Thursday 31 May 2012

Are you between 16 & 19 and thinking about your future?

Come along to a Volunteer Speed Matching event at cafe Nes, the one next to the Alban Arena on 19th June from 6:00 to 8:00

 Contact Emily emily@cvsstalbans.org.uk 01727 852657 to book your place.

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Make isolation History today

The world's eyes will be on the UK over the next four months of the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. What kind of society will they see? More

St Albans is a beacon of fun for Royal Jubilee

A DIAMOND Jubilee beacon will be lit on the roof of the St Albans Town Hall in St Albans as the city centre hosts a massive street party on Monday. Read more

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Thinking about volunteering over the summer

Check out our summer and short term volunteering opportunites here

College tutor from Harpenden chosen to carry Paralympic torch

A COLLEGE tutor from Harpenden, who dedicates her time to supporting students with disabilities, has been chosen to take part in the Paralympic torch relay. More here

Radlett Brownies make their own bunting ahead of Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Brownies have been getting in party spirit ahead of the Diamond Jubilee by making their own bunting which will be put up next week. Read more

Tuesday 22 May 2012

Help set allowances for St Albans district councillors

VOLUNTEERS interested local government can help set the level of allowances councillors receive for their work.

St Albans District Council is inviting people living or working in the district to become members of the Independent Remuneration Panel.

Find out more

Verulamium Museum in St Albans to celebrate fashion from the 50s

FASHION from the 50s, the decade Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne, will be the focus of a special history event at Verulamium Museum next month. Read more

Staff and parents from Redbourn school chosen to carry Paralympic flame

A GROUP of teachers and parents from a Redbourn school have been chosen to play an prominent part in the Paralympic torch relay. More here

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Hats for Headway Day

Help Headway Hertfordshire by wearing a hat for a day on Friday 18th May. Make a donation or raise sponsorship.

Headway is a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by brain injury. Every year they run Action for Brain Injury Week, which has Hats for Headway at its climax. This year, there is a particular focus on raising awareness of the challenging and vital role of family and carers and the huge impact that brain injury can have upon their lives too. You can read more about the work they do here.

Thursday 10 May 2012

Make your view heard

Make your view heard about Health & Wellbeing services.
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Tuesday 8 May 2012

Young People's chance to make their mark on local politics

Herts1125 is a new initiative for youths aged between 11 and 25 years old who live, work or study in the Hertfordshire area to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives. More here

Thursday 3 May 2012

Creative Olympics Exhibition

Date: 04 to 08 May 2012
Location: The Town Hall, Market Place, St Peter's Street, St Albans AL3 5DJ


The Creative Olympics Exhibition

Opening night Friday 4th May 18:00-21:00
Saturday 5th May 10:00-17:00
Sunday 6th May 12:00-16:00
Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 10:00-16:00
Tuesday 8th May 10:00-17:00

FREE entry
Work will be for sale by auction bids with 10% of the proceeds going to
Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care

Tuesday 1 May 2012

School’s annual summer fair

Go-karting, bouncy castles and karate demonstrations are just some of the activities that will be on offer at Bernards Heath Junior School’s annual summer fair.
The school is inviting residents to get involved in this year’s event, which will be held on May 26.
To make the event a success, organisers are currently on the lookout for prizes which can be raffled off the visitors.

If you are able to donate raffle prizes or sponsor the event, or if you would like to attend on the day, please contact the school on 01727 856 262.

http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/9676238.Preparations_begin_for_school___s_annual_summer_fair/?ref=eb

Fitness and fat loss boot camps will help Motor Neurone Association

A woman from St Albans has decided to run a charity boot camp that will get residents fit while raising cash for a good cause. More here