LeeAnna's Wish CIC

09/06/2026

🩷✨ Why not try something new tonight? ✨🩷

Join Shakti Kali Kaloczi this evening at Cottonmill Community Centre for a relaxing and uplifting Yoga & Pilates class.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Pilates
🕢 7:30pm
💷 £7.50
📍 Cottonmill Community Centre

Whether you're looking to improve strength and mobility, unwind after a busy day, or simply take some time for yourself, we'd love to see you there.

A huge thank you to Shakti, who is kindly donating all proceeds from these classes to Leeanna's Wish. These donations help us continue providing vital community activities, support services, inclusive events and opportunities that make a real difference to so many people in our community. 🩷

Please bring your own mat.

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08/06/2026

🩷🌱 A wonderfully emotional day as we officially declared our Community Allotment OPEN! 🌱🩷

What started as an idea has grown into a thriving community space, made possible by the dedication of our volunteers, the support of our funders, and the belief that bringing people together can create something truly special.

Here's to growing, learning, connecting and making memories together for many years to come 🌿✨

Mayor of St AlbansHertfordshire Community Foundation Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation St Albans City and District Council

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08/06/2026

🌸🌿 Celebrating World Environment Day at Our Community Allotment Open Day 🌿🌸

What a fantastic afternoon we had on Friday officially opening our Community Allotment on World Environment Day.

We were honoured to welcome The Mayor, Councillor Matt Fisher, and Deputy Lieutenant Annie Brewster for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Their thoughtful speeches helped mark what was a proud and emotional milestone for everyone involved in the project. 💗

Guests enjoyed seed planting, refreshments and the opportunity to explore the allotment, which is already flourishing thanks to the dedication of our volunteers.
We were also delighted that the weather stayed kind to us throughout the event.

A special thank you to The Mayor, Councillor Matt Fisher, for distributing wildflower seeds to attendees, and to everyone who joined us to celebrate this achievement.

Most importantly, thank you to our incredible volunteers and funders. Your hard work, generosity, commitment and belief in this project have transformed an idea into a thriving community space that will benefit local people for years to come.

We are immensely proud of what has been achieved and look forward to welcoming everyone back in the years ahead—perhaps even to judge a prize-winning marrow! 🥒🏆
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Mayor of St Albans Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation Asda Hertfordshire Community Foundation St Albans City and District Council

04/06/2026

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03/06/2026

🌿🌼 This Friday – Community Allotment Open Day 🌼🌿

What better way to celebrate World Environment Day than by spending time outdoors in our wonderful community allotment? 🩷

Join us this Friday, 5th June, from 1–3pm at Sopwell Mill Allotments for a lovely afternoon celebrating our community space and everything we're growing together 🌱

🌿 Seed swap & planting
🍰 Refreshments available
✂️ Ribbon cutting ceremony with local press & special guests
🌎 Celebrate World Environment Day with us

It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with others, learn more about the allotment, get involved in the community and enjoy some fresh air 🌞

🚶‍♀️ Please walk if you can
🚗 Limited parking available (please get in touch if you have accessibility needs)

🩷 Whether you'd like to help plant, learn something new, meet new people or simply enjoy a cup of tea in the sunshine, we'd love to see you there! 🌞🌿

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03/06/2026

📚✨ Latisha’s Book Club read has been revealed! ✨📚

This month we'll be reading The Trad Wife's Secret, and we can't wait to get stuck into another great book together.

Whether you're a regular member or thinking of joining us for the first time, we'd love to welcome you along. Book Club is a relaxed and friendly space to chat about books, meet new people and enjoy some great conversation.

📖 The Trad Wife's Secret
📅 Monday 6th July
🕡 6:30pm
📍 Cottonmill Community Centre

We’re really looking forward to reading this one and hearing everyone's thoughts when we meet next month!
Hope you'll join us 🩷

02/06/2026

🥊🩷 Women's Boxing Opportunity 🩷🥊

Following the fantastic success of our recent taster boxing session with St.Albans City ABC, we are delighted to announce that LeeAnna's Wish will be funding places for a number of local women to take part in their Women's Boxing & Fitness sessions.

The taster session was a huge hit, with participants building confidence, learning new skills, getting active, and having fun in a supportive environment.

Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, boost your wellbeing, meet new people, or simply try something new, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

🥊 No experience needed�🩷 Supportive women-only environment�🏋️ Build confidence, fitness, and strength�🤝 Meet new people and be part of a community

If you would like to register your interest, please complete the form below and a member of the LeeAnna's Wish team will be in touch: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe84fEJPrg4TxCxdsT1ClxtXhxvcIzxuWSzAQ4nbdA4-e0pLA/viewform

Places are limited and will be allocated based on interest and availability.

With thanks to Sport England.

02/06/2026

✨ It’s Tuesday… which means Community Café Day! ✨

Looking for a friendly place to grab a cuppa, have a chat and meet new people? Come and join us this morning at Cottonmill Community Centre 🩷

☕ Community Café
🕙 10am – 12pm
🥓 Coffee & a bacon roll for just £3.50
🎟️ Raffle
🔢 Bingo
💬 Friendly faces and great company

👶 Stay & Play
🕙 10am – 12pm
📍 Separate room next door to the café
🧸 Toys, activities and crafts
🍎 Snacks for the children
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A relaxed space for little ones to play while parents and carers connect

Whether you're popping in for breakfast, a game of bingo, a chat with friends, or bringing the little ones along to play, we'd love to see you this morning.

📍 Cottonmill Community Centre
⏰ 10am – 12pm
Everyone is welcome 🩷

01/06/2026

🌍💚 Happy International Children's Day! 💚🌍

Every child has the right to play, explore, learn, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

At LeeAnna's Wish, we are proud to be nurturing through nature and creating safe spaces where children can grow in confidence, build friendships, and connect with their community.

These photos capture some of our local children enjoying time at our Community Allotment alongside older members of the community. Through intergenerational activities, we bring people together, sharing knowledge, experiences, laughter, and kindness across generations.

By encouraging children to connect with nature and their community, we are helping to build stronger, healthier, and more connected futures for everyone.