On Thursday 30th January, we are opening the Ashwell and surrounding villages community wellbeing hub. Hosted in the URC Hall, from 2-4pm, the hub will be run weekly by Garden House Hospice trained volunteers (Compassionate Neighbours) for our community members. This hub aims to promote health and wellbeing, so that individuals can feel more in control and able to live life to its fullest potential.
What to expect from the hub
· Participate in a in a restorative and strength building exercise group
· Have cup of tea and a chat with our team and other community members
· Gain information about local support services
This is a local collaborative project for our most vulnerable and socially isolated residents registered with the Ashwell and Bassingbourn GP. This initiative is led and organised by Ashwell Churches (St Mary’s and the URC) Ashwell Parish Council and Ashwell and Bassingbourn General Practice. We are also supported by the North Herts Community Wellbeing team and the North Herts Citizens Advice Bureau. This project was initiated by the Garden House Hospice, as part of an outreach community programme that has already set up more than ten community wellbeing hubs, in North Hertfordshire.
Next steps
If you think you would benefit from attending the hub, please do come along on a Thursday afternoon, at 2pm, no formal referral is required.
If you are unsure, but think you might benefit, speak to your GP or the Pharmacist
If you know someone who you think would benefit, please do pass on information about the hub and encourage them to attend
Finally, if you would like more information or to join our growing team of Compassionate Neighbours, please do make contact directly with Ruth ten Hove (ruthtenhove1@gmail.com)