Seeds to the day-care centres – home-growing seems to be going well

Recently, packets of mixed herbs were distributed to all homes in Hafnarfjörður. This was a summer gift from the healthy city of Hafnarfjörður, intended to encourage growth, well-being and, perhaps not least, a shared interest and enjoyable moments together for the whole family. This week, all the after-school clubs in Hafnarfjörður also received seed packs as a gift, with an encouragement to grow things indoors. A cheerful group of managers at each location was on hand to gratefully receive the gifts in the fine weather that has characterised life in the Fjord in recent days. 

A wide range of activities will be running through the leisure centres in the summer of 2021.

Gardening is a rewarding activity for everyone – young and old. 

These are seed packs containing five seeds of aromatic herbs for growing your own. The town's seed packs have now been sent to all homes in Hafnarfjörður that accept bulk mail, and have been distributed to staff and pupils at all of the town's leisure centres. It is planned to give more groups in Hafnarfjörður seed packs specifically to spark an interest in growing their own produce and the spiritual and physical nourishment that comes with such cultivation.

^{The cultivation is going well, for example, at the Smáralundur nursery school, which received a visit and encouragement from the mayor about a month ago. Here is a picture of the cultivation there, and it is probably time for repotting.} 

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^{Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, visited the oldest pupils at the health-promoting nursery school Smáralundur and gave them seeds to plant.}

Didn't you get a seed packet?

It has come to our attention that some households in Hafnarfjörður do not appear to have received a seed packet through their letterbox. Seed packs are available from the Hafnarfjörður Customer Service during its opening hours. You can also send a request for home delivery of a pack to the following email address: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is    

Do you want to take your home growing to the next level?

Family Parks of Hafnarfjörður are open to all residents and are a fantastic opportunity for families and individuals in Hafnarfjörður to grow their own vegetables and look after them this summer. The family allotments will be open at Víðistaðir and on Öldugata. The cost for one plot is kr. 1,541 and for two plots kr. 2,568. The plots will be supplied tilled, and allocation will begin towards the end of May. Vegetables or other planting materials are not included in the price, but water and basic tools will be available. Registration is now open and takes place here – you will need to select your municipality and your preferred family garden location (Öldutún Family Garden/Víðistaðir Family Garden).

I want to apply for the garden, thanks!

The Fairy Town of Hafnarfjörður

One of the main aims of the Healthy City of Hafnarfjörður is to encourage residents to take good care of their mental and physical well-being and health. As such, the health town has adopted the practice of regularly introducing residents to health-promoting ideas and information about the opportunities that lie in the Hafnarfjörður hinterland and in the outdoor gems and areas found throughout the town.

• A whole alphabet of ideas
• The Little Race of Hafnarfjörður
• Places of interest in Hafnarfjörður
• Outdoor activities and nature
• Our swimming pools – free for 17 and under
• Hafnarfjörður Library
• Hafnarfjörður Museum of Local History – free admission
• Port city – free admission

An ambitious health strategy for the health town of Hafnarfjörður

The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður entered into an agreement with the Office of the Director of Public Health in March 2015 to participate in the 'Health Promoting Community' project, and the municipality, in collaboration with residents, staff and other stakeholders have developed the City of Hafnarfjörður's health strategy and put forward an action plan that directly addresses the strategy. One of the main objectives of the Health Strategy for Hafnarfjörður is to foster the general well-being of residents, both mental and physical, at all ages, and to strengthen and promote self-esteem and good mental health. The health strategy supports the City of Hafnarfjörður's vision for the future of increasing the well-being of its residents through preventative measures.

Health Policy of the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður