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29th February 2024
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Welcome to Network. This week, we highlight Pension Credit as an underclaimed benefit, offer an update from Tuesday's Gilston Area Community Forum, and invite you to learn more about the theme for this year's International Women's Day. All that, plus news from our colleagues at East Herts Healthy Hub.
** Underclaimed: Pension Credit
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Pension Credit is an underclaimed benefit, separate to the State Pension.
Pension Credit tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level of £201.05 a week for single pensioners or £306.85 for couples. It is a tax-free payment for those who:
* have reached Pension Credit qualifying age, which is State Pension age
* live in Great Britain
Someone may still get Pension Credit if they:
* have not paid National Insurance contributions
* have some savings or a small pension
* live with their grown-up family
* own their own home
People who are eligible for Pension Credit can also get other financial help such as help with heating costs, housing benefit and a free TV licence for over 75s.
Learn More: Pension Credit
** Gilston Area Community Forum: Update
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The Gilston Area Community Forum took place earlier this week, on Tuesday, 27 February.
Our website has been updated, so those who were unable to attend the Community Forum can access the presentations delivered on the night.
The Gilston Area Community Forums aim to bring together residents, local councillors, planners, developers and other interested parties to discuss and share information about development within the Gilston area.
The next Gilston Area Community Forum will be on Wednesday, 17 April at Gilston and Eastwick Village Hall, starting at 6:30pm.
Learn More: Gilston Area Community Forum
** International Women's Day
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The campaign theme for International Women's Day on Friday, 8th March 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.
When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. When women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.
Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women.
Learn More: International Women's Day
** Drop-in Sessions
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Healthy Hub East Herts is running drop-in sessions across the district for residents to pop in for FREE help and advice about anything they would like support with.
The next Healthy Hub session will take place at Buntingford Library on Tuesday, 5 March from 10am - 2pm, before then taking place at Hertford Library on Thursday, 7 March from 2pm - 4pm.
In addition, you can visit us in person in Hertford every Tuesday and Friday between 9am and 4pm.
We'll be at the Skills & Learning Centre, 67 Fore street, Hertford SG14 1AL.
** Free Women's Boxing
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There is a new women's boxing group hosting sessions for FREE in Hertford, every Friday from 6 - 7pm.
This group is open to all women (adults) hoping to exercise, let off steam, meet new people and build confidence!
Please register your interest by emailing info@futurelivinghertford.co.uk
** Community Yoga Classes
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The Secret Space Community Yoga sessions in Hertford offer residents affordable classes each week.
These sessions are underpinned by a sense of wellbeing and community purpose, with the aim of helping people live full and empowered lives.
Instructors have supporting backgrounds in supporting trauma, reduced mobility and mental health.
There are several opportunities to take part each week:
* Monday (with Esme) at 12:30pm
* Tuesday (with Jenny) at 8pm
* Wednesday (with Karen) at 11am
For more information, please contact info@thesecretspace.org.uk
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** New Licence Applications
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Details of any new licence applications or applications to vary existing licences allowing the sale of alcohol, the provision of entertainment or late night food can be found on the council's website.
Use this link to find out more information
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** Contact Us
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Should you need to contact East Herts Council about any service we manage please visit the contact us section of our website
which has useful links to direct you to the relevant teams.
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