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 the Bumps and Babies Fayre at Oughton Family Centre and Samaritans Talk to Us campaign. We also put a spotlight on First Garden Cities Homes Back to the 1950's event and Mind in Mid Herts Hoarding support group.
The Healthy Hub are here to help
It is not to late to sign up to some of our summer wellbeing days. We have loads of events planned for the next three months. You can book your space on our booking website. If a session is fully booked just let us know and we can add your name to the waiting list. We look forward to seeing you there.
To speak to one of our hub coordinators call 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
If you're overweight and would like to lose some weight, making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eat and drink can really help.
NHS Weight Loss Plan is designed to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active, and help you start to lose weight.
The plan is broken down into 12 weeks so you can set weight loss goals, plan your meals, make healthier food choices and get more active. Best of all the app makes it easy for you and you can take it one step at a time.
You can learn more about the app and to get started, visit the Better Health website.
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Keeping active
If your child is keen to try out athletics for the first time then why not sign them up to the Holiday Activity Programme run by Stevenage and North Herts Athletic Club.
From July 24 -28, July 31– Aug 4, Aug 7 -11 the club will be running athletics sessions for children aged 8 to 14 years old and it is a chance to try out a range of athletics events.
The sessions run from 10am-3pm for £24 per session or £18 each for 5 or more sessions. Alternatively you can attend 10-12pm or 1-3pm for £12 per session or £10 each for 5 or more.
To find out what else the club has to offer and to register for the Holiday Activity Programme visit the Stevenage and North Herts Athletic Club Website.
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Mental health
Talk To Us is the Samaritans annual awareness-raising campaign. Run on 24 July (24/7) and throughout the rest of the month, Samaritans will be running their awareness-raising campaign, to remind people that they’re here for anyone who needs someone to listen.
Whether you need to talk to someone yourself if you're having a difficult time or if you are worried about someone else, the Samaritans are here to help.
To find all of the different ways to contact them, please visit the Samaritans website.
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Bumps and Babies Fayre at Oughton Family Centre
 If you are a new or expectant parent head down to Oughton Family Centre on 29th of July to attend their Bump and Babies Fayre. You can find out about a whole range of local services for you and your baby and meet other new and expectant parents.
For more information visit the Hertfordshire Family Centre website or call 0300 123 7572.
Alcohol Awareness Week
This year's Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 3-9 July 2023 on the theme of 'Alcohol and cost'.
The harm caused by alcohol affects millions of people every year in the form of health problems, financial worries, relationship breakdown and family difficulties. It brings with it huge social costs too with the significant pressure it places on the NHS, the emergency services, police, and workplaces.
The total social cost of alcohol related problems is estimated to be at least £21 billion each year. The personal costs are much starker with alcohol death rates increasing to the highest rate since records began and millions more people suffering from worsened mental and physical health every day as a result of harmful drinking.
If you are keen to make a change this Alcohol Awareness Week why not check out the Alcohol Change website to access some of their interactive resources. Or if you are keen to speak to someone you can call Drinkline for support: 0300 123 1110
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Back to the 1950's Afternoon Tea
First Garden Cities Home and North Herts Council are hosting a Back to the 1950's afternoon tea.
Running on the 1st of August from 12- 3pm at the Broadway Hotel in Letchworth, this event is free to everyone over aged 55 and older. Enjoy some yummy food and be entertained by a Buddy Holly tribute show. This is an event not to be missed.
To book your space call 01707 322125.
Mind in Mid Herts Hoarding Group
Do you or someone you know struggle with hoarding? Knowing where to turn to for support can be challenging, but Mind in Mid Herts have created a hoarding peer support group designed to help those who possessions have taken over their lives.
The friendly group invites you to pop along and to have a cup of tea and chat with people who may be experiencing similar challenges.
The group runs every Wednesday in Baldock and the sessions are free to attend. If you think this would be beneficial for you, contact hollie.cooper@mindinmidherts.org.uk or 0330 3208 100 ext 2137.
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The Sadie Centre Summer Courses
 Feeling inspired this summer to be more active? Then check out the Sadie Centre summer course timetable. There has never been a better time to try yoga or Pilates for the first time. Or if you fancy something a little different the centre are also running Qigong and 5Rythms courses as well, so why not try something new.
Visit the Sadie Centre Website or call 01462 678804 for more information.
New Men's Club to start in Letchworth
 If you are keen to get fit, lose some weight and improve your mental health then Letchworth's Men's Club could be the group for you. Based at North Herts Leisure Centre, the free four week course includes weekly workshops about men's mental and physical health, nutrition and support. The course also offers a wide range of free activities to help you improve your physical and mental health in a friendly, supportive environment - these include the gym, badminton, workout classes and more and are available free of charge for 12 weeks.
The new course start on the 4th of July so visit the North Herts Leisure Centre website and submit your details or call 01462 679311.
New Health Walks in Letchworth
Hertfordshire Health Walks are launching a new walk location on the Jackmans Estate in Letchworth. The new walk will start on Wednesday 12 July at 10:30am from Jackmans Community Centre. This social walk is ideal for people who are otherwise not active or who have mobility issues or are returning to activity after illness.
To find out more email Claire on claire.pullen@hertfordshire.gov.uk or call 01992 558 888. You can register on Hertfordshire Health Walks or simply turn up 15 minutes before the start to complete a New Walker Form.
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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