The Village Hall is one of Hunsdon's most recognisable and valuable assets.  It provides the hub around which some much of village life revolves.  However the main structure is around 500 years old and even the  'temporary' rear extension is nearing its 50^th year, so keeping it in good shape, meeting the changing needs of users and accommodating new legislation is a continuing challenge which our volunteers on the Village Hall Management Committee do a great job at.

The Hertfordshire Rural Youth Partnership has been working to address exclusion issues for young people in rural areas of Hertfordshire since 2003. It has had considerable success in raising awareness of a range of issues, including access and transport.

One of the first projects that the partnership supported was the development of the SCooTS project, a moped loan scheme, for young people (19-25 years) in rural areas to help them access training, education and work, with the added bonus of evening activities. The project has been extremely successful and operates in North Herts District and plans to set up a pilot in East Herts.

SCooTS now has thirteen clients and is going from strength to strength.

Have you ever thought about what you would do if your loved one collapsed?

Hunsdon now has its own defibrillator which can save lives, but YOU need to know how it works.

The British Heart Foundation is going to run free courses in Hunsdon throughout 2008.  The Village Hall has been booked for CPR and Defib training on the following dates. (You should attend one of the 1st sessions and one of the 2nd to ensure you get the full 4hr training package.)

Spaces are limited due to the training equipment and space available.
To book a place on one of these please contact:
David ROBINETTE on 01279 842716 or
davidrobinette@btinternet.com

For more information have a look at the web site at
www.bhf.org.uk/living_with_heart_conditions/
patient_support__resources/heartstart_training.aspx

Hunsdon won top prize in Hertfordshire in the Business Category and was commended in the Community Life Category.Well done to everyone who contributed.Click on these thumbnails to see images from the award ceremony on 21st July.