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All the latest news from East Herts Council
1st August 2024
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Welcome to Network. This week, we:
* Declare an Ecological and Biodiversity Crisis
* Celebrate Love Parks Week 2024
* Offer Dodgeball sessions at Charringtons
* Showcase the Terrace Park Cafe and Kitchen in Castle Park (Bishop's Stortford)
* Invite residents to take park in the East Herts Lottery Super Draw
All that, plus news from our colleagues at East Herts Healthy Hub.
** We've declared an Ecological and Biodiversity Crisis
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The council has declared an Ecological and Biodiversity Crisis in order to highlight the biodiversity loss which has occurred over recent decades in East Herts and to re-affirm its commitment to protecting our natural environment.
Evidence shows that the natural world is under threat. Across Hertfordshire, 76 species are known to have become extinct over the last fifty years, with insects particularly affected. With a third of our food crops pollinated by insects, and much of our wildlife reliant on insects for food, it’s essential we take action now to protect our critical natural capital and drive the recovery of biodiversity.
The council will be working with residents in our rural and urban communities, businesses, farmers and landowners to protect precious species, habitats and ecosystems.
You can find out more about actions arising from this declaration as well as steps already taken to support the recovery of diversity in East Herts on our website.
Visit our website
** East Herts celebrates Love Parks Week 2024
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Much fun was had this week as East Herts Council celebrated Love Parks Week in Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth. Southern Country Park (which was recently awarded a Green Flag Award - again!) and the historic Pishiobury Park played host to many beaming families, and many friendly enthusiasts, who took part in bug hunts, face painting and nature trails, amongst other activities.
The aim of Love Parks Week is to champion the volunteers and park workers who endeavour to maintain and enhance the beautiful open spaces in our district, whilst also raising awareness for the mental and physical health benefits of spending time at your local park.
For more information on how you can contribute to your local park, please click the button below. You can also click the other button to read our recent edition of Network focusing on Parks and Open Spaces in the district.
Find out more
Network: Parks and Open Spaces
** Dodgeball at Charringtons in Bishop's Stortford
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With the holidays underway, there are some exciting opportunities for the young people of East Herts to get involved with sporting activities this summer!
There are FREE dodgeball sessions being hosted tomorrow and on Saturday at Charringtons House in Bishop's Stortford, whilst further sport sessions will be taking place over the next three weeks.
For more information, and to book, please click the button below.
Find out more
** New park cafe in Castle Park, Bishop's Stortford
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Bishop's Stortford's Castle Park now boasts a new park cafe which is quickly becoming a go-to destination for visitors to the park.
The café is operated by Charles and Sofia Erleigh, the couple behind Smoke BBQ Kitchen in Hockerill Street. Their ‘keep it local’ ethos means they source as much as possible from local, independent suppliers. Café customers can therefore expect to find:
* Craft beer on tap from The Belgian Brewer
* Coffee and teas from Hessian Coffee
* Deli and bakery counter goods from The Village Baker
* Crockery and catering supplies from MTPS Bar & Tableware
The Terrace Park Café & Kitchen is open daily, providing a space for residents to meet and enjoy Castle Park, whatever the weather.
Visit the cafe's website
** Win a luxury holiday in East Herts Lottery Super Draw
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Sign up to East Herts Lottery and support a good cause before Saturday, 31 August and you will be in with the chance of winning a £2,000 luxury holiday - and all for just £1 a week. This prize is on top of weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000.
Unlike larger lotteries, the majority of your ticket purchase goes straight back into the community, supporting the good cause you have chosen. If you already have East Herts Lottery tickets, you can buy extra ones as a top-up for Super Draw week or, if you don't want weekly tickets, you can buy tickets just for the Super Draw.
Launched in 2019, East Herts Lottery helps a wide range of causes from local charities, school PTAs and voluntary organisations through to sports clubs and community groups to raise additional funding.
Buy tickets here
** 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 Sawbridgeworth Library on Wednesday, 7 August between 2pm and 4pm, as well as at Buntingford Library on Thursday, 8 August between 10am and 12pm.
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.
** Bishop's Stortford Breath Easy Group
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BEG exists to help and maintain good lung health management for residents who have a variety of lung conditions.
They hold monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at The Charis Centre (Water Lane, Bishop’s Stortford).
BEG members provide support for each other and also arrange for Guest Speakers to attend meetings while regularly liaising with the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team.
All are welcome - please email
diane.hollebon@eastherts.gov.uk
for more information, or click the button below.
Find out more
** Marvellous Maker's Summer Reading Challenge
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Marvellous Makers aims to keep children reading throughout the summer holidays and rewards them for reading for pleasure.
Last year, Hertfordshire Libraries had almost 20,000 children take part in the challenge. We’d love to help each and every Hertfordshire child to enjoy reading this summer.
To find out more about the challenge and access brilliant online reading resources, please click the button below.
Find out more
** NHS Survey
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The NHS in the East of England is developing a Secure Data Environment (SDE )to support vital health and care research using NHS patient data.
To ensure this initiative aligns with the community's views, we are conducting a survey to gather opinions from residents in the East of England on using NHS health and care data for research.
Feedback from this survey is essential for shaping the future of healthcare research in our region.
Complete Survey
** Follow us on social media.
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Keep up to date with all our news, as it happens, across East Herts.
** 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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