Make your voice heard at Older People’s Forum in St Albans

Elderly people in St Albans will have the opportunity to have their say on community transport and patient care at an Older People’s Forum this week.

The forum, organised by the district council, aims to give people aged 60 years and over a voice to influence decisions affecting their quality of life.

The evening will invite residents to hear speakers from the council to discuss the future of community transport and NHS Hertfordshire to talk about GP commissioning of patient care and its impact on local health services.

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Residents invited to share memories at the Museum of St Albans

Residents are invited to share their childhood memories, centred on games, sweets and entertainment at the first free session on Tuesday, March 26. Further sessions, which will take place on the last Tuesday of every month, will consider different topics, ranging from childhood games and toys to nights out on the town.

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St Patrick's day at O’Neill’s in aid of Grove House Hospice

Traditional Irish dancing, food and drinks will be on offer at a charity night in St Albans to mark St Patrick’s Day.

O’Neill’s bar in Victoria Street is holding the fundraiser on Sunday, March 17 in aid of Grove House Hospice.

Competition and games, including guessing how many pints of Guinness will be sold during the day, and a raffle will be run.

Dancers will perform traditional Irish routines from 2pm and a live singer will kick off the evening entertainment at 5pm.

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Local Volunteering Opportunities for March 13

There are over 300 Volunteering opportunities at any given time in the St Albans City and District. View this months list of opportunities here. Visit www.do-it.org to find out more about each volunteer role, volunteering generally and to search for volunteering opportunities.

Join Women on the Bridge This Sunday

Soroptimist International St Albans & District, the local branch of the global women's organisation Invite you to “Join Women on the Bridge” to mark International Women’s Day on Sunday 10th March. Meet beside the boating lake in Verulamium Park from 10.30am. Gather on the bridge over the boating lake at 11.00am. Wear white - make a stand for peace and to end violence against women.

 

Oxfam in Chequer Street to mark International Women's Day with cake sale

Coffee and cakes will be on offer this Friday as Oxfam mark International Women’s Day. Staff at the Chequer Street charity shop will run the fundraiser between 9am and 1pm. Manager Claire McCreesh said: "Oxfam has always supported women’s rights. "International Women’s Day is something that we really want to support. "We want to raise awareness to let people know that this is out there."
For more information contact the shop on 01727 848930.

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The White Horse pub collects clothes for pop-up shop in aid of The Willow Foundation

The White Horse in Hatching Green is asking customers to bring in their unwanted clothes to help stock the new shop in aid of The Willow Foundation.

The Willow Wardrobe pop-up store, which will be set up in Brookmans pub in Potters Bar, will open from Thursday, March 7 until Sunday, March 10.

Pub manager Kate Adams said: "We are always keen to hold charity events. It is a way of giving back.

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