Communities 1st

Communities 1st A membership organisation dedicated to supporting the voluntary and community sector across Hertfordshire

Save the date!Looking to give back to your community and gain new skills? 🌟Come along to the upcoming Welwyn Hatfield Vo...
21/08/2026

Save the date!

Looking to give back to your community and gain new skills? 🌟

Come along to the upcoming Welwyn Hatfield Volunteer Fair, which we will be hosting alongside Welwyn Hatfield County Council. It will be a great opportunity to learn just how you can make a difference in the community!
If you would like to find out about volunteer roles available or learn more about volunteering, this is the place to be!

This year’s stallholders all do amazing work supporting the community

👇 Check out the details below and find out how you can get involved!

📅 Date: 10 September 2026
🕒 Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
📍Location: Welwyn Garden City Town Centre, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AP

Thinking about volunteering? Discover opportunities with organisations across Hertfordshire 🔎 At Communities 1st, we wor...
21/08/2026

Thinking about volunteering? Discover opportunities with organisations across Hertfordshire 🔎

At Communities 1st, we work with a variety of organisations across Hertfordshire to connect people with roles that match their interests, skills and availability. These roles are inclusive and open to everyone, whatever your age, background or availability. If you've got even a little bit of time to give, we can help you make it count! 😊

Speak to our friendly team in our Volunteer Centre today and they can get you on your way!

Visit: https://www.communities1st.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities or

📧 Email us on [email protected].
📞 If you prefer to speak to someone, call us on 01727 649950.

If you’d like to join Communities 1st as a volunteer, then please visit: https://www.communities1st.org.uk/sign-up

🚨 We will be changing the venue for our 'Men that Meet' session on Tuesday, 25 August. 🚨📍 The temporary venue will be Or...
20/08/2026

🚨 We will be changing the venue for our 'Men that Meet' session on Tuesday, 25 August. 🚨

📍 The temporary venue will be Organ Hall, Borehamwood, for one week only.

⏰ The timings will be the same as before. 10:00am to 3:30pm.

We apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for understanding.

Your skills can change someone's day - sign up and get matched! 📝 With Let's give, you can create your own volunteer pro...
19/08/2026

Your skills can change someone's day - sign up and get matched! 📝

With Let's give, you can create your own volunteer profile and let community organisations discover your unique skills and passion. Instead of spending all that time searching, the right opportunity finds you.

💡 What is Let's Give?
Let’s Give is an easy-to-use reverse volunteering platform that connects you with organisations based on your skills. Whether you're creative, good with tech or hands on, there's a place for you.

How it works:
➡️ Build your profile and tell us your skills
➡️ Local organisations browse and look for volunteers like you
➡️ When someone is interested, we'll let you know and help make the connection

📝 Signing up is simple
We will ask for your name, date of birth, address, phone number and email address.
We will also ask for your availability and the type of volunteering you're interested in.
This will help us match you with the organisations.

🔒 Please note, we will never share your info without your permission.

Join Let’s Give and start making an impact today! 💛

🌐 For more information and to sign up please visit:
https://www.communities1st.org.uk/lets-give

Or contact us on:
📞 01727 649950
📧 [email protected]

FREE Health and Wellbeing Support in BorehamwoodVisit the Better Health Bus on Friday 28 August, at Aycliffe Road Shops,...
19/08/2026

FREE Health and Wellbeing Support in Borehamwood

Visit the Better Health Bus on Friday 28 August, at Aycliffe Road Shops, from 10:30am to 3:30pm for free health and wellbeing support.

Friendly advisors can offer you an NHS Health Check, Wellbeing Check, blood pressure check, stop smoking support and general lifestyle advice. An NHS Health Check measures your cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI and other key health indicators, helping you understand your risk of conditions such as heart disease and diabetes and make positive changes to improve your health.

Other upcoming opportunities:

📍 Borehamwood Shopping Park - Wednesday 16 September (Better Health Bus)

📍 Communities 1st Hub, 5 Leeming Road - Monday 21 September (NHS Health Check clinic)

Check your eligibility and pre-register for an NHS Health Check at:
🔗 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthchecks

To find out more about the Better Health Bus and where else you can find it, visit:
🔗 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/BHB

💪 Active Ageing, from the comfort of your own home! ⁠⁠If you're 65+ and live in Hertfordshire, you could benefit from up...
18/08/2026

💪 Active Ageing, from the comfort of your own home! ⁠
⁠
If you're 65+ and live in Hertfordshire, you could benefit from up to 8 weeks of FREE one-to-one exercise support. ⁠

🫴 What the programme offers:
✅ A personalised 8-week, one-to-one in-person programme delivered at home
✅ Strength and balance sessions delivered by a qualified Practitioner
✅ Nutrition support to encourage sustainable, healthy habits
✅ Ongoing support for up to 6 months, including telephone check-ins
✅ A final in-person review to measure progress and outcomes

This programme is particularly beneficial for individuals who:
➡️ Are housebound or rarely leave the home
➡️ Have limited access to transport or community services
➡️ Are becoming less active or are starting to lose confidence in their mobility
➡️ May be at risk of falls or declining independence

To refer, please complete our referral form: https://form.jotform.com/hilsteam/move-more-eat-well

Further information can be found here: https://hils-uk.org/support-at-home/move-more-eat-well/

If you have any questions or would like to discuss suitability, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on [email protected].
⁠
🔗 Visit www.hils-uk.org or call 030 2000 103 to learn more. ⁠
⁠

The Computers and a Cuppa session at White Lion House has been cancelled for this Thursday, 20 August.We apologise for a...
18/08/2026

The Computers and a Cuppa session at White Lion House has been cancelled for this Thursday, 20 August.

We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for understanding.

✨ Looking for some extra support? You’re not alone. ✨Do you have a disability or mental health condition? Been out of wo...
18/08/2026

✨ Looking for some extra support? You’re not alone. ✨

Do you have a disability or mental health condition?
Been out of work for a while? Facing language or accessibility barriers?
Whatever challenges you’re facing, you’re welcome to join Able2Enable!

We offer friendly, tailored support to help you work towards your personal goals, such as managing anxiety, building confidence, improving communication skills or finding a job that’s right for you.

Everyone deserves to feel connected to their community and confident in it. We’re here to make it easier for you to get involved, especially if you face extra challenges.

👉 Know someone who can benefit?
🌐 Visit our website to sign up: https://www.communities1st.org.uk/able2enable-volunteering

Public transport not working for you because of mobility issues or special needs? Community Cars will pick you up right ...
17/08/2026

Public transport not working for you because of mobility issues or special needs? Community Cars will pick you up right from your door. 🚗✨

Our Community Car Scheme offers a safe, affordable and super-convenient door to door travel experience, powered by friendly local volunteers who love helping you get to where you need to go.

🧑‍🦽‍➡️➡️ Most cars can carry folded wheelchairs, but you’ll need to be able to transfer independently, as our volunteers are not trained for physical assistance.

Need a wheelchair‑accessible vehicle? Then please contact us, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. - 📞 01727 649980

💵 Does it cost anything?
To use our service, you’ll need to become a member:
The annual membership fee is £10, and the membership year runs from September to August.

Once you’re a member, charges for each journey are as follows:
☑️ 60p per mile (from the volunteer driver’s home and back)
☑️ £5 minimum charge of journeys of 8 miles or less

✅ Ready to ride?
Please book at least 5 days in advance so we can match you with your perfect volunteer driver!

To book or learn more, contact us at:
📩 [email protected]
or
📞 01727 649980.

🌐 Visit our website to see where this service is available: https://www.communities1st.org.uk/community-cars

Little hands. Busy bodies. Big smiles! ✨FREE family sessions are packed with active play, fun games, creative activities...
17/08/2026

Little hands. Busy bodies. Big smiles! ✨

FREE family sessions are packed with active play, fun games, creative activities, and healthy snacks for children aged 2-4 years.

Come along, make new friends, and enjoy quality time together in a friendly and welcoming environment.

📅 Thursdays (term time only)
⏰ 1:15pm - 2:15pm
📍 4-4-2 Together, Borehamwood



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