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Save the date for HVA's AGM and Volunteer Awards 2025
More details to follow as we get closer to the event

Hastings Centre
28 November 9:30AM
To 28 November 1:00PM

Please join us for our AGM & Volunteer Awards! The event will include:
- An update on HVA's work in 2024/25 and our future plans
- Hear about volunteers' achievements in our Volunteer Awards
- Browse our marketplace of projects and services

Full details are here: https://hastingsvoluntaryaction.org.uk/achievement/hva-agm-volunteer-awa...

Hastings Centre
28 November 9:30AM
To 28 November 12:30PM

Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.

Jackson Hall
8 December 3:00PM
To 8 December 4:00PM

Completion of this course will enable you to:
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider
• Be able to assess an incident
• Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty that is choking
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty that is in shock
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Please note: There is a £50 charge for this course.

Jackson Hall
10 December 9:30AM
To 10 December 4:00PM

Come and try out this informal seated exercise session, plus refreshments and an opportunity find out more about local Age-Friendly activities.

Central Hall
11 December 11:30AM
To 11 December 12:30PM

Join us for a festive gathering that also marks five years since the Council passed the motion for Hastings to become an Age Friendly Community.

Central Hall
16 December 11:30AM
To 16 December 2:00PM

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