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Free Slow Cooking Course in Hertford

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Join the popular Slow Cooking on a Budget Course!

This engaging four-week programme will be held at Community Alliance Skills and Learning Centre, 67 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AL.

Dates: 19th February, 26th February, 5th March and 12th March.
Sessions: Morning (09:30am – 12:30pm) or Afternoon (1:00pm – 4:00pm)

What to Expect
Throughout the course, you will receive a slow cooker and all the food needed to create delicious, healthy meals without breaking the bank!

Slow cooking is not only an energy-efficient way to prepare food, but it also enhances flavours while promoting healthier eating. This course will teach you how to minimise food waste and make the most of your ingredients.

How to Book
To book email sarah@communityalliancebeh.org.uk.

In your email, please include:

  • Your dietary requirements
  • Preferred session (Morning or Afternoon)

You can view the poster below…

SC on a Budget – Hertford Feb – March 25Download

Community Alliance Broxbourne & East Herts

Coffee and Coping: Basic Car Maintenance Course

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Malmech & Mannion and Coffee and Coping Hertfordshire have a fantastic event running on Sunday 16th March from 10am till 1pm at Malmech & Mannion in Welwyn Garden City.

Learn basic car maintenance AND support a local charity!

For a donation to the charity you will be taught how to check your tyre pressure, sort out your fluid levels and all the basic things you need to maintain your car.

You will be given a certificate and a checklist, as well as a useful car maintenance goody bag.

Email garage@coffeeandcoping.org to book your space NOW.

Sponsored by Bennetts Car Parts: https://www.bennetts.com/.

3-4 Southfield, Burrowfield Industrial Estate, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4ST

www.coffeeandcoping.org

Coffee and Coping’s new group

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Coffee and Coping Hertfordshire have a brand new group concentrating on addiction in all forms, for concerned family members as well as addicts. This community pastoral care is done in conjunction with the The 3 Churches Benefice.

Addiction is a real and present in our community, and those facing this need help and support. Coffee and Coping strongly believe that creating a strong sense of community, providing a safe space to talk with empathetic listeners, as well as offering practical support, is the way to help.

If you are interested in knowing more, or would like to come along to this new group, please drop in. You don’t need to book – just turn up.

HOPE IN ACTION
Addition, heavy use and concern group

When: Every Wednesday, 17:00–18:30
Where: St Mary’s Church, St Margarets on Hoddesdon Road

STARTS 29th JANUARY

Please help Coffee and Coping raise money to support their outreach work if you can – anything helps so much. You can donate via the Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/hopeinaction#sharePage.

First Equine Table Top Sale and Dog Show of 2025!

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The first Equine Table Top Sale and Dog Show of 2025 will be held on 19th January!

WHERE: Albury Village Hall, The Bourne, Albury
WHAT TIME: 11am to 1.30pm

EQUINE TABLE TOP SALE
Entry £1 (cash only)
Lots of different stalls offering some lovely items for sale, including some non-horsey things too.
Refreshments including homemade sausage rolls and cakes on sale too!

Book your tables in advance at £10 – numbers are limited. To book a table get in touch with Gail on 07747300095.

DOG SHOW
Entry £2 per show per dog (cash only)
Ribbons awards up to 5th place for all classes.

All money raised will go to Therapeutic Hooves, a Hertfordshire based therapeutic pony centre that offers individually tailored sessions for a wide range of physical and mental health additional needs. Find out more about this amazing charity here: https://www.therapeutichooves.com/

Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticHooves

Free Digital Skills Sessions: reminder

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Join a FREE, friendly and volunteer-led group to build your digital skills in 2025!

A reminder that Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts offer FREE digital skills sessions at the Nigel Copping Community Building in Sanville Gardens, Stanstead Abbotts.

The first session of 2025 is on 8th January!

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
If you’re interested, book your place by calling 0300 123 1034.

Check out all the upcoming 2025 dates below…

Practical Help with the Cost of Living

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We know times are tough right now with the cost of living rising and it’s leaving a lot of people in Hertfordshire feeling overwhelmed. But the good news is there’s help available. If you’re struggling, there are plenty of local services, groups and charities ready to lend a hand.

This winter, Hertfordshire County Council want to make sure that residents know how to access advice and support to help them manage the cost of living.

All information on the help available in Hertfordshire can be found at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/costofliving.

If you need help and don’t know where to turn, contact HertsHelp on 0300 123 4044.

There is help out there, so please reach out!

Source: Hertfordshire County Council

Free Digital Skills Sessions

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Want to master your computer, tablet or phone?
Join a FREE, friendly and volunteer-led group to build your digital skills!

Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts offer FREE digital skills sessions at the Nigel Copping Community Building in Sanville Gardens, Stanstead Abbotts.

The last session of the year is on 11th December, from 2.30 to 4pm.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
If you’re interested, book your place by calling 0300 123 1034.

Dates for 2025 can be seen on the poster below…

Lights of Love Services

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It’s that time of year again when we welcome people to come together at our annual Lights of Love services to remember precious babies gone too soon.

Our Lights of Love services, and other seasonal events, take place across the country every year with readings, music, and candle lighting. They are FREE of charge and for ANYONE to join.

We know that many people find this a challenging time of year. Lights of Love is designed to provide peace and comfort to parents, siblings and anyone else affected by pregnancy or baby loss, helping them to prepare emotionally for other seasonal celebrations in which they are taking part.

Lights of Love Services locally…

You might also be interested in…

Sands Helpline: 0808 164 3332 / helpline@sands.org.uk
The Sands National Helpline provides a safe, confidential place for anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby. Whether your baby died long ago or recently, we are here for you.

Coffee and Coping’s Christmas Walk

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Christmas Walk on 22nd December
Meeting 10.15am at The Maltings

Come walk with us! It’ll be about an hour and a half (a gentle 3.5km walk) or there is a shorter route for those that prefer it.

We are raising awareness of our little community building charity, celebrating Christmas, and getting out into the countryside and (importantly) talking.

Feel free to dress up in something Christmassy!

For more information, email admin@coffeeandcoping.org

NOTE: The Charity Christmas Film Night planned for 6th December has sadly been CANCELLED

Last Equine Table Top Sale & Dog Show for 2024!

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Don’t miss the last Equine Table Top Sale and Dog show of the year!

WHERE: Albury Village Hall, The Bourne, Albury
WHEN: Sunday 24th November
WHAT TIME: 11am to 1.30pm

EQUINE TABLE TOP SALE
Entry £1 (cash only)
Lots of different stalls offering some lovely items for sale, including some non-horsey things too (like Doggy Deli Co)
Refreshments including homemade sausage rolls and cakes on sale too!

DOG SHOW
Entry £2 per show per dog (cash only)
Ribbons awards up to 5th place for all classes!

The Dog Show is kindly sponsored by The Hair Lab Herts based at The Maltings.

They are raising money for Friends of the Wild Rescue & Rehab in Bishops Stortford and Surrounding Villages. They help small, self-funded wildlife, ranging from orphan birds and small mammals to animals with injuries like broken wings or legs. Find out more about this amazing charity HERE.

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