
Here are some notices that you may find of interest. Please check this page regularly for updates and let us know if you have some news to share...
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Hertford Children’s Choir is for children aged 8-13 who love singing and want to develop their musicianship. Weekly rehearsals are Fridays 5.30-6.45pm at St Andrew’s Church and there are regular performance opportunities in concerts, local events and services.

Ascension Day Service
Thursday 29 May, 8.00pm at St Andrew’s
Our Ascension Day service uses the traditional structure of the Eucharist interspersed with beautiful congregational chants in the style of Taizé, along with hymns.
Appeal for Raffle Prizes
Throughout the year, we hold many concerts and fundraising events at St Andrew's - Raffles are always a popular way to boost income.
If you could donate any prizes for our Raffles (perhaps gift sets or gift cards, wine, chocolates, plants or unwanted presents such new electronics), please leave them in the Church office or hand to one of the Churchwardens. This is an ongoing appeal! Thank you.
Lesley Self and Julie Markey, Churchwardens
Green fingers?
To any green-fingered folk who are sowing seeds or dividing perennials, please consider donating plants or vegetables in pots for the Plant Sale at the Coffee Morning on Saturday 7 June. Thank you! Debbie Ledsam

Read about Our churchyard and its ecological diversity

Illustrated Talk – Hertford During the War: The Evacuee Story I
Thursday 12 June, 5.00-6.00pm
The Landscape of the Wanderer: Three Pictures by Paul Nash
Saturday 14 June, 10.30am -12noon
The Archdeacon of Hertford, The Venerable Janet Mackenzie, will be leading us in our worship at the 10.30am Holy Communion service on Sunday 15 June.
Gryphon
Sunday 15 June, 7.30pm at St Andrew's Church

We need your nylons!
Please give us your netting from fruit punnets - peaches, plums & nectarines or onions (red & orange), garlic (white) or cheeses (dark red or white). We can make them into poppies for floral displays or to sell for Coffee Mornings. Thank you! Chrissy Barclay
(No citrus bags, they're too floppy!)

The Burley-De Innocentis Guitar Duo
Saturday 17 May, 7.30pm
at Leaside Church, High Street, Ware SG12 9BT
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chris-dell

Live Longer Better with Dementia Celebration Day
Friday 6 June, 10.00am - 3.00pm at Wodson Park, Ware
Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership (HSP) are proud to announce their first ever Live Longer Better with Dementia Celebration Day, an event dedicated to celebrating the power of movement in helping older adults, especially those living with dementia to stay active, independent and socially connected.
The event is funded by East Herts District Council, Hertfordshire County Council and is in partnership with the new Memory Support Hertfordshire service.
The event forms part of the broader Live Longer Better in Hertfordshire movement, which recognises the importance of activity to encourage longer, healthier and happier lives.
Date: Friday 6 June,
Time: 10am- 3pm
Location: Wodson Park Leisure Centre, Wadesmill Road, Ware, SG12 0UQ.
Cost: Free to attend!
What to expect:
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A wide range of fun, accessible taster sessions including chair yoga, indoor bowls, walking sports, singing, seated cricket and much more.
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A relaxed, drop-in format – come and go at your own convenience.
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A welcoming, inclusive environment focused on physical activity, social interaction, and cognitive wellbeing.
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An opportunity to meet local community groups and discover resources and support services tailored for those living with Dementia.
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Free parking and free lunch provided!
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Whether you're living with Dementia or supporting someone who is, this day is designed to uplift, empower and celebrate the benefits of staying active together.
Contact: t.woods2@herts.ac.uk or call 01707 284 229.
Helping Hand to manage the cost of living
Hertfordshire County Council is making sure that advice and support is available to help every resident navigate the cost of living and stay safe and healthy.
If you have any further questions, please contact: VPA.Cell@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Carers
If you look after someone who couldn't manage without you, you're a carer. There's support for you, too.
For more information, visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/carers

Hertfordshire Health Walks


Timetable available as a pdf here
Free weekly guided walk from Sele Farm

The All Nations Coffee and Bookshop
Wednesday and Friday afternoons 2.00-5.00pm
The Coffee and Bookshop at All Nations are well worth a visit. All Nations is set in beautiful grounds on the Easneye Estate near Ware and is a lovely place to meet friends for a coffee, take a walk in the grounds and buy that book you are after. They have a lovely range of Christian text cards and gifts, too.
And there's a click-and-collect service through St Andrew's Bookshop who provide all the books.
St Andrews Bookshop Ltd
61-65 High Street
Great Missenden
Bucks HP16 0AL
St Andrew’s Facebook page:
You can find event and service details, thought for the day, sermons, photos and updates on the St Andrew’s Facebook page.
Safeguarding at St Andrew’s:
Catherine Sleath is our Safeguarding Officer. If you have any questions or concerns relating to safeguarding for people of any age at St Andrew’s, please get in touch with Catherine (01992 537867).