<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> WHAT’S ON WHERE S<strong>to</strong>ries with s<strong>to</strong>ry sacks Berkhamsted Library HP4 3HB www.hertfordshire.gov.uk 10:15-11am Explore a different s<strong>to</strong>ry each week using props and puppets, then borrow a picture book from the library and enjoy creating your own s<strong>to</strong>ry sack <strong>to</strong> share at home. The activity is perfect for pre-school children with their parent or carer. Free. Runs on Fridays. Voluntary contribution of £1 welcome. Little Scrummers Barnwell Upper <strong>School</strong> SG2 9XT www.littlescrummers.com Saturday morning classes at Stevenage are priced at £7 and are divided in<strong>to</strong> the following age groups and times: 18mth-3 years at 9:20-10:10am, and ages 4-7 at 10:15-11:10am. 9 Sep Dog and Whistle Mini Me Silent Disco The Spotlight EN11 8BE www.broxbourne.gov.uk 2pm Bring along the family <strong>to</strong> cut some shapes on our dancefloor at our fun-filled silent disco. Dog and Whistle resident DJs Rhodesy and Ricky Lee Hall will be playing tunes <strong>to</strong> suit little people and grown-ups <strong>to</strong> get on down <strong>to</strong>! Matching outfits actively encouraged for this disco family event. Murphy TV and Radio Day Mill Green Mill Museum AL9 5PD www.heritageopendays.org.uk See a fantastic display of vintage Murphy TVs and Radios, talk <strong>to</strong> demonstra<strong>to</strong>rs, and sample our homemade scones! See the fantastic display of vintage Murphy TVs and Radios manufactured by one of Welwyn Garden City’s biggest employers during the twentieth century. Hertford Castle Heritage Day Hertford Castle SG14 1HR www.heritageopendays.org.uk There will be entertainment and activities on the castle lawn including a falconry flying display, archery, s<strong>to</strong>ry telling, medieval encampment and a bouncy castle. Hertford Castle Heritage Day Hertford Town Council SG14 1HR www.heritageopendays.org.uk 12-4pm Hertford Castle will be open for free from 12-4pm. There will also be entertainment and activities on the castle lawn including a falconry flying display, archery, s<strong>to</strong>ry telling, medieval encampment and bouncy castle. Hertford Town Centre Heritage Day Hertford Town Centre SG14 1HR www.hertford.gov.uk Local groups will be putting on displays featuring local his<strong>to</strong>ry, traditional arts such as weaving and spinning. Local his<strong>to</strong>rical buildings will open their doors <strong>to</strong> the public and the streets will be filled with his<strong>to</strong>rical re-enactment, folklore and dance from days gone by. Afternoon tea in Knebworth Barns Knebworth House SG3 6PY www.knebworthhouse.com 2pm Join us for a delicious Sunday afternoon tea at Knebworth Barns. Price: adults £21.50, children (under 13s) £10. Booking online essential. Wildlife Watch Rye meads SG12 8JS www.rspb.org.uk 10am-12pm Join an experienced volunteer in one of the hides and discover what wildlife is around! Free for everyone, no need <strong>to</strong> book. Also runs on 29 September (2-4pm) and 14 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber (10am-12pm). Swanvesta Social Club Cassiobury Park WD18 7LG www.watfordbigevents.co.uk 2-4pm The Swanvestas blend anglo-latin percussion and melodic patterns <strong>to</strong> create a unique party sound. They mix Cuban folk songs, classic pop songs and originals in a vibrant, exciting way. 9 Sep – 14 Oct St Albans Market St. Albans Market Place AL3 5DJ www.foxholesfarm.com 8am-2pm Join us at St Albans Farmers’ Market, selling our delicious meats and pastries all pre-packed ready for you <strong>to</strong> take home. 9 Sep – 16 Sep A free guided walk of Hertford’s Buildings of Delight Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre SG14 1PX www.heritageopendays.org.uk 11am and 2pm Explore Hertford’s range of architectural styles on these free of charge guided walks as part of Heritage Open Days. Join us for a walk through five centuries of building that make Hertford such a special place. Booking essential. T: 01992584322. 9 Sep – Ongoing Beehive Junior Parkrun King George V Playing Fields AL7 4BP www.parkrun.org.uk 9am Weekly free 2k timed run for juniors! Register online. The aim is <strong>to</strong> have fun. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! 10 Sep Harpenden Goes Wild! Family Bat Walk Harpenden Common AL5 1QH www.harpenden.gov.uk Come and join us for a family friendly bat walk around Harpenden Common and listen out for these elusive creatures using bat detec<strong>to</strong>rs. Suitable for all ages. Booking essential. Bats on the Common Harpenden Common AL5 1QH www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 7:15-8:45pm Come and join us for a family friendly bat walk around Harpenden Common and listen out for these elusive creatures using bat detec<strong>to</strong>rs. 10 Sep – Ongoing Artskool Academy Chorleywood <strong>Primary</strong> school WD3 5HR www.artskool-kids.com 3:15-4:15pm Do you have a child who is passionate about drawing, painting, modelling and creating? We will nurture and explore this passion! We use a multitude of art mediums and each child builds up a portfolio of work and has opportunities <strong>to</strong> grow, explore and experiment with art. Ages 4+. Runs on Mondays. Price: £91 for the 13-week course. 11 Sep - Ongoing Artskool Academy Christchurch Sch Rickmansworth WD3 5SG www.artskool-kids.com 3:30-4:30pm Do you have a child who is passionate about drawing, painting, modelling and creating? We will nurture and explore this passion! We use a multitude of art mediums and each child builds up a portfolio of work and has opportunities <strong>to</strong> grow, explore and experiment with art. Ages 4+. Runs on Tuesdays. Price: £91 for the 13-week course. Gospel Arts Manna Choir Gospel Arts Manna Community Hal WD24 7RT www.gospelmanna.com 7:30pm The Gospel Arts Manna Choir is a busy community choir that meets every Tuesday. It’s for all ages, abilities and experience levels. No auditioning is necessary. Free. Heigh-Ho St Albans Tennis Club, AL4 9AE Knebworth Parish Centre, SG3 6ER Homewood Road United Reformed Church, AL1 4BH High Street Methodist Church, AL5 2RU Musicale, AL5 4GJ The Maltings Arts Theatre, AL1 3HL www.monkeymusic.co.uk From 12 months. Music and language have many things in common and Monkey’s action songs have been especially written <strong>to</strong> support your child’s early language development. Check online for dates and times for different venues. Jiggety-Jig St Albans Tennis Club, AL4 9AE Knebworth Parish Centre, SG3 6ER Homewood Road United Reformed Church, AL1 4BH High Street Methodist Church, AL5 2RU Musicale, AL5 4GJ The Maltings Arts Theatre, AL1 3HL www.monkeymusic.co.uk For ages 2-3 years. Older <strong>to</strong>ddlers have fun with their friends and develop a strong musical foundation for their future learning. Check online for dates and times for different venues. Rock’n’Roll St Albans Tennis Club, AL4 9AE Knebworth Parish Centre, SG3 6ER Homewood Road United Reformed Church, AL1 4BH High Street Methodist Church, AL5 2RU Musicale, AL5 4GJ The Maltings Arts Theatre, AL1 3HL www.monkeymusic.co.uk From 3 months. Monkey’s gentle songs and lullabies have been especially composed for you both <strong>to</strong> share precious moments and help your child’s development. Check online for dates and times for different venues. 12 Sep Daisy Bake Toddler Bridge House SG3 6AT www.daisybake.com 1-2pm A fun packed hands on cookery class making lots of yummy dishes from scratch learning about different ingredients and tasting along the way. An hour long class every Wednesday during term time. Whilst our goodies are baking we do arts and crafts and have a drink and a biscuit. Book online. 13 Sep – Ongoing Something loud! Hemel Hempstead Library HP1 1DN www.hertfordshire.gov.uk 11:15-11:45am Come along and make some noise with Something Loud! Pre-school musical s<strong>to</strong>ry telling sessions. Join in with songs, games, and try lots of different instruments. Ding-Dong Musicale, AL5 4GJ www.monkeymusic.co.uk 9:30am For ages 3-4 years. Ding-Dong children are now ready <strong>to</strong> learn <strong>to</strong> read music - this is a huge miles<strong>to</strong>ne and paves the way 14 Sep Family Bat Walk Rye Meads SG12 8JS www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 7-9pm Explore Rye Meads on a circular walk of the nature reserve with Reserves Officer Luke. We will be using bat detec<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> locate bats by echolocation while they hunt in the dusk. Bats of Panshanger Park Panshanger Park SG14 2WN www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 7:30-10pm Join us for an evening walk around Panshanger Park <strong>to</strong> look and listen out for the bats that live here. Bat Night Highfield Park Trust AL4 0RA www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk Book online for £5 per person, which includes a bat talk, access <strong>to</strong> the bat exhibition, a bat walk and a cup of hot chocolate at the end of the evening. You will also have the opportunity <strong>to</strong> buy some of our own organic apple juice. Wear sensible footwear and bring a <strong>to</strong>rch. 14 Sep – 12 Oct Watford Autism Friendly Indoor Soft Play Gambado Watford WD25 7JZ www.gambado.com 6:45-8:15pm Runs on 14 September and 12 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. Join Gambado Watford for our very exclusive autism and SEN friendly session! Play on our exciting play frames and have unlimited turns on our Carousel, Dodgems and Climbing Wall. Free. Book online. 15 Sep Hertford Museum S<strong>to</strong>res Open Day Hertford Museum SG14 1DT www.hertfordmuseum.org 11am-3pm Go behind the scenes at Hertford Museum s<strong>to</strong>res. Discover how we s<strong>to</strong>re and care for our vast and varied collection. Visit the Roman corn drying oven and learn more about the fascinating Foxholes Farm excavation. Visit our reference library and see some of our volunteers in action conserving collections in the workroom. Free family crafts in the Millbridge room. It’s a Knockout Michael Sobell Hospice HA6 2RN www.itsaknockout.org 10am-3pm Join us for a seventies It’s a Knockout style day out full of inflatables, obstacles, bubbles and more. Teams of 10 are invited <strong>to</strong> take part and compete in this entertaining family event in aid of the Hospice. Redbourn Classics Mo<strong>to</strong>r Show Redbourn Village Museum AL3 7NB www.redbournclassics.co.uk 12-5pm A great day out for all the family. There will be 250+ classic vehicles plus vintage mo<strong>to</strong>rbikes, trucks and trac<strong>to</strong>rs, plus a display of supercars in the grounds of Redbourn Village Museum. There is entertainment for all the family including fairground rides, bouncy castle and go karts. Moonlight Walk Westminster Lodge AL1 2DL www.renniegrove.org 8pm The Moonlight Walk is our annual memorial movement across St Albans, offering a night <strong>to</strong> remember. Starting at Westminster Lodge at 8pm with an energising warm up, participants take part in a 10 mile walk <strong>to</strong> remember loved ones. Register online. Red Panda Day Shepreth Wildlife Park SG8 6PZ www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk 10am-4pm Red Panda fun and games all day long. Enjoy an array of panda talks and 12 BACK TO SCHOOL <strong>2018</strong> | www.primarytimes.co.uk/<strong>Hertfordshire</strong>
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