call 07385 129 091 or email: contact@aldenhamgolfclubconsultation.co.uk


The Lavelles – Ladies of Motown

Lavelles The Ladies Of Motown presents a dazzling homage to the golden era of America’s soulful vocal stylists, featuring three incredible professional performers. The Lavelles will take you on a journey through the world of Soul and Motown and sing the hits by our most celebrated artists such as Martha Reeves And The Vandellas, Diana Ross And The Supremes, The Marvelettes, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Little Eva, Freda Payne, Whitney Houston, Mary Wells, The Shirelles and many more. A golden chance to relive these timeless songs, with beautiful melodies and lyrics that will speak to your soul.

Friday 13th May

7.30pm

Tickets: £22

To book your tickets please visit https://www.radlettcentre.co.uk/What-s-On/Music/Lavelles