They would be completely insane to close something as amazing as this group that has not only helped but supported many families young and old for years. Would be a complete shame for this to end something that is such a big focal point of local communities! I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have their help and support many years ago! There isn't another place or group quite like this place. Don't give up and let go it would be a HUGE mistake!
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Cheryl Jordan
11 years ago
They would be completely insane to close something as amazing as this group that has not only helped but supported many families young and old for years. Would be a complete shame for this to end something that is such a big focal point of local communities! I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have their help and support many years ago! There isn't another place or group quite like this place. Don't give up and let go !
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Emma Clark
11 years ago
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Homestart helped out for a couple of months when my youngest had colic and screamed all day and night. My volunteer Sue was amazing and really helped me get through this difficult time. A great local
Charity.
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Emma Clark
11 years ago
I am so grateful that I was lucky enough to have a home start volunteer help
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wendy woodisse
11 years ago
such a vital charity, massive support when my twins arrived!
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Kay Tart
11 years ago
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We have twice had a volunteer from Homestart come to help our family. After the births of our first two children I suffered horrendously with a chronic back condition and Homestart provided me with a volunteer who made such a difference to our lives. I cannot believe that the council is withdrawing their funding, organisations like this are an essential support system for families.
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carol breeze
11 years ago
a godsend to my daughter in law .
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Martin Butcher
11 years ago
Groups like this are vital to so many parents. government cuts have a cost to society and Home Start is the ind of service that is badly needed.
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Bryan Garwood
11 years ago
We need to get priorities right.
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Vic McGrath
11 years ago
Anorther result of the bail outs I guess , Herts CC take the money from the rich not the poor !!
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Jocelyn Darley
11 years ago
A wonderful community group which helps so many people!
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Janet While
11 years ago
Home start has been a real lifesaver to so many new mums
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Tiffany Breeze
11 years ago
Home Start saved me when my second son was botn - I don't know what I'd have done without them!
Charmaine and all the lovely ladies at Homestart saved my life. 8 years ago I was diagnosed with severe depression and with 4 children things were getting too much for me and I didn't want to carry on. I got my own volunteer and went to group every week. My youngest is now 8 and Charmaine still keeps in touch. To lose this group would be outrageous.
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Claire Box
11 years ago
i personally know the help & support this group have give friends & through their help they have achieved so much which has enabled them to turn their life around comely for the better.
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Anthony Barej
11 years ago
Hi Catherine
Anthony Barej here from the Midweek Mercury, we are doing a story about the lack of funding for the family groups and would like to speak to anyone who has benefited from the service.
Please call me on 01992 52 6644 if you would like to share your experiences with us.
Kind regards
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Maggie Hackney
11 years ago
Who made this decision? We need Homestart more than any other similar organisation.
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Heather Hofmeister
11 years ago
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The Homestart group in Hitchin was a godsend when I struggled with 3 toddlers under 2 years old The volunteers are angels & I don't know what I'd have done without their support. As a taxpaying household I'm appalled that funding withdrawal is proposed for this invaliable
They would be completely insane to close something as amazing as this group that has not only helped but supported many families young and old for years. Would be a complete shame for this to end something that is such a big focal point of local communities! I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have their help and support many years ago! There isn't another place or group quite like this place. Don't give up and let go it would be a HUGE mistake!
They would be completely insane to close something as amazing as this group that has not only helped but supported many families young and old for years. Would be a complete shame for this to end something that is such a big focal point of local communities! I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have their help and support many years ago! There isn't another place or group quite like this place. Don't give up and let go !
Homestart helped out for a couple of months when my youngest had colic and screamed all day and night. My volunteer Sue was amazing and really helped me get through this difficult time. A great local Charity.
I am so grateful that I was lucky enough to have a home start volunteer help
such a vital charity, massive support when my twins arrived!
We have twice had a volunteer from Homestart come to help our family. After the births of our first two children I suffered horrendously with a chronic back condition and Homestart provided me with a volunteer who made such a difference to our lives. I cannot believe that the council is withdrawing their funding, organisations like this are an essential support system for families.
a godsend to my daughter in law .
Groups like this are vital to so many parents. government cuts have a cost to society and Home Start is the ind of service that is badly needed.
We need to get priorities right.
Anorther result of the bail outs I guess , Herts CC take the money from the rich not the poor !!
A wonderful community group which helps so many people!
Home start has been a real lifesaver to so many new mums
Home Start saved me when my second son was botn - I don't know what I'd have done without them!
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what a great loss this would be to my community.
Charmaine and all the lovely ladies at Homestart saved my life. 8 years ago I was diagnosed with severe depression and with 4 children things were getting too much for me and I didn't want to carry on. I got my own volunteer and went to group every week. My youngest is now 8 and Charmaine still keeps in touch. To lose this group would be outrageous.
i personally know the help & support this group have give friends & through their help they have achieved so much which has enabled them to turn their life around comely for the better.
Hi Catherine Anthony Barej here from the Midweek Mercury, we are doing a story about the lack of funding for the family groups and would like to speak to anyone who has benefited from the service. Please call me on 01992 52 6644 if you would like to share your experiences with us. Kind regards
Who made this decision? We need Homestart more than any other similar organisation.
The Homestart group in Hitchin was a godsend when I struggled with 3 toddlers under 2 years old The volunteers are angels & I don't know what I'd have done without their support. As a taxpaying household I'm appalled that funding withdrawal is proposed for this invaliable