Age Friendly: Live Better Hertfordshire

16/10/2026

☕❤️ A Warm Welcome Awaits You in Broxbourne!

Looking for somewhere warm and welcoming to enjoy a cuppa, a bite to eat and some friendly conversation?

🏡 Warm Welcome Spaces are open across Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Waltham Cross, offering a place to relax, meet new people and feel part of your local community.

✅ Completely FREE
☕ Hot drinks and food available
💬 Friendly faces and good company
❤️ Everyone welcome, whatever your age!

Whether you're looking to make new friends, get out of the house or simply enjoy a change of scenery, there's a warm welcome waiting for you.

📍 Take a look at the poster below for locations and opening times.

💙 Please share with friends, family or neighbours who might benefit. Sometimes a friendly conversation and a warm cuppa can make all the difference!

16/10/2026

💙 Watford Seniors Forum – Connect & Thrive!

Are you aged 55+ and living in or around Watford? Come along to a FREE community event bringing older residents together to connect, discover local activities and find out about support available in their community!

📅 Monday 2nd November 2026
🕙 10am – 1.15pm
📍 Halsey Masonic Hall, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 0JE

🌟 What to expect:
✅ Meet new people and make connections
✅ Discover local activities and opportunities
✅ Hear from guest speakers and local services
✅ Enjoy a FREE lunch!

Organised by Watford & Three Rivers Trust in partnership with Watford Council.

📢 Booking is essential! Scan the QR code on the poster or contact:

📞 07908 209908
📧 [email protected]

💬 Know someone who might enjoy this event? Please share and help us spread the word!

16/10/2026

Are You Up for a Walk? Help Make Hertfordshire More Age-Friendly! 💙

📢 We're looking for older residents aged 55+ to help us improve our local streets and public spaces!

We're holding three Age-Friendly Walking Audits across Hertfordshire this October, and we'd love you to join us!

Have you noticed uneven pavements, a lack of benches, difficult crossings or other barriers when getting around your local area?

Our walking audits give older residents, unpaid carers and people with mobility or accessibility needs the opportunity to highlight these challenges and help identify where improvements are needed.

📍 HERTFORD
📅 Thursday 22 October | 2pm
🚶 Meeting point: Hertford Bus Station
📧 [email protected]

📍 WELWYN GARDEN CITY
📅 Friday 23 October | 11am–12pm
🚶 Meeting point: Jack Lee Hall, Woodside House, Bridge Road, AL8 6UJ
📧 [email protected]

📍 ST ALBANS
📅 Wednesday 28 October
🕒 Time and meeting point to be confirmed
📧 [email protected]

💙 You don't need to be an experienced walker! We're interested in hearing from people with different experiences of getting around, including those who use mobility aids.

📩 Want to get involved? Contact the relevant Locality Officer using the details above.

🤝 Know an older person who might be interested? Please share this opportunity with friends, family, neighbours and local community groups!

Together, we can help make Hertfordshire safer, more accessible and welcoming for everyone. 💙

16/10/2026

🎵 Power of Music – FREE Dementia Care Training

Discover how music can make a meaningful difference to people living with dementia through this fully funded training opportunity for Hertfordshire professionals and services.

Delivered as part of the Power of Music – Music in Herts Dementia Care programme, the training provides practical skills to use music to support wellbeing, communication, memory and connection.

Participants will learn how to create personalised playlists, incorporate music into everyday care and share their knowledge with colleagues.

No musical experience is needed! This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone supporting people living with dementia to develop their skills and confidence.

👉 Find out more and book your free place:

Hertfordshire has been selected as the second Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia by the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) through its Power of Music Fund. This pioneering initiative will use the power of music to transform dementia care across the county, improving the lives of...

15/10/2026

🍂 Our October newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest age-friendly news, community activities, local opportunities and ways to get involved across Hertfordshire! 💜�

To read 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/ageukherts.org.uk/age-friendly-live-better-hertfordshire-october-newsletter

To subscribe 🔗 https://afcherts.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=acf4de3e5fd6991c186999afb&id=78cb45459c

Please share to anyone this may benefit ✨

As autumn settles in across Hertfordshire, we're delighted to bring you another edition of our newsletter. We begin with some exciting updates from Age Friendly: Live Better, including the launch of our new strategy, national recognition and highlights from across our programme.

15/10/2026

💚 It's more than a journey - it's connection.

Community transport can help people stay connected to their communities, maintain friendships and continue doing the things they enjoy.

These everyday journeys can support independence, wellbeing and a sense of belonging.

This Community Transport Week, we're celebrating the services that help keep Hertfordshire connected. 💚

A huge thank you to all our community transport providers, drivers, volunteers and the many unsung heroes who go above and beyond to make a difference in people's lives every day!

💬 What's one place in your community that you think everyone should have the opportunity to visit? Share your thoughts in the comments!

14/10/2026

💜 Could you spare just one hour a week to make someone’s day?

Sometimes, a friendly face, a cup of tea or a simple conversation can make a world of difference.

Reach Out Hertfordshire is looking for volunteers across the county to offer friendship and companionship to people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.

☕ Enjoy a cuppa and a chat
🚶 Go for a short walk together
💬 Help someone feel connected and valued

With flexible volunteering opportunities to fit around your commitments, even a little of your time could make a lasting difference.

🌟 Interested in getting involved?

📞 01462 689403
📧 [email protected]
🔗 www.reachout-project.org.uk

https://forms.gle/gknzeHj7TpMmCN2A9

14/10/2026

❤️ Free First Aid Workshop for Unpaid Carers in Hertfordshire!

Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference.

Our friends at Carers in Hertfordshire are offering a FREE first aid workshop, delivered by the British Red Cross, to help unpaid carers build confidence and learn essential lifesaving skills.

📅 Thursday 22 October 2026
🕚 11am – 12.30pm
📍 Elstree, Hertfordshire

The practical session will cover basic first aid skills, including how to respond to cuts, burns and choking.

💜 Whether you care for a partner, relative or friend, this is a great opportunity to develop skills that could make a real difference.

Booking is required:

🔗 https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/events
📞 01992 58 69 69
📧 [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may benefit!

14/10/2026

🚐 Community Transport Week: Driving Communities Forward

This week, we're celebrating the people and services helping keep Hertfordshire connected.

Community transport is about more than getting from A to B. It's about helping people get to appointments, visit friends, attend community activities and stay connected to the places that matter to them.

Behind every journey are dedicated drivers, volunteers and teams working to make local journeys possible.

💚 Want to find out what's available in your area? Explore our Hertfordshire community transport map.

https://www.communitytransportherts.org/