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Youth work projects are now running in young people’s centres across Hertfordshire
29 September 2020
YC Hertfordshire Services for Young People (YCH) youth work projects have now reopened for the autumn 2020 term. All venues have been certified by Hertfordshire County Council as Covid-19 Secure.
Young people learn how to stay safe with Positive Alternatives
08 September 2020
More than 280 young people across Hertfordshire took part in Positive Alternatives, a YC Hertfordshire Services for Young People programme about keeping safe and finding positive alternatives to gang and knife crime.
Hertfordshire County Council NCS Team launches ‘Keep Doing Good’
25 August 2020
After an uncertain few months and facing the threat of total cancellation, the service launched its NCS programme called ‘Keep Doing Good’ last month.
YC Hertfordshire Services for Young People ‘graduates’ inspire young people in Watford and Three Rivers
10 August 2020
Young people who attended projects more than five years ago have put together some videos to inspire other young people over the Covid-19 period.
Outdoor projects for young people aged 11-17 in East Herts
24 July 2020
Are you a young person aged 11-17 living in Hertford, Ware, Bishop’s Stortford or Buntingford? Are you looking for some fun and positive activities to do this summer with your friends?
Hertfordshire young people set to 'Go Wild' at Hudnall Park
20 July 2020
A new project at Hudnall Park will help to connect young people with wildlife to improve their emotional wellbeing.
Young people’s survey – tell us how the COVID-19 lockdown has affected you
29 June 2020
Young people in Hertfordshire are being asked about how lockdown has affected their wellbeing in a survey this July.
YC Hertfordshire outdoor youth work resumes
28 May 2020
YC Hertfordshire's youth workers will be out and about on streets and in parks across Hertfordshire working with young people as lock down is eased.
Young People in East Herts provide comfort to isolated older and vulnerable people with a Hug by Post
21 May 2020
Young people in East Herts have been making handmade cards and writing poems to send out to older people across Hertfordshire who receive Meals on Wheels, Emergency Food and Grocery Bag services, to help them feel more connected with their local community during these challenging times. The initiative was led by YC Hertfordshire Services for Young People, part of Hertfordshire County Council.
Young people have their say!
18 May 2020
Climate change, mental health, bullying, knife crime and body image were all identified as key concerns for young people in Hertfordshire in a recent survey.