Watersmeet

OPALS (Older Persons Activity Learning & Safety) event talk – 9th June, 10am-1pm

Message from Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Location: Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth.

The aim of the OPALS event is to provide quality information, advice and help available within the local community on a wide range of services available to reduce vulnerability of our senior citizens, to provide reassurance, safe and wellbeing support and reduce loneliness.If you would like to attend, please contact Terry Morris, on 07740 670 642 or email: terry.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk with names and contact information. Spaces are limited so if you don’t want to miss out then please reserve a space quickly.

If you know someone who would benefit from the event, then please pass this message on to them.

All event guests will be seated and served refreshments and a FREE hot meal.

Representatives from a variety of agencies will give advice and the services they offer.It is a sociable event, and a great opportunity to meet other residents in the local area. Agencies not giving talks will have stalls that you can visit, to get advice or collect some safety related information and freebies.

The event lasts up to 4 hours – please arrive on time to ensure you do not miss out on the speakers or freebies on offer. The gift bags of “Act of Kindness” will be handed out at the end of the event.The event is targeted to our older residents.

The nearest Car Park information can be found on the Watersmeet Theatre information page at Finding Us | Watersmeet with at least two car parks just a short walk from the Theatre and the parking cost is £4 for up to 4 hours. Buses go past the venue.

If you have a Facebook account, click on the following link, for a short video about OPALS https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17AV8vhiFn/

Local officers from Three Rivers Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be will be on hand to help and answer any questions, providing support and advice regarding any crime or issues in your area.

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Have your say to WIN Watersmeet gift vouchers

Residents have an opportunity to shape the future of council services across Three Rivers district as the latest major survey of local opinion is launched.

The annual residents’ survey gives people the opportunity to have their say on the services they receive from their district council. Views are being sought from all residents aged 16 and over and the survey will close on 31 March 2025.

Anyone who takes part in the survey online and indicated that they wish to be entered into the prize draw will also have a chance to win one of three £60 vouchers for Watersmeet in Rickmansworth.

The district council provides a variety of services ranging from benefits, community safety, planning and housing needs to leisure services, parks and green spaces, public health and protection and waste and recycling collections.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE
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Youth violence prevention programme on 6th February

Message from OWL

Tuesday 6th Feb, 5.30pm to 8pm at Watersmeet

Click here to book your place using the online form

A police-led youth violence prevention programme which diverts young people away from knife crime, gangs and county lines across Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere has entered its fifth year.

First launched in 2019 the anti-violence project – supported by partners – has grown year on year and the team have announced three new anti-violence awareness events for the first quarter of 2024.

Anti-violence campaigner Alison Cope will share the hard-hitting story about her late son Joshua with an audience of parents, families, young people over the age of 10 – as well as education and care professionals – at the free events across Hertsmere, Three Rivers, and Watford.

Those attending will learn about the true impact of knife crime, the signs to look out for and how to help the young people in their lives make positive choices.

Alison will also be joined by Russell Symons of Impressionable Minds, who will deliver an input on bullying, extremism, drugs, county lines, and alcohol awareness.

Further information about this event and topic is on herts.police.uk website

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