Established 1998 SUMMER 2013 PottersPotters BarBar Community Delivered to 13,000, Door to Door [email protected] Distributed in Potters Bar, Little Heath, South Mimms, Ridge, Northaw and Brookmans Park Local disabled swimming club continues to go from strength to strength through the water, something that is often unique to each swimmer depending on the nature of their disability. As the swimmer gains in confidence and ability they progress through a badge scheme and are also able to take part in group activities and games. “The key emphasis is always on two things,” added Ian, “being safe in the water and having fun. We’re not here to teach butterfly stroke, though we can do that if it is appropriate for the swimmer. Rather the club is about giving people the time and space to be able to enjoy the water in their own way, something they may not feel A disabled swimming club in Potters Bar has comfortable doing in a normal public session.” seen its numbers swell in the year since the NEWS The club is run on an entirely voluntary basis, Olympics and Paralympics. The Barracuda with swimmers contributing just a £5 annual Swimming Club, which meets every Sunday at administration fee. As such the club is 11.30am at the Furzefield Centre, has seen its dependent on the support of its volunteer numbers nearly treble in the past 12 months. instructors to help out in the water. Volunteer “The club has always had a core group of very instructors come from all backgrounds and dedicated swimmers,” commented Chief cover all ages, with the only requirement being a Instructor Ian Goldsworthy, “but recently we’ve good level of swimming ability and a positive seen a whole host of new members joining, as attitude. “Seeing the club grow in the past year well as many lapsed members returning to swim has been amazing,” said Ian, “however, we can with Barracudas.” only continue to grow and offer this amazing The club caters for swimmers of any age, any resource for swimmers with the help of people disability and any level of swimming ability. On a who are prepared to give up one hour on a typical Sunday morning you’ll find over 30 Sunday to help out.” swimmers aged from 5 to 65, from those just If you are interested in finding out more about starting out in the water, to those working on the Barracuda Swimming Club as either a improving their stroke and doing lengths. swimmer or a volunteer then the club would Initially swimmers work one on one with an love to hear from you. More information is instructor during their first sessions, the available on the club’s website instructor helping build their confidence in the (www.barracudasc.com) or water before moving on to help the swimmer facebook page www.facebook.com/ find the best way for them to propel their body barracudaswimmingclub) Volunteers Wanted Extended Schools WHAT’S Clubs and Page 3 Local In this issue Articles ON Organizations Pages 26–27 Information Pages 8–9 Pages 13–16 Page 28 Potters Bar Community News Contacts for A message from the Editor Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send in an article. We have Potters Bar received a large amount of articles this month and every effort has been made to publish them in this packed summer issue, which we hope you enjoy Community News reading. Our voluntary section is much larger this issue, which is great news. Many of [email protected] the previous requests that we have put in this section have had a large response Chairman from local people wanting to offer their time. This is what our community is John Connell 01707 851445 all about, so on behalf of all the organisations that ask for volunteers, thank you. Editor Debbie Buckland Debbie Buckland [email protected] Advertising How to send articles Debbie Usher 01707 655948 Email to [email protected]. Please keep articles to around 300 words or [email protected] less, bearing in mind that past events are not likely to be of general interest. Please use plain text word or email, but plainly handwritten or typed articles What’s On are also acceptable if you do not have access to a computer. Please contact the Sue Weaver Chairman, John Connell on 01707 851445. Photos, logos, etc: send as a tif, 476 Mutton Lane, bmp or jpg file or copy to a cd. Paper photos or logos can also be sent. 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Potters Bar Community News does not accept responsibility for 92.5mm w x 100mm h = £75 the accuracy of information contained in published items or views expressed in 92.5mm w x 130mm h = £90 those items. 2 [email protected] Our volunteers visit families in their own homes for two hours or more Interested in volunteering? each week, for periods up to nine months, or more if necessary, offering practical, emotional support and friendship. Ever thought of giving some of your time to We are aiming to strengthen our Trustee Board. We would welcome help others in the community? Also look here people who have an interest in children and families and feel that they for items wanted by organisations; you may be may have skills or expertise that they could contribute to our management able to help them. team, in particular anyone with experience in: Charity fundraising, Finance, Charitable organisations, Media and Public relations. If you are a local organisation or charity and are looking for As a trustee you would be joining a strong and committed team, who aim volunteers or looking for items for your group, why not email to support our professional staff and volunteers to provide an important me at [email protected] (subject volunteers)? service supporting vulnerable families with young children. Debbie Buckland If you are interested and feel you could help, contact: Bridget Shaw Manager or Little Heath Primary School Governing Body – John Butchart acting Administrator volunteers needed Home-Start Borehamwood & District The BECC, Shakespeare Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Little Heath Primary School is currently looking for two new school WD7 2FD governors to complete the governing body. The school is a friendly Tel Home-Start Office 020 8953 5082 community school where a real effort has been made to balance the aims of excellence and enjoyment for all children. The school makes teaching For further information about Borehamwood and District Home-Start and learning relevant and fun; blending the best of traditional teaching scheme; www.homestartbw.org.uk. methods with contemporary practice and technologies. Potters Bar District Guides The governing body is made up of volunteers drawn from parents, staff Potters Bar District Guides are looking for volunteers to help with and members of the local community. It contributes to the leadership of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Senior Section Guides. This need only the school and is involved in setting strategic direction and the take approximately 1½ hours per week with occasional other events. It is formulation of policies. Helping the headteacher and staff to evaluate a very rewarding job and we can help you with training if you wish to progress and setting the school’s aims and values are also part of the role. become a Leader. This is not compulsory. If you are interested, please Being a governor requires enthusiasm, time and commitment but is very contact Caroline, the District Commissioner, 01707 851010 or Sue rewarding. This is an excellent opportunity to become more involved in 01707 850147. the school community, develop additional skills, a better understanding of the education system and transfer your existing abilities into assisting the Much needed help required! Volunteering at further development of a vibrant school. Potters Bar Dementia Café For further information or an application form please contact Charlotte This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to be part of the Sewell, Chair of Governors at Alzheimer’s Society’s Saturday Dementia Café ‘drop-in’ service run at [email protected]. Potters Bar.