Local News
Updates from the local districts
Please use this page to promote any local events or webinars. Please send an email with the subject: FF News - Local News page with a link to your event and short description to familiesfirst.support@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Broxbourne & East Herts
St Albans & Dacorum
North Herts & Stevenage
Welwyn Hatfield
Watford, Three Rivers & Hertsmere
Broxbourne & East Herts
Girl Corner is a free girls-only programme for young people aged 14–17 providing a safe, supportive and engaging space where participants can shape the activities and sessions based on their interests.
Every Wednesday 6-8pm, Active Local Hub in Waltham Cross.
Please also find the referral/sign-up link below: Your Voice, Your Choice – Girls Corner Sign up Form
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The Butterfly Arts Project, a 12-week after-school programme for girls aged 5–11 at Wormley Community Centre, EN10 6DX. Families can join the programme at any point during the 12 weeks, subject to spaces being available. Sessions take place on Mondays from 3.30pm–5.00pm at Wormley Community Centre.
We use arts and crafts to help girls build confidence, develop new skills, make friends and enjoy a positive space in which to express themselves. Across the 12-week programme, activities include painting, T-shirt upcycling, jewellery making, keyrings, mosaics, embroidery, sewing and yarn crafts.
We are particularly keen to reach young carers, their siblings and other girls who may benefit from additional confidence-building and social support.
Families can register directly using the QR code on the flyer. Professionals can also make a referral on behalf of a child using this link. Download the leaflet.
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Could You Give One Hour a Week?
MCR Pathways is looking for volunteer mentors to support young people across Hertfordshire, with a particular need in Stevenage and Cheshunt. Mentoring requires just one hour a week during school term time. Mentors meet consistently with a young person in school, offering a listening ear, encouragement and someone who believes in their potential.
No previous mentoring experience is required. MCR Pathways provides full training and ongoing support. All you need is the willingness to listen, build a trusted relationship and help a young person recognise their strengths and ambitions.
If you live or work in Hertfordshire, you could make a lasting difference to a young person. Find out more or register here: https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor
Or contact t ernest.moses@mcrpathways.org / 07743 513152.
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Communities First - Learning events
Please see below details of our upcoming courses in Hoddesdon and Hertford, Please note our courses are open to all aged 19+ and resident of Hertfordshire.
Further information and other courses can be found on our website, https://www.communities1st.org.uk/communitylearning
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You can download the poster for the opening time of the Wasimi breakfast club in Waltham Cross during the summer holidays (attached)
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The Windrush Legacies CIC have Multi-Sports Activity sessions taking place during the summer for children and young people with SEND. Download the leaflet here.
Beezees: Download the Autumn Cheshunt BZ Families sessions and the two Masterclasses along with BeeZee Youth which starts on 30th September 26.
St Albans & Dacorum
Please download the PDF which has an embedded link on the date which will take them directly to the Eventbrite page to secure their place.
North Herts & Stevenage
Support for Male Survivors of Domestic Abuse:
Future Living Hertford has a dedicated programme of support for male survivors of Domestic Abuse. Attached is the flyer for Wise Guys, which will be delivered at the Sadie Centre in Letchworth on Mondays at 1pm, starting from 7th September. Contact info@futurelivinghertford.co.uk or call 01992 537344 for more information.
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Could You Give One Hour a Week?
MCR Pathways is looking for volunteer mentors to support young people across Hertfordshire, with a particular need in Stevenage and Cheshunt. Mentoring requires just one hour a week during school term time. Mentors meet consistently with a young person in school, offering a listening ear, encouragement and someone who believes in their potential.
No previous mentoring experience is required. MCR Pathways provides full training and ongoing support. All you need is the willingness to listen, build a trusted relationship and help a young person recognise their strengths and ambitions.
If you live or work in Hertfordshire, you could make a lasting difference to a young person. Find out more or register here: https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor
Or contact t ernest.moses@mcrpathways.org / 07743 513152.
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Welwyn Hatfield
Build a Butterfly House- Hatfield Library: Please find a link to poster for a lovely free upcoming children’s family event to help kick off the summer holidays with our partners at WHBC. 🦋
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The Bridge is back
The Bridge is a support group designed for parents, carers and young people in school years 6,7 and 8 who are struggling with school attendance. This includes those who are not attending school at all or on a significantly reduced timetable.
Sessions will run for 12 weeks starting on Wednesday 4th November 2026- 10th February 2027 (Not including School Holidays), Time: 12:30pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Welwyn Garden City Cricket Club, 288 Knightsfield, WGC, AL8 7NQ
You can make a referral here or please contact Alison or Karina with any questions: Alison.cowie@hertfordshire.gov.uk or karina.saunders@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Watford, Three Rivers Hertsmere
Who's in Charge every Tuesday starting 29th September, 10-12pm South Oxhey. More details here and contact lauren.samson@hertfordshire.gov.uk or fiona.girvin@hertfordshire.gov.uk to make a referral.
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Three Rivers District Council are hosting a fundraising quiz night on Friday 2nd October. View the leaflet here.
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Free personalised meal plans for Hertfordshire families – usually £86per year – now FREE (until April 2027)!
Fed up of deciding what to eat every night?
Want to save money on food shopping and eat better?
Hertfordshire County Council and the local district and borough councils are working with TV chef Theo Michaels, to help local families eat healthier, reduce food costs and make life around dinnertimes a lot easier! This is exclusively for families living, being educated or working in Hertfordshire
Join the FiveDinners website and every week you’ll get a fully personalised meal plan with a complete shopping list so you know exactly what you’ve got for dinner without having to think about it!
To claim your free membership today simply visit your exclusive link: https://FiveDinners.com/MyCommunity and scroll down to Hertfordshire. Either enter your postcode or schools.
This is 100% free, no payment details are taken– join over 37,000 other families enjoying FiveDinners.
Visit: FiveDinners.com/MyCommunity
Find out more about Step2Skills courses taking place at Hertfordshire libraries across the county.