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Join this Cancel Out Cancer session
Learn about the signs and symptoms of cancer and understand why taking part in cancer screening is important at one of the free online Cancel Out Cancer sessions taking place over the next few months.
Cancel out Cancer 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.
The online sessions will take place on Thursday 21 April from 3pm-4pm, Tuesday 17 May from 11am-12pm and Thursday 23 June from 3pm-4pm.
Join the sessions to learn to:
· understand what cancer is and isn’t
· get to know the signs and symptoms of cancer
· know the value of screening
· be positive about lifestyle changes that help reduce your risk
To book please visit Eventbrite here and to enquire about a session for yourself or your local community group or organisation, please email here.
This Girl Can in Herts 2022
Keeping Physically Active with and After Cancer
Details: There are many reasons why physical activity is good for us. This webinar will explore why physical activity is vital for people recovering from cancer and how to keep active during and after treatment.
Date: Monday 11th April
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Where: Zoom Webinar
Booking: https://www.thisgirlcanherts.org/events/
Women’s Mental Health and Physical Activity
Details: Explore some of the factors that impact a woman’s mental health and wellbeing, and consider what we can do to support women in our community.
Date: Tuesday 10th May
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Zoom Webinar
Booking: https://www.thisgirlcanherts.org/events/
Women’s Mental Health and Physical Activity
Details: Explore some of the factors that impact a woman’s mental health and wellbeing, and consider what we can do to support women in our community.
Date: Tuesday 10th May
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Zoom Webinar
Booking: https://www.thisgirlcanherts.org/events/
We Are Undefeatable (Long Term Health Conditions)
Details: Join us for our We Are Undefeatable webinar, which will focus on being active with long term health conditions. ‘We Are Undefeatable’ is a movement supporting people with a range of long-term health conditions, developed by 15 leading health and social care charities and backed by expertise, insight and significant National Lottery funding from Sport England. The campaign’s purpose is to support and encourage finding ways to be active that suit them.
Date: Tuesday 14th June
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Where: Zoom Webinar
Free community event in Borehamwood
A free community event is taking place in Borehamwood on Saturday 2 April – and you’re invited!
The Hertsmere Community Safety Partnership is inviting local residents to join them between 11am and 3pm at Brook Meadow Park to find out what the partnership does to support the local community, but also have fun.
At the event there will be free food, drink and entertainment, including face painting, games and sports – why not come along to meet friends, family and neighbours?
As well as free food, drink and fun activities, there will also be a wide range of partners on hand to offer help, advice and support.
Local officers and Police Community Support Officers will be on hand to offer crime prevention tips and seek residents’ views on police related issues in the area. The local volunteer Police Cadets will also be attending, so any young people with aspirations to join the force can hear more about becoming a cadet. At the event, there will be representatives from Herts Police, Hertsmere Borough Council, Clarion Housing, Herts Mind Network, OneYMCA, Leecliffe Big Local and many more.
Older Person’s Safety Information Event
| Older Person’s Safety Information Event Come along to this FREE safety information, help and advice event being run by Hertsmere’s Community Safety Partnership for people aged 60+. The event takes place Thursday 31 March, 9:30am-1:30pm at The Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN. The day will include safety talks and information, a hot lunch and refreshments provided by Herts Independent Living Service. See further details of the event in the flyer, pictured below. Spaces are limited so please secure your place by calling 0208 207 7801 or email linda.hammond@hertsmere.gov.uk. |
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Computers and a Cuppa Sessions in Radlett
Don’t forget our Computers and a Cuppa Sessions are held at the Radlett Centre Cafe on Mondays 10.30am – 12.30pm and Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm.
Making Hertsmere homes comfortable, healthy and greener
 We have secured £2.2 million in Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery funding to assist Hertsmere residents in making their homes warm, comfortable and energy efficient. Under the scheme, householders can apply to receive a wide range of insulation measures and renewable heating technologies, which are designed to support homes to reduce their impact on the environment. The Green Homes Grant scheme is open to homeowners, private tenants and people in social rented accommodation, where the home has a low energy rating and a low annual income. If you’re a Hertsmere homeowner with a household income below £30,000, you may be eligible for up to £10,000 of work to make energy efficient improvements to your home. Funding is also available for private landlords, local authority-owned properties and social housing, however a 33 per cent contribution from the landlord is required and the maximum funding per property is £5,000. More than 70 homeowners have already taken advantage of the Green Homes Grant scheme. Register your interest at https://surveys.est.org.uk /s/GreenHomesGrantSchemeLAD/Register your interest at or call 0808 196 8255. To learn more about the Green Homes Grant scheme, please visit our website. |