Primary Times Hertfordshire Back to School 2018

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Hertfordshire 

DAYS OUT • EDUCATION • COMPETITIONS • FAMILY FUN 

BACK TO SCHOOL 2018 

5 SEP – 14 OCT

www.primarytimes.co.uk 

Hertfordshire 

BACK TO SCHOOL 2018 

5 SEP – 14 OCT 

Contents 

4 News 

Dear Readers, 

BACK TO 

SCHOOL2018 

56,000 COPIES FOR FAMILIES 

OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN 

WELCOME 

6 Fact & Fiction 

8 Early Times 

10 WOW: Family events 

18 Fun Activities 

22 Focus on Education 

27 Box Office 

30 Competitions 

Welcome to our back to school edition! We hope you had a 

wonderful summer break and have been enjoying the recent 

sunshine, and are now feeling refreshed and ready to start 

another school year. 

We also want to give a warm welcome to all of our new 

readers who are just starting their first year of school. It’s such 

an exciting time and a whole new chapter in life, and we hope 

your first few weeks are everything you’d hoped they’d be. For 

all of our regular readers, we hope your new school year brings 

positive change and many more opportunities for fun with your 

families. 

In this edition you’ll find lots of upcoming local activities and 

events on our WOW pages, many of which are free and low 

cost. Don’t forget to check out our box office page too for an 

array of local theatre performances suitable for your little ones! 

Details of our Christmas card competition are inside too and 

we can’t wait to receive your entries! 

With very best wishes, 

The Primary Times Team 

DAYS OUT • EDUCATION • COMPETITIONS • FAMILY FUN 

Publishing Director: 

Nuria Macdonald 

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primarytimes.co.uk 

Sales: Julie Daruvalla: 

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Tel: 01491 411848 

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Design: Owen Mooney 

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NEWS 

Primary Times Hertfordshire 

hertfordshire 

NEWS 

Do 

you have news to celebrate? We’d love to hear! 

Email julie.daruvalla@primarytimes.co.uk 

www.primarytimes.co.uk/hertfordshire 

Pamela Moutoussi 

“A group of professional musicians 

with their families and friends 

are putting on a performance of 

Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf on 16th 

September, 16:30 at Mt Grace School 

for charity. Children in the audience 

can try out instruments. 

The orchestra includes myself, 

Pamela Moutoussi and other teachers 

from Potter Bar Schools, our adult 

children and ex pupils, some of 

whom are themselves professional 

musicians. Mark Guerin, our narrator, 

sings with the Royal Opera House. 

The charity is close to our hearts. We 

have family in Greece and we always 

pass the refugee camps feeling 

ridiculously lucky.” 

Junior Dragons’ apprentice challenge 

The Junior Dragons' Apprentice 

Challenge launched by CVSBEH 

in 2014 is a spin-off of the Dragons’ 

Apprentice Challenge created for Year 

12 students by St Albans CVS. 

The Junior Challenge runs over 

six weeks in local primary schools 

giving students in years 5 and 6 

an opportunity to experience the 

business world. 

Each team is given an initial 

investment of £50 to make into as 

much money as possible for a range 

of local charities and voluntary 

organisations, all of whom are actively 

involved with their teams. 

If you would like more information 

or to get involved please contact 

Penny at CVSBEH on 

0300 123 1034. 

Parents in Sport Week 2018 

After another successful week of 

highlighting the important role parents 

play in sport in 2017, they’ve finalised 

the dates for this year’s event. 

This year’s Parents in Sport Week 

takes place 1 – 7 October 2018. For 

regular updates about news and 

activities for the week, sign up at 

https://thecpsu.org.uk/parents/ 

They’ll be asking sports to share 

their efforts to involve parents 

during the week with the hashtag 

#InvolvingParents on social media. 

World Vision’s Pumpkin Heroes 

World Vision’s Pumpkin Heroes is a 

free pack of easy to use resources all 

designed to help children age 4-10 

in your church, school and family 

have fun this Halloween. Join Patch 

the Pumpkin as he heads out on a 

new adventure to shine light into 

Halloween. With a fantastic story 

book, cartoon film, activities, crafts, 

games and a sing-along-song, you 

can be sure your kids will have fun 

discovering all about helping and 

caring for others this Halloween. 

Again this year, they’ll be promoting 

the work they do to help sports 

engage with parents, and the great 

work with parents that’s already 

happening across sport. 

On social media, search for the 

hashtags #ParentsinSportWeek2018 

and #SportsParents. 

Keep your eye on the website and 

make sure you’re following them on 

Twitter @TheCPSU for all the latest 

news on Parents in Sport Week 2018. 

Get your free pack of easy to use 

resources at: pumpkinheroes.com 

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Back to school 

Back to Head Lice 

In all the hustle and bustle of back 

to school week, it’s often easy to 

overlook that this is the peak season 

for head lice. Your children have no 

doubt had a great summer with lots of 

socialising and summer camps. But, 

you may not have noticed that they’ve 

picked up head lice in the process 

through all that contact. 

Then there is all the hugs and kisses 

when they reunite on the first day 

of school. Giving head lice the 

perfect way to find a new home on 

your child’s head 

What can you do? Eileen from NitNOT 

head lice removal clinic gives useful 

advice: “Prevention is better than 

cure” she says, “Hair to hair contact 

is the easiest way to catch head lice. 

Girls should wear long hair tied back 

in a low ponytail or plait. Tell them not 

to share hair brushes or swimming 

towels and a weekly checks of hair via 

wet-combing. Unfortunately it can be 

difficult avoiding head lice. 

If you find your family are suffering call 

NitNOT for a screening or treatment 

appointment for more details call 

01442 388879. It will save you time, 

stress and money. 

One Stop 

Doctors! 

INTRODUCING 

Dr Sharmishtha Sarkar 

Consultant Paediatrician at One Stop Doctors, specialising in behavioural 

and neuro – developmental (including Autism and ADHD) issues. 

Our One Stop Doctors private Clinic in Hertfordshire has a team of 

specialist paediatricians and child health experts. To book an appointment 

or find a specialist please call 01442 331 900 or visit onestopdoctors.co.uk. 

NEWS 

Dr Sarkar, explains what symptoms to look out for if you think your child 

is suffering from ADHD? 

Fill the space in your home 

and your heart and foster with us. 

As students across the county pack 

their bags for the start of the new term 

or for far-flung shores, Hertfordshire 

County Council is calling on their 

parents to consider whether fostering 

might be the way to fill the extra space 

in their homes and their hearts. 

Research suggests that every year 

in September and October, as 

youngsters fly the nest, there is a 

significant increase in the number of 

people coming forward to enquire 

about fostering and thinking that 

now might be the right time to do 

something new and different in their 

own family lives and being a foster 

carer might well fit with the changes 

happening at home 

In Hertfordshire there are just over 835 

children and young people in care and 

many live with Hertfordshire’s foster 

carers - each month, they receive an 

average of 55 requests for new foster 

placements, with more requests to 

place older children (aged 10+), 

sibling groups and those with more 

complex needs. 

Empty nesters potentially make great 

foster carers because they’ve already 

got the skills and experience needed 

to look after children and teenagers 

whether this is for a short term or 

longer term period. 

Anyone who fosters with Hertfordshire 

County Council can expect unrivalled 

support. If you are interested in 

fostering with them, they’ll be there 

to guide you through the process, 

every step of the way. For more 

information visit www.hertfordshire. 

gov.uk/whyfosterwithus or call the 

recruitment team on 0800 917 0925. 

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural 

symptoms that include hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty in focusing 

and paying attention. Awareness of the disorder has grown exponentially 

over recent years, but Dr Sarkar believes that diagnosis and treatment 

is still a problem for many parents and looks to shed some light on 

symptoms, advising when one should seek professional help. 

Dr Sarkar says. “If you have worries over your child’s behaviour or 

your school have advised concerns with behaviour / ability 

to access learning due to behavioural issues, then there are things 

that you can look out for to help you identify whether you should seek 

professional advice for ADHD. 

Sometimes, as a parent it can be difficult to know what constitutes as 

normal and what doesn’t – very often there is a fine line and it is difficult to 

be objective about your own child. 

“The obvious behaviours to look out for include struggling to sit still and 

follow instructions, high activity levels and inattentiveness. But these 

symptoms can be subjective, and it can be more helpful to understand 

how these problems can manifest themselves in daily activity. For 

example, does your child find it difficult to keep friends, does he interrupt 

conversations, is he impulsive, does he have problems with anger, does 

he lose possessions and is forgetful, or does he find it difficult to complete 

a task even as mundane as getting dressed or tidying up a bedroom. 

Symptons can carry through 

to their teenage and adult 

years and lead to: 

• Dropping out of school 

• Self-esteem issues 

• Risk taking behaviour e.g. 

substance misuse 

• Involvement with law and 

order 

• Anxiety disorder/Depression 

• Inability to keep a job 

In addition to this, ADHD can 

also co-exist with other 

related conditions including: 

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder 

(ASD) 

• Learning Difficulties 

• Dyspraxia or Dyslexia 

• Tics or Tourette’s Syndrome 

• Depression, anxiety 

“A rule of thumb is to look at these difficulties and reflect whether they 

are more problematic for your son or daughter than for children generally 

at the same age. If you are struggling with your child’s behaviour go and 

see your GP. There are also many resources online available and One 

Stop Doctors has recently launched a whole host of paediatric services 

to include developmental issues with both Paediatric Consultants, Child 

Psychologists and other therapists on hand”. 



FACT & FICTION 

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EARLY TIMES 

COMPETITION! 

Move over, Bonnie and Clyde, because 

there’s a new criminal mastermind in town ... 

Baby Frank! 

Baby Frank’s parents say that he can’t have a 

pet – ‘Pets are for older kids’, ‘Be happy with your 

teddy’, ‘They cost too much to keep’ – which 

leaves Baby Frank with a BIG problem because he 

REALLY wants a pet. What’s a baby to do ... ? Rob 

a bank, of course! But will money buy Baby Frank 

the fluffy pet he so desperately wants? 

You can enter by visiting 

www.primarytimes.co.uk/competitions 

Early 

Know the signs and 

symptons of meningitis 

Meningitis is a disease parents fear. 

There are about 8,000 cases of all 

types of meningitis each year across 

the UK, with the under 5s accounting 

for most of these. Each case is a 

tragedy for the individual, their family 

and friends. 

Meningitis, the inflammation of the 

membranes that surround and protect 

the brain and spinal cord, is usually 

caused by bacteria or viruses 

Viral meningitis can make babies and 

young children very unwell but is 

rarely life-threatening. Most children 

will make a good recovery. However, 

this can take time. 

Bacterial meningitis can kill, so 

urgent medical attention is essential. 

Although most babies and young 

children make a good recovery, 

one in ten will die and at least a 

third of survivors can be left with 

lifelong after-effects such as hearing 

loss, epilepsy, limb loss or learning 

difficulties. 

Some bacteria that cause meningitis 

can also cause septicaemia (blood 

poisoning) – which causes the 

telltale rash most commonly 

associated with the disease in 

parents’ minds. Where this happens 

it can lead to amputations. 

Charity Meningitis Now is passionate 

that everyone should know the signs 

and symptoms of the disease and act 

fast should they suspect it. 

TODDLER MORNING - 

A SUNNY DAY 

27/09/2018 

Mill Green Museum, AL9 5PD 

www.welhat.gov.uk 

Join us once a month for our 

relaxed and fun packed toddler 

workshops. Listen to stories and 

make something together. Price 

£3.50 per toddler. 

BABY RHYME TIME 

11/09/2018 - Ongoing 

Hatfield Library, AL10 0LT 

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk 

10:30am and 11:30am 

Baby Rhyme Times are a fun 

half hour session of songs and 

rhymes suitable for babies 

and toddlers of all ages. Free. 

Donations welcome.. 

TODDLER THURSDAYS 


Lowewood Museum, EN11 8BH 

www.broxbourne.gov.uk 

These sessions are for our young 

visitors. Come along and learn a 

nursery rhyme, share a story and 

make a craft. £1.50 per child. Book 

places by calling the museum on 

01992 445596. 

TINY TOTS SCAMPER 


Hatfield House, AL9 5NQ 

www.willowfoundation.org.uk 

This annual race is great for 

beginners and experienced 

runners alike and includes 5K 

and Junior 1K routes, plus a Tiny 

Tots Scamper for the little ones. 

Register online. 

One Stop Doctors 

One Stop Doctors in Hertfordshire 

is a local private medical Clinic with 

specialist nurses available to deliver 

appointments for all childhood 

vaccinations. We offer affordable 

prices with the option to spread the 

payments over 3-12 months. 

Full comprehensive consultations give 

the opportunity to discuss your family 

vaccination requirements for both 

routine and travel immunisations. 

Recent outbreaks of Mumps, Measles 

and Rubella makes the MMR 3 in 1 

essential for protection. New addition 

of Hepatitis B to the infant vaccination 

schedule is available and older 

children/siblings can be vaccinated 

here too, we tailor our services to the 

needs of your family. 

The Shingles vaccine is available for 

adults and you do not have to be over 

70 to qualify for this vaccination at 

our facility. Recent media coverage 

of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) 

highlighted that the vaccine is now 

approved for both girls and boys, we 

offer this vaccination as part of our 

comprehensive immunisation service. 

For more information or to speak to 

one of our advisors please call 

01442 331900 or visit our website: 

www.onestopdoctors.co.uk 

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EARLY TIMES 

Awareness can, and does, save lives 

and improve outcomes. 

The early signs and symptoms of 

meningitis and septicaemia can 

be similar to flu and include fever, 

headache, nausea, vomiting diarrhoea 

and muscle pain. More specific signs 

and symptoms include fever with 

cold hands and feet, drowsiness, 

confusion, pale blotchy skin, stiff 

neck, dislike of bright lights and a rash 

which doesn’t fade under pressure. 

In babies, symptoms include being 

floppy and unresponsive, dislike of 

being handled, rapid breathing, 

an unusual, moaning cry and a 

bulging fontanelle (soft spot on 

the top of the head). 

CRÉCHE 

Ongoing 

The Laura Trott Leisure Centre, 

EN8 9AJ 


Mon-Fri 9:15am-12:15pm, and 

Sat 9:15am-12pm. Suitable for 

6 weeks to 4 years 11 months 

on weekdays, and 6 weeks to 5 

years 11 months on Saturdays. 

Symptoms may appear in any order 

and some may not appear at all. The 

disease can develop very quickly 

so keep checking. Dr Tom Nutt, chief 

executive of charity Meningitis Now, 

which fights the disease through 

research, awareness and support for 

those affected, said: “Vaccines are 

available to protect against some 

types of meningitis, but there are not 

vaccines to protect against all types 

– that’s why it’s vital to know the signs 

and symptoms, trust your instincts and 

seek immediate medical help if you 

suspect the disease.” 

Find out more and request free 

signs and symptoms cards at 

www.MeningitisNow.org 

TODDLER TALES 

Ongoing 

North Watford Library, 

WD24 7RW 


11-11:30am. Toddler Tales is 

the perfect step on from Baby 

Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively 

stories and rhymes for you and 

your child to join in with. 

Pea 

Fritters 

Ingredients 

• 400g (3 cups) Frozen Peas 

• 3 Eggs 

• 180g (1 1/2 cups) Self raising flour 

• 1 spring onion - chopped 

• 55g (1/3 cup) Crumbled Feta 

Cheese 

• 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley 

Instructions 

1. Boil the peas for 4 minutes 

and drain. 

2. Add the flour, eggs, spring onion 

and half of the peas to a food 

processor and pulse until combined. 

3. Fold through the remaining peas, 

feta cheese and parsley. 

4. Fry tablespoons of the mixture in a 

little oil for approx 2 minutes on each 

side until golden. 

For more recipes go to 

www.healthylittlefoodies.com 

Monkey Music! 

We are delighted to announce that the 

award-winning Monkey Music classes 

are coming to Hitchin, Letchworth, 

Knebworth and Biggleswade this 

September. Musical training before the 

age of five can benefit brain function 

for a lifespan. Children whom attend 

Monkey Music benefit from increased 

brain function and brain structure. The 

classes are designed by experts with 

age-appropriate classes and lesson 

plans which are fun, yet educational. 

By the age of four, children will have 

developed a wholesome musical 

knowledge that can set them up ready 

to learn a musical instrument. 

To book your FREE 

Monkey Music class 

please call 01462 626735 or visit 

https://www.monkeymusic.co.uk/ 

area/baldock-hitchin-and-welwyn 

Hitchin, Letchworth, Knebworth and Biggleswade 

E: Badldock.hitchin@monkeymusic.co.uk 

T: 01462 626735 

Mondays - Knebworth, St Martin’s Parish Centre 

Tuesdays - Biggleswade, Orchard Centre 

Wednesdays - Letchworth, Mrs Howard Memorial Hall 

Thursdays - Hitchin, Fairfield Park, Community Hall 

Book online via.. 

https://www.monkeymusic.co.uk/area/baldock-hitchin-and-welwyn 



WHAT’S ON WHERE 

WOW! 

Priory Gardens SG8 7BZ 

www.activenorthherts.co.uk 

2:15-2:45pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun 

and energetic multi-sport activity session 

for toddlers aged 2-5 and parents including 

ball games, mini obstacle courses, parachute 

games and much, much more! The 

classes are structured to help develop your 

child’s agility, balance and co-ordination. 

Runs on Fridays. Price for five classes £15 

(paid upfront). 

The event also helps raise money for local 

charities through donations. 

Leaside Church and Community Centre 

Heritage Day 

Leaside Church SG12 9BZ 

www.heritageopendays.org.uk 

10am-3pm During the last year the Church 

building and Halls - built in 1934 - have 

been linked to create an accessible building 

for the use of all the Community. 

what’s on where 

5 Sep – 16 Sep 

Butterfly Corner 

Aylett Nurseries Ltd AL2 1DH 

www.aylettnurseries.co.uk 

Have you ever wanted to wander freely 

amongst free flying tropical butterflies and 

exotic plants? Well now you can! Free. 

Sensational Butterflies 

The Natural History Museum HP23 6AP 

www.nhm.ac.uk 

Enjoy a fun family day out among hundreds 

of live butterflies and moths in our tropical 

butterfly house. 


Potato Shindig 

Willows Activity Farm AL4 0PF 

www.willowsactivityfarm.com 

Harvest your free bag of potatoes at Willows 

Potato Patch. Plus tattie-tastic potato 

arts and crafts! Check online for details. 

5 Sep – Ongoing 

Toddler Time – 

Activities for Toddlers 

Gambado Watfor WD25 7JZ 

www.gambado.com 

10:30-11am and 11:30am-12pm Every 

weekday during term time we’ll be running 

activities especially designed for your 

little tigers. All activities are included in 

our standard admission prices. Book your 

tickets online in advance to guarantee 

admission to the Toddler time activity of 

your choice. 

Jump In After School 

Meteor House WD6 1QQ 

www.gojumpin.com/locations/elstree 

3:30-5pm Bounce and dine at our trampoline 

parks with the Jump In After School 

jump and meal offer! Two hour Jump, grab 

a slice of pizza and water or squash. Price 

£8.95. Book online. 

Toddler Tales 

Hatfield Library AL10 0LT 


2:15-2:45pm Toddler Tales is the perfect 

next step from Baby Rhyme Time, with a 

mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and 

your child to join in with. The stories chosen 

are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children 

but babies are welcome too. Runs on 

Wednesdays. Free. Donations welcome. 

Mini Paintballing 

Laser Mayhem RM4 1AA 

www.laser-mayhem.co.uk 

Battle Field Mayhem Our new Low impact 

Paintball experience for ages 8-13, perfect 

for birthdays and days out! Book online. 

Price: £27 per person. 

Life in the Dark 

The Natural History Museum HP23 6AP 

www.nhm.ac.uk 

Leave daylight behind and put your senses 

to the test in this illuminating exhibition. 

Meet the creatures that thrive at night, in 

pitch-black caves and deep in the sea. 

Unlimited Play, Every Day 

Soft Play City WGC AL8 6BX 

www.softplaycity.co.uk 

9:30am All children must be accompanied 

by an adult at all times when in Soft Play 

City. Access to Soft Play City is step free. 

Suitable for ages 8 and under, and under 

1.50m. Babies under 12 months are allowed 

into Soft Play City sessions but must have a 

ticket for admission. 

Farmyard Activities 

Standalone Farm SG6 4JN 

www.standalonefarm.com 

Come and find all your farmyard favourites 

here – from sheep to cows, goats to pigs, 

ducks to chicken; plus regular feeding 

sessions, cow milking demonstrations and 

tractor trailer rides. 

6 Sep 

Hertford Heritage Trail - Blue 

Plaques 

Hertford Town Council SG14 1HR 


Hertford Town Council, in partnership with 

Hertford Civic Society have launched the 

Hertford Heritage Trail. Blue plaques have 

been erected on buildings with historic 

importance around the County Town. 

6 Sep – 4 Oct 

Active Tots 

Broadway Gardens SG6 3PF 


2-2:30pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun and 

energetic multi-sport activity session for 

toddlers aged 2-5 and parents including 





Runs on Thursdays. Price for five classes 

£15 (paid upfront). 

Active Tots 

Bancroft Rec SG5 1NJ 


1-1:30pm Active Tots is an exciting, fun and 

energetic multi-sport activity session for 

toddlers aged 2-5 and parents including 





Runs on Thursdays. Price for five classes 


7 Sep 

Colorado: The Chicken Run’ 

The Settlement SG6 4UB 

www.rspb.org.uk 

7:30pm Stuart Elsom takes us across the 

state of Colorado from knee-deep snow to 

barren dust-bowls, on his quest to see all 

the species of grouse or prairie chicken at 

their rather entertaining communal courtship 

‘leks’. Price £3. 


Active Tots 

Active Kids 

Priory Gardens SG8 7BZ 


3:45-4:15pm Active Kids is a fun filled 

multisport session for children aged 5-11! 

There’s no need for childcare with a session 

like this, come along as a family and get 

active by having fun! Richard has loads 

of equipment and activities for everyone 

to get involved with and get you moving 

including parachute games, movement 

games, mini obstacle courses and lots 

more. Runs on Fridays. Price for five classes 



Stories with story sacks 

Bovingdon Library HP3 0HJ 


9:15-10am Explore a different story each 

week using props and puppets, then borrow 

a picture book from the library and enjoy 

creating your own story sack to 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. 

Dance, Act, Sing, Fun! 

Stage Right Studios SG8 7AF 

www.theatretrain.co.uk 

Dance, drama and singing lessons every 

week in groups split by age/ability. Annual 

large scale performances and long with 

small local performances throughout the 

year. Free trial for every new student. See 

online for details. 

8 Sep 

Children’s Book Festival 

British Schools Museum SG4 9TS 

www.britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk 

10am-2pm Come and see three popular 

authors and illustrators in the historical surroundings 

of the British Schools Museum, 

Hitchin! The three authors will be James 

Mayhew, Harriet Muncaster and Martin 

Impey - listen to their stories, and get your 

books signed! Price £5. 

Art Club 

Stevenage Museum SG1 1XX 

www.stevenage.gov.uk 

11am-12pm For ages 8-13. Art classes on 

the first Saturday of each month. Price: £2 

per child, free for concessions. 

Hemel Food Garden Festival 

Hemel Food Garden HP3 9BY 

www.sunnysideruraltrust.org.uk 

11am-3pm Come along to the annual Music 

and Food Festival. Free entry and parking. 

Local food stalls, BBQ, delicious cake and 

tea and coffee, Sunnyside Produce and 

apple pressing. BURPS – Berkamstead 

Ukuele Random Players – a humorous 

group of ukulele players and singers from 

West Hertfordshire. 

Croxfest 2018 

The Green WD3 3HN 

www.croxfest.co.uk 

12-8pm Croxfest is a yearly music festival in 

Croxley Green held on The Green. It is free 

for all to attend – enjoy a varied line-up of 

acts in a family-friendly atmosphere. The 

event includes local music and is a great 

day out to attend and support local talent. 

Hertford Quaker Meeting House Open 

Day 

45 Railway Street SG14 1BA 


10am-4pm An opportunity to visit the oldest 

purpose-built Quaker Meeting House in the 

world, built in 1670 and in continuous use 

ever since. 

Hertford Heritage Weekend 

Hertford SG14 1HR 

www.hertford.gov.uk 

In conjunction with the National Heritage 

Weekend, Hertford will be putting on two 

days’ worth of entertainment and activities 

to take visitors back to times gone by. 


Rothamsted Manor Heritage 

Weekend 

Rothamsted Manor AL5 2BG 


11am-5pm Visitors can take free guided 

tours of Hertfordshire’s stunning Rothamsted 

Manor, first recorded in 1212. Explore 

the rich history and beautiful rooms of The 

Manor House and enjoy the rarely seen 16th 

Century murals and paintings on display. 


Hertford Heritage Photo Trail 

12 The Wash SG14 1PX 


9am-5pm Learn about the history of 

Hertford’s well known buildings at selected 

venues. Follow the Heritage Weekend 

photo trail around Hertford town centre at a 

leisurely pace to see pictures of a selection 

of buildings from bygone days displayed 

outside each associated premises. 

Autumn Festival 

Aylett Nurseries Ltd AL2 1DH 

www.aylettnurseries.co.uk 

An autumnal celebration with spectacular 

displays of our famous home grown Dahlias. 

Our marquee features as the centrepiece 

of our festival showcasing cut Blooms 

of over 40 Dahlia varieties whilst our Dahlia 

Field and Celebration Garden is ablaze with 

colour and a sight not to be missed! 


Herts Open Studios 2018 

Herts Visual Arts Harpenden Hall AL5 

1TE 

www.hvaf.org.uk/Open-Studios 

Herts Open Studios is Herts Visual Arts 

annual flagship event, when artists open 

their doors to visitors. Details of participating 

venues and artists will be available 

online and in print from summer 2018, with 

brochure launch at the Big Art Fair. 


Denham Giant Car Boot Sale 

Main A40 Denham Roundabout UB9 

5PG 

www.giantcarboot.co.uk 

This professionally organised and Established 

Car Boot attracts Buyers and Sellers 

from All over the Country. The venue is 

easily accessible from all areas. Please park 

in the car park provided. Every Saturday. 

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Stories with story sacks 

Berkhamsted Library HP4 3HB 


10:15-11am Explore a different story each 

week using props and puppets, then borrow 

a picture book from the library and enjoy 

creating your own story sack to 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 School SG2 9XT 

www.littlescrummers.com 

Saturday morning classes at Stevenage are 

priced at £7 and are divided into 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 


2pm Bring along the family to 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 to suit little people and grown-ups to 

get on down to! Matching outfits actively 

encouraged for this disco family event. 

Murphy TV and Radio Day 

Mill Green Mill Museum AL9 5PD 


See a fantastic display of vintage Murphy 

TVs and Radios, talk to demonstrators, 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 


There will be entertainment and activities 

on the castle lawn including a falconry flying 

display, archery, story telling, medieval 

encampment and a bouncy castle. 

Hertford Castle Heritage Day 

Hertford Town Council SG14 1HR 


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, 

story 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 history, traditional arts such 

as weaving and spinning. Local historical 

buildings will open their doors to the public 

and the streets will be filled with historical 

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 


10am-12pm Join an experienced volunteer 

in one of the hides and discover what wildlife 

is around! Free for everyone, no need to 

book. Also runs on 29 September (2-4pm) 

and 14 October (10am-12pm). 

Swanvesta Social Club 

Cassiobury Park WD18 7LG 

www.watfordbigevents.co.uk 

2-4pm The Swanvestas blend anglo-latin 

percussion and melodic patterns to create 

a unique party sound. They mix Cuban folk 

songs, classic pop songs and originals in a 

vibrant, exciting way. 


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 to 

take home. 


A free guided walk of Hertford’s 

Buildings of Delight 

Hertford Town and Tourist Information 

Centre SG14 1PX 


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. 


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 to 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 detectors. 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 detectors. 


Artskool Academy 

Chorleywood Primary 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 

to grow, explore and experiment with art. 

Ages 4+. Runs on Mondays. Price: £91 for the 

13-week course. 

11 Sep - Ongoing 


Christchurch Sch Rickmansworth WD3 

5SG 






of art mediums and each child builds up a 

portfolio of work and has opportunities to 

grow, explore and experiment with art. Ages 

4+. Runs on Tuesdays. Price: £91 for the 


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 

to support your child’s early language 

development. Check online for dates and 

times for different venues. 

Jiggety-Jig 



Homewood Road United Reformed Church, 

AL1 4BH 





For ages 2-3 years. Older toddlers 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 



Homewood Road United Reformed Church, 

AL1 4BH 





From 3 months. Monkey’s gentle songs and 

lullabies have been especially composed 

for you both to 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. 


Something loud! 

Hemel Hempstead Library HP1 1DN 


11:15-11:45am Come along and make some 

noise with Something Loud! Pre-school 

musical story telling sessions. Join in with 

songs, games, and try lots of different 

instruments. 

Ding-Dong 



9:30am For ages 3-4 years. Ding-Dong 

children are now ready to learn to read 

music - this is a huge milestone and paves 

the way 14 Sep 

Family Bat Walk 

Rye Meads SG12 8JS 


7-9pm Explore Rye Meads on a circular 

walk of the nature reserve with Reserves 

Officer Luke. We will be using bat detectors 

to locate bats by echolocation while they 

hunt in the dusk. 

Bats of Panshanger Park 

Panshanger Park SG14 2WN 


7:30-10pm Join us for an evening walk 

around Panshanger Park to 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 to the bat exhibition, 

a bat walk and a cup of hot chocolate 

at the end of the evening. You will also have 

the opportunity to buy some of our own 

organic apple juice. Wear sensible footwear 

and bring a torch. 

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 October. 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 Stores Open Day 

Hertford Museum SG14 1DT 

www.hertfordmuseum.org 

11am-3pm Go behind the scenes at Hertford 

Museum stores. Discover how we store 

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 to take part and compete in 

this entertaining family event in aid of the 

Hospice. 

Redbourn Classics Motor 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 

motorbikes, trucks and tractors, 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 to remember. Starting at Westminster 

Lodge at 8pm with an energising warm 

up, participants take part in a 10 mile walk 

to 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 

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presentations, as well as facepainting and 

bug handling at the discovery centre, panda 

feeds and the chance to get up close to 

some more familiar species too! 

15 Sep – 16 Sep 

Farm Fest 

Lee Valley Park Farms EN9 2EF 

www.lvfarms.co.uk 

From live music, face painting and children’s 

entertainment to stalls from the local 

community, you won’t want to miss this 

extra special weekend at the farm! 

Carters Steam Fair 

Croxley Green WD3 3HN 

www.carterssteamfair.co.uk 

Carters Steam Fair is believed to be the 

largest travelling vintage funfair in the 

world. With Classics on the Green vintage 

car show on Sunday 

World War One: Meet the Tommies 

Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB 

www.coam.org.uk 

Come and meet costumed World War One 

soldier re-enactors and find out what life 

would have been like for them. Listen to 

folk singers singing WWI folk songs and 

see a replica Airco DH2 plane. Visit the 

Museum’s Dig for Victory allotment and 

explore the 1940s post-war prefab house. 

A guided tour of Humphry Repton’s 

landscape 

Haileybury SG13 7NU 


To commemorate the bi-centenary of 

Humphry Repton’s death the guided tours 

will explain to visitors the story of Repton’s 

commission for the East India Company and 

his only executed institutional landscape 

(1808-1810). 

16 Sep 

Stable Yard Farmers’ Market 

Hatfield House West Garden AL9 5HX 

www.hatfield-house.co.uk 

10am-2pm Our regular Farmers’ Market 

held in Stable Yard selling Cakes, crafts, 

beers, breads, baskets and honey are often 

part of the market. Most goods are 

made locally. A delight for the foodies 

amongst us. 

RHS Chelsea Garden Grand Opening 

Hospice of St Francis HP4 3GW 

www.stfrancis.org.uk 

12:30-5pm A garden which brought the 

wow factor to this year’s RHS Chelsea 

Flower Show is to open at The Hospice of St 

Francis - one of only nine of the 27 gardens 

exhibited to be relocated in its entirety. 

Price £20. Book online. 

Trinity Swing 


www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 

2-4pm Trinity Swing are a Northwood-based 

swing band playing classic 

jazz standards from the 30s, 40s and 50s. 

A charity collection will be held for Three 

Rivers Citizens Advice Service. 

19 Sep - Ongoing 


Lanchester School WD17 3HD 






of art mediums and each child builds up a 

portfolio of work and has opportunities to 

grow, explore and experiment with art. Ages 

4+. Runs on Wednesdays. Price £91 for the 


22 Sep 

Abbots Langley Autumn Fest 

School Mead WD5 0LA 

www.abbotslangleycommunitycentre. 

co.uk 

11am-4pm The Community Centre will be 

hosting a stall again at the 2018 Autumn 

Fest (formerly known as Apple Fest)! Find 

out what goes on at the Centre and take 

part in our lucky dip! 

Whole School Open Day 

St Christopher School SG6 3JZ 

www.stchris.co.uk 

9:30am-1pm Open Days are an opportunity 

to see the School in action; meet staff, 

students and parents; tour our 25-acre site 

and fantastic facilities and find out more 

about our admissions process. The whole 

family is welcome. 

Lego Robber 

The Marlowes Shopping Centre HP1 1DX 

www.themarlowes.co.uk 

10am-4pm Throughout the year The 

Entertainer are giving you the chance to 

meet your favourite characters. On 22 

September the Lego Robber will be making 

appearances at intervals outside of The 

Entertainer store. 

23 Sep 

Give Your Town The Run Around 

Hoddesdon Town Centre EN11 9 


10am-1pm You do not have to be a 

professional runner to take part so book in 

the family to participate. Runners will have 

a choice of the 2km, 5km, or for the more 

advance athlete, 8km course. Book online. 

Harpenden Farmers’ Market 

Lower High Street AL5 2LX 

www.harpenden.gov.uk 

10am-2pm The Farmers’ Market accommodates 

approximately 70 stalls and runs 

northbound along the Lower High Street 

from Sainsbury’s Supermarket to Strutt and 

Parker. Each Market finds a huge selection 

of produce available 

Get To Know Your Local Patch 

Oxhey Green WD19 4GU 


11am-2pm Discover the hidden wild areas 

of this suburban town with our local Reserves 

Officer, Rob. A four mile walk taking 

in the varied landscapes in the middle of 

suburbia. Suitable for families. Free. Donations 

welcome. 

Autumn Nice and Easy Afternoon 

Dance 

Riverside Hall SG12 0DE 

www.sehscottishdance.org 

2pm Refreshments included. Price £3. 

For more information contact Ian on 

07842034890. 

Watford Brass Band 



2-4pm Come along for an afternoon of fun 

and great music! 

Big Fish Little Fish 

Watford Colosseum WD17 3JN 


2-4pm Award-winning, pioneering Big Fish 

Little Fish family rave return triumphantly 

for a fourth time to the Watford Colosseum 

with a Back 2 the Old Skool event, playing 

acid house, techno, drum ‘n’ bass - crafts, 

confetti, bubbles, club visuals, baby chill 

area, giant balloons and licensed bar for 

families with 0-8 year olds. Come dance, 

laugh, craft and be daft with us - see you on 

the dancefloor! 


Rye Meadlings: Toddler Group 

Rye Meads Nature Reserve EN11 0EH 


10:30am-12pm Rye Meadlings is a fortnightly 

toddler group for parents and their 

little ones. The sessions are designed to 

be as hands-on and sensory as possible to 

encourage child led exploration and natural 

play. Activities will include water play, mud 

kitchen time, bug hunting, bird spotting, 

pond dipping, games, crafts, storytelling 

and more. Parents get a free hot drink. 

Booking essential. Runs on 24 September 

and 8 October. Price £6. 

26 Sep 

Fostering Event 

4 Jardine House HA1 3EX 

www.nexusfostering.co.uk/fostering-in-hertfordshire 

10am-3pm Pop along to our office for a chat 

with our friendly local team about fostering. 

You’ll be able to find out about local 

training, support, the assessment process 

and the types of fostering opportunities in 

London and the surrounding area. 


Food and Drink Festival 2018 

St Peter’s Street AL3 5DJ 

www.enjoystalbans.com 

The St Albans Food & Drink Festival will return 

this autumn to showcase the fantastic 

range of food, drink and produce available 

throughout St Albans District. With so many 

excellent eateries providing fabulous food 

and delightful drinking holes, the festival 

is a great time to try something new or 

different. The Food and Drink Awards will be 

revealed 8th October. 

29 Sep 

Oxfam Walk for Water 

Heartwood Forest AL4 9DQ 

www.oxfamstalbans.org 

We will be hiking 3, 5, 8, 14 or even 20 miles 

in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside to 

raise money for various Oxfam water projects. 

This will be the “Oxfam Walk for Water 

2018” (the successor to the hugely successful 

Herts Hike). Register online for free. 

Autumn Birds 

Springwell Reedbed WD3 8UW 


10:30am-12pm Come along for an autumn 

stroll along the banks of Springwell Lake 

where we hope to spot migrating birds and 

late blooming wildflowers. We will look over 

Springwell Reedbed in an attempt to spot 

more wetland creatures. 

29 Sep – 30 Sep 

Wild about Wool 



11am-4pm Have a go at different types 

of traditional knitting. Suitable for all ages 

and levels, from beginners to experienced 

knitters! 

29 Sep – 30 Sep 

Letchworth Beer and World Food 

Festival 

Letchworth Town Centre SG6 3EA 

www.loveletchworth.com 

Over 100 stallholders are expected to trade 

over the weekend, bringing cuisine from 

around the world including Thai, Jamaican 

and South African delights to name a few. 

30 Sep 

The French Market 

Hatfield House West Garden AL9 5HX 

www.hatfield-house.co.uk 

The French traders will drive to Hatfield 

from northern France in time for opening at 

10am and will be selling products such as: 

baguettes, croissants , tarts, a wide range 

of soft and hard cheeses, charcuterie, tartiflette, 

saucisson , crêpes, olives, spices, fruit 

, nougat, chocolate, Provençal soaps, garlic, 

onions and baskets. 

Create your own Storybook with Alice 

Hemming 

Hertford Theatre SG14 1PS 

www.hertfordtheatre.com 

2:30pm A fantastic interactive session 

where you can create and make your own 

book. All materials are provided. The theme 

is Dinosaurs so bring your favourite Dino 

t-shirt, toy or book for inspiration. Suitable 

for ages 6+ and their families. Tickets £6. 

5 Oct 

Prickly but Sweet and Ratty Too! 

The Settlement SG6 4UB 


7:30pm Paul works for the Wildlife Trust 

BCN and has a passion for hogs! His talk 

includes basic hedgehog and water vole 

ecology, with information on how we can 

help these endearing but declining small 

mammals. Price £3. 

5 Oct – 7 Oct 

Hoddesdon Charter Fair 

Hoddesdon Town Centre EN11 8 


The High Street will host various rides and 

activities for the family throughout the 

weekend including street entertainers, 

fairground organs from the past, steam 

engines and Punch and Judy. 

6 Oct 

Weekend Stories 

Hatfield Library AL10 0LT 


Come along to Saturday Stories and enjoy 

listening to old favourites and discovering 

new stories too. This is a family event, and 

all ages are welcome! Free. Donations 

welcome. 

KCC Away Day 

Gracemead Church building AL10 8HX 

www.kcchatfield.org.uk 

9:30am-4:30pm A day away together as a 

church for worship teaching and fellowship. 

Tickets £5 for adults, children free. T: 

01707256100. 

Ashridge in Autumn walk 

Asheidge Estate HP4 1LT 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

10am-2pm Explore Ashridge at one of 

the most scenic times of the year on this 

guided walk through the estate. Join some 

of our very knowledgeable volunteers for a 

six mile walk through the estate to see the 

changes autumn brings. Price: adults £8, 

children £5. 

7 Oct 

Apple Day 2018 

Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood 

AL6 0LZ 


12-4pm Join us for an afternoon event for 

all the family and packed with children’s 

activities. There will be apples for sale along 

with apple juice, preserves, tea, coffee and 

cake. Experts will be on hand to identify 

varieties of apple and provide advice on 

fruit tree care. We will be providing guided 

walks around the orchard and there will be 

a scavenger hunt for the kids. 

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Family Practical Work Day 

Stanmore Common Local Nature Reserve 

HA7 4LB 


10:30am-2pm Help keep the Common 

a great place for wildlife by undertaking 

some practical volunteer work as a family. 

We will be trying to help the special grassland 

here by trimming some tree saplings. 

We see lots of wildlife as we work such as 

common toad, common frog, Staphylinus 

caesarius, cinnamon bug, fly agaric, 

white lipped snail, hairy shield bug, birch 

bug, nursery web spider. Free. Donations 

welcome. 

Apple Day 

Highfield Park Trust AL4 0RA 

www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk 

There really is something for everyone at 

this popular Sunday afternoon event. An 

informative apple juicing demonstration will 

show young and old alike how our apple 

juice is made and our apple based games 

will keep the children amused all afternoon. 

Craft stalls can be explored by the whole 

family whilst a local bee keeper will also be 

present. Free. Donations welcome. 

Grandparents’ Day 

Lee Valley Park Farms EN9 2EF 

www.lvfarms.co.uk 

Grab your nan and grandad for a trip to the 

farm this Grandparents’ Day. All Grandparents’ 

get to visit the farm for free! This is 

the Autumn outing you don’t want to miss. 

Learn all about the farm animals, explore 

outdoor activities and take a break in The 

Bumblebee Café with a bite to eat. 

Grandparents Day 

Paradise Wildlife Park EN10 7QA 

www.pwpark.com 

Celebrate Grandparents’ Day at Paradise 

Wildlife Park. Grandparents receive free 

entry with one full paying child. 

Family Fun Open Day 2018 

Watford Colosseum WD17 3JN 


12-4pm We are throwing open our doors 

and inviting you to explore behind the 

scenes of your local entertainment venue. 

With backstage tours; sound, lighting and 

pyrotechnic displays; children’s arts and 

crafts activities, live music and a whole host 

of other activities taking place throughout 

the afternoon, there’s guaranteed to be 

something for everyone! 

Willow 10K 

Hatfield House AL9 5NQ 

www.willowfoundation.org.uk 

Join us for the Willow 10K in 2018 to help 

mark the 10th anniversary of this fun-filled 

family event. This annual race is great for 

beginners and experienced runners alike 

and includes 5K and Junior 1K routes, plus a 

Tiny Tots Scamper for the little ones. 

11 Oct 

Farming with Wildlife 

All Saints Church Hall AL5 4UU 


8pm An illustrated talk by local farmer Ian 

Pigott. Price £3. 

Reptile Weekend 



Come and join us and take part in some 

Reptile handling sessions, where you can 

face your fears and hold one of these 

fascinating animals. 

13 Oct – 31 Oct 

Monster Magic 

Gulliver’s Land MK15 0DT 

www.gulliversfun.co.uk 

Experience Monster Magic at Gulliver’s 

Theme Parks! You will also have the chance 

to enjoy the Swizzels Trick and Treat Trail. 

Look out for different themes as you face 

some frightfully fun activities. Discover lots 

of awesome activities and attractions to 

make this trail a real treat. Don’t miss out on 

a trip to Leonard’s Scare School or prepare 

for a Wicked Costume Party on park. 

18 Oct – 21 Oct 

International Street Food and Gift 

Market 

Waltham Cross Town Centre EN8 7BX 


9am-5pm Browse the array of stalls selling 

gifts and produce from around the world 

and grab yourself a bargain or two over the 

weekend. 

20 Oct 

Wolf Night 



Come along and have fun at our Wolf Night! 

Check online for details. Book online. 

Howl-o-ween Begins 



Come along and enjoy the beginning of our 

Howl-o-ween celebrations! Check online 

for details. Book online. 

20 Oct – 21 Oct 

Wolf Weekend 



Come along and have fun at our Wolf 

Weekend! Check online for details. Book 

online. 

20 Oct – 29 Oct 

Freaky Funfest 

Mead Open Farm LU7 9JH 

www.meadopenfarm.co.uk 

Dare you creep through the Haunted Hotel 

or explore Scary Tales both new for 2018 

- look out! Who is creeping up on YOU? If 

you’re brave enough, try the terrific twists 

and turns of Topper’s Twister or the Shed of 

Dread. For the little ones, there’s Halloween 

fun in Creepy Cottage too plus see daily 

Ghost Stories, fun Puppet Shows and so 

much more. 

Organising 

an event? 

13 Oct – 14 Oct 

Family Harvest Event 



11am-3pm Discover the fascinating traditions 

of our farming history. This popular 

annual harvest event provides a unique opportunity 

to explore the sights, sounds and 

smells of harvest past, with the Museum’s 

restored 1947 threshing machine working 

hard to process the year’s wheat crop. 

Why not get it listed in the 

UK’s biggest magazine for 

families. Contact us today 

via our web site to get 

your event listed. 

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FUN ACTIVITIES 


Fun 

We have all your fun 

activity needs right here! 

Activities! 

Popular Halloween 

Spectacular returns 

Chiltern Open Air Museum’s popular 

‘Halloween Spectacular’ returns on 

Friday 26th October 5pm – 9pm, 

as part of Culture 24’s Museums at 

Night. This locally famous night-time 

opening sees the Museum’s historic 

buildings decorated for Halloween 

and inhabited by costumed characters. 

This is the Museum’s largest event of 

the year and the biggest fundraiser 

for the charity. Families, children and 

adults come in brilliantly creative 

fancy dress costumes and, armed 

with torches and wellies, will brave 

whatever horrors the Museum has in 

store for them! Spine-tingling scary 

stories can be heard around the fire 

in the Iron Age roundhouse and you 

can trick-or-treat the witch’s cottage 

and other spooky buildings. Visitors 

can warm themselves by toasting 

marshmallows over the fire. There are 

lots of Halloween-themed crafts and 

activities. The event is suitable for all 

ages for full details and to book visit 


Encourage Imagination & creativity 

at Woodys Playbarn 

Exploration, imagination, and 

creativity are in abundance at 

Woody’s Play Barn in Hertfordshire, 

our large soft play area is filled with 

exciting activities and obstacles to 

overcome and filled with activities and 

equipment from slides to a football 

pitch. We even have a play area 

for toddlers as well as a dedicated 

area for babies this features puzzles, 

rockers, games, interactive panels, 

and building blocks. .Skyrider is a 

brand new way to experience flying. 

Ride through the trees twisting 

above our mini Golf and over the 

pond. Minimum height for the ride is 

1.0m Crazy golf is a 14 Hole course 

underneath the trees. 

It’s sure to satisfy your child’s sense 

for adventure, while you chill out 

with homemade food in our comfy 

seating area. 

We’re always happy to welcome you 

and your children for a fun-filled day 

out at Woodys Playbarn set in the 

beautiful Hertfordshire countryside at 

a short distance from the A10. 

Cinnamon Square 

Cinnamon Square, a multi-award 

winning bakery café based in 

Rickmansworth, specialises in 

teaching adults and children to bake. 

So that they can enjoy the experience 

together, Cinnamon Square now run 

classes for both adults and children 

to attend together. There are a variety 

of classes available including cake 

making, bread & sweet buns and 

chocolate. The next class, during the 

October ½ term, is based on bread & 

sweet buns. 

www.cinnamonsquare.com 

01923 778353 

Kool Kidz 

"If the idea of screaming children 

running rampage around your party 

venue is not a thought you savour, we 

are here to help! We pride ourselves 

Introducing their new water-based 

Splash Zone at Rye-Assic Adventure 

Park, guaranteed to keep the kids 

entertained during the summer 

months and better still it is an 

additional activity included in the entry 

fee! This interactive splash pad and 

sprinkler zone has coloured play areas 

that squirt, sprinkle and rains water 

down on all of the children playing 

there! This really is the best place 

to cool down and have a fabulous 

day out for all the family. Parents are 

welcome to get involved and run 

through the water features with the 

kids. That’s not all, once the children 

have had a chance to dry off and 

get dressed in the changing rooms 

provided there are other activities 

on our energy and ability to excite 

and motivate children of all ages 

with fun and action packed parties. 

We have been entertaining children 

for over 10 years and now have 

fantastic entertainers to make sure 

your children’s parties are perfect and 

flow with ease from start to finish. Our 

entertainers have the ability to adapt 

their parties depending on children’s 

ages, likes and abilities.” 

For more information please contact 

Karen on: 01582 723449 or 

info@koolkidzgroup.co.uk 

A Splash-Tastic New Addition 

to Rye-Assic Adventure Park 

for all the family to enjoy, go-karting, 

crazy golf course and laser combat 

or Nerf wars - there is plenty to keep 

everyone active and having fun! 

Rye-Assic Adventure Park is open all 

year round from 9.30am to 5pm with 

admission at just £5.95 weekdays and 

£6.95 weekends – Adults FREE 

Play sessions are offered between 

9.30am and 12noon, 12noon and 

2.30pm and 2.30pm and 5pm. 

You can just turn up but to avoid 

disappointment it’s best to call to 

book or check the online calendar at 

www.ryehouseadventurepark.co.uk 

Rye-Assic Adventure Park at Rye 

House Kart Raceway, Rye Road, 

Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 0EH 

Telephone 01992 460895 Ext 1 

Paradise Wildlife Park 

Paradise Wildlife Park is voted 

Hertfordshire’s Number one Outdoor 

Attraction by Trip Advisor and is home 

to over 800 exotic wild animals. 

NEW for 2018… Meet some lifesize 

animatronic Dinosaurs at our 

incredible World of Dinosaurs 

attraction. It will be one of the UK’s 

biggest and most spectacular 

animatronic dinosaur attractions, 

set in acres of natural woodland. It 

will feature 30 life-size, moving and 

roaring dinosaurs – a real thrill for any 

dinosaur adventurer! 


The XC 

XC is an extreme sports facility based 

in Hemel Hempstead. Here you will 

find 160 metres of indoor caving 

system which will test your nerves as 

you twist and turn through its intricate 

passageways. If you have a head for 

heights then try out a High Ropes 

session which hangs twelve metres 

above the ground. Tackle the eight 

obstacles and take a peek below 

where you will see our climbing walls 

and bouldering area! To top it off, XC 

has an awesome indoor skatepark 

with ramps, a pool and a bowl to try 

your best tricks out on. For more 

information 

www.thexc.co.uk 

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Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools! 

Every student can benefit from 

Jigsaw’s drama, singing and dance 

classes this September. Our classes 

are designed to develop children’s 

confidence, focus and social 

skills, while having fun and making 

lots of new friends. 

With more children attending Jigsaw 

Performing Arts Schools than ever 

before, now is the time to book a twoweek 

trial and discover these unique 

benefits at a school near you. 

For more information on Jigsaw’s 

weekend drama, singing and dance 

classes for students aged 3-18, visit 

www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk or call 020 

8447 4530 and secure a place for the 

Autumn term today. 

Willows 

Activity Farm 

Beat the back to school blues at 

Willows Activity Farm with Potato 

Shindig. Children can get digging 

and take home their own free bag of 

potatoes from 3rd to 30th September. 

There will also be lots of potato 

inspired arts and crafts. 

Also, from 3rd September, Santa 

Spectacular tickets, THE best festive 

family day out, go on sale at 

willowsactivityfarm.com 

Discover 

intu Watford 

Great news mums and dads! On 

Thursday 27 September, intu 

Watford’s stunning new four-storey 

Debenhams will open for the first time 

– and it has everything you need to 

keep the little ones bang on-trend. 

From super cool brands such as Baker 

by Ted Baker to bluezoo, Debenhams 

is set to be the new go-to places 

for seriously cool kids, and for you 

there’s top fashion, beauty and even 

a Prosecco bar! Join the celebration 

party on Thursday 27 September and 

discover surprises and 

delights throughout the mall. 

This is just the beginning. Over the 

following months, it’s time to get the 

little ones excited with more 

shops opening, the launch of 

delicious new restaurants such 

as TGIs, and, of course, the IMAX 

Cineworld and Hollywood Bowl - 

just in time for Christmas. 

It’s time to #DiscoverintuWatford. 

See you there. 

Stagecoach Performing Arts 

Attempt Guinness World Record 

Stagecoach Performing Arts 

Schools recently attempted to 

set a new Guinness World Record 

for the largest simultaneous 

performance of one show. 

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 

Junior was performed by over 

12,500 children across the UK 

and abroad, in 140 venues around 

the world. The world record 

attempt commemorated the 

30th Anniversary of Stagecoach 

- three decades of its’ schools 

sparking children’s creativity and 

building self-confidence through 

singing, dancing and acting 

classes. 

Stagecoach will secure an official 

Guinness World Record when 

independent adjudication verifies 

the attempt in the coming weeks. 

Once confirmed, Stagecoach will 

have broken its own record from 

Rock Up & Climb! 

Rock Up & Climb at the all-new Rock 

Up intu Watford! 

An exciting new venue for kids & 

families of all ages & abilities to enjoy 

- offering 27 indoor climbing walls 

reaching 8m high, for an adventure 

like no other. 

Complete with soft play to keep the 

younger ones entertained, an on-site 

cafe serving delicious drinks & hot 

food, there's something for everyone! 

Opening September 2018! 

FOR MORE INFO VISIT 

www.rock-up.co.uk/watford 

2008. Disney’s enchanting classic 

was highly appropriate, as former 

Stagecoach students Emma 

Watson and Nathan Mack played 

Belle and Chip the Teacup in 

Beauty and the Beast, the world’s 

top-grossing film of 2017. 

Principal of Stagecoach 

Chorleywood Kitty Gould said, 

“Participating in the Guinness 

World Record attempt was a 

fantastic experience for everyone 

involved. We’re so proud to have 

showcased our students’ skills 

in singing, dancing and acting, 

and the scale of this event really 

highlights our wider ethos of 

Creative Courage for Life”. 

For more information about your 

nearest Stagecoach, 

please see the ad on pg 11 

and visit their website at 

www.stagecoach.co.uk. 

Unlimited Fun 

at 360 Play 

Whatever the 

Weather! 

360 Street at all 360 Play centres, is 

somewhere children of all abilities 

and interests can play together in 

a fantastic imaginary world of role 

play. Messy Play provides a whole 

host of creative activities. There are 

sessions running throughout the week 

for preschoolers and during school 

holidays for all. 

Outside Play areas are great to 

continue the adventure with sandpits, 

climbing, play houses and boats. 

Dodgems and Carousels are there 

when kids are ready to take a break 

from soft play. With trains, fire engines, 

planes, horses and many more 

characters and every go is free, so 

they can enjoy as many rides as they 

like. The cafe bar makes for a great 

pit-stop and serves a wide selection 

of snacks, beverages and family 

favourite meal options. 

Parties - There are five different party 

packages to choose from and you can 

personalise your party with optional 

extras. One of the best things about 

360 is that there’s no limit on play time 

so you can stay as long as you like! 

If you’re a frequent visitor, the Play 

Passes offer great value for money 

and also make great gifts. 

360play.co.uk/Basildon · 

Farnborough · Leicester · Milton 

Keynes · Redditch · Stevenage 

Go back to 

school with 

The Galleria 

The back to school to do list can seem 

insurmountable, so what could be 

better than a destination where you 

can tick everything off in a single visit? 

And at bargain prices! 

The Galleria’s great range of outlet 

stores can kit out your kids for the new 

term, covering everything from PE kit 

to stationery, uniform to a shiny new 

school bag. With Outlet stores like 

Clarks, Nike, M&S, Trespass, Mountain 

Warehouse & Regatta all offering 

amazing back to school offers plus 

more from stores Sports Direct, The 

Works and Waterstones we’ve got 

back to school all tied up on one stop! 

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FOCUS ON EDUCATION 

Focus on 

Education! 

Information on the top education 

facilities in Herdfordshire 

right here! 

Haberdashers’ Aske’s 

Boys’ School 

This year Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ 

Preparatory School underwent a 

complete renovation including a 

new two-storey extension, Library, 

ICT suite, Art and DT studios and 

much more. The Head of the Prep 

School said “We are creating a Prep 

School for the next generation”. Class 

sizes are small and your son will be 

given individual attention across all 

subject areas. Habs have three main 

objectives: that your son enjoys each 

and every day at school, that he 

receives a top class education, and he 

is prepared for entry into our Senior 

School by the time he turns eleven. 

Pre-Preparatory School Open Day: 

Saturday 10th November 2018 

(By Appointment Only) 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

PLEASE CONTACT: 

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ 

Pre-Preparatory School 

Hazel Road, Park Street, 

Herts, AL2 2AH 

FOR AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT: 

Tel: 020 8266 1950 or email: preprepoffice@habsboys.org.uk 

www.habsboys.org.uk 

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St Hilda’s School Parent Quote 

in their own words... 

“At the end of each year we have 

looked back and commented on our 

daughter’s year – always describing 

it as filled with challenges, hard work, 

motivating activities, fun, warmth and 

ending up with a happy girl making 

lots of progress. We can leave St 

Hilda’s confident in the knowledge 

that she is fully prepared for the new 

experiences and challenges ahead. A 

huge thank you to all of you.” 

Come and see for yourself what this 

outstanding School can provide. 

www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk 

What makes St Christopher School 

stand out as truly independent 



St Christopher School in Letchworth 

Garden City is a distinctive school 

that has favoured a modern approach 

to education for over 100 years, 

confident that their forward-thinking 

methods and excellent results have 

stood the test of time. 

An independent day and boarding 

school for girls and boys aged from 

three to 18, St Chris is set on a large, 

leafy 25-acre campus just a short train 

ride from London and Cambridge. 

Travelling to St Christopher 

Located only five minutes from A1M 

Junction 9, the School’s campus is 

located in Letchworth Garden City, 

with daily bus services and fast train 

links to London and Cambridge. 

Open Days & Contact Information 

Saturday 22 September 2018 

To find out more call 01462 650947 

or email admissions@stchris.co.uk 

www.stchris.co.uk 


FOCU S ON EDUCATION 


First Class Learning 

in their own words... 

“Learning works well when it is fun. At 

First Class Learning we have found 

that the three main ingredients for 

successful learning are excellent 

materials, a nurturing environment 

and sharing in the pleasure of our 

students’ achievements. Emma 

Slinger, from Stevenage, is a great 

example of someone with an infectious 

enthusiasm for learning. Emma 

started cautiously, but has gone from 

strength to strength with her number 

manipulation. Emma always wants 

to get things right and is learning see 

mistakes and making corrections as 

learning opportunities. Get in touch 

with your local First Class Learning 

Centre and find out how your child 

can become confident in Maths and 

English.” 

Brain Up Abacus 

Mental Maths Academy 

A Unique Performing Arts 

and Academic Education 

Tring Park School for the Performing 

Arts stands at the forefront of 

specialist performing arts education in 

the UK whilst also offering a 

full and rounded education to GCSE 

and A Level in an atmosphere 

of high academic performance. At 

Centre 4 Excellence 

What are Sound Training 

Programmes? Reading, writing and 

spelling come from sounds, similar to 

vision, sometimes our brain translates 

what we hear differently, causing 

issues with learning. Sound training 

programmes are innovative 

programmes that improve auditory 

and sensory processing by retraining 

the brain. This is based on years of 

research in neuroscience and the way 

the brain learns. 

Who created the programmes? 

The programmes were created 

by a team of neurologists, experts 

Tring Park talented young people 

from 8-19 can specialise in Dance, 

Acting, Musical Theatre or 

Commercial Music, whilst gaining 

excellent academic qualifications. 

www.tringpark.com/opendays 

in the field of brain plasticity, 

communication, speech and 

language, audiology, physiotherapy 

and more. It is scientifically proven!! 

Who can benefit from the 

programmes? The programmes are 

suitable for all children (4-16yrs) of all 

abilities, but in particular children who 

have reading, spelling and writing 

difficulties, attention and focus, 

working memory issues or children 

diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, 

Auditory Processing and 

Developmental delay or Dyslexia. 

We offer a unique Mental Maths 

Programme which helps children 

excel at mental arithmetic. We base 

our curriculum upon both 

traditional and multimedia teaching 

methods in order to stimulate 

both sides of brain using visualisation 

of the Abacus. 

Our centre is registered with OFSTED 

Try Kumon’s two-week 

Free Trial now 

Your local Kumon study centre 

is offering a two-week Free Trial 

between 1 September and 1 October 

2018 for new students. Your child can 

experience how the Kumon Maths and 

English Programmes help children 

of any age and ability to become 

confident, independent learners with a 

positive attitude to study. 

Abbot’s Hill School 

Abbot’s Hill is a happy, dynamic and 

thriving school offering an all-round 

education for girls 4-16 years. Our Day 

Nursery & Pre-School caters for girls 

and boys from six months. Our historic 

campus offers modern facilities in a 

magnificent country setting. 

We have a strong record of 

academic success and pastoral care. 

as childcare providers which 

assures you our centre is safe and 

suitable for children. All our staff 

of members have a Full First Aid 

training, Common Core Skills Training 

and DBS checked. 

Please visit our website www.brainup. 

uk for more information and 

book your FREE Trial Lesson today! 

Your child will be assessed so your 

Kumon Instructor can tailor the level 

of study precisely to their ability. 

This creates a positive learning 

experience, with work set at just 

the right level. 

For more information and to find your 

nearest study centre, visit 

www.kumon.co.uk. 

Throughout the school, pupils are 

taught in small classes. Excellent 

teaching and personalised support 

ensure that everyone is inspired to 

exceed their potential. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT 

www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk 

or call 01442 240333. 

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Box 

Office 

Your family theatre guide... 

Broadway Theatre 

SG6 3DD 

www.broadway-letchworth.com 

9 Sep 

Splash Test Dummies 

3pm The Dummies are back with some 

splish splashing circus set to drown you 

in tears of laughter. From the makers of 

hit show Trash Test Dummies! Splash 

Test Dummies are here, ready to roll 

out their beach towels and spring into a 

brand new hour of circus-filled hilarity 

for the whole family. 

19 Sep 

How to Hide a Lion 

4:30pm When a lion is chased out of 

town, a little girl, Iris, helps him to find 

somewhere to hide. Iris embarks on a 

mission to squash her new friend into 

a variety of sneaky tight spots, as the 

misinformed town folk try and track 

him down. Helen Stephens’ magical 

book, How to Hide a Lion, comes to life 

with playful humour, dazzling puppets 

and jazz. 

29 Sep 

Gandini Juggling: Sigma 

7:30pm Sigma is a spectacular new 

cross art-from production in collaboration 

with Gandini Juggling and dazzling 

Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer 

Seeta Patel. The production 

showcases exuberant rhythms, patterns 

and colours, celebrating the dialogue 

between the worlds of juggling, music 

and classical Indian dance. 

10 Oct – 11 Oct 

Dear Zoo 

1:30pm and 10am Dear Zoo the timeless 

children’s classic book makes its stage 

premiere. This production will enchant 

all those who have read the book 

(both young and old) as it unfolds with 

child-engaging puppets, music and lots 

of audience interaction. 

Harpenden Public Halls 

AL5 1PD 

www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 


Oliver! 

7pm Lionel Bart’s Oliver! is coming to 

Harpenden in October, transporting the 

audience on a wild adventure through 

Victorian England. Join us and young, 

orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates 

the London’s underworld of theft and 

violence, searching for a home, a family, 

and – most importantly – for love. 

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Hertford Theatre 

SG14 1PS 

www.hertfordtheatre.com 

16 Sep 

How To Hide A Lion 

3:30pm When a lion is chased out of 

town, a little girl, Iris, helps him to find 

somewhere to hide. Iris embarks on a 

mission to squash her new friend into 

a variety of sneaky tight spots, as the 

misinformed town folk try and track 

him down. Most suitable for ages 3-6. 

Tickets: £12, family £44, under 18 months 

free. 

28 Sep – 30 Sep 

The Snail and The Whale 

11am and 2pm Longing to see the world, 

a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of a 

humpback whale. Together they go on 

an amazing adventure - but when the 

whale gets beached, how will the snail 

save him? Suitable for ages 4-10 and 

their families. Tickets: £14, family £52. 

29 Sep 

The Glastonbabies Festival Show 

10:30am and 12:30pm This event takes 

place in our River Room, which has 

unallocated seating. It’s an interactive 

show and adults are expected to join 

in too! Packed with interactive music 

making, mega puppets, and songs for 

all the family. Expect to play along to 

live music with shakers and drums, join 

in with musical statues and dance with 

giant puppets! Suitable for ages 2-7. 

29 Sep 

Theatre of Widdershins: Snow 

White, Rose Red, Bear Brown 

11am and 1pm Snow White and Rose 

Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have 

lived in the forest since they were Babes 

in the Wood. Not as worldly wise as 

their Mother would have liked, they are 

nonetheless kind and caring. When their 

quiet life is interrupted by a friendly bear 

a new chapter begins. Tickets £9. 

29 Sep 

Ninja Alien Dinosaur Party 

2:30pm You’re invited to sing, dance, 

rap, clap and ROAR! along with Gareth’s 

crazily catchy interactive songs. Taking 

in a range of musical styles, all played 

on his trusty ukulele, Gareth’s hi-octane 

performance includes such Dino Boogie, 

Death or Ice Cream, and the world 

famous Ninja Meerkat Rap. Suitable for 

ages 7+. Tickets £6. 

29 Sep 

TICKET 

TICKET 

How Does This Politics Thing 

Work Then? 

4pm Politics is boring. Politics is complicated. 

Politics is for adults. Rubbish! 

Politics is actually super important and 

can be made really fun, if you know how. 

Luckily Tatton Spiller (Simple Politics) 

and Tiernan Douieb (Comedy Club 4 

Kids, CBBC’s The Slammer) know exactly 

how and will show you over 60 minutes 

just how to make sense of it all. Suitable 

for ages 7+. Tickets £9. 

30 Sep 

Mischief and Mystery in Moomin 

Valley 

11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm Be sure to 

pack your imagination and join us on an 

unforgettable journey to Moominvalley 

where everyone is welcome, nature 

thrives and adventures are plentiful. 

Magical puppetry, an ingenious set, 

original music and interactive play will 

delight young audiences ages 4-7 and 

encourage them to immerse themselves 

in a unique participatory story-telling 

experience. Suitable for ages 4-7. Tickets 

£9. 

3 Oct 

Russian National Ballet: The 

Nutcracker 

7:45pm This is the ultimate and beautiful 

fairy-tale where goodness and beauty 

triumph. This eternal seasonal favourite 

will be an unforgettable journey during 

the run-up to Christmas and an ideal introduction 

to classical ballet. Wonderful 

treat full of glitter for the whole family! 

All ages welcome, but most suitable for 

ages 6+. Tickets £22. 


HD&OS: Hairspray! 

7:30pm and 2:30pm Hairspray, winner of 

eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, 

is a family-friendly musical, piled 

bouffant-high with laughter, romance 

and deliriously tuneful songs. Suitable 

for ages 10+, although may contain 

scenes more suitable for teenagers and 

an adult audience. Tickets from £16.50. 

13 Oct 

Hey Diddle Diddle 

11am and 2pm A hilarious adventure 

filled with music and puppetry from 

Goblin Theatre! When the full moon 

shines bright there’s magic in the air, and 

all the animals come out to play. Suitable 

for ages 3-6. Tickets £9. 

Hydeout Watford 

WD17 1LJ 

www.watfordbigevents.co.uk 

22 Sep 

Cassio Productions Own the 

Stage 

2:30pm and 3pm Cassio Productions 

produce musical theatre in the Watford 

area. Watch them perform outside 

Hydeout on the High Street at 2:30pm 

and again at 3pm. 

Mt Grace School 

EN6 1EZ 

www.mountgrace.org.uk 

16 Sep 

Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf 

Performance 

4:30pm A group of professional musicians 

with their families and friends are 

putting on a performance of Prokofiev’s 

Peter and the Wolf for charity. Children in 

the audience can try out instruments. 

Rhodes Arts Complex 

CM23 3JG 

www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk 

16 Sep – 23 Sep 

Bugsy Malone 

Set in 1920’s prohibition New York, Bugsy 

Malone tells a timeless story of love, 

seduction, corruption and… Splurge 

Guns! Come and join a cast of over 50 

fantastically talented young performers 

in a musical like no other that starts with 

Fat Sam’s Grand Slam and ends with the 

maddest and messiest custard pie fight 

you’ll ever witness live on stage! 

The Alban Arena 

AL1 3LD 

www.alban-arena.co.uk 

21 Sep 

This Is The Greatest Show 

6:30pm Join our cast of West End Singers 

and LIVE band as we take you on a 

journey through music from “The Greatest 

Showman” “Moulin Rouge” “Barnum” 

and many others. A memorable night 

that will have you singing along and 

dancing in the aisles. Tickets £22. 

The Gordon Craig Theatre 

SG1 1LZ 

www.gordon-craig.co.uk 

12 Sep 

Disco Divas 

8pm Don’t walk, boogie instead, the 

glitter ball is ready so let’s go back, right 

back to the decadent age of disco! A 

fabulous cast of World Class singers 

perform the greatest hits of the glamorous 

high priestess of Pop, Diana Ross, 

Joni Sledge and the undisputed queen 

of disco, Donna Summer. Put on your 

platform shoes, grab your funky afro 

wigs and your flares! 

14 Sep 

Shaolin Warriors 

7:30pm Direct from China, the legendary 

Shaolin Warriors will return to the UK in 

2018, punching, kicking and tumbling 

in a spectacular, dynamic production. 

Shaolin Warriors is more than a Kung Fu 

show; it’s a traditional strength through 

adversity story. 

27 Sep 

Big Band Spectacular 

7:30pm Hold on tight as Big Band Spectacular 

takes you on an exciting journey 

that is stunning, dynamic, and thrilling. 

Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerizing 

performance is packed with your Big 

Band Favourites. Tickets £21.50. 

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28 Sep 

Whole Lotta Love Community 

Concert 

7:45pm Featuring the amazing talents of 

bands & singers from the local community 

consisting of Allergy, DL, MC Wardz, 

Johnny ‘Saxman’ Diggle, Manaé, Saitia 

Gallimore, Li Alba, The Iconics, 5 Unleashed, 

Golty Farabeau & Special Guest 

all the way from Italy musical theatre star 

Fabio Esposito. Tickets £21.50. 

29 Sep 

Dance for Fun 

5pm Our students range from 3yrs old to 

adult. We are proud to say that we have 

been able to dance at venues such as 

The Royal Albert Hall, Saddlers Wells, 

Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End 

and Disney Land Paris, and not forgetting 

our home theatre The Gordon Craig. 

Tickets £13. 

The Old Town Hall 

HP1 3AE 

www.oldtownhall.co.uk 

19 Sep 

As You Like It 

8pm Welcome to the Forest of Arden, a 

world of clowns, lovers, runaways and 

rebels. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons 

return to The Old Town Hall with 

their innovative and hilarious version of 

Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, with 

folky, foot-stomping live music and their 

own inimitable brand of buffoonery. 

Tickets £14.50. 

The Pizza Express Pheasantry 

SW3 4UT 

www.tringpark.com 

24 Sep 

That Tring Thing… 

7pm Past and present students on Tring 

Park’s Musical Theatre Course end the 

current season of cabaret performances 

at London’s iconic cabaret venue - the 

Pizza Express Pheasantry. 

The Radlett Centre 

WD7 8HL 

www.radlettcentre.co.uk 

5 Oct 

How to Hide a Lion 

12:30pm and 2:30pm When a lion is 

chased out of town, a little girl, Iris, 

helps him to find somewhere to hide. Iris 

embarks on a mission to squash her new 

friend into a variety of sneaky tight spots, 

as the misinformed town folk try and 

track him down. 

Suitable for ages 3+. Tickets £11. 

19 Oct – 20 Oct 

Tabby McTat 

Interwoven with original songs, Tabby 

McTat is the heart-warming tale of 

friendship and loyalty from the team 

behind Stick Man Live and Tiddler and 

Other Terrific Tales. Suitable for ages 2-7. 

Tickets £14. 

The SandPit Theatre 

AL4 9NX 

www.sandpittheatre.co.uk 

9 Sep 

Guru Charana Smaranam 

A showcase of Indian classical dance 

and music by the students of ‘Kalaimamani’ 

Smt. Divya Kasturi. 

29 Sep 

Leaf 

10am, 12pm, 2pm Join us as we tell the 

life story of a very special leaf in this 

warm, intimate and playful new piece 

for under 3s inspired by nature and the 

seasons. Framed within an evocative 

soundscape, this is the perfect introduction 

to theatre for the very young. 

6 Oct 

Carmina Burina 

7pm The Hardynge Choir present an 

exciting programme of music for choir, 

combined children’s choir, two pianos 

and percussion together with three 

outstanding soloists. 

The Spotlight 

EN11 8BE 


5 Sep 

Christopher Robin (PG Film) 

4:30pm A working-class family man, 

Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood 

friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps 

him to rediscover the joys of life. 

14 Oct 

That’ll Be The Day 

Back by ever-growing popular demand, 

get ready to party as the UK’s favourite 

Rock and Roll variety production returns 

with another Brand new show! Featuring 

incredible live music performances, this 

hugely entertaining Rock & Roll spectacular 

blends classic gold hits from the 

50s, 60s and 70s, with bags of hilarious 

comedy! 

7 Oct 

The Little Mix Experience 

1pm With breathtaking dance moves, 

replica costumes and some of the finest 

vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy 

show from beginning to end, packed 

with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and 

suitable for all ages! 

Wyllyotts Theatre 

EN6 2HN 

www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk/ 

wyllyotts-theatre 

28 Sep 

This is the Greatest Show 

8pm Join our cast of the finest West End 

singers and the live greatest show band 

as we take you on a journey through 

music from ‘The Greatest Showman’, 

‘Moulin Rouge’, ‘Smash’, ‘Barnum’, and 

many others. Tickets £22. 

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Saturday 1st December at 5pm. 

The Astonishing Adventures of Pinocchio is a wood –not – 

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Rock Up is the NEW thrilling indoor climbing centre opening 

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