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30th May 2024
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Welcome to Network. This week, we highlight Operation Agrarian, invite you to the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemoration in Bishop's Stortford, showcase a 'meet the author' event in Hertford, update you on the East Herts LCWIP, share information on learn to ride sessions at Charringtons, let you know about the Cars at the Castle event in Hertford, and offer information on how to be tick aware this summer. All that, plus news from our colleagues at East Herts Healthy Hub.
** Operation Agrarian: Let's S.C.R.A.P Fly Tipping
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On Friday, 17 May, Operation Agrarian was conducted at Ware Recycling Centre by East Herts Environmental Enforcement and Revenue and Benefits teams, local police, HMRC and Trading Standards.
This roadside operation was aimed at targeting criminal activity on our road network including waste crime, business rates, benefit fraud, and road traffic offences.
The operation was a great success, with over 100 vehicles being brought in. There was one arrest for drug driving, one fine for a vehicle with Red Diesel, 20 Traffic Offence Reports, and Vehicle Defect Rectification Notices were also issued.
** D-Day Commemoration in Bishop's Stortford
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Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, 6th June from 6.30pm - 9.30pm in Castle Park.
There will be live music from the Bishop's Stortford Band and vintage singing trio, The Rockabellas, from 6.45pm. A range of refreshments, including fish and chips, will also be available in Sworders Field.
The formal part of the event will start at 8.40pm with poetry readings by local school children, after which the Royal British Legion will lead Remembrance. This will include a two minute silence, before Bishop's Stortford joins the nation in the lighting of a beacon and the reading of the International Tribute.
Parking Near Castle Park
** 'Meet The Author' event
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Writer Catherine Newman is visiting Hertford on Wednesday, 5 June to talk about her career to date and her eagerly awaited latest book, Sandwich.
The event will take place at Hertford Library, starting at 2pm. Tickets are £7 each and can be bought from the library or online. Refreshments are included.
Catherine Newman's debut novel, We all want impossible things was featured on Radio 4's Women's Hour and by the Richard and Judy Book Group.
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** East Herts LCWIP: Pre-Engagement Registration
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East Herts Council and Hertfordshire County Council are working together on a project to make it easier, safer and more enjoyable to walk, wheel and cycle in East Herts, so that more people can choose to make their everyday journeys in an active and sustainable way.
We are looking to local communities for their help in identifying barriers to, and ways of improving, access to these travel methods in the following key areas:
* Hertford and Ware
* Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth
* Buntingford
* Villages including Braughing, Hertford Heath, Hunsdon, Much Hadham, Standon & Puckeridge, Stanstead Abbotts & St Margarets, Walkern and Watton-at-Stone
You can sign up to receive updates and/or take part in a simple online activity later this year by clicking the button below.
LCWIP: Register Your Interest
** Learn To Ride: Cycling Sessions in Bishop's Stortford
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Is your child unable to ride a bike, but keen to learn?
Well, they're in luck - Hertford Cycle Hub are taking over Charringtons car park on Friday, 31 May, for Learn to Ride sessions!
Sessions cost £12 each and are available to book in 1-hour slots from 9am until 2pm.
Participants must attend with a bike and helmet, but there are no age limits for the sessions. As long as participants can plant both feet on the ground whilst sitting on their bicycle saddle, they are tall enough to learn how to ride a pedal bike.
Please click the button below for more information, and to book a session.
Learn To Ride: Book A Session
** Cars At The Castle (Hertford)
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Cars at the Castle is one of the largest FREE vehicle shows in Hertfordshire, with an exhibition of over 60 modern to vintage cars and motorcycles, set within the picturesque grounds of Herford Castle.
This highly popular, family-friendly, annual event will take place on Sunday, 2nd June from 12.00pm until 4.00pm. With live music, food and drink stalls, and the Castle open for the public to explore, there is something for everyone.
During the event, the Mayor of Hertford will be joined by the event sponsors to judge and award trophies to the vehicle owners as part of the annual car competition. The categories include best paintwork, best interior, best post-1970 car, best pre-1970 car, best British and best foreign car.
** Be Tick Aware
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Ticks are small, spider-like creatures that feed on the blood of animals and humans. During this feeding process, they can transmit pathogens that can result in infections.
You could be exposed to ticks whenever you spend time outdoors, including when in your garden or the local park. Tick bites can occur on any part of the body and more than one tick can be attached at a time
To avoid infection, it is important to remove ticks safely and as quickly as possible. The safest way to remove a tick is by using a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool.
If you begin to feel unwell with flu-like symptoms, or develop a spreading circular rash (which usually appears within 1 to 4 weeks after being bitten), you should contact your GP or promptly dial NHS 111.
Learn More: Be Tick Aware
** 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 sessions will take place at Ware Library on Thursday, 6 June between 2pm and 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.
** Parenting a child with SEND when separated?
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Family Lives Herts and Beds is going to run two six session courses designed to help parents navigate the complexities of co-parenting and provide the best possible support for their SEND child. The aim is to enhance co-parenting skills, support children's development and build a strong foundation for the future.
The courses - one running in the morning and one in the evening - will be delivered via Microsoft Teams over June and July.
For more information, visit the website via the link below or contact Family Lives by email at services@family.lives.org.uk. Alternatively, call them on 0204 522 8700 or 0204 522 8699.
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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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