March 1st is Zero Discrimination Day and here at HAWA we fully celebrate diversity and inclusion within our communities. Please click on the link below to read about how you can spread this to your own social media outlets to remind each other of this day and what we can do to help each other in the future.
~The HAWA Team
Thanks to the huge efforts HAWA has been making during the lockdown, news of the work we have been doing diligently have made it into the local newspaper.
Please click here to read the latest article on HAWA.
~The HAWA Team
With Almost a year of Covid we have missed meeting up with many friends and family. This is the 2nd Ramadan where again we will be restricted to meet-up. These Artistic Ramadan cards can be a great way of sending Ramadan greetings and wishes to loved ones far and near.
Each design has a specific theme and idea behind it. All Artwork is hand painted by a local Artist, Amna Rehan and then designed and printed into a Ramadan card.
Cards are sized at 14.8cm x 14.8cm. Comes with a white envelope and are £2 each or a pack of 5 for £7.50 with free delivery, but for HAWA newsletter readers prices are £1.70 and a pack of 5 for £7.
You can email you orders or inquiries at: amre.art@gmail.com
Or Facebook: www.facebook.com/amre.art/
Or Instagram: @am_re_art
This article has been added with permission from the Family Centre Services.
Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service is made up of the Public Health Nursing Service (Health Visitors and School Nurses) and the Family Support Service. Our purpose is to support children and families to have the best start in life, develop well and thrive.
We provide families with children aged up to 11 years with a wide range of information and support on key areas relating to family life. Pregnancy, birth and the first 24 months can be tough for many mothers and fathers.
Developing friendships with other new parents has lots of benefits; we provide a number of opportunities for new parents to meet before and after having a baby; for example, we work with local Midwives and Health Visitors to run the Preparing for Baby antenatal programme.
We are also here to support families when they face key challenges, below is the range of support we have on offer.
We also offer Volunteering opportunities to gain new skills and experience that can lead to further training or employment opportunities and Adult Learning opportunities providing families with workshops and courses for self-development well-being and confidence as well as qualifications and training.
What do I need to do next? If you have a child or children under 11 years old please register with us. It’s free and quick and easy to do! Thousands of families across Hertfordshire are already registered and accessing our services.
Please see ‘How to Register’ for further details. Once you’ve registered with us, we will contact you.
How do I ask for support? You can ask for support by: Contacting us by telephone 0300 123 7572 or via our Facebook or Instagram accounts.
As the lockdown continues, the UK has been pushing to ensure every individual is vaccinated against the coronavirus. The NHS has put together a website link with information and materials in various languages regarding the vaccine, addressing any questions and queries you may have about it. Please click the link below to visit the site.
NHS COVID-19 Vaccine Communication
For vaccination information in Urdu please click the link below:
Public Health England Vaccination Information – Urdu
Please remember to follow government guidelines on lockdown restrictions during this period.
~The HAWA Team
A webinar focusing on domestic abuse will be scheduled on March 9th, 2021. Here is some info regarding the webinar.
‘According to the the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in the year ending March 2020, an estimated 2.3 million people suffered from domestic abuse. The reality is likely to be even worse. Domestic abuse often goes unreported, so these statistics only reflect a partial picture of the true levels of domestic violence in the UK. The introduction of national lockdowns due to Covid-19 has thrown this problem into stark light. By confining individuals to their homes, it has not only intensified abusive relationships, but has also made it increasingly difficult for survivors to seek help. In the first three weeks of lockdown, beginning in March 2020, the project Counting Dead Women recorded 14 women were killed by men, the highest rate for 11 years, and Refuge reported a 66% increase in the number of calls to the National Domestic Abuse helpline between March and May of last year.’
Please click on the links below for more information and if you wish to book to attend the webinar session.
~The HAWA Team
Useful information on where to get help and local Businesses offering home delivery while in Isolation.Here are some informational videos to help you out during the COVID-19 Quarantine. We have videos here in language order: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Arabic and Sylheti. English: Just Talk HertsJust Talks Herts are offering support for people who are struggling with their mental health during this current COVID 19 situation. Please click on the attached link for more information. Website: https://www.justtalkherts.org/news/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus.aspx Hertfordshire Adult ServicesHertfordshire Adult services have a range of services available for the elderly and vulnerable. Please contact them @ 0300 1234042 alternatively go to there website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov. Communities 1stCOVID-19 for IndividualsIf you’re in an ‘at risk’ group and need help or support please complete our online form here. The purpose of this form is to collect your contact details so we can help connect you to support from a volunteer in your community. We will ask some other questions to find out more about the kind of help you need. If you need any help completing this form, please contact Communities 1st @ 020 8207 5115 or email help@communities1st.org.uk Ummah Welfare TrustUmmah Welfare Trust is reaching out to families in the UK who are suffering in the Coronavirus Pandemic. Families struggling to pay bills, cover rent or meet other immediate payments can contact the charity. Phone @ 08004080011 or 01204661030 or the Families only line @ 07933001283
University of Hertfordshire Islamic SocietyUniversity of Hertfordshire Islamic society are offering help to over 60’s or those in self isolation with picking up shopping, posting mail, urgent supplies and friendly phone calls. Please contact them @ 07424691899 or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ HertshelpHertshelp are offering emergency food and grocery packs, please contact them @ 0300 1234044 to see if you are eligible. Alternatively you can go to their website: https://www.hertshelp.net/ Grove Fruits in St.AlbansGrove fruits will be offering boxes of set mixed vegetables, fruit or salads. Free delivery to the elderly, vulnerable and those self-isolating. Boxes available at set prices, details will be posted on their social media platforms. Mediterranean Boucherie (Halal meat and Groceries), Hatfield Road, St AlbansMediterranean Boucherie will be offering free home deliveries on orders over £40 in St Albans, London Colney and Park Street. Payment for goods can be made cash on delivery or bank transfer in advance of delivery.
IMPORTANT NOTICE SMART WASH LAUNDRETTE
53 HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS, AL1 4JE
Following the government guidelines, we have decided that from the 6th June 2020 the launderette will now be open at our usual time from 8am – 6pm, seven days a week as per usual providing service washes and dry cleaning. However it is important that when entering the launderette you must keep a 2 meter distance from one another. Yours Sincerely, ~The Team of Smart Wash Launderette  CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) VICTIM AND WITNESS SERVICESPlease click here for information regarding victim and witness services during the COVID-19 lockdown. ST.ALBANS CITIZENS ADVICE – ENERGY ADVICE (Please click here for the document)WE WILL KEEP THIS POST UPDATED WITH ANY NEW INFORMATION AS IT IS RECEIVED. |
These are some helpful infographics with events and information that may be helpful to you during the current lockdown.
Your vote matters; don’t lose it
The annual household registration canvass commences in July and every property within the district will receive an email or letter. If you’re asked to respond, please do so as soon as possible. Details of how to do this will be provided.
Anyone who is not yet registered to vote will also need to register individually. Visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Paper application forms will be sent upon request.
For further information visit www.stalbans.gov.uk/voting-and-elections or call 01727 819294
Do you have a ‘MyStAlbans’ District Account?
To register, just go to www.stalbans.gov.uk/mystalbansdistrictaccount to access a personalised online account that gives you instant access to lots of useful council services, wherever you live in the District.
Festive Streets – a new St Albans District community project happening now!
Decorate your windows
We’re very excited to let you know about our new community project in St Albans District called Festive Streets.
The project encourages residents in St Albans, Harpenden and the villages to decorate the windows on their streets during the winter Festive Season, enabling them to celebrate as a community in a contact-free way and bring cheer to their neighbourhood. Neighbours in each street safely co-ordinate their displays so that everyone has the opportunity to be involved if they want to – whether just taking a daily walk to see the latest display or joining in and decorating their own windows. The Festive Street concept could equally be applied to residential homes, community buildings, faith buildings, school classroom windows, or an office block or a parade of shops.
Nearly 300 people have already signed up for our free electronic information pack to start their own Festive Streets. We are hearing from dozens of streets, plus community centres and churches, who have already started their displays.
Festive Streets invites everyone
The underlying principle of Festive Streets is that those who get involved invite all their neighbours – or nearby neighbours – to join in if they want to. We’re taking people beyond WhatsApp or Facebook chat groups so that they reach out and make connections to all the people who live near them, particularly those not on social media. Building community where they live. Brightening people’s lives.
Get involved in Festive Streets
We are writing to community and support organisations like yourselves to invite you to spread the word about Festive Streets. Perhaps you are community organisation targeted at the “third age”. Perhaps you are a residential home and your residents would enjoy creating window displays. Perhaps you are an community or outreach organisation and your members or customers would benefit from being involved in such a scheme where they live. Perhaps you can simply help us promote Festive Streets through your own communication channels so that as many people as possible hear about it.
Please help us spread the word about the project.
It is for all residents of St Albans District, it is free and it encourages neighbours to reach out to one another which is a of vital importance at this difficult time.
Festive Streets has been started by the team from Playing Out St Albans District, which is a project run by the environmental charity, Sustainable St Albans. We are grateful to Hertfordshire Community Fund, St Albans District Council Community Fund and Playing Out CIC for their support.
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Further detail about the project
Please see the attached Word document for the full announcement.
Please feel free to use the attached marketing materials.
Logos (banner/square)
PDF printable poster/flyer
Square flyer in jpg for online use
Festive Streets window photo (with the Sustainable St Albans logo/tree).
Social Media
We will be using the hashtag #FestiveStreets.
Our social media accounts are:
Facebook @PlayingOutStAlbansDistrict
Twitter @PlayingOutStA
Instagram @SustainableStA
We have a blog about how to create window displays here.
We have also created a Pinterest board for inspiration here.
Please do contact us if there is anything specific that we can send you to help you get involved in Festive Streets.
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Kind regards
Nicola
