Olympic torch to pass through St Albans

Join in the Olympic celebrations when St Albans City and District plays host to the Olympic Flame on Sunday, 8 July 2012 as part of the 8,000 mile London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route around the UK.

Everyone in the local community is invited to take part in the celebrations, share in the Olympic spirit and give support to Torchbearers from the local community when the Olympic Flame passes through the District.

Cunningham Hub launch 28th January

Local residents and community groups will have the opportunity to see the facilities on offer at the Cunningham Community Hub at a special open day on Saturday, 28 January 2012, from 10.30am to 3pm.

They will be able to look round the community centre in Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans and discuss ways in which they can get more involved in the community, either by hosting or attending activities at the centre.

The Deputy Mayor for St Albans City and District, Councillor Geoff Harrison will be launching the event and welcoming local residents and community group representatives.

The Hub was originally a library building and was launched last year as a community facility by St Albans City and District Council following a refurbishment by Hertfordshire County Council.

Members of the Hub’s management committee will be on hand at the open day to discuss how the facilities can be used by any community groups interested in the centre. They are also keen to hear from residents about the kind of activities they would like to see at the Hub.

Get to know your local councillor

Do you know who your local councillor is?

Drop into St Albans District Council office to view an information stand with details of all of St Albans councillors. 

Information about your local councillor with the contact details is available to take away for future reference

Volunteer Driver Workshop

Saturday March 10th 2pm -4pm, Homewood Road Church, St Albans

Volunteer drivers support local community and voluntary organisations by:

• Enabling individuals to attend hospital appointments
• Enabling individuals to attend social activities such as lunch clubs

To find out more contact St Albans District Centre for Voluntary Service - 01727 852657

''Your Questions'' Tuesday 15th November

 Your Questions is produced by local community Radio Station Radio Verulam (92.6FM)

Recorded in front of an audience the show provides an opportuibty for local residents to grill local politicians, business people etc. on the issues that matter most to you.

Panel members this month include:

Cllr Derrick Ashley - Herts County Council  Executive Member for Transformation, Performance and Waste Management

Matt Adams - Editor Herts Advertiser

Cllr Berrick Read -  St Albans District Council , Community Engagement and Localism

Margaret Chapman - St Albans Girls School Headteacher

Steve Campbell - Managing Director AECOM Building Engineering, Europe

 Doors open at 7pm and attendees must be in their seats by 7.45pm. If you wish to ask a question on the night, these must be submitted by 7.30pm

You are invited to the first Getting Involved Information event

Rothamstead Conference Centre   

Harpenden, AL5 2JQ    

Thursday 3rd November    

2pm -  4pm  

Representatives from  local community, statutory and voluntary  organisations will be available to discuss:

•  How to become a councillor
•  Opportunities to put your point of view across at Council meetings
•  Volunteering opportunities within the district
•  How to engage with the council 
• Taking an active role in community safety 
• And much more!

Volunteers Needed!

To enable the project to raise awareness across the district volunteers are required to provide support in a number of ways including:

·        Setting up and clearing up at information events

·        Delivering Getting Involved presentations across the district 

·        Providing support to individuals with extra support needs e.g. support to complete registration forms

·        Taking photographs at events

·        Serving refreshments

·        Answering questions about the project

If you are enthusiastic about your local community and willing to share this enthusiasm with others the Getting Involved Project Manager would like to hear from you. Contact Michelle Hart on 01727 852657 or email gettinginvolved@cvsstalbans.org.uk