Welcome to the Healthy Hub newsletter
This month's edition is packed with a range of health, wellbeing and physical activity news and events including Healthy Eating Week and free parenting support workshops by NESSie. We also put a spotlight on NHS Health Checks and Hertfordshire Health Walks and highlight a great opportunity for keen cooks to volunteer with Make Lunch Royston this summer.
The Healthy Hub summer timetable is here
We are excited to announce our summer timetable is here. We will be running in Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston and Knebworth over the summer months and we have loads of fun and interesting wellbeing sessions planned. So don't delay and make sure you book your place today!
To speak to someone from the Healthy Hub you can call one of our hub coordinators on 01462 474111 (Mon-Fri, excluding bank holidays), email healthyhub@north-herts.gov.uk or visit the Healthy hub North Herts website to find out more.
Eating well
Healthy Eating Week is run by the British Nutrition Foundation and is designed to support and promote healthier lifestyles. This years’ theme is Healthy Eating - For Everyone.
The cost of living crisis continues to have an impact on the affordability of a healthier diet for so many of us. With this in mind, Healthy Eating Week 2023 will focus on providing free, evidence-based advice and support for everyone who wants to find their way to eat a healthier diet regardless of these barriers.
To get involved or to find out more visit the British Nutrition Foundation website.
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Keeping active
There is no better time to take up a new hobby. If you are keen to stay active, meet new people and get some fresh air then bowls could be for you.
North Herts Bowls Club are looking for new people to join their club. Based at the bowls club on Norton Common Letchworth, the club cater for people who wish to bowl without taking part in serious competitions. They are a friendly club and are looking for people of all abilities.
If you are keen to get started contact Simon the club secretary on: 01462 635810 or email: simontory@ntlworld.com.
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Mental health
Supporting children with their mental health can be really challenging. Thankfully NESSie provide easy access to arts therapies, counselling, support and training so that children, young people and their families can thrive. This month in addition to their usual support, NESSie also have some excellent online wellbeing workshops designed to help support parents with important issues like bereavement, anxiety and self harm.
To find out more or to register for any of these workshops visit the NESSie website or call: 01763 255427
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Herts Health Walks
If you are looking for an activity during the day, why not try a short walk? Hertfordshire Health Walks supports you to get on your feet and enjoy the great outdoors with others.
The team offer more than 75 regular walks for all ability levels. Led by friendly volunteers, the walks are also a wonderful way to meet new people. The new summer walks timetable is now available so you can register and find a walk near you.
To find out more about the Health Walks you can visit their website, or to speak to someone from the team call: 01992 555888.
NHS Health Checks
 NHS Health Checks are a free health check which can help spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. They are available to adults aged 40 to 74 years old in England.
In the appointment the health professional will ask you some questions about your lifestyle and family history, measure your height and weight, and take your blood pressure and do a blood test. If you're over 65, you will also be told the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for. You will then receive personalised advice to improve your risk or a referral will be made to your GP for further support.
Currently there are two available health check locations in the district: North Herts Council Offices, Letchworth and Royston Leisure Centre. You can register for a health check on the Hertfordshire County Council website or call 0800 389 3998 to find out more.
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Q&A with Citizens Advice North Herts
Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire are joining the Healthy Hub at the North Herts Council offices in Letchworth for a Q&A session. You can pop along any time between 12-2pm on the 6th of June to speak to one of the advisors and ask your finance related question.
No sign up required, just come long and have a chat. We can't wait to see you.
To find out more please visit the Citizens Advice North Herts website or contact the Healthy Hub healthyhub@north-herts.gov.uk 01462 474111.
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Royston low impact physical activity group
 We are pleased to announce that starting in June there will be a new low impact exercise class running in St Marys Church Hall, Royston. The group will swap weekly between Forever Cycling - a low impact form of cycling - and seated exercise which is a fun session filled with movement and music.
This is a fun and relaxed group which aims to bring people together to stay active and to meet others. If you are keen to join contact Joshua on: Joshua.hardy@aitc.org.uk or call 07496 829283.
Make Lunch Royston need volunteers this summer - can you help?
Make Lunch Royston are a charity that work to support families who are in receipt of free school meals by providing them with hot meals during the school holidays to ensure that no one goes hungry.
Currently the Make Lunch Royston team are looking for kitchen volunteers to help feed and support families from the community.
To find out more or to register your availability contact the Make Lunch team on 01763 230350 or email makelunch@tlcroyston.org.uk
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How to contact us
Contact the hub by phone on 01462 474111 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) or via email healthyhub@north-herts.gov.uk. Alternatively complete our online referral form here.
More information and regular updates can be found at healthyhubnorthherts.co.uk and on our social media channels:
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