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๐Ÿ“ฐ Neighbourhood Watch St Albans District โ€“ Newsletter

๐Ÿ“ฐ Neighbourhood Watch St Albans District โ€“ Newsletter Issue 3 (August 2025)

๐ŸŽ‰ Summer Round-Up

What a busy summer itโ€™s been! From community outings to local events, thank you to everyone who joined in and made these past few months so special.


๐Ÿ‘ฎ Police & NHW on the Ground

Weโ€™ve continued door-to-door visits with PCSOs and officers in London Colney and surrounding areas.
โœ… Dozens of new sign-ups
โœ… Residents reporting feeling safer
โœ… Stronger links with local policing teams

๐Ÿ‘‰ Want a visit on your street? Let us know! Reply below.


๐Ÿšช Neighbourhood Spotlight โ€“ โ€œGood Neighbour Storiesโ€

This month, we want to shine a light on all the residents who welcomed us during our recent door-to-door visits. Your warm engagement, sign-ups, and supportive conversations showed just how strong our community spirit is in St Albans.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Do you know a neighbour who has gone the extra mile? Share their story with us, and weโ€™ll feature it in a future issue!


๐Ÿ’ผ Businesses Backing the Watch

Following last monthโ€™s local business outreach, weโ€™re delighted to welcome:

  • Live Longer Better โ€“ Offering Strength & Balance classes at Cottonmill Community & Cycle Centre (Fridays 2pm โ€“ 3pm) or Christ Church Centre (Fridays 2pm โ€“ 3pm). OR Call ๐Ÿ“ž 01707 281201
  • HandyPerson & Gardening โ€“ North & East Herts: 07538 471967 | gardener@agukherts.org.uk  | handyperson@ageukherts.org.uk 
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ Want your business featured? Get in touch!


    ๐ŸŒณ Community Safety Tip of the Month

    As evenings get darker, remember:

  • Leave a light on timer when out
  • Lock side gates and sheds
  • Report suspicious callers to 101 (or 999 if urgent)
  • Report scam texts for free to 7726
  • Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: 0808 223 1133

  • ๐ŸšŒ Friendship Outing โ€“ Next Stop!

    Our next trip is planned for Hatfield House Gardens
    ๐Ÿ“… Date: Wednesday, 17th September
    ๐Ÿ•™ Time: 10am โ€“ 12pm

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Interested? Reply to this email to confirm your place.


    ๐Ÿค Partner Updates

  • Communities 1st โ€“ Free training sessions for volunteers. Learn more: communities1st.org.uk
  • Mind in Mid Herts โ€“ Autumn wellbeing & resilience workshops. mindinmidherts.org.uk/living-well
  • OPALS โ€“ Tea and tech sessions for older residents across Herts. Call Terry Morris ๐Ÿ“ž 07740 670642

  • ๐Ÿ“… Save the Date

  • Bi-Monthly Online Meeting: Monday, 27th October, 6:30โ€“7:30pm
  • Networking Breakfast: September at Trestle Arts Base โ†’ trestle.org.uk/whats-on
  • Hertfordshire Funding Fair: Tuesday, 2nd September, University of Hertfordshire ๐ŸŽ“
  • ๐Ÿš— Redbourn Classics on the Common: Saturday, 30th August, 12โ€“5pm, Redbourn Common AL3 7BU โ€“ Classic cars, live music, stalls & fun!

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Closing Note

    Thank you to every neighbour, volunteer, and partner who continues to grow St Albans NHW. Together, weโ€™re building safer, friendlier, and more connected communities.

     

    ๐Ÿ“จ Have a story, photo, or event for the next issue? Hit reply and let us know!

     

    Kind regards,
    Antonella Meli
    NHW District Coordinator โ€“ St Albans
    ๐Ÿ“ž 07957 519805


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