Category: Community

New VR Wellbeing sessions at the Jubilee Hub Saffron Walden

Starting at Jubilee Hub Saffron Walden on Monday 24th March – Free VR Wellbeing sessions

Drop in between 2pm and 4pm at the 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden and try out our virtual reality headsets and seated exercise. Rob will be on hand to guide you through the experiences – choose from visiting anywhere in the world, to doing under the sea or even into outer space. You can also try out our pedals so you can paddle a canoe or ride a bike – without having to leave the chair.

Light refreshments provided. Do come and see us!

Thanks to Active Essex for supporting us.

Are you the missing piece of the jigsaw?

Training available with Essex Safeguarding Children Board

If you work in a public facing role, where you may encounter or work alongside children who have been victims of exploitation, then this session is for you.

You will be able to expand your knowledge about spotting the signs of exploitation and understand how to respond.

There are two sessions coming up in March – find out more and book a place 👇

https://www.escb.co.uk/learning-and…/every-contact-counts

Photo ID now required when voting at polling stations

From Thursday 4 May, when voting at a polling station you will be required to provide a valid form of photo identification

From Thursday 4 May, when voting at a polling station you will be required to provide a valid form of photo identification

Valid forms of Voter ID include a passport, drivers licence, blue badge, older person’s bus pass, or a number of other forms of Voter ID.

If you don’t have an approved ID, you will need to apply for a free ‘Voter Authority Certificate’ (VAC) to take with you when you vote.

Voter ID is not required if you vote by post.

You can also be ready for voting this year by ensuring you are registered to vote. If you need to apply you must do so before midnight on Monday 17 April.

Charity Fashion Show

On Friday 10th December high fashion will hit the runway at Saffron Walden Town Hall, in a charity evening being organised by the students and team from local voluntary organisation Enterprise East.

Join the team from Enterprise East and CafĂ© Cornell for an evening of fashion, talent and style – all in a good cause!

On Friday 10th December high fashion will hit the runway at Saffron Walden Town Hall, in a charity evening being organised by the students and team from local voluntary organisation Enterprise East.

Tickets are ÂŁ20 each and include a glass of bubbles and canapes on arrival and a Christmas gift bag.

To buy your tickets please visit: https://www.enterpriseeast.org/christmas-fashion-show/ or call the team on 07535 609248. Email info@enterpriseeast.org

Event starts at 7pm. We hope you can make it!

FREE Suicide Awareness Workshops

Mind in West Essex have a FREE workshop consisting of two 2 hour sessions

Mind in West Essex have a FREE workshop consisting of two 2 hour sessions

These cover:

  • Suicidal feelings
  • Risk factors
  • Why suicide?
  • Myths
  • How to help

On completion of the 2 workshops you will receive continued online follow up support sessions:

  • Informal (a chance to offload)
  • Formal 1:1 support

To book on to one of the courses, please click below:

https://www.suicideawareness.org.uk/book-a-course

Elsenham Parish Council are proud to announce that the long awaited upgrade to the playground at the recreation ground is happening very soon!

The whole park is getting a revamp, including new flooring connecting all pieces of equipment throughout, meaning you will no longer have to go onto grass/mud. There is also new equipment being installed, as well as retaining some of the existing equipment.

Unfortunately due to safety reasons, the playground will be closed throughout the refurbishment. Works at scheduled to start on Monday 7th November, with a provisional date for it to re-open on 21st December.

The whole park is getting a revamp, including new flooring connecting all pieces of equipment throughout, meaning you will no longer have to go onto grass/mud. There is also new equipment being installed, as well as retaining some of the existing equipment.

If your children need their playground fix, please use Isabell Drive in the meantime.

UDC is asking you what their spending priorities should be in 2023/24

Have your say and let Uttlesford District Council know what action they should prioritise in the year ahead

Have your say and let Uttlesford District Council know what action they should prioritise in the year ahead

There are three parts to this budget consultation:

• Tell us which of the Corporate Plan priorities are important or not so important (www.uttlesford.gov.uk/corporate-plan),

• Does Uttlesford District Council provide good value for money?

• Which of our services should we spend more on and which less?

The consultation runs until Monday, 31 October.

Have your say at: www.uttlesford.gov.uk/budget-consultation-2023-24

GriefLine… Because you’re missing them even more today.

It doesn’t matter if your loss was recently or in the past, trained bereavement volunteers are ready to listen

It doesn’t matter if your loss was recently or in the past, trained bereavement volunteers are ready to listen

St. Clare Hospice volunteer will give you a non-judgemental space to talk about how you are feeling and offer emotional support.

If you want to talk, the team are ready to listen.

📞01279 945089 – 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri

https://griefline.co.uk/

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Understanding Dementia Better

Dementia Adventure’s online Understanding Dementia Better sessions are completely free for family carers

Dementia Adventure’s online Understanding Dementia Better sessions are completely free for family carers

The next session is on Tues, 1st Nov at 10.30am.

After attending:

97% have an increased understanding of how to support someone with dementia.

95% have more knowledge of the information and support available.

92% have a more positive understanding of dementia.

80% feel better equipped to cope with their situation.

7 out of 10 carers feel less isolated.

Book your free ticket today: http://ow.ly/uIj750L6Vml