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BACK TO SCHOOL <strong>2018</strong><br />
5 SEP – 14 OCT
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BACK TO SCHOOL <strong>2018</strong><br />
5 SEP – 14 OCT<br />
Contents<br />
4 News<br />
Dear Readers,<br />
BACK TO<br />
SCHOOL<strong>2018</strong><br />
56,000 COPIES FOR FAMILIES<br />
OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN<br />
WELCOME<br />
6 Fact & Fiction<br />
8 Early <strong>Times</strong><br />
10 WOW: Family events<br />
18 Fun Activities<br />
22 Focus on Education<br />
27 Box Office<br />
30 Competitions<br />
Welcome <strong>to</strong> our back <strong>to</strong> school edition! We hope you had a<br />
wonderful summer break and have been enjoying the recent<br />
sunshine, and are now feeling refreshed and ready <strong>to</strong> start<br />
another school year.<br />
We also want <strong>to</strong> give a warm welcome <strong>to</strong> all of our new<br />
readers who are just starting their first year of school. It’s such<br />
an exciting time and a whole new chapter in life, and we hope<br />
your first few weeks are everything you’d hoped they’d be. For<br />
all of our regular readers, we hope your new school year brings<br />
positive change and many more opportunities for fun with your<br />
families.<br />
In this edition you’ll find lots of upcoming local activities and<br />
events on our WOW pages, many of which are free and low<br />
cost. Don’t forget <strong>to</strong> check out our box office page <strong>to</strong>o for an<br />
array of local theatre performances suitable for your little ones!<br />
Details of our Christmas card competition are inside <strong>to</strong>o and<br />
we can’t wait <strong>to</strong> receive your entries!<br />
With very best wishes,<br />
The <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Team<br />
DAYS OUT • EDUCATION • COMPETITIONS • FAMILY FUN<br />
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NEWS<br />
<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />
hertfordshire<br />
NEWS<br />
Do<br />
you have news <strong>to</strong> celebrate? We’d love <strong>to</strong> hear!<br />
Email julie.daruvalla@primarytimes.co.uk<br />
www.primarytimes.co.uk/hertfordshire<br />
Pamela Mou<strong>to</strong>ussi<br />
“A group of professional musicians<br />
with their families and friends<br />
are putting on a performance of<br />
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf on 16th<br />
September, 16:30 at Mt Grace <strong>School</strong><br />
for charity. Children in the audience<br />
can try out instruments.<br />
The orchestra includes myself,<br />
Pamela Mou<strong>to</strong>ussi and other teachers<br />
from Potter Bar <strong>School</strong>s, our adult<br />
children and ex pupils, some of<br />
whom are themselves professional<br />
musicians. Mark Guerin, our narra<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
sings with the Royal Opera House.<br />
The charity is close <strong>to</strong> our hearts. We<br />
have family in Greece and we always<br />
pass the refugee camps feeling<br />
ridiculously lucky.”<br />
Junior Dragons’ apprentice challenge<br />
The Junior Dragons' Apprentice<br />
Challenge launched by CVSBEH<br />
in 2014 is a spin-off of the Dragons’<br />
Apprentice Challenge created for Year<br />
12 students by St Albans CVS.<br />
The Junior Challenge runs over<br />
six weeks in local primary schools<br />
giving students in years 5 and 6<br />
an opportunity <strong>to</strong> experience the<br />
business world.<br />
Each team is given an initial<br />
investment of £50 <strong>to</strong> make in<strong>to</strong> as<br />
much money as possible for a range<br />
of local charities and voluntary<br />
organisations, all of whom are actively<br />
involved with their teams.<br />
If you would like more information<br />
or <strong>to</strong> get involved please contact<br />
Penny at CVSBEH on<br />
0300 123 1034.<br />
Parents in Sport Week <strong>2018</strong><br />
After another successful week of<br />
highlighting the important role parents<br />
play in sport in 2017, they’ve finalised<br />
the dates for this year’s event.<br />
This year’s Parents in Sport Week<br />
takes place 1 – 7 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber <strong>2018</strong>. For<br />
regular updates about news and<br />
activities for the week, sign up at<br />
https://thecpsu.org.uk/parents/<br />
They’ll be asking sports <strong>to</strong> share<br />
their efforts <strong>to</strong> involve parents<br />
during the week with the hashtag<br />
#InvolvingParents on social media.<br />
World Vision’s Pumpkin Heroes<br />
World Vision’s Pumpkin Heroes is a<br />
free pack of easy <strong>to</strong> use resources all<br />
designed <strong>to</strong> help children age 4-10<br />
in your church, school and family<br />
have fun this Halloween. Join Patch<br />
the Pumpkin as he heads out on a<br />
new adventure <strong>to</strong> shine light in<strong>to</strong><br />
Halloween. With a fantastic s<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
book, car<strong>to</strong>on film, activities, crafts,<br />
games and a sing-along-song, you<br />
can be sure your kids will have fun<br />
discovering all about helping and<br />
caring for others this Halloween.<br />
Again this year, they’ll be promoting<br />
the work they do <strong>to</strong> help sports<br />
engage with parents, and the great<br />
work with parents that’s already<br />
happening across sport.<br />
On social media, search for the<br />
hashtags #ParentsinSportWeek<strong>2018</strong><br />
and #SportsParents.<br />
Keep your eye on the website and<br />
make sure you’re following them on<br />
Twitter @TheCPSU for all the latest<br />
news on Parents in Sport Week <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Get your free pack of easy <strong>to</strong> use<br />
resources at: pumpkinheroes.com<br />
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<strong>Back</strong> <strong>to</strong> school<br />
<strong>Back</strong> <strong>to</strong> Head Lice<br />
In all the hustle and bustle of back<br />
<strong>to</strong> school week, it’s often easy <strong>to</strong><br />
overlook that this is the peak season<br />
for head lice. Your children have no<br />
doubt had a great summer with lots of<br />
socialising and summer camps. But,<br />
you may not have noticed that they’ve<br />
picked up head lice in the process<br />
through all that contact.<br />
Then there is all the hugs and kisses<br />
when they reunite on the first day<br />
of school. Giving head lice the<br />
perfect way <strong>to</strong> find a new home on<br />
your child’s head<br />
What can you do? Eileen from NitNOT<br />
head lice removal clinic gives useful<br />
advice: “Prevention is better than<br />
cure” she says, “Hair <strong>to</strong> hair contact<br />
is the easiest way <strong>to</strong> catch head lice.<br />
Girls should wear long hair tied back<br />
in a low ponytail or plait. Tell them not<br />
<strong>to</strong> share hair brushes or swimming<br />
<strong>to</strong>wels and a weekly checks of hair via<br />
wet-combing. Unfortunately it can be<br />
difficult avoiding head lice.<br />
If you find your family are suffering call<br />
NitNOT for a screening or treatment<br />
appointment for more details call<br />
01442 388879. It will save you time,<br />
stress and money.<br />
One S<strong>to</strong>p<br />
Doc<strong>to</strong>rs!<br />
INTRODUCING<br />
Dr Sharmishtha Sarkar<br />
Consultant Paediatrician at One S<strong>to</strong>p Doc<strong>to</strong>rs, specialising in behavioural<br />
and neuro – developmental (including Autism and ADHD) issues.<br />
Our One S<strong>to</strong>p Doc<strong>to</strong>rs private Clinic in <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> has a team of<br />
specialist paediatricians and child health experts. To book an appointment<br />
or find a specialist please call 01442 331 900 or visit ones<strong>to</strong>pdoc<strong>to</strong>rs.co.uk.<br />
NEWS<br />
Dr Sarkar, explains what symp<strong>to</strong>ms <strong>to</strong> look out for if you think your child<br />
is suffering from ADHD?<br />
Fill the space in your home<br />
and your heart and foster with us.<br />
As students across the county pack<br />
their bags for the start of the new term<br />
or for far-flung shores, <strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />
County Council is calling on their<br />
parents <strong>to</strong> consider whether fostering<br />
might be the way <strong>to</strong> fill the extra space<br />
in their homes and their hearts.<br />
Research suggests that every year<br />
in September and Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, as<br />
youngsters fly the nest, there is a<br />
significant increase in the number of<br />
people coming forward <strong>to</strong> enquire<br />
about fostering and thinking that<br />
now might be the right time <strong>to</strong> do<br />
something new and different in their<br />
own family lives and being a foster<br />
carer might well fit with the changes<br />
happening at home<br />
In <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> there are just over 835<br />
children and young people in care and<br />
many live with <strong>Hertfordshire</strong>’s foster<br />
carers - each month, they receive an<br />
average of 55 requests for new foster<br />
placements, with more requests <strong>to</strong><br />
place older children (aged 10+),<br />
sibling groups and those with more<br />
complex needs.<br />
Empty nesters potentially make great<br />
foster carers because they’ve already<br />
got the skills and experience needed<br />
<strong>to</strong> look after children and teenagers<br />
whether this is for a short term or<br />
longer term period.<br />
Anyone who fosters with <strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />
County Council can expect unrivalled<br />
support. If you are interested in<br />
fostering with them, they’ll be there<br />
<strong>to</strong> guide you through the process,<br />
every step of the way. For more<br />
information visit www.hertfordshire.<br />
gov.uk/whyfosterwithus or call the<br />
recruitment team on 0800 917 0925.<br />
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ms that include hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty in focusing<br />
and paying attention. Awareness of the disorder has grown exponentially<br />
over recent years, but Dr Sarkar believes that diagnosis and treatment<br />
is still a problem for many parents and looks <strong>to</strong> shed some light on<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ms, advising when one should seek professional help.<br />
Dr Sarkar says. “If you have worries over your child’s behaviour or<br />
your school have advised concerns with behaviour / ability<br />
<strong>to</strong> access learning due <strong>to</strong> behavioural issues, then there are things<br />
that you can look out for <strong>to</strong> help you identify whether you should seek<br />
professional advice for ADHD.<br />
Sometimes, as a parent it can be difficult <strong>to</strong> know what constitutes as<br />
normal and what doesn’t – very often there is a fine line and it is difficult <strong>to</strong><br />
be objective about your own child.<br />
“The obvious behaviours <strong>to</strong> look out for include struggling <strong>to</strong> sit still and<br />
follow instructions, high activity levels and inattentiveness. But these<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ms can be subjective, and it can be more helpful <strong>to</strong> understand<br />
how these problems can manifest themselves in daily activity. For<br />
example, does your child find it difficult <strong>to</strong> keep friends, does he interrupt<br />
conversations, is he impulsive, does he have problems with anger, does<br />
he lose possessions and is forgetful, or does he find it difficult <strong>to</strong> complete<br />
a task even as mundane as getting dressed or tidying up a bedroom.<br />
Symp<strong>to</strong>ns can carry through<br />
<strong>to</strong> their teenage and adult<br />
years and lead <strong>to</strong>:<br />
• Dropping out of school<br />
• Self-esteem issues<br />
• Risk taking behaviour e.g.<br />
substance misuse<br />
• Involvement with law and<br />
order<br />
• Anxiety disorder/Depression<br />
• Inability <strong>to</strong> keep a job<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> this, ADHD can<br />
also co-exist with other<br />
related conditions including:<br />
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder<br />
(ASD)<br />
• Learning Difficulties<br />
• Dyspraxia or Dyslexia<br />
• Tics or Tourette’s Syndrome<br />
• Depression, anxiety<br />
“A rule of thumb is <strong>to</strong> look at these difficulties and reflect whether they<br />
are more problematic for your son or daughter than for children generally<br />
at the same age. If you are struggling with your child’s behaviour go and<br />
see your GP. There are also many resources online available and One<br />
S<strong>to</strong>p Doc<strong>to</strong>rs has recently launched a whole host of paediatric services<br />
<strong>to</strong> include developmental issues with both Paediatric Consultants, Child<br />
Psychologists and other therapists on hand”.<br />
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EARLY TIMES<br />
COMPETITION!<br />
Move over, Bonnie and Clyde, because<br />
there’s a new criminal mastermind in <strong>to</strong>wn ...<br />
Baby Frank!<br />
Baby Frank’s parents say that he can’t have a<br />
pet – ‘Pets are for older kids’, ‘Be happy with your<br />
teddy’, ‘They cost <strong>to</strong>o much <strong>to</strong> keep’ – which<br />
leaves Baby Frank with a BIG problem because he<br />
REALLY wants a pet. What’s a baby <strong>to</strong> do ... ? Rob<br />
a bank, of course! But will money buy Baby Frank<br />
the fluffy pet he so desperately wants?<br />
You can enter by visiting<br />
www.primarytimes.co.uk/competitions<br />
Early<br />
Know the signs and<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ns of meningitis<br />
Meningitis is a disease parents fear.<br />
There are about 8,000 cases of all<br />
types of meningitis each year across<br />
the UK, with the under 5s accounting<br />
for most of these. Each case is a<br />
tragedy for the individual, their family<br />
and friends.<br />
Meningitis, the inflammation of the<br />
membranes that surround and protect<br />
the brain and spinal cord, is usually<br />
caused by bacteria or viruses<br />
Viral meningitis can make babies and<br />
young children very unwell but is<br />
rarely life-threatening. Most children<br />
will make a good recovery. However,<br />
this can take time.<br />
Bacterial meningitis can kill, so<br />
urgent medical attention is essential.<br />
Although most babies and young<br />
children make a good recovery,<br />
one in ten will die and at least a<br />
third of survivors can be left with<br />
lifelong after-effects such as hearing<br />
loss, epilepsy, limb loss or learning<br />
difficulties.<br />
Some bacteria that cause meningitis<br />
can also cause septicaemia (blood<br />
poisoning) – which causes the<br />
telltale rash most commonly<br />
associated with the disease in<br />
parents’ minds. Where this happens<br />
it can lead <strong>to</strong> amputations.<br />
Charity Meningitis Now is passionate<br />
that everyone should know the signs<br />
and symp<strong>to</strong>ms of the disease and act<br />
fast should they suspect it.<br />
TODDLER MORNING -<br />
A SUNNY DAY<br />
27/09/<strong>2018</strong><br />
Mill Green Museum, AL9 5PD<br />
www.welhat.gov.uk<br />
Join us once a month for our<br />
relaxed and fun packed <strong>to</strong>ddler<br />
workshops. Listen <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ries and<br />
make something <strong>to</strong>gether. Price<br />
£3.50 per <strong>to</strong>ddler.<br />
BABY RHYME TIME<br />
11/09/<strong>2018</strong> - Ongoing<br />
Hatfield Library, AL10 0LT<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
10:30am and 11:30am<br />
Baby Rhyme <strong>Times</strong> are a fun<br />
half hour session of songs and<br />
rhymes suitable for babies<br />
and <strong>to</strong>ddlers of all ages. Free.<br />
Donations welcome..<br />
TODDLER THURSDAYS<br />
27/09/<strong>2018</strong><br />
Lowewood Museum, EN11 8BH<br />
www.broxbourne.gov.uk<br />
These sessions are for our young<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs. Come along and learn a<br />
nursery rhyme, share a s<strong>to</strong>ry and<br />
make a craft. £1.50 per child. Book<br />
places by calling the museum on<br />
01992 445596.<br />
TINY TOTS SCAMPER<br />
07/10/<strong>2018</strong><br />
Hatfield House, AL9 5NQ<br />
www.willowfoundation.org.uk<br />
This annual race is great for<br />
beginners and experienced<br />
runners alike and includes 5K<br />
and Junior 1K routes, plus a Tiny<br />
Tots Scamper for the little ones.<br />
Register online.<br />
One S<strong>to</strong>p Doc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
One S<strong>to</strong>p Doc<strong>to</strong>rs in <strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />
is a local private medical Clinic with<br />
specialist nurses available <strong>to</strong> deliver<br />
appointments for all childhood<br />
vaccinations. We offer affordable<br />
prices with the option <strong>to</strong> spread the<br />
payments over 3-12 months.<br />
Full comprehensive consultations give<br />
the opportunity <strong>to</strong> discuss your family<br />
vaccination requirements for both<br />
routine and travel immunisations.<br />
Recent outbreaks of Mumps, Measles<br />
and Rubella makes the MMR 3 in 1<br />
essential for protection. New addition<br />
of Hepatitis B <strong>to</strong> the infant vaccination<br />
schedule is available and older<br />
children/siblings can be vaccinated<br />
here <strong>to</strong>o, we tailor our services <strong>to</strong> the<br />
needs of your family.<br />
The Shingles vaccine is available for<br />
adults and you do not have <strong>to</strong> be over<br />
70 <strong>to</strong> qualify for this vaccination at<br />
our facility. Recent media coverage<br />
of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)<br />
highlighted that the vaccine is now<br />
approved for both girls and boys, we<br />
offer this vaccination as part of our<br />
comprehensive immunisation service.<br />
For more information or <strong>to</strong> speak <strong>to</strong><br />
one of our advisors please call<br />
01442 331900 or visit our website:<br />
www.ones<strong>to</strong>pdoc<strong>to</strong>rs.co.uk<br />
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EARLY TIMES<br />
Awareness can, and does, save lives<br />
and improve outcomes.<br />
The early signs and symp<strong>to</strong>ms of<br />
meningitis and septicaemia can<br />
be similar <strong>to</strong> flu and include fever,<br />
headache, nausea, vomiting diarrhoea<br />
and muscle pain. More specific signs<br />
and symp<strong>to</strong>ms include fever with<br />
cold hands and feet, drowsiness,<br />
confusion, pale blotchy skin, stiff<br />
neck, dislike of bright lights and a rash<br />
which doesn’t fade under pressure.<br />
In babies, symp<strong>to</strong>ms include being<br />
floppy and unresponsive, dislike of<br />
being handled, rapid breathing,<br />
an unusual, moaning cry and a<br />
bulging fontanelle (soft spot on<br />
the <strong>to</strong>p of the head).<br />
CRÉCHE<br />
Ongoing<br />
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre,<br />
EN8 9AJ<br />
www.broxbourne.gov.uk<br />
Mon-Fri 9:15am-12:15pm, and<br />
Sat 9:15am-12pm. Suitable for<br />
6 weeks <strong>to</strong> 4 years 11 months<br />
on weekdays, and 6 weeks <strong>to</strong> 5<br />
years 11 months on Saturdays.<br />
Symp<strong>to</strong>ms may appear in any order<br />
and some may not appear at all. The<br />
disease can develop very quickly<br />
so keep checking. Dr Tom Nutt, chief<br />
executive of charity Meningitis Now,<br />
which fights the disease through<br />
research, awareness and support for<br />
those affected, said: “Vaccines are<br />
available <strong>to</strong> protect against some<br />
types of meningitis, but there are not<br />
vaccines <strong>to</strong> protect against all types<br />
– that’s why it’s vital <strong>to</strong> know the signs<br />
and symp<strong>to</strong>ms, trust your instincts and<br />
seek immediate medical help if you<br />
suspect the disease.”<br />
Find out more and request free<br />
signs and symp<strong>to</strong>ms cards at<br />
www.MeningitisNow.org<br />
TODDLER TALES<br />
Ongoing<br />
North Watford Library,<br />
WD24 7RW<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
11-11:30am. Toddler Tales is<br />
the perfect step on from Baby<br />
Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries and rhymes for you and<br />
your child <strong>to</strong> join in with.<br />
Pea<br />
Fritters<br />
Ingredients<br />
• 400g (3 cups) Frozen Peas<br />
• 3 Eggs<br />
• 180g (1 1/2 cups) Self raising flour<br />
• 1 spring onion - chopped<br />
• 55g (1/3 cup) Crumbled Feta<br />
Cheese<br />
• 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley<br />
Instructions<br />
1. Boil the peas for 4 minutes<br />
and drain.<br />
2. Add the flour, eggs, spring onion<br />
and half of the peas <strong>to</strong> a food<br />
processor and pulse until combined.<br />
3. Fold through the remaining peas,<br />
feta cheese and parsley.<br />
4. Fry tablespoons of the mixture in a<br />
little oil for approx 2 minutes on each<br />
side until golden.<br />
For more recipes go <strong>to</strong><br />
www.healthylittlefoodies.com<br />
Monkey Music!<br />
We are delighted <strong>to</strong> announce that the<br />
award-winning Monkey Music classes<br />
are coming <strong>to</strong> Hitchin, Letchworth,<br />
Knebworth and Biggleswade this<br />
September. Musical training before the<br />
age of five can benefit brain function<br />
for a lifespan. Children whom attend<br />
Monkey Music benefit from increased<br />
brain function and brain structure. The<br />
classes are designed by experts with<br />
age-appropriate classes and lesson<br />
plans which are fun, yet educational.<br />
By the age of four, children will have<br />
developed a wholesome musical<br />
knowledge that can set them up ready<br />
<strong>to</strong> learn a musical instrument.<br />
To book your FREE<br />
Monkey Music class<br />
please call 01462 626735 or visit<br />
https://www.monkeymusic.co.uk/<br />
area/baldock-hitchin-and-welwyn<br />
Hitchin, Letchworth, Knebworth and Biggleswade<br />
E: Badldock.hitchin@monkeymusic.co.uk<br />
T: 01462 626735<br />
Mondays - Knebworth, St Martin’s Parish Centre<br />
Tuesdays - Biggleswade, Orchard Centre<br />
Wednesdays - Letchworth, Mrs Howard Memorial Hall<br />
Thursdays - Hitchin, Fairfield Park, Community Hall<br />
Book online via..<br />
https://www.monkeymusic.co.uk/area/baldock-hitchin-and-welwyn<br />
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WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />
WOW!<br />
Priory Gardens SG8 7BZ<br />
www.activenorthherts.co.uk<br />
2:15-2:45pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun<br />
and energetic multi-sport activity session<br />
for <strong>to</strong>ddlers aged 2-5 and parents including<br />
ball games, mini obstacle courses, parachute<br />
games and much, much more! The<br />
classes are structured <strong>to</strong> help develop your<br />
child’s agility, balance and co-ordination.<br />
Runs on Fridays. Price for five classes £15<br />
(paid upfront).<br />
The event also helps raise money for local<br />
charities through donations.<br />
Leaside Church and Community Centre<br />
Heritage Day<br />
Leaside Church SG12 9BZ<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
10am-3pm During the last year the Church<br />
building and Halls - built in 1934 - have<br />
been linked <strong>to</strong> create an accessible building<br />
for the use of all the Community.<br />
what’s on where<br />
5 Sep – 16 Sep<br />
Butterfly Corner<br />
Aylett Nurseries Ltd AL2 1DH<br />
www.aylettnurseries.co.uk<br />
Have you ever wanted <strong>to</strong> wander freely<br />
amongst free flying tropical butterflies and<br />
exotic plants? Well now you can! Free.<br />
Sensational Butterflies<br />
The Natural His<strong>to</strong>ry Museum HP23 6AP<br />
www.nhm.ac.uk<br />
Enjoy a fun family day out among hundreds<br />
of live butterflies and moths in our tropical<br />
butterfly house.<br />
5 Sep – 30 Sep<br />
Pota<strong>to</strong> Shindig<br />
Willows Activity Farm AL4 0PF<br />
www.willowsactivityfarm.com<br />
Harvest your free bag of pota<strong>to</strong>es at Willows<br />
Pota<strong>to</strong> Patch. Plus tattie-tastic pota<strong>to</strong><br />
arts and crafts! Check online for details.<br />
5 Sep – Ongoing<br />
Toddler Time –<br />
Activities for Toddlers<br />
Gambado Watfor WD25 7JZ<br />
www.gambado.com<br />
10:30-11am and 11:30am-12pm Every<br />
weekday during term time we’ll be running<br />
activities especially designed for your<br />
little tigers. All activities are included in<br />
our standard admission prices. Book your<br />
tickets online in advance <strong>to</strong> guarantee<br />
admission <strong>to</strong> the Toddler time activity of<br />
your choice.<br />
Jump In After <strong>School</strong><br />
Meteor House WD6 1QQ<br />
www.gojumpin.com/locations/elstree<br />
3:30-5pm Bounce and dine at our trampoline<br />
parks with the Jump In After <strong>School</strong><br />
jump and meal offer! Two hour Jump, grab<br />
a slice of pizza and water or squash. Price<br />
£8.95. Book online.<br />
Toddler Tales<br />
Hatfield Library AL10 0LT<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
2:15-2:45pm Toddler Tales is the perfect<br />
next step from Baby Rhyme Time, with a<br />
mix of lively s<strong>to</strong>ries and rhymes for you and<br />
your child <strong>to</strong> join in with. The s<strong>to</strong>ries chosen<br />
are aimed at <strong>to</strong>ddlers and pre-school children<br />
but babies are welcome <strong>to</strong>o. Runs on<br />
Wednesdays. Free. Donations welcome.<br />
Mini Paintballing<br />
Laser Mayhem RM4 1AA<br />
www.laser-mayhem.co.uk<br />
Battle Field Mayhem Our new Low impact<br />
Paintball experience for ages 8-13, perfect<br />
for birthdays and days out! Book online.<br />
Price: £27 per person.<br />
Life in the Dark<br />
The Natural His<strong>to</strong>ry Museum HP23 6AP<br />
www.nhm.ac.uk<br />
Leave daylight behind and put your senses<br />
<strong>to</strong> the test in this illuminating exhibition.<br />
Meet the creatures that thrive at night, in<br />
pitch-black caves and deep in the sea.<br />
Unlimited Play, Every Day<br />
Soft Play City WGC AL8 6BX<br />
www.softplaycity.co.uk<br />
9:30am All children must be accompanied<br />
by an adult at all times when in Soft Play<br />
City. Access <strong>to</strong> Soft Play City is step free.<br />
Suitable for ages 8 and under, and under<br />
1.50m. Babies under 12 months are allowed<br />
in<strong>to</strong> Soft Play City sessions but must have a<br />
ticket for admission.<br />
Farmyard Activities<br />
Standalone Farm SG6 4JN<br />
www.standalonefarm.com<br />
Come and find all your farmyard favourites<br />
here – from sheep <strong>to</strong> cows, goats <strong>to</strong> pigs,<br />
ducks <strong>to</strong> chicken; plus regular feeding<br />
sessions, cow milking demonstrations and<br />
trac<strong>to</strong>r trailer rides.<br />
6 Sep<br />
Hertford Heritage Trail - Blue<br />
Plaques<br />
Hertford Town Council SG14 1HR<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
Hertford Town Council, in partnership with<br />
Hertford Civic Society have launched the<br />
Hertford Heritage Trail. Blue plaques have<br />
been erected on buildings with his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
importance around the County Town.<br />
6 Sep – 4 Oct<br />
Active Tots<br />
Broadway Gardens SG6 3PF<br />
www.activenorthherts.co.uk<br />
2-2:30pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun and<br />
energetic multi-sport activity session for<br />
<strong>to</strong>ddlers aged 2-5 and parents including<br />
ball games, mini obstacle courses, parachute<br />
games and much, much more! The<br />
classes are structured <strong>to</strong> help develop your<br />
child’s agility, balance and co-ordination.<br />
Runs on Thursdays. Price for five classes<br />
£15 (paid upfront).<br />
Active Tots<br />
Bancroft Rec SG5 1NJ<br />
www.activenorthherts.co.uk<br />
1-1:30pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun and<br />
energetic multi-sport activity session for<br />
<strong>to</strong>ddlers aged 2-5 and parents including<br />
ball games, mini obstacle courses, parachute<br />
games and much, much more! The<br />
classes are structured <strong>to</strong> help develop your<br />
child’s agility, balance and co-ordination.<br />
Runs on Thursdays. Price for five classes<br />
£15 (paid upfront).<br />
7 Sep<br />
Colorado: The Chicken Run’<br />
The Settlement SG6 4UB<br />
www.rspb.org.uk<br />
7:30pm Stuart Elsom takes us across the<br />
state of Colorado from knee-deep snow <strong>to</strong><br />
barren dust-bowls, on his quest <strong>to</strong> see all<br />
the species of grouse or prairie chicken at<br />
their rather entertaining communal courtship<br />
‘leks’. Price £3.<br />
7 Sep – 5 Oct<br />
Active Tots<br />
Active Kids<br />
Priory Gardens SG8 7BZ<br />
www.activenorthherts.co.uk<br />
3:45-4:15pm Active Kids is a fun filled<br />
multisport session for children aged 5-11!<br />
There’s no need for childcare with a session<br />
like this, come along as a family and get<br />
active by having fun! Richard has loads<br />
of equipment and activities for everyone<br />
<strong>to</strong> get involved with and get you moving<br />
including parachute games, movement<br />
games, mini obstacle courses and lots<br />
more. Runs on Fridays. Price for five classes<br />
£15 (paid upfront).<br />
7 Sep – Ongoing<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ries with s<strong>to</strong>ry sacks<br />
Bovingdon Library HP3 0HJ<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
9:15-10am Explore a different s<strong>to</strong>ry each<br />
week using props and puppets, then borrow<br />
a picture book from the library and enjoy<br />
creating your own s<strong>to</strong>ry sack <strong>to</strong> share at<br />
home. The activity is perfect for pre-school<br />
children with their parent or carer. Free.<br />
Runs on Fridays. Voluntary contribution of<br />
£1 welcome.<br />
Dance, Act, Sing, Fun!<br />
Stage Right Studios SG8 7AF<br />
www.theatretrain.co.uk<br />
Dance, drama and singing lessons every<br />
week in groups split by age/ability. Annual<br />
large scale performances and long with<br />
small local performances throughout the<br />
year. Free trial for every new student. See<br />
online for details.<br />
8 Sep<br />
Children’s Book Festival<br />
British <strong>School</strong>s Museum SG4 9TS<br />
www.britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk<br />
10am-2pm Come and see three popular<br />
authors and illustra<strong>to</strong>rs in the his<strong>to</strong>rical surroundings<br />
of the British <strong>School</strong>s Museum,<br />
Hitchin! The three authors will be James<br />
Mayhew, Harriet Muncaster and Martin<br />
Impey - listen <strong>to</strong> their s<strong>to</strong>ries, and get your<br />
books signed! Price £5.<br />
Art Club<br />
Stevenage Museum SG1 1XX<br />
www.stevenage.gov.uk<br />
11am-12pm For ages 8-13. Art classes on<br />
the first Saturday of each month. Price: £2<br />
per child, free for concessions.<br />
Hemel Food Garden Festival<br />
Hemel Food Garden HP3 9BY<br />
www.sunnysideruraltrust.org.uk<br />
11am-3pm Come along <strong>to</strong> the annual Music<br />
and Food Festival. Free entry and parking.<br />
Local food stalls, BBQ, delicious cake and<br />
tea and coffee, Sunnyside Produce and<br />
apple pressing. BURPS – Berkamstead<br />
Ukuele Random Players – a humorous<br />
group of ukulele players and singers from<br />
West <strong>Hertfordshire</strong>.<br />
Croxfest <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Green WD3 3HN<br />
www.croxfest.co.uk<br />
12-8pm Croxfest is a yearly music festival in<br />
Croxley Green held on The Green. It is free<br />
for all <strong>to</strong> attend – enjoy a varied line-up of<br />
acts in a family-friendly atmosphere. The<br />
event includes local music and is a great<br />
day out <strong>to</strong> attend and support local talent.<br />
Hertford Quaker Meeting House Open<br />
Day<br />
45 Railway Street SG14 1BA<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
10am-4pm An opportunity <strong>to</strong> visit the oldest<br />
purpose-built Quaker Meeting House in the<br />
world, built in 1670 and in continuous use<br />
ever since.<br />
Hertford Heritage Weekend<br />
Hertford SG14 1HR<br />
www.hertford.gov.uk<br />
In conjunction with the National Heritage<br />
Weekend, Hertford will be putting on two<br />
days’ worth of entertainment and activities<br />
<strong>to</strong> take visi<strong>to</strong>rs back <strong>to</strong> times gone by.<br />
8 Sep – 9 Sep<br />
Rothamsted Manor Heritage<br />
Weekend<br />
Rothamsted Manor AL5 2BG<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
11am-5pm Visi<strong>to</strong>rs can take free guided<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs of <strong>Hertfordshire</strong>’s stunning Rothamsted<br />
Manor, first recorded in 1212. Explore<br />
the rich his<strong>to</strong>ry and beautiful rooms of The<br />
Manor House and enjoy the rarely seen 16th<br />
Century murals and paintings on display.<br />
8 Sep – 16 Sep<br />
Hertford Heritage Pho<strong>to</strong> Trail<br />
12 The Wash SG14 1PX<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
9am-5pm Learn about the his<strong>to</strong>ry of<br />
Hertford’s well known buildings at selected<br />
venues. Follow the Heritage Weekend<br />
pho<strong>to</strong> trail around Hertford <strong>to</strong>wn centre at a<br />
leisurely pace <strong>to</strong> see pictures of a selection<br />
of buildings from bygone days displayed<br />
outside each associated premises.<br />
Autumn Festival<br />
Aylett Nurseries Ltd AL2 1DH<br />
www.aylettnurseries.co.uk<br />
An autumnal celebration with spectacular<br />
displays of our famous home grown Dahlias.<br />
Our marquee features as the centrepiece<br />
of our festival showcasing cut Blooms<br />
of over 40 Dahlia varieties whilst our Dahlia<br />
Field and Celebration Garden is ablaze with<br />
colour and a sight not <strong>to</strong> be missed!<br />
8 Sep – 30 Sep<br />
Herts Open Studios <strong>2018</strong><br />
Herts Visual Arts Harpenden Hall AL5<br />
1TE<br />
www.hvaf.org.uk/Open-Studios<br />
Herts Open Studios is Herts Visual Arts<br />
annual flagship event, when artists open<br />
their doors <strong>to</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs. Details of participating<br />
venues and artists will be available<br />
online and in print from summer <strong>2018</strong>, with<br />
brochure launch at the Big Art Fair.<br />
8 Sep – Ongoing<br />
Denham Giant Car Boot Sale<br />
Main A40 Denham Roundabout UB9<br />
5PG<br />
www.giantcarboot.co.uk<br />
This professionally organised and Established<br />
Car Boot attracts Buyers and Sellers<br />
from All over the Country. The venue is<br />
easily accessible from all areas. Please park<br />
in the car park provided. Every Saturday.<br />
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WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ries with s<strong>to</strong>ry sacks<br />
Berkhamsted Library HP4 3HB<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
10:15-11am Explore a different s<strong>to</strong>ry each<br />
week using props and puppets, then borrow<br />
a picture book from the library and enjoy<br />
creating your own s<strong>to</strong>ry sack <strong>to</strong> share at<br />
home. The activity is perfect for pre-school<br />
children with their parent or carer. Free.<br />
Runs on Fridays. Voluntary contribution of<br />
£1 welcome.<br />
Little Scrummers<br />
Barnwell Upper <strong>School</strong> SG2 9XT<br />
www.littlescrummers.com<br />
Saturday morning classes at Stevenage are<br />
priced at £7 and are divided in<strong>to</strong> the following<br />
age groups and times: 18mth-3 years at<br />
9:20-10:10am, and ages 4-7 at 10:15-11:10am.<br />
9 Sep<br />
Dog and Whistle Mini Me Silent<br />
Disco<br />
The Spotlight EN11 8BE<br />
www.broxbourne.gov.uk<br />
2pm Bring along the family <strong>to</strong> cut some<br />
shapes on our dancefloor at our fun-filled<br />
silent disco. Dog and Whistle resident DJs<br />
Rhodesy and Ricky Lee Hall will be playing<br />
tunes <strong>to</strong> suit little people and grown-ups <strong>to</strong><br />
get on down <strong>to</strong>! Matching outfits actively<br />
encouraged for this disco family event.<br />
Murphy TV and Radio Day<br />
Mill Green Mill Museum AL9 5PD<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
See a fantastic display of vintage Murphy<br />
TVs and Radios, talk <strong>to</strong> demonstra<strong>to</strong>rs, and<br />
sample our homemade scones! See the<br />
fantastic display of vintage Murphy TVs and<br />
Radios manufactured by one of Welwyn<br />
Garden City’s biggest employers during the<br />
twentieth century.<br />
Hertford Castle Heritage Day<br />
Hertford Castle SG14 1HR<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
There will be entertainment and activities<br />
on the castle lawn including a falconry flying<br />
display, archery, s<strong>to</strong>ry telling, medieval<br />
encampment and a bouncy castle.<br />
Hertford Castle Heritage Day<br />
Hertford Town Council SG14 1HR<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
12-4pm Hertford Castle will be open for<br />
free from 12-4pm. There will also be entertainment<br />
and activities on the castle lawn<br />
including a falconry flying display, archery,<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ry telling, medieval encampment and<br />
bouncy castle.<br />
Hertford Town Centre Heritage Day<br />
Hertford Town Centre SG14 1HR<br />
www.hertford.gov.uk<br />
Local groups will be putting on displays<br />
featuring local his<strong>to</strong>ry, traditional arts such<br />
as weaving and spinning. Local his<strong>to</strong>rical<br />
buildings will open their doors <strong>to</strong> the public<br />
and the streets will be filled with his<strong>to</strong>rical<br />
re-enactment, folklore and dance from<br />
days gone by.<br />
Afternoon tea in Knebworth Barns<br />
Knebworth House SG3 6PY<br />
www.knebworthhouse.com<br />
2pm Join us for a delicious Sunday afternoon<br />
tea at Knebworth Barns. Price: adults<br />
£21.50, children (under 13s) £10. Booking<br />
online essential.<br />
Wildlife Watch<br />
Rye meads SG12 8JS<br />
www.rspb.org.uk<br />
10am-12pm Join an experienced volunteer<br />
in one of the hides and discover what wildlife<br />
is around! Free for everyone, no need <strong>to</strong><br />
book. Also runs on 29 September (2-4pm)<br />
and 14 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber (10am-12pm).<br />
Swanvesta Social Club<br />
Cassiobury Park WD18 7LG<br />
www.watfordbigevents.co.uk<br />
2-4pm The Swanvestas blend anglo-latin<br />
percussion and melodic patterns <strong>to</strong> create<br />
a unique party sound. They mix Cuban folk<br />
songs, classic pop songs and originals in a<br />
vibrant, exciting way.<br />
9 Sep – 14 Oct<br />
St Albans Market<br />
St. Albans Market Place AL3 5DJ<br />
www.foxholesfarm.com<br />
8am-2pm Join us at St Albans Farmers’<br />
Market, selling our delicious meats and<br />
pastries all pre-packed ready for you <strong>to</strong><br />
take home.<br />
9 Sep – 16 Sep<br />
A free guided walk of Hertford’s<br />
Buildings of Delight<br />
Hertford Town and Tourist Information<br />
Centre SG14 1PX<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
11am and 2pm Explore Hertford’s range<br />
of architectural styles on these free of<br />
charge guided walks as part of Heritage<br />
Open Days. Join us for a walk through five<br />
centuries of building that make Hertford<br />
such a special place. Booking essential. T:<br />
01992584322.<br />
9 Sep – Ongoing<br />
Beehive Junior Parkrun<br />
King George V Playing Fields AL7 4BP<br />
www.parkrun.org.uk<br />
9am Weekly free 2k timed run for juniors!<br />
Register online. The aim is <strong>to</strong> have fun.<br />
Please come along and join in whatever<br />
your pace!<br />
10 Sep<br />
Harpenden Goes Wild! Family Bat<br />
Walk<br />
Harpenden Common AL5 1QH<br />
www.harpenden.gov.uk<br />
Come and join us for a family friendly bat<br />
walk around Harpenden Common and<br />
listen out for these elusive creatures using<br />
bat detec<strong>to</strong>rs. Suitable for all ages. Booking<br />
essential.<br />
Bats on the Common<br />
Harpenden Common AL5 1QH<br />
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
7:15-8:45pm Come and join us for a<br />
family friendly bat walk around Harpenden<br />
Common and listen out for these elusive<br />
creatures using bat detec<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
10 Sep – Ongoing<br />
Artskool Academy<br />
Chorleywood <strong>Primary</strong> school WD3 5HR<br />
www.artskool-kids.com<br />
3:15-4:15pm Do you have a child who is<br />
passionate about drawing, painting, modelling<br />
and creating? We will nurture and<br />
explore this passion! We use a multitude<br />
of art mediums and each child builds up<br />
a portfolio of work and has opportunities<br />
<strong>to</strong> grow, explore and experiment with art.<br />
Ages 4+. Runs on Mondays. Price: £91 for the<br />
13-week course.<br />
11 Sep - Ongoing<br />
Artskool Academy<br />
Christchurch Sch Rickmansworth WD3<br />
5SG<br />
www.artskool-kids.com<br />
3:30-4:30pm Do you have a child who is<br />
passionate about drawing, painting, modelling<br />
and creating? We will nurture and<br />
explore this passion! We use a multitude<br />
of art mediums and each child builds up a<br />
portfolio of work and has opportunities <strong>to</strong><br />
grow, explore and experiment with art. Ages<br />
4+. Runs on Tuesdays. Price: £91 for the<br />
13-week course.<br />
Gospel Arts Manna Choir<br />
Gospel Arts Manna Community Hal WD24 7RT<br />
www.gospelmanna.com<br />
7:30pm The Gospel Arts Manna Choir is a<br />
busy community choir that meets every<br />
Tuesday. It’s for all ages, abilities and experience<br />
levels. No auditioning is necessary.<br />
Free.<br />
Heigh-Ho<br />
St Albans Tennis Club, AL4 9AE<br />
Knebworth Parish Centre, SG3 6ER<br />
Homewood Road United<br />
Reformed Church, AL1 4BH<br />
High Street Methodist Church, AL5 2RU<br />
Musicale, AL5 4GJ<br />
The Maltings Arts Theatre, AL1 3HL<br />
www.monkeymusic.co.uk<br />
From 12 months. Music and language have<br />
many things in common and Monkey’s<br />
action songs have been especially written<br />
<strong>to</strong> support your child’s early language<br />
development. Check online for dates and<br />
times for different venues.<br />
Jiggety-Jig<br />
St Albans Tennis Club, AL4 9AE<br />
Knebworth Parish Centre, SG3 6ER<br />
Homewood Road United Reformed Church,<br />
AL1 4BH<br />
High Street Methodist Church, AL5 2RU<br />
Musicale, AL5 4GJ<br />
The Maltings Arts Theatre, AL1 3HL<br />
www.monkeymusic.co.uk<br />
For ages 2-3 years. Older <strong>to</strong>ddlers have<br />
fun with their friends and develop a strong<br />
musical foundation for their future learning.<br />
Check online for dates and times for different<br />
venues.<br />
Rock’n’Roll<br />
St Albans Tennis Club, AL4 9AE<br />
Knebworth Parish Centre, SG3 6ER<br />
Homewood Road United Reformed Church,<br />
AL1 4BH<br />
High Street Methodist Church, AL5 2RU<br />
Musicale, AL5 4GJ<br />
The Maltings Arts Theatre, AL1 3HL<br />
www.monkeymusic.co.uk<br />
From 3 months. Monkey’s gentle songs and<br />
lullabies have been especially composed<br />
for you both <strong>to</strong> share precious moments<br />
and help your child’s development. Check<br />
online for dates and times for different<br />
venues.<br />
12 Sep<br />
Daisy Bake Toddler<br />
Bridge House SG3 6AT<br />
www.daisybake.com<br />
1-2pm A fun packed hands on cookery<br />
class making lots of yummy dishes from<br />
scratch learning about different ingredients<br />
and tasting along the way. An hour long<br />
class every Wednesday during term time.<br />
Whilst our goodies are baking we do arts<br />
and crafts and have a drink and a biscuit.<br />
Book online.<br />
13 Sep – Ongoing<br />
Something loud!<br />
Hemel Hempstead Library HP1 1DN<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
11:15-11:45am Come along and make some<br />
noise with Something Loud! Pre-school<br />
musical s<strong>to</strong>ry telling sessions. Join in with<br />
songs, games, and try lots of different<br />
instruments.<br />
Ding-Dong<br />
Musicale, AL5 4GJ<br />
www.monkeymusic.co.uk<br />
9:30am For ages 3-4 years. Ding-Dong<br />
children are now ready <strong>to</strong> learn <strong>to</strong> read<br />
music - this is a huge miles<strong>to</strong>ne and paves<br />
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Family Bat Walk<br />
Rye Meads SG12 8JS<br />
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
7-9pm Explore Rye Meads on a circular<br />
walk of the nature reserve with Reserves<br />
Officer Luke. We will be using bat detec<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
<strong>to</strong> locate bats by echolocation while they<br />
hunt in the dusk.<br />
Bats of Panshanger Park<br />
Panshanger Park SG14 2WN<br />
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
7:30-10pm Join us for an evening walk<br />
around Panshanger Park <strong>to</strong> look and listen<br />
out for the bats that live here.<br />
Bat Night<br />
Highfield Park Trust AL4 0RA<br />
www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk<br />
Book online for £5 per person, which<br />
includes a bat talk, access <strong>to</strong> the bat exhibition,<br />
a bat walk and a cup of hot chocolate<br />
at the end of the evening. You will also have<br />
the opportunity <strong>to</strong> buy some of our own<br />
organic apple juice. Wear sensible footwear<br />
and bring a <strong>to</strong>rch.<br />
14 Sep – 12 Oct<br />
Watford Autism Friendly Indoor<br />
Soft Play<br />
Gambado Watford WD25 7JZ<br />
www.gambado.com<br />
6:45-8:15pm Runs on 14 September and<br />
12 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. Join Gambado Watford for our<br />
very exclusive autism and SEN friendly<br />
session! Play on our exciting play frames<br />
and have unlimited turns on our Carousel,<br />
Dodgems and Climbing Wall. Free. Book<br />
online.<br />
15 Sep<br />
Hertford Museum S<strong>to</strong>res Open Day<br />
Hertford Museum SG14 1DT<br />
www.hertfordmuseum.org<br />
11am-3pm Go behind the scenes at Hertford<br />
Museum s<strong>to</strong>res. Discover how we s<strong>to</strong>re<br />
and care for our vast and varied collection.<br />
Visit the Roman corn drying oven and learn<br />
more about the fascinating Foxholes Farm<br />
excavation. Visit our reference library and<br />
see some of our volunteers in action conserving<br />
collections in the workroom. Free<br />
family crafts in the Millbridge room.<br />
It’s a Knockout<br />
Michael Sobell Hospice HA6 2RN<br />
www.itsaknockout.org<br />
10am-3pm Join us for a seventies It’s a<br />
Knockout style day out full of inflatables,<br />
obstacles, bubbles and more. Teams of<br />
10 are invited <strong>to</strong> take part and compete in<br />
this entertaining family event in aid of the<br />
Hospice.<br />
Redbourn Classics Mo<strong>to</strong>r Show<br />
Redbourn Village Museum AL3 7NB<br />
www.redbournclassics.co.uk<br />
12-5pm A great day out for all the family.<br />
There will be 250+ classic vehicles plus vintage<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rbikes, trucks and trac<strong>to</strong>rs, plus a<br />
display of supercars in the grounds of Redbourn<br />
Village Museum. There is entertainment<br />
for all the family including fairground<br />
rides, bouncy castle and go karts.<br />
Moonlight Walk<br />
Westminster Lodge AL1 2DL<br />
www.renniegrove.org<br />
8pm The Moonlight Walk is our annual memorial<br />
movement across St Albans, offering<br />
a night <strong>to</strong> remember. Starting at Westminster<br />
Lodge at 8pm with an energising warm<br />
up, participants take part in a 10 mile walk<br />
<strong>to</strong> remember loved ones. Register online.<br />
Red Panda Day<br />
Shepreth Wildlife Park SG8 6PZ<br />
www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk<br />
10am-4pm Red Panda fun and games all<br />
day long. Enjoy an array of panda talks and<br />
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presentations, as well as facepainting and<br />
bug handling at the discovery centre, panda<br />
feeds and the chance <strong>to</strong> get up close <strong>to</strong><br />
some more familiar species <strong>to</strong>o!<br />
15 Sep – 16 Sep<br />
Farm Fest<br />
Lee Valley Park Farms EN9 2EF<br />
www.lvfarms.co.uk<br />
From live music, face painting and children’s<br />
entertainment <strong>to</strong> stalls from the local<br />
community, you won’t want <strong>to</strong> miss this<br />
extra special weekend at the farm!<br />
Carters Steam Fair<br />
Croxley Green WD3 3HN<br />
www.carterssteamfair.co.uk<br />
Carters Steam Fair is believed <strong>to</strong> be the<br />
largest travelling vintage funfair in the<br />
world. With Classics on the Green vintage<br />
car show on Sunday<br />
World War One: Meet the Tommies<br />
Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB<br />
www.coam.org.uk<br />
Come and meet costumed World War One<br />
soldier re-enac<strong>to</strong>rs and find out what life<br />
would have been like for them. Listen <strong>to</strong><br />
folk singers singing WWI folk songs and<br />
see a replica Airco DH2 plane. Visit the<br />
Museum’s Dig for Vic<strong>to</strong>ry allotment and<br />
explore the 1940s post-war prefab house.<br />
A guided <strong>to</strong>ur of Humphry Rep<strong>to</strong>n’s<br />
landscape<br />
Haileybury SG13 7NU<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
To commemorate the bi-centenary of<br />
Humphry Rep<strong>to</strong>n’s death the guided <strong>to</strong>urs<br />
will explain <strong>to</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs the s<strong>to</strong>ry of Rep<strong>to</strong>n’s<br />
commission for the East India Company and<br />
his only executed institutional landscape<br />
(1808-1810).<br />
16 Sep<br />
Stable Yard Farmers’ Market<br />
Hatfield House West Garden AL9 5HX<br />
www.hatfield-house.co.uk<br />
10am-2pm Our regular Farmers’ Market<br />
held in Stable Yard selling Cakes, crafts,<br />
beers, breads, baskets and honey are often<br />
part of the market. Most goods are<br />
made locally. A delight for the foodies<br />
amongst us.<br />
RHS Chelsea Garden Grand Opening<br />
Hospice of St Francis HP4 3GW<br />
www.stfrancis.org.uk<br />
12:30-5pm A garden which brought the<br />
wow fac<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> this year’s RHS Chelsea<br />
Flower Show is <strong>to</strong> open at The Hospice of St<br />
Francis - one of only nine of the 27 gardens<br />
exhibited <strong>to</strong> be relocated in its entirety.<br />
Price £20. Book online.<br />
Trinity Swing<br />
Cassiobury Park WD18 7LG<br />
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk<br />
2-4pm Trinity Swing are a Northwood-based<br />
swing band playing classic<br />
jazz standards from the 30s, 40s and 50s.<br />
A charity collection will be held for Three<br />
Rivers Citizens Advice Service.<br />
19 Sep - Ongoing<br />
Artskool Academy<br />
Lanchester <strong>School</strong> WD17 3HD<br />
www.artskool-kids.com<br />
3:15-4:15pm Do you have a child who is<br />
passionate about drawing, painting, modelling<br />
and creating? We will nurture and<br />
explore this passion! We use a multitude<br />
of art mediums and each child builds up a<br />
portfolio of work and has opportunities <strong>to</strong><br />
grow, explore and experiment with art. Ages<br />
4+. Runs on Wednesdays. Price £91 for the<br />
13-week course.<br />
22 Sep<br />
Abbots Langley Autumn Fest<br />
<strong>School</strong> Mead WD5 0LA<br />
www.abbotslangleycommunitycentre.<br />
co.uk<br />
11am-4pm The Community Centre will be<br />
hosting a stall again at the <strong>2018</strong> Autumn<br />
Fest (formerly known as Apple Fest)! Find<br />
out what goes on at the Centre and take<br />
part in our lucky dip!<br />
Whole <strong>School</strong> Open Day<br />
St Chris<strong>to</strong>pher <strong>School</strong> SG6 3JZ<br />
www.stchris.co.uk<br />
9:30am-1pm Open Days are an opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> see the <strong>School</strong> in action; meet staff,<br />
students and parents; <strong>to</strong>ur our 25-acre site<br />
and fantastic facilities and find out more<br />
about our admissions process. The whole<br />
family is welcome.<br />
Lego Robber<br />
The Marlowes Shopping Centre HP1 1DX<br />
www.themarlowes.co.uk<br />
10am-4pm Throughout the year The<br />
Entertainer are giving you the chance <strong>to</strong><br />
meet your favourite characters. On 22<br />
September the Lego Robber will be making<br />
appearances at intervals outside of The<br />
Entertainer s<strong>to</strong>re.<br />
23 Sep<br />
Give Your Town The Run Around<br />
Hoddesdon Town Centre EN11 9<br />
www.broxbourne.gov.uk<br />
10am-1pm You do not have <strong>to</strong> be a<br />
professional runner <strong>to</strong> take part so book in<br />
the family <strong>to</strong> participate. Runners will have<br />
a choice of the 2km, 5km, or for the more<br />
advance athlete, 8km course. Book online.<br />
Harpenden Farmers’ Market<br />
Lower High Street AL5 2LX<br />
www.harpenden.gov.uk<br />
10am-2pm The Farmers’ Market accommodates<br />
approximately 70 stalls and runs<br />
northbound along the Lower High Street<br />
from Sainsbury’s Supermarket <strong>to</strong> Strutt and<br />
Parker. Each Market finds a huge selection<br />
of produce available<br />
Get To Know Your Local Patch<br />
Oxhey Green WD19 4GU<br />
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
11am-2pm Discover the hidden wild areas<br />
of this suburban <strong>to</strong>wn with our local Reserves<br />
Officer, Rob. A four mile walk taking<br />
in the varied landscapes in the middle of<br />
suburbia. Suitable for families. Free. Donations<br />
welcome.<br />
Autumn Nice and Easy Afternoon<br />
Dance<br />
Riverside Hall SG12 0DE<br />
www.sehscottishdance.org<br />
2pm Refreshments included. Price £3.<br />
For more information contact Ian on<br />
07842034890.<br />
Watford Brass Band<br />
Cassiobury Park WD18 7LG<br />
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk<br />
2-4pm Come along for an afternoon of fun<br />
and great music!<br />
Big Fish Little Fish<br />
Watford Colosseum WD17 3JN<br />
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk<br />
2-4pm Award-winning, pioneering Big Fish<br />
Little Fish family rave return triumphantly<br />
for a fourth time <strong>to</strong> the Watford Colosseum<br />
with a <strong>Back</strong> 2 the Old Skool event, playing<br />
acid house, techno, drum ‘n’ bass - crafts,<br />
confetti, bubbles, club visuals, baby chill<br />
area, giant balloons and licensed bar for<br />
families with 0-8 year olds. Come dance,<br />
laugh, craft and be daft with us - see you on<br />
the dancefloor!<br />
24 Sep – 8 Oct<br />
Rye Meadlings: Toddler Group<br />
Rye Meads Nature Reserve EN11 0EH<br />
www.rspb.org.uk<br />
10:30am-12pm Rye Meadlings is a fortnightly<br />
<strong>to</strong>ddler group for parents and their<br />
little ones. The sessions are designed <strong>to</strong><br />
be as hands-on and sensory as possible <strong>to</strong><br />
encourage child led exploration and natural<br />
play. Activities will include water play, mud<br />
kitchen time, bug hunting, bird spotting,<br />
pond dipping, games, crafts, s<strong>to</strong>rytelling<br />
and more. Parents get a free hot drink.<br />
Booking essential. Runs on 24 September<br />
and 8 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. Price £6.<br />
26 Sep<br />
Fostering Event<br />
4 Jardine House HA1 3EX<br />
www.nexusfostering.co.uk/fostering-in-hertfordshire<br />
10am-3pm Pop along <strong>to</strong> our office for a chat<br />
with our friendly local team about fostering.<br />
You’ll be able <strong>to</strong> find out about local<br />
training, support, the assessment process<br />
and the types of fostering opportunities in<br />
London and the surrounding area.<br />
26 Sep – 8 Oct<br />
Food and Drink Festival <strong>2018</strong><br />
St Peter’s Street AL3 5DJ<br />
www.enjoystalbans.com<br />
The St Albans Food & Drink Festival will return<br />
this autumn <strong>to</strong> showcase the fantastic<br />
range of food, drink and produce available<br />
throughout St Albans District. With so many<br />
excellent eateries providing fabulous food<br />
and delightful drinking holes, the festival<br />
is a great time <strong>to</strong> try something new or<br />
different. The Food and Drink Awards will be<br />
revealed 8th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber.<br />
29 Sep<br />
Oxfam Walk for Water<br />
Heartwood Forest AL4 9DQ<br />
www.oxfamstalbans.org<br />
We will be hiking 3, 5, 8, 14 or even 20 miles<br />
in the beautiful <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> countryside <strong>to</strong><br />
raise money for various Oxfam water projects.<br />
This will be the “Oxfam Walk for Water<br />
<strong>2018</strong>” (the successor <strong>to</strong> the hugely successful<br />
Herts Hike). Register online for free.<br />
Autumn Birds<br />
Springwell Reedbed WD3 8UW<br />
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
10:30am-12pm Come along for an autumn<br />
stroll along the banks of Springwell Lake<br />
where we hope <strong>to</strong> spot migrating birds and<br />
late blooming wildflowers. We will look over<br />
Springwell Reedbed in an attempt <strong>to</strong> spot<br />
more wetland creatures.<br />
29 Sep – 30 Sep<br />
Wild about Wool<br />
Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB<br />
www.coam.org.uk<br />
11am-4pm Have a go at different types<br />
of traditional knitting. Suitable for all ages<br />
and levels, from beginners <strong>to</strong> experienced<br />
knitters!<br />
29 Sep – 30 Sep<br />
Letchworth Beer and World Food<br />
Festival<br />
Letchworth Town Centre SG6 3EA<br />
www.loveletchworth.com<br />
Over 100 stallholders are expected <strong>to</strong> trade<br />
over the weekend, bringing cuisine from<br />
around the world including Thai, Jamaican<br />
and South African delights <strong>to</strong> name a few.<br />
30 Sep<br />
The French Market<br />
Hatfield House West Garden AL9 5HX<br />
www.hatfield-house.co.uk<br />
The French traders will drive <strong>to</strong> Hatfield<br />
from northern France in time for opening at<br />
10am and will be selling products such as:<br />
baguettes, croissants , tarts, a wide range<br />
of soft and hard cheeses, charcuterie, tartiflette,<br />
saucisson , crêpes, olives, spices, fruit<br />
, nougat, chocolate, Provençal soaps, garlic,<br />
onions and baskets.<br />
Create your own S<strong>to</strong>rybook with Alice<br />
Hemming<br />
Hertford Theatre SG14 1PS<br />
www.hertfordtheatre.com<br />
2:30pm A fantastic interactive session<br />
where you can create and make your own<br />
book. All materials are provided. The theme<br />
is Dinosaurs so bring your favourite Dino<br />
t-shirt, <strong>to</strong>y or book for inspiration. Suitable<br />
for ages 6+ and their families. Tickets £6.<br />
5 Oct<br />
Prickly but Sweet and Ratty Too!<br />
The Settlement SG6 4UB<br />
www.rspb.org.uk<br />
7:30pm Paul works for the Wildlife Trust<br />
BCN and has a passion for hogs! His talk<br />
includes basic hedgehog and water vole<br />
ecology, with information on how we can<br />
help these endearing but declining small<br />
mammals. Price £3.<br />
5 Oct – 7 Oct<br />
Hoddesdon Charter Fair<br />
Hoddesdon Town Centre EN11 8<br />
www.broxbourne.gov.uk<br />
The High Street will host various rides and<br />
activities for the family throughout the<br />
weekend including street entertainers,<br />
fairground organs from the past, steam<br />
engines and Punch and Judy.<br />
6 Oct<br />
Weekend S<strong>to</strong>ries<br />
Hatfield Library AL10 0LT<br />
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk<br />
Come along <strong>to</strong> Saturday S<strong>to</strong>ries and enjoy<br />
listening <strong>to</strong> old favourites and discovering<br />
new s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>to</strong>o. This is a family event, and<br />
all ages are welcome! Free. Donations<br />
welcome.<br />
KCC Away Day<br />
Gracemead Church building AL10 8HX<br />
www.kcchatfield.org.uk<br />
9:30am-4:30pm A day away <strong>to</strong>gether as a<br />
church for worship teaching and fellowship.<br />
Tickets £5 for adults, children free. T:<br />
01707256100.<br />
Ashridge in Autumn walk<br />
Asheidge Estate HP4 1LT<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
10am-2pm Explore Ashridge at one of<br />
the most scenic times of the year on this<br />
guided walk through the estate. Join some<br />
of our very knowledgeable volunteers for a<br />
six mile walk through the estate <strong>to</strong> see the<br />
changes autumn brings. Price: adults £8,<br />
children £5.<br />
7 Oct<br />
Apple Day <strong>2018</strong><br />
Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood<br />
AL6 0LZ<br />
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
12-4pm Join us for an afternoon event for<br />
all the family and packed with children’s<br />
activities. There will be apples for sale along<br />
with apple juice, preserves, tea, coffee and<br />
cake. Experts will be on hand <strong>to</strong> identify<br />
varieties of apple and provide advice on<br />
fruit tree care. We will be providing guided<br />
walks around the orchard and there will be<br />
a scavenger hunt for the kids.<br />
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Family Practical Work Day<br />
Stanmore Common Local Nature Reserve<br />
HA7 4LB<br />
www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
10:30am-2pm Help keep the Common<br />
a great place for wildlife by undertaking<br />
some practical volunteer work as a family.<br />
We will be trying <strong>to</strong> help the special grassland<br />
here by trimming some tree saplings.<br />
We see lots of wildlife as we work such as<br />
common <strong>to</strong>ad, common frog, Staphylinus<br />
caesarius, cinnamon bug, fly agaric,<br />
white lipped snail, hairy shield bug, birch<br />
bug, nursery web spider. Free. Donations<br />
welcome.<br />
Apple Day<br />
Highfield Park Trust AL4 0RA<br />
www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk<br />
There really is something for everyone at<br />
this popular Sunday afternoon event. An<br />
informative apple juicing demonstration will<br />
show young and old alike how our apple<br />
juice is made and our apple based games<br />
will keep the children amused all afternoon.<br />
Craft stalls can be explored by the whole<br />
family whilst a local bee keeper will also be<br />
present. Free. Donations welcome.<br />
Grandparents’ Day<br />
Lee Valley Park Farms EN9 2EF<br />
www.lvfarms.co.uk<br />
Grab your nan and grandad for a trip <strong>to</strong> the<br />
farm this Grandparents’ Day. All Grandparents’<br />
get <strong>to</strong> visit the farm for free! This is<br />
the Autumn outing you don’t want <strong>to</strong> miss.<br />
Learn all about the farm animals, explore<br />
outdoor activities and take a break in The<br />
Bumblebee Café with a bite <strong>to</strong> eat.<br />
Grandparents Day<br />
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA<br />
www.pwpark.com<br />
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day at Paradise<br />
Wildlife Park. Grandparents receive free<br />
entry with one full paying child.<br />
Family Fun Open Day <strong>2018</strong><br />
Watford Colosseum WD17 3JN<br />
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk<br />
12-4pm We are throwing open our doors<br />
and inviting you <strong>to</strong> explore behind the<br />
scenes of your local entertainment venue.<br />
With backstage <strong>to</strong>urs; sound, lighting and<br />
pyrotechnic displays; children’s arts and<br />
crafts activities, live music and a whole host<br />
of other activities taking place throughout<br />
the afternoon, there’s guaranteed <strong>to</strong> be<br />
something for everyone!<br />
Willow 10K<br />
Hatfield House AL9 5NQ<br />
www.willowfoundation.org.uk<br />
Join us for the Willow 10K in <strong>2018</strong> <strong>to</strong> help<br />
mark the 10th anniversary of this fun-filled<br />
family event. This annual race is great for<br />
beginners and experienced runners alike<br />
and includes 5K and Junior 1K routes, plus a<br />
Tiny Tots Scamper for the little ones.<br />
11 Oct<br />
Farming with Wildlife<br />
All Saints Church Hall AL5 4UU<br />
www.rspb.org.uk<br />
8pm An illustrated talk by local farmer Ian<br />
Pigott. Price £3.<br />
Reptile Weekend<br />
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA<br />
www.pwpark.com<br />
Come and join us and take part in some<br />
Reptile handling sessions, where you can<br />
face your fears and hold one of these<br />
fascinating animals.<br />
13 Oct – 31 Oct<br />
Monster Magic<br />
Gulliver’s Land MK15 0DT<br />
www.gulliversfun.co.uk<br />
Experience Monster Magic at Gulliver’s<br />
Theme Parks! You will also have the chance<br />
<strong>to</strong> enjoy the Swizzels Trick and Treat Trail.<br />
Look out for different themes as you face<br />
some frightfully fun activities. Discover lots<br />
of awesome activities and attractions <strong>to</strong><br />
make this trail a real treat. Don’t miss out on<br />
a trip <strong>to</strong> Leonard’s Scare <strong>School</strong> or prepare<br />
for a Wicked Costume Party on park.<br />
18 Oct – 21 Oct<br />
International Street Food and Gift<br />
Market<br />
Waltham Cross Town Centre EN8 7BX<br />
www.broxbourne.gov.uk<br />
9am-5pm Browse the array of stalls selling<br />
gifts and produce from around the world<br />
and grab yourself a bargain or two over the<br />
weekend.<br />
20 Oct<br />
Wolf Night<br />
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA<br />
www.pwpark.com<br />
Come along and have fun at our Wolf Night!<br />
Check online for details. Book online.<br />
Howl-o-ween Begins<br />
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA<br />
www.pwpark.com<br />
Come along and enjoy the beginning of our<br />
Howl-o-ween celebrations! Check online<br />
for details. Book online.<br />
20 Oct – 21 Oct<br />
Wolf Weekend<br />
Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA<br />
www.pwpark.com<br />
Come along and have fun at our Wolf<br />
Weekend! Check online for details. Book<br />
online.<br />
20 Oct – 29 Oct<br />
Freaky Funfest<br />
Mead Open Farm LU7 9JH<br />
www.meadopenfarm.co.uk<br />
Dare you creep through the Haunted Hotel<br />
or explore Scary Tales both new for <strong>2018</strong><br />
- look out! Who is creeping up on YOU? If<br />
you’re brave enough, try the terrific twists<br />
and turns of Topper’s Twister or the Shed of<br />
Dread. For the little ones, there’s Halloween<br />
fun in Creepy Cottage <strong>to</strong>o plus see daily<br />
Ghost S<strong>to</strong>ries, fun Puppet Shows and so<br />
much more.<br />
Organising<br />
an event?<br />
13 Oct – 14 Oct<br />
Family Harvest Event<br />
Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB<br />
www.coam.org.uk<br />
11am-3pm Discover the fascinating traditions<br />
of our farming his<strong>to</strong>ry. This popular<br />
annual harvest event provides a unique opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> explore the sights, sounds and<br />
smells of harvest past, with the Museum’s<br />
res<strong>to</strong>red 1947 threshing machine working<br />
hard <strong>to</strong> process the year’s wheat crop.<br />
Why not get it listed in the<br />
UK’s biggest magazine for<br />
families. Contact us <strong>to</strong>day<br />
via our web site <strong>to</strong> get<br />
your event listed.<br />
www.primarytimes.<br />
co.uk/hertfordshire<br />
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Fun<br />
We have all your fun<br />
activity needs right here!<br />
Activities!<br />
Popular Halloween<br />
Spectacular returns<br />
Chiltern Open Air Museum’s popular<br />
‘Halloween Spectacular’ returns on<br />
Friday 26th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 5pm – 9pm,<br />
as part of Culture 24’s Museums at<br />
Night. This locally famous night-time<br />
opening sees the Museum’s his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
buildings decorated for Halloween<br />
and inhabited by costumed characters.<br />
This is the Museum’s largest event of<br />
the year and the biggest fundraiser<br />
for the charity. Families, children and<br />
adults come in brilliantly creative<br />
fancy dress costumes and, armed<br />
with <strong>to</strong>rches and wellies, will brave<br />
whatever horrors the Museum has in<br />
s<strong>to</strong>re for them! Spine-tingling scary<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries can be heard around the fire<br />
in the Iron Age roundhouse and you<br />
can trick-or-treat the witch’s cottage<br />
and other spooky buildings. Visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
can warm themselves by <strong>to</strong>asting<br />
marshmallows over the fire. There are<br />
lots of Halloween-themed crafts and<br />
activities. The event is suitable for all<br />
ages for full details and <strong>to</strong> book visit<br />
www.coam.org.uk<br />
Encourage Imagination & creativity<br />
at Woodys Playbarn<br />
Exploration, imagination, and<br />
creativity are in abundance at<br />
Woody’s Play Barn in <strong>Hertfordshire</strong>,<br />
our large soft play area is filled with<br />
exciting activities and obstacles <strong>to</strong><br />
overcome and filled with activities and<br />
equipment from slides <strong>to</strong> a football<br />
pitch. We even have a play area<br />
for <strong>to</strong>ddlers as well as a dedicated<br />
area for babies this features puzzles,<br />
rockers, games, interactive panels,<br />
and building blocks. .Skyrider is a<br />
brand new way <strong>to</strong> experience flying.<br />
Ride through the trees twisting<br />
above our mini Golf and over the<br />
pond. Minimum height for the ride is<br />
1.0m Crazy golf is a 14 Hole course<br />
underneath the trees.<br />
It’s sure <strong>to</strong> satisfy your child’s sense<br />
for adventure, while you chill out<br />
with homemade food in our comfy<br />
seating area.<br />
We’re always happy <strong>to</strong> welcome you<br />
and your children for a fun-filled day<br />
out at Woodys Playbarn set in the<br />
beautiful <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> countryside at<br />
a short distance from the A10.<br />
Cinnamon Square<br />
Cinnamon Square, a multi-award<br />
winning bakery café based in<br />
Rickmansworth, specialises in<br />
teaching adults and children <strong>to</strong> bake.<br />
So that they can enjoy the experience<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether, Cinnamon Square now run<br />
classes for both adults and children<br />
<strong>to</strong> attend <strong>to</strong>gether. There are a variety<br />
of classes available including cake<br />
making, bread & sweet buns and<br />
chocolate. The next class, during the<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber ½ term, is based on bread &<br />
sweet buns.<br />
www.cinnamonsquare.com<br />
01923 778353<br />
Kool Kidz<br />
"If the idea of screaming children<br />
running rampage around your party<br />
venue is not a thought you savour, we<br />
are here <strong>to</strong> help! We pride ourselves<br />
Introducing their new water-based<br />
Splash Zone at Rye-Assic Adventure<br />
Park, guaranteed <strong>to</strong> keep the kids<br />
entertained during the summer<br />
months and better still it is an<br />
additional activity included in the entry<br />
fee! This interactive splash pad and<br />
sprinkler zone has coloured play areas<br />
that squirt, sprinkle and rains water<br />
down on all of the children playing<br />
there! This really is the best place<br />
<strong>to</strong> cool down and have a fabulous<br />
day out for all the family. Parents are<br />
welcome <strong>to</strong> get involved and run<br />
through the water features with the<br />
kids. That’s not all, once the children<br />
have had a chance <strong>to</strong> dry off and<br />
get dressed in the changing rooms<br />
provided there are other activities<br />
on our energy and ability <strong>to</strong> excite<br />
and motivate children of all ages<br />
with fun and action packed parties.<br />
We have been entertaining children<br />
for over 10 years and now have<br />
fantastic entertainers <strong>to</strong> make sure<br />
your children’s parties are perfect and<br />
flow with ease from start <strong>to</strong> finish. Our<br />
entertainers have the ability <strong>to</strong> adapt<br />
their parties depending on children’s<br />
ages, likes and abilities.”<br />
For more information please contact<br />
Karen on: 01582 723449 or<br />
info@koolkidzgroup.co.uk<br />
A Splash-Tastic New Addition<br />
<strong>to</strong> Rye-Assic Adventure Park<br />
for all the family <strong>to</strong> enjoy, go-karting,<br />
crazy golf course and laser combat<br />
or Nerf wars - there is plenty <strong>to</strong> keep<br />
everyone active and having fun!<br />
Rye-Assic Adventure Park is open all<br />
year round from 9.30am <strong>to</strong> 5pm with<br />
admission at just £5.95 weekdays and<br />
£6.95 weekends – Adults FREE<br />
Play sessions are offered between<br />
9.30am and 12noon, 12noon and<br />
2.30pm and 2.30pm and 5pm.<br />
You can just turn up but <strong>to</strong> avoid<br />
disappointment it’s best <strong>to</strong> call <strong>to</strong><br />
book or check the online calendar at<br />
www.ryehouseadventurepark.co.uk<br />
Rye-Assic Adventure Park at Rye<br />
House Kart Raceway, Rye Road,<br />
Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 0EH<br />
Telephone 01992 460895 Ext 1<br />
Paradise Wildlife Park<br />
Paradise Wildlife Park is voted<br />
<strong>Hertfordshire</strong>’s Number one Outdoor<br />
Attraction by Trip Advisor and is home<br />
<strong>to</strong> over 800 exotic wild animals.<br />
NEW for <strong>2018</strong>… Meet some lifesize<br />
animatronic Dinosaurs at our<br />
incredible World of Dinosaurs<br />
attraction. It will be one of the UK’s<br />
biggest and most spectacular<br />
animatronic dinosaur attractions,<br />
set in acres of natural woodland. It<br />
will feature 30 life-size, moving and<br />
roaring dinosaurs – a real thrill for any<br />
dinosaur adventurer!<br />
www.pwpark.com<br />
The XC<br />
XC is an extreme sports facility based<br />
in Hemel Hempstead. Here you will<br />
find 160 metres of indoor caving<br />
system which will test your nerves as<br />
you twist and turn through its intricate<br />
passageways. If you have a head for<br />
heights then try out a High Ropes<br />
session which hangs twelve metres<br />
above the ground. Tackle the eight<br />
obstacles and take a peek below<br />
where you will see our climbing walls<br />
and bouldering area! To <strong>to</strong>p it off, XC<br />
has an awesome indoor skatepark<br />
with ramps, a pool and a bowl <strong>to</strong> try<br />
your best tricks out on. For more<br />
information<br />
www.thexc.co.uk<br />
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Jigsaw Performing Arts <strong>School</strong>s!<br />
Every student can benefit from<br />
Jigsaw’s drama, singing and dance<br />
classes this September. Our classes<br />
are designed <strong>to</strong> develop children’s<br />
confidence, focus and social<br />
skills, while having fun and making<br />
lots of new friends.<br />
With more children attending Jigsaw<br />
Performing Arts <strong>School</strong>s than ever<br />
before, now is the time <strong>to</strong> book a twoweek<br />
trial and discover these unique<br />
benefits at a school near you.<br />
For more information on Jigsaw’s<br />
weekend drama, singing and dance<br />
classes for students aged 3-18, visit<br />
www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk or call 020<br />
8447 4530 and secure a place for the<br />
Autumn term <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Willows<br />
Activity Farm<br />
Beat the back <strong>to</strong> school blues at<br />
Willows Activity Farm with Pota<strong>to</strong><br />
Shindig. Children can get digging<br />
and take home their own free bag of<br />
pota<strong>to</strong>es from 3rd <strong>to</strong> 30th September.<br />
There will also be lots of pota<strong>to</strong><br />
inspired arts and crafts.<br />
Also, from 3rd September, Santa<br />
Spectacular tickets, THE best festive<br />
family day out, go on sale at<br />
willowsactivityfarm.com<br />
Discover<br />
intu Watford<br />
Great news mums and dads! On<br />
Thursday 27 September, intu<br />
Watford’s stunning new four-s<strong>to</strong>rey<br />
Debenhams will open for the first time<br />
– and it has everything you need <strong>to</strong><br />
keep the little ones bang on-trend.<br />
From super cool brands such as Baker<br />
by Ted Baker <strong>to</strong> bluezoo, Debenhams<br />
is set <strong>to</strong> be the new go-<strong>to</strong> places<br />
for seriously cool kids, and for you<br />
there’s <strong>to</strong>p fashion, beauty and even<br />
a Prosecco bar! Join the celebration<br />
party on Thursday 27 September and<br />
discover surprises and<br />
delights throughout the mall.<br />
This is just the beginning. Over the<br />
following months, it’s time <strong>to</strong> get the<br />
little ones excited with more<br />
shops opening, the launch of<br />
delicious new restaurants such<br />
as TGIs, and, of course, the IMAX<br />
Cineworld and Hollywood Bowl -<br />
just in time for Christmas.<br />
It’s time <strong>to</strong> #DiscoverintuWatford.<br />
See you there.<br />
Stagecoach Performing Arts<br />
Attempt Guinness World Record<br />
Stagecoach Performing Arts<br />
<strong>School</strong>s recently attempted <strong>to</strong><br />
set a new Guinness World Record<br />
for the largest simultaneous<br />
performance of one show.<br />
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast<br />
Junior was performed by over<br />
12,500 children across the UK<br />
and abroad, in 140 venues around<br />
the world. The world record<br />
attempt commemorated the<br />
30th Anniversary of Stagecoach<br />
- three decades of its’ schools<br />
sparking children’s creativity and<br />
building self-confidence through<br />
singing, dancing and acting<br />
classes.<br />
Stagecoach will secure an official<br />
Guinness World Record when<br />
independent adjudication verifies<br />
the attempt in the coming weeks.<br />
Once confirmed, Stagecoach will<br />
have broken its own record from<br />
Rock Up & Climb!<br />
Rock Up & Climb at the all-new Rock<br />
Up intu Watford!<br />
An exciting new venue for kids &<br />
families of all ages & abilities <strong>to</strong> enjoy<br />
- offering 27 indoor climbing walls<br />
reaching 8m high, for an adventure<br />
like no other.<br />
Complete with soft play <strong>to</strong> keep the<br />
younger ones entertained, an on-site<br />
cafe serving delicious drinks & hot<br />
food, there's something for everyone!<br />
Opening September <strong>2018</strong>!<br />
FOR MORE INFO VISIT<br />
www.rock-up.co.uk/watford<br />
2008. Disney’s enchanting classic<br />
was highly appropriate, as former<br />
Stagecoach students Emma<br />
Watson and Nathan Mack played<br />
Belle and Chip the Teacup in<br />
Beauty and the Beast, the world’s<br />
<strong>to</strong>p-grossing film of 2017.<br />
Principal of Stagecoach<br />
Chorleywood Kitty Gould said,<br />
“Participating in the Guinness<br />
World Record attempt was a<br />
fantastic experience for everyone<br />
involved. We’re so proud <strong>to</strong> have<br />
showcased our students’ skills<br />
in singing, dancing and acting,<br />
and the scale of this event really<br />
highlights our wider ethos of<br />
Creative Courage for Life”.<br />
For more information about your<br />
nearest Stagecoach,<br />
please see the ad on pg 11<br />
and visit their website at<br />
www.stagecoach.co.uk.<br />
Unlimited Fun<br />
at 360 Play<br />
Whatever the<br />
Weather!<br />
360 Street at all 360 Play centres, is<br />
somewhere children of all abilities<br />
and interests can play <strong>to</strong>gether in<br />
a fantastic imaginary world of role<br />
play. Messy Play provides a whole<br />
host of creative activities. There are<br />
sessions running throughout the week<br />
for preschoolers and during school<br />
holidays for all.<br />
Outside Play areas are great <strong>to</strong><br />
continue the adventure with sandpits,<br />
climbing, play houses and boats.<br />
Dodgems and Carousels are there<br />
when kids are ready <strong>to</strong> take a break<br />
from soft play. With trains, fire engines,<br />
planes, horses and many more<br />
characters and every go is free, so<br />
they can enjoy as many rides as they<br />
like. The cafe bar makes for a great<br />
pit-s<strong>to</strong>p and serves a wide selection<br />
of snacks, beverages and family<br />
favourite meal options.<br />
Parties - There are five different party<br />
packages <strong>to</strong> choose from and you can<br />
personalise your party with optional<br />
extras. One of the best things about<br />
360 is that there’s no limit on play time<br />
so you can stay as long as you like!<br />
If you’re a frequent visi<strong>to</strong>r, the Play<br />
Passes offer great value for money<br />
and also make great gifts.<br />
360play.co.uk/Basildon ·<br />
Farnborough · Leicester · Mil<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Keynes · Redditch · Stevenage<br />
Go back <strong>to</strong><br />
school with<br />
The Galleria<br />
The back <strong>to</strong> school <strong>to</strong> do list can seem<br />
insurmountable, so what could be<br />
better than a destination where you<br />
can tick everything off in a single visit?<br />
And at bargain prices!<br />
The Galleria’s great range of outlet<br />
s<strong>to</strong>res can kit out your kids for the new<br />
term, covering everything from PE kit<br />
<strong>to</strong> stationery, uniform <strong>to</strong> a shiny new<br />
school bag. With Outlet s<strong>to</strong>res like<br />
Clarks, Nike, M&S, Trespass, Mountain<br />
Warehouse & Regatta all offering<br />
amazing back <strong>to</strong> school offers plus<br />
more from s<strong>to</strong>res Sports Direct, The<br />
Works and Waters<strong>to</strong>nes we’ve got<br />
back <strong>to</strong> school all tied up on one s<strong>to</strong>p!<br />
FUN ACTIVITIES<br />
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FOCUS ON EDUCATION<br />
Focus on<br />
Education!<br />
Information on the <strong>to</strong>p education<br />
facilities in Herdfordshire<br />
right here!<br />
Haberdashers’ Aske’s<br />
Boys’ <strong>School</strong><br />
This year Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’<br />
Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>School</strong> underwent a<br />
complete renovation including a<br />
new two-s<strong>to</strong>rey extension, Library,<br />
ICT suite, Art and DT studios and<br />
much more. The Head of the Prep<br />
<strong>School</strong> said “We are creating a Prep<br />
<strong>School</strong> for the next generation”. Class<br />
sizes are small and your son will be<br />
given individual attention across all<br />
subject areas. Habs have three main<br />
objectives: that your son enjoys each<br />
and every day at school, that he<br />
receives a <strong>to</strong>p class education, and he<br />
is prepared for entry in<strong>to</strong> our Senior<br />
<strong>School</strong> by the time he turns eleven.<br />
Pre-Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>School</strong> Open Day:<br />
Saturday 10th November <strong>2018</strong><br />
(By Appointment Only)<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION<br />
PLEASE CONTACT:<br />
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’<br />
Pre-Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>School</strong><br />
Hazel Road, Park Street,<br />
Herts, AL2 2AH<br />
FOR AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT:<br />
Tel: 020 8266 1950 or email: preprepoffice@habsboys.org.uk<br />
www.habsboys.org.uk<br />
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St Hilda’s <strong>School</strong> Parent Quote<br />
in their own words...<br />
“At the end of each year we have<br />
looked back and commented on our<br />
daughter’s year – always describing<br />
it as filled with challenges, hard work,<br />
motivating activities, fun, warmth and<br />
ending up with a happy girl making<br />
lots of progress. We can leave St<br />
Hilda’s confident in the knowledge<br />
that she is fully prepared for the new<br />
experiences and challenges ahead. A<br />
huge thank you <strong>to</strong> all of you.”<br />
Come and see for yourself what this<br />
outstanding <strong>School</strong> can provide.<br />
www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk<br />
What makes St Chris<strong>to</strong>pher <strong>School</strong><br />
stand out as truly independent<br />
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FOCUS ON EDUCATION<br />
St Chris<strong>to</strong>pher <strong>School</strong> in Letchworth<br />
Garden City is a distinctive school<br />
that has favoured a modern approach<br />
<strong>to</strong> education for over 100 years,<br />
confident that their forward-thinking<br />
methods and excellent results have<br />
s<strong>to</strong>od the test of time.<br />
An independent day and boarding<br />
school for girls and boys aged from<br />
three <strong>to</strong> 18, St Chris is set on a large,<br />
leafy 25-acre campus just a short train<br />
ride from London and Cambridge.<br />
Travelling <strong>to</strong> St Chris<strong>to</strong>pher<br />
Located only five minutes from A1M<br />
Junction 9, the <strong>School</strong>’s campus is<br />
located in Letchworth Garden City,<br />
with daily bus services and fast train<br />
links <strong>to</strong> London and Cambridge.<br />
Open Days & Contact Information<br />
Saturday 22 September <strong>2018</strong><br />
To find out more call 01462 650947<br />
or email admissions@stchris.co.uk<br />
www.stchris.co.uk<br />
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First Class Learning<br />
in their own words...<br />
“Learning works well when it is fun. At<br />
First Class Learning we have found<br />
that the three main ingredients for<br />
successful learning are excellent<br />
materials, a nurturing environment<br />
and sharing in the pleasure of our<br />
students’ achievements. Emma<br />
Slinger, from Stevenage, is a great<br />
example of someone with an infectious<br />
enthusiasm for learning. Emma<br />
started cautiously, but has gone from<br />
strength <strong>to</strong> strength with her number<br />
manipulation. Emma always wants<br />
<strong>to</strong> get things right and is learning see<br />
mistakes and making corrections as<br />
learning opportunities. Get in <strong>to</strong>uch<br />
with your local First Class Learning<br />
Centre and find out how your child<br />
can become confident in Maths and<br />
English.”<br />
Brain Up Abacus<br />
Mental Maths Academy<br />
A Unique Performing Arts<br />
and Academic Education<br />
Tring Park <strong>School</strong> for the Performing<br />
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Broadway Theatre<br />
SG6 3DD<br />
www.broadway-letchworth.com<br />
9 Sep<br />
Splash Test Dummies<br />
3pm The Dummies are back with some<br />
splish splashing circus set <strong>to</strong> drown you<br />
in tears of laughter. From the makers of<br />
hit show Trash Test Dummies! Splash<br />
Test Dummies are here, ready <strong>to</strong> roll<br />
out their beach <strong>to</strong>wels and spring in<strong>to</strong> a<br />
brand new hour of circus-filled hilarity<br />
for the whole family.<br />
19 Sep<br />
How <strong>to</strong> Hide a Lion<br />
4:30pm When a lion is chased out of<br />
<strong>to</strong>wn, a little girl, Iris, helps him <strong>to</strong> find<br />
somewhere <strong>to</strong> hide. Iris embarks on a<br />
mission <strong>to</strong> squash her new friend in<strong>to</strong><br />
a variety of sneaky tight spots, as the<br />
misinformed <strong>to</strong>wn folk try and track<br />
him down. Helen Stephens’ magical<br />
book, How <strong>to</strong> Hide a Lion, comes <strong>to</strong> life<br />
with playful humour, dazzling puppets<br />
and jazz.<br />
29 Sep<br />
Gandini Juggling: Sigma<br />
7:30pm Sigma is a spectacular new<br />
cross art-from production in collaboration<br />
with Gandini Juggling and dazzling<br />
Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer<br />
Seeta Patel. The production<br />
showcases exuberant rhythms, patterns<br />
and colours, celebrating the dialogue<br />
between the worlds of juggling, music<br />
and classical Indian dance.<br />
10 Oct – 11 Oct<br />
Dear Zoo<br />
1:30pm and 10am Dear Zoo the timeless<br />
children’s classic book makes its stage<br />
premiere. This production will enchant<br />
all those who have read the book<br />
(both young and old) as it unfolds with<br />
child-engaging puppets, music and lots<br />
of audience interaction.<br />
Harpenden Public Halls<br />
AL5 1PD<br />
www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk<br />
9 Oct – 13 Oct<br />
Oliver!<br />
7pm Lionel Bart’s Oliver! is coming <strong>to</strong><br />
Harpenden in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, transporting the<br />
audience on a wild adventure through<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>rian England. Join us and young,<br />
orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates<br />
the London’s underworld of theft and<br />
violence, searching for a home, a family,<br />
and – most importantly – for love.<br />
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Hertford Theatre<br />
SG14 1PS<br />
www.hertfordtheatre.com<br />
16 Sep<br />
How To Hide A Lion<br />
3:30pm When a lion is chased out of<br />
<strong>to</strong>wn, a little girl, Iris, helps him <strong>to</strong> find<br />
somewhere <strong>to</strong> hide. Iris embarks on a<br />
mission <strong>to</strong> squash her new friend in<strong>to</strong><br />
a variety of sneaky tight spots, as the<br />
misinformed <strong>to</strong>wn folk try and track<br />
him down. Most suitable for ages 3-6.<br />
Tickets: £12, family £44, under 18 months<br />
free.<br />
28 Sep – 30 Sep<br />
The Snail and The Whale<br />
11am and 2pm Longing <strong>to</strong> see the world,<br />
a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of a<br />
humpback whale. Together they go on<br />
an amazing adventure - but when the<br />
whale gets beached, how will the snail<br />
save him? Suitable for ages 4-10 and<br />
their families. Tickets: £14, family £52.<br />
29 Sep<br />
The Glas<strong>to</strong>nbabies Festival Show<br />
10:30am and 12:30pm This event takes<br />
place in our River Room, which has<br />
unallocated seating. It’s an interactive<br />
show and adults are expected <strong>to</strong> join<br />
in <strong>to</strong>o! Packed with interactive music<br />
making, mega puppets, and songs for<br />
all the family. Expect <strong>to</strong> play along <strong>to</strong><br />
live music with shakers and drums, join<br />
in with musical statues and dance with<br />
giant puppets! Suitable for ages 2-7.<br />
29 Sep<br />
Theatre of Widdershins: Snow<br />
White, Rose Red, Bear Brown<br />
11am and 1pm Snow White and Rose<br />
Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have<br />
lived in the forest since they were Babes<br />
in the Wood. Not as worldly wise as<br />
their Mother would have liked, they are<br />
nonetheless kind and caring. When their<br />
quiet life is interrupted by a friendly bear<br />
a new chapter begins. Tickets £9.<br />
29 Sep<br />
Ninja Alien Dinosaur Party<br />
2:30pm You’re invited <strong>to</strong> sing, dance,<br />
rap, clap and ROAR! along with Gareth’s<br />
crazily catchy interactive songs. Taking<br />
in a range of musical styles, all played<br />
on his trusty ukulele, Gareth’s hi-octane<br />
performance includes such Dino Boogie,<br />
Death or Ice Cream, and the world<br />
famous Ninja Meerkat Rap. Suitable for<br />
ages 7+. Tickets £6.<br />
29 Sep<br />
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How Does This Politics Thing<br />
Work Then?<br />
4pm Politics is boring. Politics is complicated.<br />
Politics is for adults. Rubbish!<br />
Politics is actually super important and<br />
can be made really fun, if you know how.<br />
Luckily Tat<strong>to</strong>n Spiller (Simple Politics)<br />
and Tiernan Douieb (Comedy Club 4<br />
Kids, CBBC’s The Slammer) know exactly<br />
how and will show you over 60 minutes<br />
just how <strong>to</strong> make sense of it all. Suitable<br />
for ages 7+. Tickets £9.<br />
30 Sep<br />
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin<br />
Valley<br />
11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm Be sure <strong>to</strong><br />
pack your imagination and join us on an<br />
unforgettable journey <strong>to</strong> Moominvalley<br />
where everyone is welcome, nature<br />
thrives and adventures are plentiful.<br />
Magical puppetry, an ingenious set,<br />
original music and interactive play will<br />
delight young audiences ages 4-7 and<br />
encourage them <strong>to</strong> immerse themselves<br />
in a unique participa<strong>to</strong>ry s<strong>to</strong>ry-telling<br />
experience. Suitable for ages 4-7. Tickets<br />
£9.<br />
3 Oct<br />
Russian National Ballet: The<br />
Nutcracker<br />
7:45pm This is the ultimate and beautiful<br />
fairy-tale where goodness and beauty<br />
triumph. This eternal seasonal favourite<br />
will be an unforgettable journey during<br />
the run-up <strong>to</strong> Christmas and an ideal introduction<br />
<strong>to</strong> classical ballet. Wonderful<br />
treat full of glitter for the whole family!<br />
All ages welcome, but most suitable for<br />
ages 6+. Tickets £22.<br />
9 Oct – 13 Oct<br />
HD&OS: Hairspray!<br />
7:30pm and 2:30pm Hairspray, winner of<br />
eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical,<br />
is a family-friendly musical, piled<br />
bouffant-high with laughter, romance<br />
and deliriously tuneful songs. Suitable<br />
for ages 10+, although may contain<br />
scenes more suitable for teenagers and<br />
an adult audience. Tickets from £16.50.<br />
13 Oct<br />
Hey Diddle Diddle<br />
11am and 2pm A hilarious adventure<br />
filled with music and puppetry from<br />
Goblin Theatre! When the full moon<br />
shines bright there’s magic in the air, and<br />
all the animals come out <strong>to</strong> play. Suitable<br />
for ages 3-6. Tickets £9.<br />
Hydeout Watford<br />
WD17 1LJ<br />
www.watfordbigevents.co.uk<br />
22 Sep<br />
Cassio Productions Own the<br />
Stage<br />
2:30pm and 3pm Cassio Productions<br />
produce musical theatre in the Watford<br />
area. Watch them perform outside<br />
Hydeout on the High Street at 2:30pm<br />
and again at 3pm.<br />
Mt Grace <strong>School</strong><br />
EN6 1EZ<br />
www.mountgrace.org.uk<br />
16 Sep<br />
Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf<br />
Performance<br />
4:30pm A group of professional musicians<br />
with their families and friends are<br />
putting on a performance of Prokofiev’s<br />
Peter and the Wolf for charity. Children in<br />
the audience can try out instruments.<br />
Rhodes Arts Complex<br />
CM23 3JG<br />
www.rhodesbishopss<strong>to</strong>rtford.org.uk<br />
16 Sep – 23 Sep<br />
Bugsy Malone<br />
Set in 1920’s prohibition New York, Bugsy<br />
Malone tells a timeless s<strong>to</strong>ry of love,<br />
seduction, corruption and… Splurge<br />
Guns! Come and join a cast of over 50<br />
fantastically talented young performers<br />
in a musical like no other that starts with<br />
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam and ends with the<br />
maddest and messiest custard pie fight<br />
you’ll ever witness live on stage!<br />
The Alban Arena<br />
AL1 3LD<br />
www.alban-arena.co.uk<br />
21 Sep<br />
This Is The Greatest Show<br />
6:30pm Join our cast of West End Singers<br />
and LIVE band as we take you on a<br />
journey through music from “The Greatest<br />
Showman” “Moulin Rouge” “Barnum”<br />
and many others. A memorable night<br />
that will have you singing along and<br />
dancing in the aisles. Tickets £22.<br />
The Gordon Craig Theatre<br />
SG1 1LZ<br />
www.gordon-craig.co.uk<br />
12 Sep<br />
Disco Divas<br />
8pm Don’t walk, boogie instead, the<br />
glitter ball is ready so let’s go back, right<br />
back <strong>to</strong> the decadent age of disco! A<br />
fabulous cast of World Class singers<br />
perform the greatest hits of the glamorous<br />
high priestess of Pop, Diana Ross,<br />
Joni Sledge and the undisputed queen<br />
of disco, Donna Summer. Put on your<br />
platform shoes, grab your funky afro<br />
wigs and your flares!<br />
14 Sep<br />
Shaolin Warriors<br />
7:30pm Direct from China, the legendary<br />
Shaolin Warriors will return <strong>to</strong> the UK in<br />
<strong>2018</strong>, punching, kicking and tumbling<br />
in a spectacular, dynamic production.<br />
Shaolin Warriors is more than a Kung Fu<br />
show; it’s a traditional strength through<br />
adversity s<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
27 Sep<br />
Big Band Spectacular<br />
7:30pm Hold on tight as Big Band Spectacular<br />
takes you on an exciting journey<br />
that is stunning, dynamic, and thrilling.<br />
Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerizing<br />
performance is packed with your Big<br />
Band Favourites. Tickets £21.50.<br />
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28 Sep<br />
Whole Lotta Love Community<br />
Concert<br />
7:45pm Featuring the amazing talents of<br />
bands & singers from the local community<br />
consisting of Allergy, DL, MC Wardz,<br />
Johnny ‘Saxman’ Diggle, Manaé, Saitia<br />
Gallimore, Li Alba, The Iconics, 5 Unleashed,<br />
Golty Farabeau & Special Guest<br />
all the way from Italy musical theatre star<br />
Fabio Esposi<strong>to</strong>. Tickets £21.50.<br />
29 Sep<br />
Dance for Fun<br />
5pm Our students range from 3yrs old <strong>to</strong><br />
adult. We are proud <strong>to</strong> say that we have<br />
been able <strong>to</strong> dance at venues such as<br />
The Royal Albert Hall, Saddlers Wells,<br />
Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End<br />
and Disney Land Paris, and not forgetting<br />
our home theatre The Gordon Craig.<br />
Tickets £13.<br />
The Old Town Hall<br />
HP1 3AE<br />
www.old<strong>to</strong>wnhall.co.uk<br />
19 Sep<br />
As You Like It<br />
8pm Welcome <strong>to</strong> the Forest of Arden, a<br />
world of clowns, lovers, runaways and<br />
rebels. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons<br />
return <strong>to</strong> The Old Town Hall with<br />
their innovative and hilarious version of<br />
Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, with<br />
folky, foot-s<strong>to</strong>mping live music and their<br />
own inimitable brand of buffoonery.<br />
Tickets £14.50.<br />
The Pizza Express Pheasantry<br />
SW3 4UT<br />
www.tringpark.com<br />
24 Sep<br />
That Tring Thing…<br />
7pm Past and present students on Tring<br />
Park’s Musical Theatre Course end the<br />
current season of cabaret performances<br />
at London’s iconic cabaret venue - the<br />
Pizza Express Pheasantry.<br />
The Radlett Centre<br />
WD7 8HL<br />
www.radlettcentre.co.uk<br />
5 Oct<br />
How <strong>to</strong> Hide a Lion<br />
12:30pm and 2:30pm When a lion is<br />
chased out of <strong>to</strong>wn, a little girl, Iris,<br />
helps him <strong>to</strong> find somewhere <strong>to</strong> hide. Iris<br />
embarks on a mission <strong>to</strong> squash her new<br />
friend in<strong>to</strong> a variety of sneaky tight spots,<br />
as the misinformed <strong>to</strong>wn folk try and<br />
track him down.<br />
Suitable for ages 3+. Tickets £11.<br />
19 Oct – 20 Oct<br />
Tabby McTat<br />
Interwoven with original songs, Tabby<br />
McTat is the heart-warming tale of<br />
friendship and loyalty from the team<br />
behind Stick Man Live and Tiddler and<br />
Other Terrific Tales. Suitable for ages 2-7.<br />
Tickets £14.<br />
The SandPit Theatre<br />
AL4 9NX<br />
www.sandpittheatre.co.uk<br />
9 Sep<br />
Guru Charana Smaranam<br />
A showcase of Indian classical dance<br />
and music by the students of ‘Kalaimamani’<br />
Smt. Divya Kasturi.<br />
29 Sep<br />
Leaf<br />
10am, 12pm, 2pm Join us as we tell the<br />
life s<strong>to</strong>ry of a very special leaf in this<br />
warm, intimate and playful new piece<br />
for under 3s inspired by nature and the<br />
seasons. Framed within an evocative<br />
soundscape, this is the perfect introduction<br />
<strong>to</strong> theatre for the very young.<br />
6 Oct<br />
Carmina Burina<br />
7pm The Hardynge Choir present an<br />
exciting programme of music for choir,<br />
combined children’s choir, two pianos<br />
and percussion <strong>to</strong>gether with three<br />
outstanding soloists.<br />
The Spotlight<br />
EN11 8BE<br />
www.broxbourne.gov.uk<br />
5 Sep<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Robin (PG Film)<br />
4:30pm A working-class family man,<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Robin, encounters his childhood<br />
friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps<br />
him <strong>to</strong> rediscover the joys of life.<br />
14 Oct<br />
That’ll Be The Day<br />
<strong>Back</strong> by ever-growing popular demand,<br />
get ready <strong>to</strong> party as the UK’s favourite<br />
Rock and Roll variety production returns<br />
with another Brand new show! Featuring<br />
incredible live music performances, this<br />
hugely entertaining Rock & Roll spectacular<br />
blends classic gold hits from the<br />
50s, 60s and 70s, with bags of hilarious<br />
comedy!<br />
7 Oct<br />
The Little Mix Experience<br />
1pm With breathtaking dance moves,<br />
replica costumes and some of the finest<br />
vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy<br />
show from beginning <strong>to</strong> end, packed<br />
with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and<br />
suitable for all ages!<br />
Wyllyotts Theatre<br />
EN6 2HN<br />
www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk/<br />
wyllyotts-theatre<br />
28 Sep<br />
This is the Greatest Show<br />
8pm Join our cast of the finest West End<br />
singers and the live greatest show band<br />
as we take you on a journey through<br />
music from ‘The Greatest Showman’,<br />
‘Moulin Rouge’, ‘Smash’, ‘Barnum’, and<br />
many others. Tickets £22.<br />
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