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National Tennis Associations is offering free trial coaching sessions for local families and residents in Luton. FREE trial coaching session: every weekly group session, juniors and adults. To book follow the link below: https://coaching.nationaltennis.org.uk/locations/luton/ Additional offers in November: 1. Autumn coaching offer: 30% off the first monthServe up a new routine this autumn! 🎾 Weekly tennis coaching at Luton runs for juniors and adults of every level, and your first session is free. Use the code NEWROUTINE30 for 30% off your first month. All equipment is provided, so just bring trainers. See the timetable and book: https://coaching.nationaltennis.org.uk/locations/luton/ 2. Courts and Annual Pass: autumn venue campaignKeep playing through the autumn and winter! 🎾 Courts at Wardown Park, Hoo Memorial Park and Lewsey Park are open all year and easy to book online. An Annual Pass covers the whole household for a full year of court bookings. Book a court or join today: https://lutonparkstennis.org.uk/

Looking for a little time for YOU? Fancy meeting new people, making friends, having a cuppa and enjoying some fun activities? Come along to the new Ladies’ Friendship Group, where everyone is welcome, whether you come on your own or bring a friend! What can you look forward to? Gentle exercise and dancing Tea, coffee, biscuits and a good old chat Crafts, creative activities and lots of laughter Making new friends and enjoying some time for yourself! Every Monday 2pm – 4pm St John’s Social Action Hub 296 Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3AL Just £3 per session to help contribute towards running costs. Whether you want to get out of the house, meet new people, try something creative or simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat, we’d love to see you! All women welcome – no need to book, just turn up! Tag a friend who might like to join you, and come along and be part of something lovely. Let’s build friendships, have fun and grow together!

Every year, we ask our local community to help us provide a gift for patients spending Christmas in hospital. These gifts are simple tokens to help brighten someone’s day on Christmas morning. We would be incredibly grateful for any support you and your colleagues could offer. We welcome donations of suitable new gifts for babies, children, teenagers and older patients, helping us ensure that no patient feels forgotten during the festive period. Please leave gifts unwrapped and please avoid items such as makeup, nail polish, toy guns, sharp items or scissors etc. Items to be donated no later than Tuesday 15th December. Men Women Shower gel Pamper sets Blanket Gif Sets Gif sets Shower gel Puzzles Fluffy socks Card games Scarves Wallets Colouring sets Scarves Notebooks Socks Puzzles Maternity / Babies / NICU Children Baby grows Dolls Prem baby clothes Trucks Prem nappies Busy books Baby toiletries Baby activity toys e.g. blocks Baby toys, e.g. rattles etc Sensory toys Women’s toiletries Teddies Teenagers Elderly Patients Headphones Blankets Pamper sets Puzzle books Games Books Puzzles Warm socks

Specialist appointments for problems relating to periods, menopause and contraception. Help is available regarding: Contraception available: Please contact the reception at your local surgery for available appointments.

The NHS App helps you to get well, stay well and manage your health care Its a simple and secure way to: It’s free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can download the NHS App or find the same services on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/ Did you know you can view messages about your care in the NHS App? The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted health care providers. Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date. Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Would you like to express your views? Hatters PCN Patient Participation Group invites you to join them… Find out what our current PPG members are saying below. We would love to have you join us. If you would like to come along to one of our meetings, to find out more or are interested in joining regularly, please get in touch. There is no obligation to contribute to discussions initially – feel free to come along and observe to get an idea of what we do. Contact our Social Prescriber Jane for more information – 01582 347187 or blmkicb.hatters@nhs.net

Please see the videos below for information on child and adult vaccinations such as: the importance of vaccinations; how vaccines work; addressing the myths and misunderstandings; risks associated with missing vaccines; tips on how to prepare before and after a vaccine as well as where to go to book them. These videos aim to provide some insight into how you can help to protect your children and loved ones.