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Neighbourhood Network Newsletter
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464 - Friday 30th January 2026
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A very Happy New Year to you all and welcome to our first newsletter of 2026
Important news about the Neighbourhood Network
As many of you will know, Neighbourhood Network has been a charity since 2011. It was originally established to support Neighbourhood Watch and crime prevention, and over the years it has continued to grow and evolve into the organisation we are today.
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In 2024, we updated the charity’s objects to better reflect both our charitable work and the needs of our beneficiaries. While our revised objects continue to highlight partnership working and the prevention and reduction of crime, they also recognise our expanding work through the Community Centre project and the Menopaus’ull Support Network, reflecting our commitment to health and social welfare.
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In recent years, we have faced increasing challenges in securing local funding to continue supporting grassroots Neighbourhood Watch Groups across Hull. As a result, a difficult decision has been made and this support is returning to Hull City Council. Going forward, all Neighbourhood Watch enquiries should be directed to Safer.Hull@hullcc.gov.uk. We appreciate your patience during this transition period.
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All other areas of Neighbourhood Network’s work will continue as usual. We will still be supporting vulnerable residents and victims of crime through our Safer You project, running our busy crime reduction shop and delivering our ongoing cycle crime reduction project.
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Our newsletter will also continue, moving to a monthly format and featuring even more news and updates about our services, projects and activities, along with local news features, events and opportunities.
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We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for us,
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Lucy, Sarah, Katie, Tamsyn & Ava
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Neighbourhood Network News & Activities
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Visit our Low Cost Crime reduction Shop
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Did you know the Neighbourhood Network has a crime reduction shop? www.nnetwork.org.uk/shop At the heart of our work is a simple goal: helping people feel safer in their own homes and neighbourhoods. Our Crime Reduction Shop was created to make crime-prevention products accessible, affordable and easy to get for everyone in our community. The items we stock are the same …
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New FREE repair café coming to Bransholme
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New Weekly Repair Café & PAT Testing Hub – Starts Thursday 5th Feb! We’re excited to announce a new Repair Café and PAT Testing Hub funded by the Electrical Safety Fund at our Community Centre in Bransholme, launching Thursday 5th February and running every week for 26 weeks, 10am–12pm. Residents can bring small household electrical items for free repair by …
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FREE Winter Warmth Yoga at the Alf Marshall Centre
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There's still time to join in with our Winter Warmth Wellbeing Classes at the Alf Marshall Centre, in partnership with Hull Warm Homes and Hull City Council. This class incorporates Yoga stretches , breathwork and relaxation. There are 3 sessions still available to join in with: Monday 2nd February, Monday 9th February, Monday 16th February - all at sessions start …
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FREE Funded Create and Connect Art workshops
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Join in with our FREE art workshop at our community centre project - Alf Marshall Centre, 87 Goodhart Road, Hull, HU7 4EE. In this 2 hour session, you will have the opportunity to create art, learn art skills and connect with others in a safe and welcoming environment. Sessions are run by Holly Capstick from Thread and Press CIC, an …
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Come Along to Our Friendly, Weekly Tuesday Social Club
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Come along to our weekly Social Club, every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm at our community centre project, 87 Goodhart Road, Branholme, HU7 4EE. It’s the perfect place to make new friends, have a chat, and enjoy some company in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. We’ve got live music from local artists once a month, bingo, quizzes, and plenty of refreshments …
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Menopaus'ull Walk & Talk at the Humber Bridge
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Are you looking for a friendly place to connect, share and move your body? If so, why not come along to our Menopaus’ull Walk & Talk at Humber Bridge, Hessle, HU13 0HE on Saturday 21st February 2026 at 10am. The meeting point will be at the old Windmill (outside of the Country Inn Park area) and the walk will then …
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Menopaus'ull Café @ Druid Coffee and Bakes, Chanterlands Avenue
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Join us on Wednesday 11th February from 1.00pm till 2.00pm for our Menopaus'ull Café at the Druid Coffee and Bakes, 131 Chanterlands Aveneue, Hull, HU5 3TG for an informal chat where we can openly and safely share experiences with other like-minded ladies who are discovering their own ways of coping with this journey, let’s empower each other along the way! …
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Menopaus'ull Walk and Talk at Kingswood
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Join us at another new destination on Kingswood for one of our Menopaus'ull Walk & Talk sessions which will be taking place on Wednesday 11th March at 6.30pm. The meeting point will be outside of the Village Green in the car park (HU7 3JG). The walk will then take place along the Engine Drain route. Fingers crossed the weather will …
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Performing Arts Home Education Classes at our Community Centre
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Wolf Pack Theatre base may of their projects at our Community Centre Project, Alf Marshall Community Centre, Bransholme, HU7 4EE and are a great asset for our centre. Wolfpack Theatre offer engaging and dynamic theatre classes specifically designed for home-schooled children, held every Friday morning at the Alf Marshall Centre. These classes provide a fun and supportive environment where students …
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Help us raise vital funds by using Easyfundraising when shopping online
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Do you shop online? If so, why not support the Neighbourhood Network charity whilst doing that at no extra cost to yourselves. It's simple, register with Easyfundraising, choose Neighbourhood Network as your charity of choice, then every time you shop online, click through the Easyfundraising app or website to your retailer of choice and then continue as normal to purchase …
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News, Services, Events & Advice
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Preparing for Adulthood event
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Families of young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) who are aged 13 and over are invited to a Preparing for Adulthood event. The event will provide families with information and advice about the care, support, education and training opportunities available to them as young people transition into adulthood. Taking place on Wednesday 4 February at the Mercure …
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Hull Seed Celebration Event
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Hosted by Hull Food Partnership, the Hull Seed Celebration returns for 2026, bringing together local growers, allotments, and community groups to swap seeds and share ideas for growing affordable, healthy food. The event is free and open to everyone, taking place on Saturday 21 February 2026, 10:30am–2:30pm at Jubilee Central, Hull (HU1 3SQ). The venue is fully accessible, with lift …
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Holiday insurance discount with Staysure Insurance
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At Neighbourhood Watch, protecting yourself and your family is everything – and it should be when you travel too. To celebrate this new partnership with Staysure, National Neighbourhood Watch are offering all Neighbourhood Watch Groups 20%* off your travel insurance when you use code NBHW20. Staysure is trusted by over 12 million travellers and has been voted Best Company for …
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FREE Cancer Champion Awareness Sessions
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Would you recognise the signs and symptoms of cancer? 1 in 2 people will develop cancer at some point in their life. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer and detecting it early can save lives. Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance’s free cancer awareness sessions can teach you about what to look for, cancer prevention, the national cancer screening …
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Which? Advice - How to screen calls and avoid scams
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You don’t need extra apps or technical know-how to fight scam calls, as your smartphone already has features designed to stop them. If you own an Android, you can use Google Assistant to screen calls automatically. For iPhone users, try Apple’s Call Screening feature. Our tech expert Tom Morgan talks you through how to do this, step by step – and he …
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Victim Support for those Affected by the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors Incident
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As part of the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors incident in Hull, a number of people have been affected by funeral plan fraud. This has caused understandable distress, frustration and financial worry for many families. If you’ve been affected, Victim Support Humberside is offering a free, confidential support service. Their trained team can help you manage both the emotional and practical …
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Crimestoppers and how they can help
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Crimestoppers provides a way to give information about crime anonymously 24/7, 365 days a year. You can tell them what you know about a crime over the phone on 0800 555 111 or by filling in the online form. They will then pass this information on to the relevant authority or police force. When sharing information with the team, include useful …
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