Activities in your local area
March 2023
The Healthy Hub East Herts is on the road and are running a series of monthly drop-in sessions at libraries across the district so that residents can visit to talk in person about anything they feel they would like support with.
| Where | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford Library |
16 March |
12:00noon - 2pm |
| Buntingford Library |
Building works - TBC |
|
| Hertford Library |
2 March |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Sawbridgeworth Library |
8 March |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Ware Library |
21 March |
2:30pm - 4:30pm |
Monday 20th March
Getting Active in East Herts & Broxbourne webinar - 14:00 - 15:30
Herts Sports Partnership are hosting the Getting Active in East Herts & Broxbourne webinar and will be sharing local clubs, classes and opportunities suitable for and accessible to older adults in East Herts and Broxbourne.
This meeting is aimed at residents of East Herts & Broxbourne, as well as professionals and volunteers who are supporting and/or signposting older adults in those areas.
Click for more information and sign up
Services for Young People
For details of fantastic young people's activities and projects taking place across different East Herts Town venues please click the link below.
East Herts Young people activities
For details of a wide variety of clubs and social activities for all ages in the Hertford area, click the SCP Activity Finder below.
Monday to Friday every day.
Local Social coffee mornings and activities.
Local Social is a community network that brings people together to support each other to make social connections in the town on Ware. They organise events like coffee mornings to bring people together for friendship and activities.
Cost is free. For more information of venues and time contact Andy Cooke at info@local-social.org.uk or call on 07399 193156
The Hadham's Community Hub
A fantastic array of local activities for those living in the Hadham's and Bishop's Stortford area. The Little Hadham Village Hall hosts a Warm Welcome Cafe, Mum's Matter Group, a monthly Bereavement Cafe, Gardening Club, Bowls Club and so much more.
Friday 3 March and weekly thereafter.
12 Week Strength & Balance Classes - 14:00pm - 14:45pm at Datchworth Village Hall, SG3 6TL
All are welcome - suitable for all ages and abilities. This course will be run by a specialist, qualified instructor. Join for some fun and a relaxed session where you can meet like-minded people. All you need is some comfortable clothes and a bottle of water.
Cost is free. For more information and booking contact clerk@datchworth-pc.gov.uk or call on 07938 743424
Tuesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 March and weekly thereafter.
Expression Through Art 13:00pm - 15:00pm at the Skills and Learning Centre in Hertford, SG14 1AL
A sustainable art course provided by Community Alliance offering the chance to have a healthy outlet and an alternative way to communicate and express your feelings. No knowledge or skills needed and bring along any old material to transfer into your own piece of art.
Cost is free. For more information and booking contact sarah@communityalliancebeh.org.uk or call on 07487 245992
Friday 3, 10, 17 and 24 March and weekly thereafter.
Knitting and Crochet 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Nigel Copping Community Building in Hertford, SG12 8GA
If you would like a warm drink and a chat, and to stay for some lunch, come and join the Community Alliance Knitting and Crochet group. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability.
Cost is free. For more information and booking contact emily@communityalliancebeh.org.uk or call on 0300 123 1034
Hertfordshire Health Walks host a variety of free walks that are led by trained volunteers.
Click for more information on local walks and sign up
Are you interested in setting up a new walk for beginners in Ware?
If so, contact the team on 01992 555888.
Join the recently established walk in Sele on Thursdays at 10am to enjoy a safe and sociable 1 mile walk. Meet outside the Network Homes' Building Carlton Court, Windsor Drive, Hertford, SG14 2EG
Friday 3, 10, 17 and 24 March and weekly thereafter.
Walking Football 14:00pm - 14:45pm
Walking Football sessions are running at Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre in Bishop's Stortford. Come and join the fun on the 3G football pitches where sessions are open to all genders for all ages.
Cost is £3.70. For more information contact NeilGilmore@everyoneactive.com
The Secret Space provides a welcoming space for Yoga and Meditation, Pilates, Holistic Therapies and a programme of volunteering and training opportunities for people who have overcome great difficulties.
For more information, and to book visit the Secret Space website
In addition, Yoga for Seniors sessions are currently running in Hertford and Ware Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8 and weekly thereafter.
These sessions are great for increasing strength, balance and flexibility. It may be that you are recovering from physical trauma/injury, need sensitivity around your physical capabilities, or have restricted mobility.
Click for more information and sign up
Wednesday 15 March
Stort Pride Safer Spaces meeting 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Ideal for young people aged 18+ and those that need a safe contained space to meet other LGBTQ+ individuals and explore their gender or sexuality in a confidential and supported environment
Note this space is provided on a Pay what you can Afford scheme, whereby you donate a minimum of £1 to attend.
Click for more information and sign up
Wednesday 1, 8 and weekly thereafter in March.
Sugar Foot Boxing Academy Sessions by Future Living 17:00pm - 18:00pm
A therapeutic boxing club for young people aged 11-17. Sessions run during term time only.
Cost is free. Click for more information and sign up
Monday 13 March
Free session to learn more about cancer via Zoom 18:00pm
The 60-minute Cancel Out Cancer session, currently delivered via Zoom, is a fantastic way to help you:
- understand what cancer is and isn’t, including busting some myths
- spot cancer early, and get to know what the signs and symptoms of cancer are
- know the value of screening, and importance of early diagnosis
- be positive about health and small lifestyle changes to help prevent cancer.
Wednesday 1, 8, 15 and 22 March and weekly thereafter 9:30am - 10:15am
Fella’s Fitness at Bishop's Stortford Swifts Football Club is our men’s only programme for local chaps aged 55 and over to come together, get a bit fitter and meet new people in an informal, friendly environment. Jacqui will lead you through exercises specifically designed for the older gent such as cardiovascular health (heart and lung function), core stability (abdominal muscles ) and build strength.
Cost £6 per session. For more information
For booking contact Jacqui Smith
Monday 6 (online), Wednesday 1 (in person) and Friday 3 (in person) March and weekly thereafter.
Fella's Fitness in Hertford at The Pioneer Hall. Drop in to Hertford, where we run regular fitness classes throughout the year. Our Fellas Fitness class is welcoming, invigorating and you’ll have a few laughs as we workout! The session is geared to the more distinguished gent (over 50), but it’s not essential! We’ll welcome any fella, who’s keen to build or retain their fitness.
Wednesday 1, 8, 15 and 22 March all in person and weekly thereafter.
Ladie's Keep Fit in Hertford at The Pioneer Hall. Drop in to Hertford, Our Ladies Cardio & Core Class is designed to give you an all over body workout to improve cardio output, followed by some mat work to increase strength and flexibility.
Cost £6 per session. For more information and booking contact Irene Gibson.
Thursday 2, 9, 16 and 23 March 9:15am
Buntingford Dance Fit Exercise Class at Seth Ward Centre. Anyone can dance come along join in and improve your fitness and have fun.
Cost £6 per session. For more information and venues
For booking contact Jacqui Smith
Tuesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 March 9:15am
Bishop's Stortford Dance Fit Exercise Class at United Reformed Church Hall, Water Lane, Bishop's Stortford anyone can dance come along join in and improve your fitness and have fun.
Cost £6 per session. For more information and venues