Harpenden Trust News

Volunteers' Week 2023, 1-7 June

01 June 2023
We always seek to say “Thank You” throughout the year – but the first seven days of June represent a specific opportunity to say a huge collective THANK YOU to everyone involved across the Harpenden Trust.
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Sensory Projector for Memory Lane Cafe

25 May 2023
Memory Lane Cafe took delivery of a sensory projector today which has many interactive games for our clientele to use at the weekly cafe at The Salvation Army. It has been purchased by the Trust, with a contributing grant from the Town Council, and will be a community asset housed…
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Coronation Celebration Coffee Morning

13 May 2023
The Seniors Coffee Morning on Tuesday, 9 May had a special Coronation theme. Over 35 guests enjoyed tea, coffee, and biscuits at red, white and blue decorated tables with Union Jack napkins, whilst chatting about the Coronation celebrations which had taken place at the weekend.
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Harpenden Trust Halls Open Day Supporting 'The Big Help Out'

11 May 2023
The Harpenden Trust enjoyed a hugely successful Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday, 8 May, as part of the Coronation Weekend celebrations. 
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Introducing ... Steve & Julia

10 May 2023
Steve and Julia are married and both actively involved with the Harpenden Trust.  
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New Residents at Batford Springs Reed Fen

09 May 2023
The Harpenden Trust Community Fund helped with funding for the Batford Springs Reed Fen project (9 December 2021) as part of the transformation of the Batford Springs Reserve. There are now new residents established at the site.
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Ribbon Cancer Support Group Launch - A New Support Group for AL5 Residents

05 May 2023
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new, local support group for people who have had a cancer diagnosis. Working with the Harpenden Trust, and backed by Macmillan, the group will run every Wednesday afternoon (starting 7 June 2023) at the Trust Halls in Southdown and will provide…
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New Outdoor Space and Sensory Trail and Garden at Fusion Pre-school

24 April 2023
In September 2022 Fusion, the Community Pre-school in Southdown, moved from the Methodist Church Halls to St Johns Church, also in Southdown, ensuring a continuation of the facilities provided for 2-4 year olds in the Southdown area. This involved making the area outside of the church hall suitable for all…
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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.