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Kelly Smith MBE launches new sports facility in Abbots Langley
24 May 2016
County Councillor Sara Bedford and Vice Chair of the Abbots Langley Parish Council, Liz Burns, joined ex-England and Arsenal Captain Kelly Smith MBE and girls from a local school football team on Monday morning, 23rd May, for the official launch of new sports equipment in Abbots Langley.
Youth Connexions is helping inform thousands of young people about mental health
23 May 2016
Mental health and emotional wellbeing are a national priority, and Youth Connexions is helping ensure that Hertfordshire makes this an area of significant focus.
Young people recognise the impact of Youth Connexions youth work
20 May 2016
Over 1,200 young people who attend Youth Connexions youth projects were asked to assess their impact, and the outcomes they achieved from attending. This is what they said…
Youth Connexions received award for DofE success at Buckingham Palace
19 May 2016
On 16th May, Jonathan Jack, Youth Connexions Engagement Manager, attended a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Gold Award Presentation at Buckingham Palace. Youth Connexions received a special plaque, acknowledging Hertfordshire County Council’s commitment to running the DofE since 1974.
New youth project in Welwyn Garden City is creating youth stars!
18 May 2016
Youth Connexions is working in partnership with the YMCA to develop a newly opened project at the Peartree Youth Club in Welwyn Garden City.
Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council goes from strength to strength
18 May 2016
Youth Connexions runs the Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council in partnership with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. This year 15 enthusiastic young people have joined and are giving up their time every week to help address the issues that affect local young people.
Students in Hertsmere get in the know about staying safe
13 May 2016
Youth Connexions has been delivering sessions at Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, exploring how to stay safe when it comes to sex, alcohol and drugs.
‘Eyes Open’ project off to a good start in South Oxhey
29 April 2016
A new project for young women run by Youth Connexions in South Oxhey has got off to a great start. Called ‘Eyes Open’, the aim of the project is to enable young people to recognise and develop positive healthy relationships – and, as a result, to ensure that they are less vulnerable to exploitation in the future.
Young people celebrate their victory!
25 April 2016
Over 60 young people celebrated their National Citizen Service graduation with Youth Connexions Hertfordshire
Hertsmere young people try adventurous activities at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead
19 April 2016
A group of 13 young people who attend the Youth Connexions Elm Court Youth Project in Potters Bar visited the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead to try some adventurous activities during their Easter holidays.