Age Friendly: Live Better Hertfordshire

04/11/2026

✈️ WHO SAYS YOUR CAREER CAN’T TAKE OFF AFTER 50? 🧡

👏 We’re celebrating easyJet’s latest recruitment campaign, which is challenging age stereotypes and encouraging more people aged 50 and over to take to the skies as cabin crew!

And the figures speak for themselves! 📈

✈️ 127% increase in cabin crew aged over 50 since 2022.

👩‍✈️ Almost four times as many cabin crew aged over 60.

🧡 80% of surveyed over-50s who had changed careers said they felt happier after making the move.

🌟 79% said they now see their age as an asset in the workplace.

One inspiring example is 64-year-old Francesca, who previously worked as a nurse supporting people living with dementia before beginning a new adventure as cabin crew!

At Age Friendly: Live Better in Hertfordshire, we believe that age should never be a barrier to opportunity.

Older workers bring invaluable experience, skills, knowledge and fresh perspectives to the workplace. Whether you’re 25, 55 or 75, everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and pursue their ambitions.

👏 Well done to easyJet for recognising the value of an age-diverse workforce and helping to challenge outdated attitudes towards ageing!

💬 Have you changed careers later in life, or is there something you’ve always dreamed of doing? We’d love to hear your story!

🔗 Read more about easyJet’s campaign: https://www.easyjet.com/en/news

04/11/2026

💙 Listening to Older Voices in Watford! 🗣️

Our Watford Locality Lead, Emily, recently attended the Watford Seniors Forum, connecting with local older residents and hearing more about the issues that matter to them.

👥 Forums like these provide a valuable opportunity for older people to share their experiences, raise concerns and have a say in shaping their local communities.

From staying connected and accessing local services to making Watford a more welcoming and accessible place to grow older, every voice matters!

🌟 At Age Friendly: Live Better in Hertfordshire, we're passionate about working alongside older residents, community groups and local organisations to create communities where everyone can age well.

A big thank you to everyone involved in the Watford Seniors Forum for bringing people together and championing the voices of older residents.

💬 What would make Watford a better place to grow older? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

04/11/2026

📢 YOUR COUNTY, YOUR SAY! 🗣️

💬 What matters most to you in Hertfordshire?

Hertfordshire County Council is inviting residents to have their say on how its budget should be spent in 2027/28.

From adult social care and public transport to libraries, roads and community services, council spending decisions can make a real difference to our everyday lives.

👥 We particularly encourage older residents to get involved and share their views!

The survey is an opportunity to:
✅ Share which services matter most to you.
✅ Highlight where funding should be prioritised.
✅ Suggest where savings could be made.

At Age Friendly: Live Better in Hertfordshire, we believe everyone should have a voice in shaping the communities they live in, whatever their age.

📅 Closing date: Monday 7 December 2026

🔗 Have your say: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/consultations/council-budget/budget-survey-2027-28.aspx

💙 Your experiences matter. Help make sure your voice is heard!

Share your views about how we should spend the council

04/11/2026

💙 Give Tai Chi a Try in Welwyn Garden City!

Looking for a gentle way to stay active, improve your balance and meet new people?

Why not join these friendly weekly Tai Chi sessions at the Quaker Meeting House in Welwyn Garden City?

Tai Chi is a fantastic way to support your physical and mental wellbeing, with gentle, flowing movements that can help improve balance, flexibility and relaxation.

✨ No experience needed! Everyone is welcome, and all exercises can be adapted to suit different abilities, including being done seated.

📅 Every Wednesday | 1:30pm–2:30pm

📍 Quaker Meeting House, 109 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SP

💷 Just £3 per session!

📧 To book or find out more: [email protected]

Whether you’re looking to try something new, stay active or simply enjoy an hour in good company, why not come along?

💙 Help us spread the word! Please share with friends, family or anyone in the Welwyn Garden City area who might enjoy taking part.

Together, we can help more people stay active, connected and living better for longer!

03/11/2026

🎄 Celebrate Christmas Together at Music 24's Dementia-Friendly Carol Service! 🎶

Get into the festive spirit as Music 24 invites everyone to their 9th Annual Dementia-Friendly Carol Service, held in partnership with St Etheldreda's Church in Old Hatfield.

This special celebration brings people together for an afternoon of joyful carol singing, festive cheer and community spirit, in a welcoming environment for people living with dementia, their families, carers and friends.

Following the service, guests are invited to stay and enjoy light refreshments, offering a lovely opportunity to socialise and celebrate the Christmas season together.

📅 Monday 7 December 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 St Etheldreda's Church, Fore Street, Old Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AN

🚗 Parking: Available at Hatfield House via Church Lane.

💚 Everyone is welcome! Come along, enjoy some familiar Christmas carols and share in the warmth of the festive season.

For more information, contact Dawn Knight on 07886 395299 or email [email protected]](mailto:[email protected]

03/11/2026

🏓 FREE Quiet Pickleball Taster Sessions – Supporting People Living with Dementia! 💜

Looking for a fun, gentle way to get active, try something new and enjoy time together?

Everyone Active is offering two FREE Quiet Pickleball Taster Sessions, specially designed for people living with dementia and their carers.

These welcoming sessions offer a friendly, relaxed environment, with reduced noise levels to help participants feel comfortable, calm and focused.

📍 Royston Leisure Centre
📅 Tuesday 24 November 2026
🕦 11:30am – 12:30pm

📍 Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre
📅 Thursday 26 November 2026
🕥 10:30am – 11:30am

💜 No experience needed! Just come along, have a go and discover a new way to stay active, social and connected.

✅ How to book:
Book online through Everyone Active, use the Everyone Active app, or speak to the friendly team at either leisure centre.

🌐 www.everyoneactive.com

📧 Royston: [email protected]

📧 Stevenage: [email protected]

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with anyone who might benefit!

02/11/2026

🚻🌈 Another fantastic addition to our Community Toilet Scheme!

We’re delighted to welcome Bishop’s Stortford Town Council to our growing network of Community Toilet Scheme locations across Hertfordshire! 🎉

📍 Market Square, Bishop’s Stortford

Access to clean, safe and welcoming toilets can make a huge difference to people’s confidence when getting out and about, particularly older people, disabled residents and those living with health conditions.

A big thank you to Bishop’s Stortford Town Council, including Sim Richardson, Project Officer and Assistant to the Mayor, Cllr Martin Evans, for supporting this important initiative and helping make Bishop’s Stortford a more accessible and age-friendly place for everyone. 💙

👀 Keep an eye out for our colourful Community Toilet Scheme stickers displayed at participating locations!

Together, we’re helping people stay active, independent and connected to their communities.

🌐 Find out more: www.afcherts.org.uk

02/11/2026

Would you welcome a little more company or help at home this winter? 🏠

When it’s cold, wet, and getting dark early, you may spend more time at home than you’d like. Having someone to chat with over dinner, help with the shopping, or simply be home overnight could make a welcome difference.

If you have a spare room, Homeshare could be worth exploring.

Two Generations matches older people with carefully vetted adults looking for affordable accommodation. In return, a Sharer offers companionship, an overnight presence and around 10 hours of agreed light practical help each week.

To talk through how it could work for you, call Two Generations on 03333 44 77 38 or visit twogenerations.co.uk

Both people pay a monthly fee for the service and ongoing support. Homeshare doesn’t provide personal or medical care but can work alongside other care and support services.

30/10/2026

💚 Working Together for a Healthier, Age Friendly Stevenage!

Yesterday, our Locality Lead, Ros Cloke, attended the Healthy Stevenage Partnership meeting, bringing an age-friendly perspective to discussions around the refreshed Healthy Stevenage Strategy 2026–2031.

🤝 Working in partnership is at the heart of what we do at Age Friendly: Live Better in Hertfordshire. By collaborating with local organisations, councillors and community representatives, we can help ensure that the needs, experiences and voices of older residents are reflected in plans for the future.

🌟 A healthier Stevenage should be a place where people of all ages can stay active, connected, independent and involved in their communities.

👏 Thank you to everyone involved for their continued commitment to making Stevenage a healthier, more inclusive place to live and age well!

30/10/2026

💚 Celebrating Community Spirit at St Albans Cathedral!

On Saturday , Misty was delighted to attend the Community Showcase at St Albans Cathedral! ⛪

The event brought together over 60 charities and community organisations, transforming the Cathedral's Nave into a celebration of volunteering, partnership and the incredible work happening across our communities.

🤝 Our team was pleased to showcase the work of Age Friendly: Live Better in Hertfordshire, sharing how we're helping older residents stay active, connected and independent, while making Hertfordshire a better place to grow older.

We were also delighted to welcome Voss CBE CStJ, Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, and Anna Rankin The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, to our stand!

🌟 Events like these are a wonderful reminder of the strength of Hertfordshire's voluntary and community sector and the difference we can make by working together.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising such a fantastic event!

💚 Together, we're making Hertfordshire a great place to grow older!