St Albans Old People’s Trust

19/05/2026

Are you part of a local community group supporting older, disabled or vulnerable people or their carers?
Did you know HILS offers free “Taste & Talk” sessions?

A friendly member of our team can come along to your group to:
✅ Share information about our services
✅ Bring along helpful resources to take away
✅ Offer a chance to try some of our meals

It’s a relaxed and informal way to find out more about how we can support people to stay happy, healthy, and independent at home 💙
If you run or attend a group and would like to book a session, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Find out more:
www.hils-uk.org > Support for Groups > Book a Taste & Talk

19/05/2026

London Colney Community Day

🗓 Wednesday 20 May 🕒 3pm–6pm 📍 Caledon Community Centre, Caledon Road, London Colney, AL2 1PU

Come along and meet your local Housing Team, Citizens Advice, Police, Fire Service, Social Services and local charities.

✔ Housing support ✔ Repairs and neighbourhood issues ✔ Advice and wellbeing support ✔ Activities for children ✔ Free drop-in event for local residents

🎁 Complete a short survey on the day for your chance to win a £50 shopping voucher*

Please help spread the word — we’d love to see you there.

*Open to St Albans City & District Council tenants and leaseholders aged 18+. One entry per household.

01/04/2026

Come along and see the Trust at the Seniors Fair at the Eric Morecambe Centre today from 10.30-1 . Organised by the excellent The Harpenden Trust there are almost 50 organisations offering advice and activities.

24/01/2026

Have Your Say – Older Adults in St Albans District, come along to a friendly drop-in session (details below) and help shape age-friendly communities in your area.

✔ Share what matters to you
✔ Talk about local services and support
✔ Get help with online confidence and useful websites
✔ Find out about becoming an Age-Friendly Ambassador

Interested or want to know more?
Contact Peggy Sharp, Community Engagement Officer
📞 01727 819340 (Ext. 9340)

Please share with friends, family, and local groups

14/01/2026

If you are struggling with the cost of living, energy costs, maybe debts, please come along to find out about the MASSIVE amount of help available. The Trust will be there to advise on how we can help residents aged 60+

06/01/2026

Come along and meet the Trust at this really useful event.

Batford Community Connect event

Join us for a tea or coffee at this free, drop-in event on Friday, 30th January 2026, 11am - 2pm at Batford Methodist Church, Lower Luton Road, AL5 5AH.

Meet a range of local charities, agencies and service providers all in one place. Whether you need help with taking your blood pressure, receiving benefits advice, debt management or general health and fitness guidance, friendly experts will be available to offer free information and resources.

There will also be a talk on saving money and saving energy by Citizens Advice St Albans District and a live cooking demonstration by cook Vasha Manohitharajah.

This drop-in event is open to everyone and is designed to connect you with practical information, wellbeing support and local opportunities. Come along to ask questions, pick up helpful information or simply find out what support is available in your community. And everyone coming along on the day will be in with a free chance to win an air fryer, don't forget to pick up your raffle ticket when you arrive!

Find out more on the event listing on our website - https://www.harpenden.gov.uk/events-and-markets/events/event-2181

23/12/2025

The Trust is closed until Monday 5th January. We wish all our clients, referrers, partners and suppliers a very Happy Christmas.🎄

23/12/2025

Some useful contact details over the Christmas period

Christmas is a difficult time of year for some. Help is available if you or someone you know needs support.

Samaritans – 24/7 emotional support 116 123
[email protected]
samaritans.org

Family Lives – Parenting & family support
0808 800 2222
WhatsApp 07441 444125
familylives.org.uk
[email protected]

Gingerbread – Support for single parents
gingerbread.org.uk

Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline - confidential support for anyone affected by domestic abuse
https://www.hertsdomesticabusehelpline.org/
08 088 088 088

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) – 24/7 confidential support
0808 2000 247 or 999 if in an emergency situation
nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Respect - Men's domestic abuse advice line
0808 8010327
Mensadviceline.org.uk

Childline – For children & young people
0800 1111
childline.org.uk

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Daily 5pm–midnight
0800 58 58 58 thecalmzone.net

30/10/2025

Excellent free service from Age UK Age UK Hertfordshire

❄️ Winter Welfare Visits are here! ❄️

Age UK Hertfordshire is here to help older and/or vulnerable people stay warm, safe and well this winter — completely free of charge, funded by Hertfordshire County Council through the Household Support Fund.

Our trusted Handyperson Service can provide practical help at home, including:

🔹 Installing radiator reflector strips to keep more heat in the room
🔹 Fitting draught excluders for doors and windows
🔹 Providing/ installing night lights and replacing faulty energy-efficient bulbs
🔹 Supplying an electric blanket or winter duvet (single)
🔹 Assisting with meter readings and setting heating timers/thermostats

All staff are DBS checked, fully referenced, and carry official ID.

📅 Service available: from now up to 31 Mar 2026
✅ Completely free
🏡 Delivered in your home

If you know someone who could benefit, please contact our team or complete a referral.

Find out more here - scroll to the bottom of the page for referral details:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hertfordshire/our-services/handyperson

or contact us at:
07903 429743 or
email [email protected]

Let’s make sure no one is left in the cold this winter. 💙