Harpenden Trust News

Introducing ... Sharon

30 January 2024
“I’ve been a Trust Volunteer since April 2023, having initially had an abortive attempt to volunteer just before COVID. At that time, it transpired that I needed the Trusts assistance myself for food deliveries whilst I shielded after chemotherapy. I have now become more determined to offer my support to…
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Carols for the Trust

23 December 2023
The Harpenden Trust received a wonderful contribution of £1,000 to its Christmas Appeal from the sale of raffle tickets at the Lea Singers Christmas Concert on Thursday evening (21 December). 
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Trust Office Closure for the Festive Season

19 December 2023
The Harpenden Trust's Office will close on Thursday, 21 December, 2023 at 12 noon, and reopen on Tuesday, 2 January, 2024 at 10am.
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The Trust's Support for Batford Memorial Hall, a hub for the Local Community

16 December 2023
If you have seen the banner on the common highlighting the Trust's annual Christmas Appeal you might like to hear about one of the many local activities this money supports. Batford Memorial Hall is a great support and social hub for the local community and the Harpenden Trust was delighted…
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The Ribbon Cancer Support Group have had a Festive Week

15 December 2023
Firstly, a Christmas Party! There was music, games, delicious food and mulled wine. It was so lovely to share the festive spirit together. It was the last meeting of 2023 as everyone is getting busy with their holiday preparations.  
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Introducing ... Martin

14 December 2023
“I joined the Trust in July 2022 looking for local volunteering opportunities. I was already assisting at the Memory Lane Café for the Town Council - a joint venture between the Trust, the Council and the Salvation Army. The café provides a weekly opportunity for anyone with dementia and their…
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Wellbeing Activities' Christmas Celebrations

13 December 2023
Christmas has well and truly arrived for two of the Harpenden Trust’s wellbeing activities! The Parkinson’s based exercise programme, delivered by Everyone Active and paid for by the Harpenden Trust and Parkinson’s UK, has been a huge hit, with an average of 16 people attending the twice-weekly classes. Trainer Delia put…
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Reminder - FestiveLea Christmas Concert, 21 December

12 December 2023
Tickets are still available for The Lea Singers’ annual Christmas Concert, FestiveLea, an evening of uplifting singing and popular carols in Harpenden’s Eric Morecambe Centre (EMC) on Thursday, 21 December, from 7.30pm. With a selection of well-known carols interspersed with some beautiful (and occasionally silly) numbers, this is the perfect…
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Harpenden Trust News provides ongoing news and announcements relating to the work and presence of the Harpenden Trust in AL5.

The Harpenden Trust is here to help Harpenden people in need, individually and collectively. For residents suffering hardship and in need of the support of a good neighbour the Harpenden Trust is here to be that good neighbour, with the active support of the town’s residents as volunteers and donors. The Trust also works to benefit organisations, charities and community groups within Harpenden. Harpenden Trust News provides updates on the work of the Care Fund and the Community Fund and also on the support the Trust receives from the Harpenden community. In the News you can see how the Trust’s volunteers are making a real and sustained difference to individuals, families and the community.

Harpenden Trust News also provides regular updates on events, appeals, activities and the facilities of the Trust. It provides a ‘go to’ for the Trust’s engagement across Harpenden.

Read Harpenden Trust News and learn about the work of volunteers, learn about the events what we do to support seniors and our involvement with local schools, learn about the money we put into improving playgrounds, the environment and many other Harpenden facilities. Learn also about our work during the Coronavirus pandemic. Learn about how the Harpenden Trust is your Harpenden good neighbour.