<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> WHAT’S ON WHERE presentations, as well as facepainting and bug handling at the discovery centre, panda feeds and the chance <strong>to</strong> get up close <strong>to</strong> some more familiar species <strong>to</strong>o! 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 <strong>to</strong> stalls from the local community, you won’t want <strong>to</strong> miss this extra special weekend at the farm! Carters Steam Fair Croxley Green WD3 3HN www.carterssteamfair.co.uk Carters Steam Fair is believed <strong>to</strong> 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-enac<strong>to</strong>rs and find out what life would have been like for them. Listen <strong>to</strong> folk singers singing WWI folk songs and see a replica Airco DH2 plane. Visit the Museum’s Dig for Vic<strong>to</strong>ry allotment and explore the 1940s post-war prefab house. A guided <strong>to</strong>ur of Humphry Rep<strong>to</strong>n’s landscape Haileybury SG13 7NU www.heritageopendays.org.uk To commemorate the bi-centenary of Humphry Rep<strong>to</strong>n’s death the guided <strong>to</strong>urs will explain <strong>to</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs the s<strong>to</strong>ry of Rep<strong>to</strong>n’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 fac<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show is <strong>to</strong> open at The Hospice of St Francis - one of only nine of the 27 gardens exhibited <strong>to</strong> be relocated in its entirety. Price £20. Book online. Trinity Swing Cassiobury Park WD18 7LG 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 Artskool Academy Lanchester <strong>School</strong> WD17 3HD 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 Wednesdays. Price £91 for the 13-week course. 22 Sep Abbots Langley Autumn Fest <strong>School</strong> Mead WD5 0LA www.abbotslangleycommunitycentre. co.uk 11am-4pm The Community Centre will be hosting a stall again at the <strong>2018</strong> Autumn Fest (formerly known as Apple Fest)! Find out what goes on at the Centre and take part in our lucky dip! Whole <strong>School</strong> Open Day St Chris<strong>to</strong>pher <strong>School</strong> SG6 3JZ www.stchris.co.uk 9:30am-1pm Open Days are an opportunity <strong>to</strong> see the <strong>School</strong> in action; meet staff, students and parents; <strong>to</strong>ur 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 <strong>to</strong> meet your favourite characters. On 22 September the Lego Robber will be making appearances at intervals outside of The Entertainer s<strong>to</strong>re. 23 Sep Give Your Town The Run Around Hoddesdon Town Centre EN11 9 www.broxbourne.gov.uk 10am-1pm You do not have <strong>to</strong> be a professional runner <strong>to</strong> take part so book in the family <strong>to</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong> Strutt and Parker. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available Get To Know Your Local Patch Oxhey Green WD19 4GU www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 11am-2pm Discover the hidden wild areas of this suburban <strong>to</strong>wn 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 Cassiobury Park WD18 7LG www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 2-4pm Come along for an afternoon of fun and great music! Big Fish Little Fish Watford Colosseum WD17 3JN www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 2-4pm Award-winning, pioneering Big Fish Little Fish family rave return triumphantly for a fourth time <strong>to</strong> the Watford Colosseum with a <strong>Back</strong> 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! 24 Sep – 8 Oct Rye Meadlings: Toddler Group Rye Meads Nature Reserve EN11 0EH www.rspb.org.uk 10:30am-12pm Rye Meadlings is a fortnightly <strong>to</strong>ddler group for parents and their little ones. The sessions are designed <strong>to</strong> be as hands-on and sensory as possible <strong>to</strong> encourage child led exploration and natural play. Activities will include water play, mud kitchen time, bug hunting, bird spotting, pond dipping, games, crafts, s<strong>to</strong>rytelling and more. Parents get a free hot drink. Booking essential. Runs on 24 September and 8 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. Price £6. 26 Sep Fostering Event 4 Jardine House HA1 3EX www.nexusfostering.co.uk/fostering-in-hertfordshire 10am-3pm Pop along <strong>to</strong> our office for a chat with our friendly local team about fostering. You’ll be able <strong>to</strong> find out about local training, support, the assessment process and the types of fostering opportunities in London and the surrounding area. 26 Sep – 8 Oct Food and Drink Festival <strong>2018</strong> St Peter’s Street AL3 5DJ www.enjoystalbans.com The St Albans Food & Drink Festival will return this autumn <strong>to</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong> try something new or different. The Food and Drink Awards will be revealed 8th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. 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 <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> countryside <strong>to</strong> raise money for various Oxfam water projects. This will be the “Oxfam Walk for Water <strong>2018</strong>” (the successor <strong>to</strong> the hugely successful Herts Hike). Register online for free. Autumn Birds Springwell Reedbed WD3 8UW www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 10:30am-12pm Come along for an autumn stroll along the banks of Springwell Lake where we hope <strong>to</strong> spot migrating birds and late blooming wildflowers. We will look over Springwell Reedbed in an attempt <strong>to</strong> spot more wetland creatures. 29 Sep – 30 Sep Wild about Wool Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk 11am-4pm Have a go at different types of traditional knitting. Suitable for all ages and levels, from beginners <strong>to</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong> trade over the weekend, bringing cuisine from around the world including Thai, Jamaican and South African delights <strong>to</strong> name a few. 30 Sep The French Market Hatfield House West Garden AL9 5HX www.hatfield-house.co.uk The French traders will drive <strong>to</strong> 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 S<strong>to</strong>rybook 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, <strong>to</strong>y 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 www.rspb.org.uk 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 www.broxbourne.gov.uk 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 S<strong>to</strong>ries Hatfield Library AL10 0LT www.hertfordshire.gov.uk Come along <strong>to</strong> Saturday S<strong>to</strong>ries and enjoy listening <strong>to</strong> old favourites and discovering new s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>to</strong>o. 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 <strong>to</strong>gether 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 <strong>to</strong> see the changes autumn brings. Price: adults £8, children £5. 7 Oct Apple Day <strong>2018</strong> Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood AL6 0LZ www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 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 <strong>to</strong> 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. 14 BACK TO SCHOOL <strong>2018</strong> | www.primarytimes.co.uk/<strong>Hertfordshire</strong>
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