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Welcome to the first issue of Hemel Pulse magazine, from the people who previously brought you Select Local. As you can see we’ve had a bit of a makeover and we hope you like it!

We’ll be continuing to bring you the best of the best of what’s going on in and around your town. We are passionate about community spirit and are putting ourselves firmly at the heart of it. We’ll be sure to bring you some interesting and exciting news articles and pictures each month and keep you up to date on any special events heading your way.

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M i n i - P u lse s

Arts workshop helps local youngsters ‘live the dream’ Living the Dream Performing Arts Company has been awarded £1,000 of funding from a Hemel Councillor to run a two­day workshop at Broadfield Primary School.

Councillor Tindall said: "Helping our young people grow up to lead fulfilled lives is always a pleasure and I am pleased to be able to help on this occasion."

The organisation, run by young people, for young people, includes activities such as musical theatre, acting, singing, street dance, contemporary dance and break­ dance.

Live the Dream aims to provide a safe and secure environment in which young people can grow in talent, confidence and self­esteem, work as a team and, most of all, to have fun.

Grovehill Residents enjoy a day at the­seaside!

Families from Grovehill were treated to a day at the sea­side thanks to a county councillor’s donation.

day out to Frinton­on­Sea for disadvantaged families, the elderly, children and local teenagers.

Councillor Colette Wyatt­Lowe (Hemel Hempstead North East Division) allocated £415 from her locality budget to the Grovehill­on­Sea project.

The annual project brings the Grovehill community together, allowing them to enjoy a day out on the beach.

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M a rk e t S q u a re M a k e o v e r

Earlier this year Dacorum Borough Council ran

The other recent improvements to Market

Maze to decorate Market Square in the town

green wall to help screen the bus station.

a competition to find the perfect design for a centre. A group of local residents and

Square include planters with seating and a

businesses were consulted about how the

Cllr Terry Douris, Portfolio Holder for Planning

term, while future regeneration plans are

latest innovation in the Market Square as we

council could improve the Square in the short­ being developed. The aim was to make it look more attractive and feel more social,

encouraging shoppers and local people to gather there.

The winner was Hemel Hempstead resident Heather Holden, whos maze is a

representation of the town, highlighting some of the town’s key landmarks and famous connections – both historic and present.

and Regeneration, said “The maze is our

work to capitalise on its potential as a space

that the community can enjoy. Visiting Market Square this week, I was encouraged to see

that people are making use of its facilities. I

have had a go at beating the maze. I did take a wrong turn but succeeded in completing it.

It's great fun for young and old alike, so if you’re in the town centre, why not have a go?”

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H a p p y B i r t h d a y t o t h e Ce n t r e !

September marked the first anniversary of the Maylands Business Centre, celebrating a very successful year. The Business Centre has proven itself to be a popular and valuable resource to businesses looking for their first premises, and continues to go from strength to strength.

The advert below offers more information on the services on offer to new businesses. Several of the centre’s tenants have expanded and moved on to larger premises, proving the concept behind the Business Centre that with the right kind of support, small businesses can thrive.

Cllr Terry Douris, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Regeneration, said, “The Maylands Business Centre represents the Council’s commitment to supporting small and start­up businesses to establish themselves and flourish. The first anniversary is an important milestone.

I’m overjoyed at how successful the Business Centre has been and we are now forecasting that the centre will have paid back the Council's investment nine months earlier than we originally planned.”

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Co u n c i l ' s H o u s i n g s e r v i c e g i v e n R S P CA a w a r d

This year the Councils Housing service have been working with the RSPCA, Cats Protection League, Hertfordshire Police and Appledown Rescue, to promote responsible pet ownership across Dacorum. The new Pet Policy aims to help tenants to look after their pets and includes the introduction of compulsory micro­chipping for dogs owned by council tenants.

It also enables more tenants, like our supported housing tenants, to own a house cat. As a result the Housing service has now been presented with a Welfare Gold award for their work.

honoured with the prestigious award each year and I’m very pleased that our work has been recognised in this way.”

So far over 70 dogs belonging to council tenants have been micro­ chipped and the free service will be on offer again at our Tenant and Leaseholder Conference on 29 September. If you are a tenant and you need to get your dog micro­chipped, please call your Housing Officer on 01442 228000.

Portfolio Holder for Housing, Cllr Margaret Griffiths, said, “Many of our tenants are excellent and caring pet owners. This policy is designed to support responsible pet ownership and to encourage others to become responsible owners. Only a handful of the nation’s housing organisations are

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W i t n e s s a p p e a l a f t e r ro b b e ry a n d a ssa u lt !

Detectives are appealing for information after an incident that happened in Randall's Park, Off Allandale on Wednesday 12th of September.

At approximately 7.30pm, a teenage girl was approached by a group of around 8 girls who then assaulted her and took her mobile phone. Two 14 year old girls and a 15 year old girl from Hemel Hempstead have been arrested on suspicion of robbery, and are currently on police bail.

Julia Kachouh, who is investigating the incident said: “The victim, who

is from Hemel Hempstead, suffered bruising to her face and body as a result of the incident. Were you in the park that evening? Did you see or hear anything? If so, I’d urge you to contact police as a matter of urgency.”

I you have any information please contact DC Kachouh on 101 quoting crime reference number D1/12/5638 or alternatively call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.

P u p p y s t o l e n i n B ri e ry W a y A d e yf i e ld !

Police are appealing to members of the public for information in relation to the theft of a puppy stolen from a home in Hemel Hempstead, on Thursday 6th of September.

The incident happened between 1 0.30 and 1 0.45am when a man claiming to be offering landscaping work went into a home in Briery Way. He then stole the pup before leaving in a white transit van, believed to also have a woman in the passenger seat.

The victims were able to give a good description of the suspect - a white man aged in his late 20s to early 30s who was of a stocky build. He is described as having short brown hair, a brown beard and was wearing a long sleeve purple top with a white logo and black trousers.

PC Jamie Negrello is investigating and said: “Firstly I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the Briery Way area on September 6th and saw this vehicle or the man driving or was approached by the suspect with regards to landscaping. I would also like to appeal to anyone who is aware of where the puppy is now or if they believe they have been offered it for sale to contact police.�

Do you have any information about the incident? Please contact PC Negrello via the Herts Police non-emergency number 1 01 quoting crime reference number D1 /1 2/5539. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

P u l s e T e a s e rs

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1. Transported (7) 2. Emblem (5) 3. Tropical bird (6) 4. Mistake (5) 5. Dependable follower (7) 6. Go in (5) 8. Magnitude relation (5) 13. Reinforcement (7) 15. Reasoned judgment (5) 16. Musical passage (7) 17. Opportunity (6) 18. Part of a church (5) 19. Ahead of time (5) 21. Obviate (5)

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Y o u ' re H i re d !

Dacorum Borough Council have taken on 1 5 new apprentices as part of their commitment to supporting young people into employment. The apprenticeships scheme was brought in earlier this year, with positions offering mixture of on the job training and the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Business Advice Line and a further three are hosted by local voluntary organisations.

Rose Campbell, apprentice in the Regeneration team, said, “At the end of this I will gain a nationally recognised qualification and experience of working full time in a professional organisation. I’m now a working mum gaining further education.”

The Council worked with Job Centre Plus and West Herts College to recruit registered unemployed young people on 1 2 month fixed term contracts. The scheme is also benefitting the local voluntary sector. Of the 1 5 apprentices, one is based at the

Mark Holliday, apprentice in the Housing Service, also shared his thoughts, “The experience of this Apprenticeship and gaining work experience with the Council will mean that after my work placement concludes, I can pursue a career rather than just a job.”

Highfield Community Centre

Bellgate, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 5SB Charity No: 1 01 8758 The centre has many user groups, some thing for every one and has a large hall with stage along with a smaller room, a well equipped kitchen, all for general hire.

Psychic Evenings

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Indoor Short Mat Bowls (Including tea & biscuits)

1st Sunday of each month.

Indoor or outdoor.

9am ­ 1pm Free entry.

Refreshments available.

Held on roll­up mats using full size woods ­ £3 per session

Every 1st Monday of each month.

Doors open at 7.30pm for start at 8pm.

Refeshments available.

Car boot Sale

Every Tuesday 1.30pm ­ 3.30pm Every Wedenesday 9.30am ­11.30am Every Friday 10am ­ 12pm

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Family Prize Bingo

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Doors open at 5.30pm and close at 6.30pm.

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Community/Internet café Every Wednesday & Thursday 9am ­ 1.30pm

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Nominal charge of £1 per hour thereafter.

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The Acorn wellbeing Centre are offering low cost counselling for people who may be in need of some support who are feeling stressed, anxious, concerned and worried about issues they may have. As we have capacity to offer low cost counselling we would like people to get in contact. Our team comprises of student counsellors and qualified counsellors. Our fees start at £10 for people on low incomes or benefits.

We work with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) also Person Centred and we also work in an Integrative way; there are many ways of working with clients with many issues. Our Holistic approach can help you decide which therapy is best suited for you.

We are also donating £2 from every treatment

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to support the 100 milers in the run they are doing in November to raise money for The British Legion. In 4 days they will run 100 miles! With many therapies on offer including Sports Massage, Aromatherapy Massage and Holistic Facials we hope that we can gain support for the charity. We hope to customers will support this run with us.

We are running workshops through October, Spiritual development, Self­esteem for teenagers, Journey Therapy with Susan Franklin. Reiki drumming and a Mediation evening with a Reiki share. Yoga is starting in November and we are booking more in soon.

Please check our website for details. We also have new gifts arriving in the shop every week.

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Z o l a ' s A rm y !

Times have been hard for the golden boys as of late with no points takes from there last 4 games. Watford travelled to Derby on the 1st of September and went home with no points after a humiliating 5足1 drubbing, Vydra scoring his second of the season to give the hornets a consolation goal.

Next in line for Zola's men was Bolton who were relegated from the premier league last season, watford again took nothing home with a scoreline of 2足1. Fans were however happy for no other than Lloyd Doyley to get on the score sheet.

Vicarage Road was host to Brighton & Hove Albion on the 18th of September, Watford were defeated 0足1. Watford looked better and had 2 penalty decisions not given.

OC CTOBE ER R F IX T TU URES!!

TUE 02nd OCT 2012 Charlton npower Championship K.O. 19:45 Away

SAT 06th OCT 2012 Middlesbrough npower Championship K.O. 15:00 Home SAT 20th OCT 2012 Peterborough npower Championship K.O. 15:00 Home TUE 23rd OCT 2012 Cardiff npower Championship K.O. 19:45 Away SAT 27th OCT 2012 Blackburn npower Championship K.O. 15:00 Away

U p T h e T u d o rs !

Hemel have had a hard run through September taking 4 points from a possible 15.

On the 1st the Tudors travelled to Barwell where they went 0­1 up through a Nolan goal, Barwell equalised 12 minuted later with a goal from Towers on 22 minutes.

Hemel Town went 1­2 up with a goal from Mpi but Barwell equalised on 74 minutes to stop the Tudors taing all 3 points home.

The Tudors were then hosts to Arlesey where they lost 1­2 ­ Scorers: (Hemel) Pearce 47, (Arlesey) Marsh 10 Roberts 53 The next game was at home to Waltham Forest in the FA Cup, Hemel had no answers to Waltham who went on to win 2­5. Scorers: (Hemel) Charlie Mpi (30)

Bakare (49) Waltham Forest Joey Plamer (33) Whitley (46,75) Dagher (79) Taylor (90)

O OCTOBE ER R F IX T TURES!!

TUE 09th OCT 2012 Chesham United

Southern League Premier K.O. 19:45

Away

SAT 13th OCT 2012

Bedworth United Southern League Premier K.O. 15:00

Home

TUE

16th OCT 2012

St Albans City Red Insure Cup R1

K.O. 15:00

Home

SAT

20th OCT 2012

Bedford Town Southern League Premier K.O. 15:00

Away

SAT 27th OCT 2012

Leamington Southern League Premier K.O. 15:00

Home

The NHS reported earlier in the year that in 2010 1 in 4 adults and 16% of all children in England were obese. They also reported that if left unchecked, 41­ 48% of all men and 35­43% of all women in the UK could be obese by 2030.

Given the impact that being overweight and obese has on an individual’s health, the estimated cost on the NHS is reported to be around £5.1 Billion per year and is set to rise.* But is it not only the health and economic issues that are a factor, the impact that being overweight and obese has on the individual mental state is also huge. For many, eating is not just simply a way to sustain themselves, many look to comfort eating when stressed and fail to address the real reason why they eat the way they do.

Yo­yo diets, unused gym memberships and need for instant results can fail to address the real reason behind peoples eating habits.

Gina Lennon, from Ideal Weight, a new and refreshing weight loss plan, believes that the reason why people constantly fail in their diets is due to these issues not being addressed. Gina explains, “Too many people look for quick fix or fad diets, lose some weight, feel great and then return to their old eating habits. By addressing the issues behind their relationship with food they can begin to move forward and take control”.

Gina continues to explain, “There are other companies in the industry which offer support to address these issues, but in today’s world there is a need for a new refreshing approaching to weight loss that is flexible to individual needs”.

It was the aspiration to offer a set of flexible weight loss plans that was behind Gina’s desire to help set up Ideal Weight with another experienced weight loss professional Alexis Boo.

Gina’s desire to have a hands on approach drove her to oversee the set­up of the Ideal Weight branch in Hemel Hempstead with experienced coach Lindsey Thompson­Wright. Lindsey will be running coaching sessions each week and work face to face with clients looking to address the issues behind their weight.

Gina explains, “Our aim is to help and support people through their weight loss to weight management. The coaching enables our clients to take full control over creating a healthy diet, and help them have a more balanced view of food.

We understand that one size never truly fits all, which is why we believe in helping people find their ideal weight. *All data sourced from ­ http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/04/obesityfacts/ accessed on 19/9/2012.

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Bennetts End ­ 01442 263 511 Everest House ­ 0844 477 8615 Fernville Surgery ­ 01442 213 919 Grovehill Medical Centre ­ 01442 212 038 Highfield ­ 01442 265 322 Lincoln House ­ 01442 254 366 Parkwood Drive ­ 01442 250 117 Woodhall Farm ­ 01442 261 805

Highfield Slimming World Wednesdays & Thurdays Time: 7.30pm Start Where: St. Pauls Church, Solway (Fletcher Way), HP2 5QN Call Haylea on 07964871765 or 01442 383335 Email: Haylea02@hotmail.com or Roman Catholic Church Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PG Thursdays 5.00pm & 7.00pm Call Tina 01442259802

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