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Para Dance UK are proud to be partnering with This Girl Can and will be launching our #ThisGirlCanDance sessions starting week commencing 17th of January 2022. This Girl Can was originally launched in 2015 and was aimed at encouraging more women to take part in physical activity. The campaign…

  During 2021     2021 has been a challenging year for many people, but we are very proud of how our volunteers and staff have continued to provide much needed support to communities through difficult times. Across Hertsmere, St Albans, Broxbourne & East Herts…

SEND Schools shine bright in a virtual celebration as the winners of Para Dance UK’s Youth Games Dance Competition are announced. Excitement was in the air on Thursday 16th December 2021 as over 100 children from SEND schools came together virtually for the very first time, eagerly awaiting to hear…

SEND Schools shine bright in a virtual celebration as the winners of Para Dance UK’s Youth Games Dance Competition are announced. Excitement was in the air on Thursday 16th December 2021 as over 100 children from SEND schools came together virtually for the very first time, eagerly awaiting to hear…

Sue Horne could almost be regarded as a professional volunteer - except that she never submits an invoice! For over 35 years Sue has been devoting her time to a wide variety of volunteering roles. These have included supporting witnesses attending St. Albans Crown Court, lending support to the '…

We are almost halfway through our virtual Christmas countdown and we are delighted with the lovely videos we have received so far! Click here to see all the videos in our countdown so far!  If you would like to get involved, just take a video of you or your friends…

Polly has lived in Borehamwood for some 33 years. She loves her small home, which has a cottage like feel, and when she moved there she was "a bit of a DIY fanatic', decorating and even tackling “the electrics.”  Now in her mid-70s and with a poorly back, sadly…

Welcome to our second November newsletter! Thank you to all members who attended our AGM and Conference on 17 and 18 November. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from an exciting and diverse range of speakers, including the Right Honourable Lord David Blunkett. It was also a great chance…

We are pleased to announce that Hertsmere's Healthy Hubs have made new services available for the public, including the collection of lateral flow testing kits and sexual health testing kits. A Healthy Hub is a one-stop-shop providing information, advice, and support to improve the…

We are now approaching the beginning of the Festive Period, an exciting time for many of us. However, we should remember that many people struggle with loneliness and isolation at this time of year.   We are continuing to support those who are isolated and vulnerable through our shopping…

Welcome to our first November newsletter! Now that the clocks have moved back and the evenings are darker, we are looking forward to two annual winter events; Firstly, our annual Conference and AGM takes place over two days via Zoom this week, with a stellar line up of speakers, including The…

Welcome to the latest Fantastic Friday newsletter, which includes a range of local services, vacancies, and social events. The ‘Knit and Natter’ group meet every Thursday morning in the Hub at 5 Leeming Road, to have a friendly chat and connect with others across the…

Judy is a regular user of Communities 1st transport, Handyperson, and shopping delivery services. After being born in Canada and living in the USA, Judy has now lived in Borehamwood for over twenty years. She has serious health needs and believes that Communities 1st has provided her with a…

Welcome to our Fantastic Friday Wellbeing Update! This weekly newsletter will include lots of information around wellbeing such as local events, webinars and training opportunities. It is our hope that this will contribute to the general health and happiness of the local community. We are…

Disability Awareness Day (DAD) is recognised as the largest annual event of its kind in the world. Due to COVID-19, the 29th event will be held virtually online via www.dadvirtual.org.uk it is totally free, and goes live at 10am on Sunday 25th October. A week of free,…

You can now book your space at our November conference and AGM, happening on 17th/18th November! The theme of our 2021 conference is: Strength, Safety, Kindness: Through the Pandemic and Beyond.  On day one the Rt Hon. Lord David Blunkett will be making the first keynote speech on '…

With the start of the new season, we continue our ongoing work with local volunteering organisations to allow everyone to get involved while staying safe. If you are looking for new volunteering opportunities this Autumn, please get in touch by emailing volunteer@communities1st.org.uk. Our…

Sport Birmingham, Tackling Inequalities Funding provides inclusive dance opportunities for over 300 disabled children & adults in Birmingham.   Over 300 disabled children and adults in Birmingham were able to reap the amazing benefits of inclusive dance between …

Sport Birmingham, Tackling Inequalities Funding provides inclusive dance opportunities for over 300 disabled children & adults in Birmingham.   Over 300 disabled children and adults in Birmingham were able to reap the amazing benefits of inclusive dance between …

  Get the music ready and prepare to razzle dazzle! That’s the message being sent to children of SEND schools and Youth Disability groups in London and surrounding areas as Para Dance UK and Alexandra Palace launch their exciting Youth Games Dance competition.  Starting w/…