Age Friendly: Live Better Hertfordshire

01/09/2026

💚 Potters Bar Health & Wellbeing Event 2026!

We’ll be joining organisations from across Hertfordshire at the FREE Potters Bar Health & Wellbeing Event this September – and everyone is welcome!

📅 Friday 18 September
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN
🎟️ Free – no need to book!

There’ll be plenty happening throughout the day, including over 25 stalls, health talks, taster sessions and mini health checks.

👋 Come and say hello to Misty and Tania from Age Friendly: Live Better Hertfordshire, who’ll be hosting a stall during the event.

🪑 Tania will also be getting everyone moving with a Chair Based Exercise taster session from 2:15–2:45pm – a great opportunity to give it a go!

Other sessions throughout the day include Para Dance, Scottish Dancing, relaxation & meditation, Pilates and Herts Musical Memories, alongside talks covering topics including paying for care, brain health, dementia, diabetes and more.

Pop along, have a chat, try something new and discover some of the health and wellbeing support available locally. 💚

Everyone is welcome – so tell your friends and family!

31/08/2026

☕💚 Bragbury End Coffee Shop is helping make Stevenage more age-friendly! 🚻

We’re delighted to welcome the brand-new Bragbury End Coffee Shop to Hertfordshire’s growing Community Toilet Scheme! 🙌

They’ve kindly opened their toilet facilities for people — just look out for the Community Toilet Scheme sticker in the window. 🚻

It’s brilliant to see a new local business getting involved and supporting the community from the very beginning. 💚

📍 Bragbury End, Stevenage

A huge thank you to the team for joining us — and if you’re nearby, why not pop in, say hello and support one of Stevenage’s newest independent businesses with a great coffee too! ☕🙌

https://afcherts.org.uk/community-toilet-scheme/

28/08/2026

💚 A lovely afternoon in Wormley!

We were pleased to join B3Living’s Community Day yesterday, meeting local residents and organisations from across Broxbourne.

A brilliant opportunity to chat about the programme, hear from local people and share more about the support and opportunities available across the county.

Thanks to B3Living for having us! 🙌

28/08/2026

🏸 Meet Bob – one of our Live Longer Better Champions!

After more than 20 years running a junior badminton club, Bob decided it was time to use his experience with a completely different generation.

As someone who relates personally to the Live Longer Better message, Bob became a Champion to help encourage more people to stay active, connected and confident as they get older. 💚

Working alongside Hertfordshire Badminton coaches and Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership, Bob has been part of an exciting project creating new opportunities for older people to pick up a racket, get moving and enjoy badminton in a friendly and welcoming environment.

🏸 And now, new groups are up and running across Hertfordshire!

Whether you haven't played for years, have never picked up a racket before, or simply fancy trying something new, take a look at the posters below to find out what's happening in North Herts 🎉

👏 A brilliant example of how our Live Longer Better Champions are turning the message into action in communities across Hertfordshire.

26/08/2026

🚻 Travelling through Stevenage? There’s now another place where you can use the toilet without having to buy anything! 🚽🎉

We’re delighted to welcome GRIDSERVE to Hertfordshire’s growing Community Toilet Scheme. 💚

📍 Conveniently located on the A1(M) at Stevenage, it’s a useful stop for people travelling through the area who want the reassurance of knowing there’s somewhere they can comfortably stop and use the facilities.

🚻 Toilets available without making a purchase
♿ Accessible toilet facilities available 🙌🏼
🕖 Open 7am–9pm, weekdays and weekends

Having access to a toilet can make a big difference to someone’s confidence to get out and about. Every organisation that joins helps us create a more accessible and welcoming Hertfordshire. 💚

And you don’t need to drive an electric car to visit! 💚 GRIDSERVE Stevenage is open to everyone, with a Costa Coffee, Royal Mail facilities, an automated self-service shop, comfortable spaces to work or meet, and free Wi-Fi — making it a handy new community stop as well as an EV charging hub. ☕📶

A huge thank you to the team at GRIDSERVE Stevenage for getting behind the scheme and for additionally adding their Norwich, Markham Vale & Braintree branches to our toilet maps 🙌

👀 Look out for our Community Toilet Scheme stickers at participating locations across Hertfordshire.

Could your toilet help make Hertfordshire more accessible too?

Find out how to join: afcherts.org.uk/community-toilet-scheme/

25/08/2026

💚 Over £50,000 invested in new groups across Hertfordshire!

In the first three months of this financial year, over £50,000 of funding has been secured with the support of Live Longer Better in Hertfordshire. This has helped support new groups and activities across the county. 🙌

This funding has supported:

💚 Medialis Wellbeing 🎉
💚 Hatfield Town Council 🎉
💚 Carers Stepping Out 🎉
💚 Community Initiative CIC 🎉

Helping to create more opportunities for older residents to get active, meet others, try something new and stay connected in their communities.

From supporting new ideas to helping local activities get off the ground, it’s all part of our ambition to help people across Hertfordshire live longer, healthier and happier lives. 🌱

We’re looking forward to seeing these groups grow and sharing more about the difference they’re making! 💚

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24/08/2026

📣 Have your say on the future of adult social care

The Big Conversation on Care has launched, giving people across the country the opportunity to share their experiences and views on adult social care.

Whether you:

👤 use care or support services
💜 care for a family member or friend
🤝 work or volunteer in health and social care
💬 or simply have views about how care should work in the future…

your voice matters.

The national consultation is part of the work of the Casey Commission on Adult Social Care, and the views shared will help inform thinking about the future of care in England.

At Age Friendly: Live Better Hertfordshire, we’re keen to make sure the voices and experiences of people across Hertfordshire are heard in conversations that could shape the future.

👉 Find out more and take part: caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation/

Please share this with anyone who may want to have their say.

24/08/2026

🚶 Do you like to walk? Why not help others enjoy it too? 🌳

Hertfordshire Health Walks are looking for new Health Walk Volunteers to help more people experience the benefits of getting outdoors, staying active and connecting with others. 💚

You don’t need to be super fit or know how to read a map! Volunteering is flexible, rewarding and a great opportunity to meet new people while supporting the health and wellbeing of your local community.

📍 Upcoming Volunteer Training
🥾 Friday 4 September – Stevenage
🥾 Tuesday 13 October – Broxbourne

Priority booking is available for people who have already completed at least two Health Walks.

📞 To book a place: 01992 555 888
📧 [email protected]

Not ready to volunteer? You can still get involved! Hertfordshire Health Walks are free to join, and the new autumn timetables are now available.

🔎 Find a walk near you: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks

Walking is about much more than exercise – it can be a chance to get outdoors, meet others and feel more connected to your community. 🍂

22/08/2026

💻📱 Need a little help with technology?

We love seeing initiatives like this 💜

Digital confidence can make a huge difference-whether it’s keeping in touch with family and friends, accessing services, booking appointments or simply feeling more confident using a phone, tablet or computer.

Caring Herts CIC have Digital Champions at many of their Wellbeing Hubs, helping community members with IT, technology and connectivity.

👏 A brilliant example of local organisations working together to help people stay connected, confident and independent.

Take a look at the original post below to find out more 👇

Did you know that we have Digital Champions at most of our Wellbeing Hubs?

They are volunteers provided through our partnership with Connected - North Herts and Stevenage and and they help our community members with any IT, technology or connectivity issues they might have.

These volunteers do an amazing job of helping our community members use their devices safely and access local services online.

Just another fantastic service provided by our Wellbeing Hubs! 💜
https://caringhertscic.co.uk/wellbeing-hubs/