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Mind Health and Wellbeing
This special event, hosted by HAWA, aims to foster a supportive environment where women can rejuvenate, learn, and grow together. Engaging in insightful workshops on self-care, mental health, and personal development led by experienced [...]
High Sheriff Awards 2024
The High Sheriff Award is a prestigious honor bestowed upon individuals or organizations in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community. Established to celebrate those who demonstrate exceptional service, bravery, and commitment to [...]
The Queen’s Award
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, established by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 to mark her Golden Jubilee, is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK. This prestigious accolade recognizes exceptional [...]
Flower Arranging
The Tiffin Club ladies had lots of fun learning how to arrange flowers and enjoying the aroma of all the different flowers, the creativity flourished with making all finds of things like bouquets. ~The HAWA [...]
A Step Back in History
The Tiffin Club ladies spent a wonderful day at Hatfield House which included exploring the history and the secrets the House and its grounds held. ~The HAWA Team
A Taste of Italy
The ladies enjoyed making Italian bread, which were all enjoyed later on in the evening! ~The HAWA Team
HAWA Eid Celebrations
Photos taken at the Eid Celebration with HAWA Eid Mubarak! These are the photos taken during the Eid celebrations hosted by HAWA. ~The HAWA Team
HAWA Members Meet-up in St.Albans
The members of HAWA got together to have lunch at the St. Albans Museum with Lady Verulam and members of St.Michael's Church.
Oaklands College Courses
Dear Community Partner Please see attached details of a free course Oaklands College, St Albans are offering, starting on 8 November, 6pm – 8pm. This course is taking place face to face and is for anybody who needs [...]
Health Literacy Course
The NHS has launched a free, short (35mins) course for health and care staff, volunteers, third sector partners, social prescribers, etc. It is designed to help staff support people who might struggle with understanding their [...]
COVID Information
Walk Ins Vaccination Clinics 11.10.21.Download Walk In Vaccination Centres wc 04.10.21.Download CICs Health & Wellbeing Messages 11.10.21Download Covid Information Update Issue 37Download Covid Information Update Issue 38Download
COVID-19 Information Leaflets
Here are links to informational leaflets regarding COVID-19 Updates, Vaccination Clinics and Pop-in dates including information regarding Anti-vaccination. CICs - Anti Vaccination & Anti Mask Fly Posters & LA contact details CICs - Walk In [...]
St. Albans Vaccine Centres
~The HAWA Team
South Asian Heritage Month Celebration
Reminder as this is a virtual ceremony which will be hosted on the 18th of July at 5:30PM. Please check this leaflet for details! ~The HAWA Team
Card of Appreciation from Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire
Thanks to everyone's hard work at HAWA, we received a card from the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire to thank the charity for the services we have been providing. Well done everyone! ~The HAWA Team
COVID-19 Information Champion Update (3rd June 2021)
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Living with Diabetes Virtual Workshop
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Bringing Communities Together
One Vision is hosting an event discussing how to bring communities together. The event will be hosted via Zoom, Facebook Live & Youtube Live. The event will begin on June 7th at 7PM. For more [...]
Sustainability Festival 2021
HAWA is taking part in the events of the Sustainability Festival 2021. Please come visit with over 100+ events available! The event began on the 23rd of May and will finish on the 6th of [...]
Sustainability Festival in St. Albans
Join in the Sustainability Festival coming up this month, there will be over 100+ events across St.Albans, Harpenden and other villages. It will be starting on the 23rd of May to the 6th of June. [...]
Online Sustfest 2021 Event in St.Albans
This year's Sustfest Event will be online, and is a part of the St.Albans Sustainability Festival 2021. The event will be held on Saturday the 5th of June at 2PM. Event booking details will be [...]
St.Albans Big Iftar Event
St.Albans Big Iftar has organised the first ever live Adhan which will be played in the St.Albans city centre today at 7:58PM. This will be shown live online via facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaddaclub/ ~The HAWA Team
Roses tributes to community stalwarts who died during lockdown
Please read the latest news article about the contibution HAWA has made to a St.Albans memorial site: News Article ~HAWA Team
The Big Conversation: COVID-19 and Muslim Communities
Please read the information below regarding this informative webinar regarding COVID-19 with experts from the NHS: Join us as we host experts from NHS England and Public Health England, as well as community leaders of [...]
Zero Discrimination Day
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 [...]
HAWA has made it into the local newspaper!
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 [...]
Ramadan Mubarak Cards
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 [...]
Hertfordshire Family Centre Services
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. [...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Communication
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 [...]
Ending Domestic Violence: Webinar
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, [...]
Help and Assistance during Isolation
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 [...]
Important Info Posters
These are some helpful infographics with events and information that may be helpful to you during the current lockdown.
January Info Vote Registration
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 [...]
Festive Streets
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 [...]
Soroptimist Virtual Quiz Night
Now is a great time to invite colleagues, friends and family to the Soroptimist charity quiz night on 23 Jan. Something to look forward to in the new year! Thanks! with best wishes and season's [...]
Winter pressures and new 111 booking system
Winter pressures on health services and invitation to session on 15 December on the new 111 first booking system for urgent and emergency care. Patients are being asked to help protect essential hospital services [...]
COVID-19 Mental Health Guidance
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a lot of information about the virus and its effects on mental health. That’s because coronavirus and the social, financial and psychological implications it carries can seriously impact [...]
Coronavirus Guidance in various languages
New COVID-19 guidance videos in Bengali, Sylheti and Urdu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSUdVSuNXiU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBXP3xhlI9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXDC6ozl8Hk
Tavah Press Release
TAVAH BRINGS AUTHENTIC PAKISTANI FOOD TO ST ALBANS New Restaurant Pays Homage to Pakistan’s Rich Gastronomic Traditions “Authentic Pakistani Food With Passion” St Albans , October 2020 – A new St Albans restaurant launched by [...]
The Oxfam Walk for Water 2020
For more details please click on the link below: http://www.oxfamstalbans.org/ ~The HAWA Team
PM kickstarts £2bn cycling and walking evolution
Please see below information regarding the Bike Voucher Scheme as part of the government’s plans to increase cycling and walking. Today the first batch of bike repair vouchers worth £50 will be released later tonight to the [...]
How are you feeling?
How are you feeling? This website is designed to be a helpful source for you during the pandemic, please feel free to check it out in the link below: www.howareyoufeeling.org.uk/ ~The HAWA Team
Tiffin Club closed until Further Notice
During this time as the COVID-19 Lockdown is still in effect, the Tiffin Club is still closed until further notice. Please check the website for any future updates. ~The HAWA Team
Car Wash for Yemen
The London Colney Islamic centre did a fantastic fundraising charity for Yemen, and have raised over £4000! ~The HAWA Team
Food Bank Donation Drop Off
Please use this guide to check what you are allowed to drop off! ~The HAWA Team
St.Albans stands together
In a recent article of the Guardian, author Nosheen Iqbal details how St.Albans came together for Black Lives Matter. St.Albans Stands Together ~The HAWA Team
Malika’s Kitchen
Check out Malika's Kitchen to order authentic Indian food, both fresh and healthy! Instagram: @MALIKS_KITCHEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maliks.kitchen.376
Plan Your Journey
https://www.facebook.com/408582579294175/posts/1727520640733689/?sfnsn=scwspwa&extid=mixwMGoXhJAmFVG3 ~The HAWA Team
The Big Iftar
On Saturday the 23rd of May, Iftar was held by many after a long month of Ramadan during the COVID-19 Lockdown. During these difficult times, it is more important now than ever to connect with [...]
Soroptimist Event
On Monday 8th of June @ 7.30pm to 8.30pm, the Soroptimist Zoom Event will be held. There is more information on the Club website: www.sigbi.org/st-albans/2020/lifestyle It’s time to redefine health. Whilst we’re frantically searching for [...]
St.Albans Fast for the Day
St.Albans participated in the fasting period during Ramadan this year with some major participants! The Mayor of St.Albans, Lord Lieutenant Robert Voss CBE, The High Sheriff and many more including councillors, neighbours and friends. This [...]
Helping Our NHS
~The HAWA Team
Keeping Our Community Safe
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HAWA Spring & Summer Magazine First Edition
View your copy here: https://issuu.com/monirali/docs/hawa_spring___summer_digital_edition_2020_1_ or download here: HAWA Spring & Summer Digital Edition 2020
COVID-19 St.Albans Response Group
~The HAWA Team
Exercise with Rubina on Skype
To all HAWA and Tiffin Club members. You can now have exercise sessions on Skype with Rubina. Skype classes will start on Thursday 2nd of April at 11:30AM till 12:30PM, this will continue on [...]
Housing Update due to COVID-19
HOUSING CONCERNS DURING COVID-19 FOR BOTH TENANTS AND LANDLORDS We can understand many people in our community will be concerned about paying rent as they do not have their regular incomes, and contemplating whether they [...]
The Annual General Meeting
The next HAWA AGM meeting will be held in September, please check the blog for further updates and details in the near future. ~The HAWA Team
COVID-19 Advice in Other Languages
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: https://youtu.be/ftzB-fs3BOE https://youtu.be/HmEhuqcoG9o https://youtu.be/VDRN_pLaiwY [...]
Hub Enquiries
HAWA and Tiffin Club Hub, face to face Hubs are closed until further notice. However, email and telephone support are available. For Hub online enquiries please fill in the contact enquiry form click here. Email [...]
Government Support for the Vulnerable
Covid-19: Support for vulnerable people in the UK If you are a vulnerable person, you can sign up for support online. You can register yourself, or on behalf of someone else. This will help [...]
HUB Partners, St.Albans Healthy Club Newsletter
Our HUB Partner has provided a great informational newsletter to help you during the COVID-19 Quarantine. Please click the link below to view the newsletter: St Albans Healthy Hub Newsletter ~ The HAWA Team
Tiffin Club Closed until Further Notice
Due to the coronavirus outbreak we have had to close the Tiffin Club until further notice. Please keep checking the website and our Facebook page for updates. HAWA and Tiffin Club Hub, face to face [...]
Newspaper Articles
Please click on the attached links to see what we have been up to recently. https://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/st-albans-tiffin-club-helps-elderly-and-vulnerable-1-6401206 https://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/coronavirus-crisis-forces-cancellation-of-sustfest20-1-6589300 https://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-matriarch-of-st-albans-asian-community-1-4117123 Who will win a Mayor's Pride Award for 2020? ~The HAWA Team
High Sheriff of Hertfordshire and Small Acts of Kindness
In October, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Sarah Beazley joined forces with the Tiffin Club ladies, Rev. Canon Mark Slater from St Luke's church, HAWA members and Small Acts of Kindness to fill 600 hot [...]
Annual Fund Raising Dinner
Photo of Annual Fund Raising Dinner held on 28th April 2019. Next Annual Fund Raising Dinner in 2020 will be advised once the COVID-19 Quarantine is over. ~The HAWA Team
Sweet, Sweet Teddy
On the 8th November the ladies took part in making teddy bear cake toppers, it was sticky fingers and fun all round. We had lots of giggles and some very talented ladies.
Visit From The Mayor
On the 29th November the Mayor of St Albans Rosemary Farmar visited the Tiffin Club. She spoke about her life and different roles she has done over the years. It was very inspirational and the [...]
Welcome to HAWA
Hello and welcome to Hertfordshire Asian Women’s Association (HAWA), here you will find news and information about our events, projects and news about our group. We work closely with women from all backgrounds to promote [...]
OFF TO MEET THE QUEEN
In September we took our Tiffin club ladies to Buckingham Place, we headed off by coach at 9.30am from St Lukes Church and we were blessed with a beautiful sunny day. The ladies seemed [...]
Old People’s day
The Tiffin Club and its ladies attending the Older people's day. The event was held on Wednesday 11 October, at The Alban Arena. There were lots of stalls from local groups and demonstrations for the [...]