New Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Charity Shop Coming to Hemel Hempstead
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance( EHAAT) is delighted to announce the opening of its newest charity shop in Hemel Hempstead this February. Located at 232 Marlowes in the heart of the town centre, just outside the Marlowes shopping centre, the shop is set to open its doors week commencing 9th February.
The new store will offer a carefully curated selection of quality pre-loved clothing, shoes and accessories, homewares, and toys and games, alongside official EHAAT merchandise. With convenient access to the multi-storey car park and easy donation drop-off at the rear via Waterhouse Street, the shop promises to be a convenient destination for shoppers looking for unique finds.
" We ' re thrilled to be opening in Hemel Hempstead and becoming part of this vibrant high street," said Lee Hodgins, Head of Retail at Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. " Every purchase helps us continue our life-saving mission across Essex and Hertfordshire."
Volunteers and Staff Needed EHAAT is seeking volunteers to join the team. Shop floor volunteers are needed to serve customers and keep the shop well-stocked, while sorting room volunteers will accept and sort donations. Anyone interested can find more information at ehaat. org / volunteer /
Donate and Shop From opening day, the shop will accept donations at its easy-access donation point at the rear on Waterhouse Street. Residents are encouraged to bring pre-loved clothing, shoes, accessories, homewares and toys in good condition.
For more information about Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, visit ehaat. org
CompassionART Café to launch in Hemel Hempstead
Our CompassionART Café will open in Hemel Hempstead on Wednesday 21 January, offering a creative and welcoming space for anyone who has experienced bereavement or who may be feeling lonely due to illness.
The café will run from 2pm to 3.30pm every third Wednesday of the month and is being delivered in partnership with The Liberty Tea Rooms & Community Hub.
The Hemel Hempstead café will become our third CompassionART Café.
CompassionART Cafés are drop-in sessions that provide a safe space for people to come together and express themselves through art. They are aimed at anyone who has experienced bereavement, and those who might be lonely due to illness. The sessions include a guided arts and crafts activity and provide a safe space to chat and connect with others, share memories and create lasting connections over a cup of tea.
Each session offers gentle, creative activities designed to support emotional wellbeing. The programme will develop over time but will include: Watercolours, Textile art, Collage and Ceramic painting. These activities give people the chance to slow down, focus on something calming and build friendships within their community.
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