Dens Sponsored Walk - Action Against Homelessness
Join in for a relaxing day in the country on the DENS circular 10-mile sponsored walk.
The Grand Vintage Fair - Leverstock Green
Full to the rafters with antiques, collectables and kitsch from the 1950s and rocking 1960s. Fashion and accessories, loads of vintage jewellery, art and design, ceramics and books.
Alternative Medicine Marketplace
From Ayurvedic diets to therapeutic massage to yoga, traditional medical knowledge and practices from across South Asia are often labelled as ‘alternative medicine’ while stressing their ‘authentic’ nature, but what do ‘alternative’ and ‘authentic’ mean? And what happens when these practices are commercialised, patented or de-contextualised? Join us to discuss alternative medicine in the context of the global wellness marketplace.
Herts 10k Challenge for Rennie Grove Hospice Care
Take part in a beautiful multi-terrain course through the Hertfordshire countryside, starting and finishing at Rothamsted Research, Harpenden. The event returns on Sunday 9 October 2016 to celebrate its eleventh year, and promises to be as popular as ever!
Science Uncovered at Tring Natural History Museum
Free, drop-in, suitable for adults! Discover the startling stories behind the collections of the Natural History Museum at Tring, meet world-class scientists and experience the historic galleries by night. Part of European Researchers' Night, our annual festival of science is free and offers you the chance to uncover nature's hidden worlds.
Macmillan Coffee Morning at Warners End Community Centre
Come and join in for the annual Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning! Have some tea/coffee and some lovely cakes to either eat or take home with you!
Healthy Lifestyles Indian Cookery Course
Indian Cookery for a Healthy Lifestyle is returning to Dacorum, thanks to Dacorum Communities for Learning!
Hemel Food Garden Festival: Sunnyside Rural Trust
Come join the Sunnyside Rural Trust at their 2016 Hemel Food Garden Festival!
M-ASK: Theatre techniques for stress, anxiety and depression
Stressed, anxious or depressed? M-ASK is a new 12-week programme that uses theatre techniques to help those suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other conditions affecting mental wellbeing. You don’t need any experience to take part, everyone is welcome, from absolute beginners to the more experienced.
To take part in this free programme - which is funded by Dacorum Borough Council and Hertfordshire Public Health - you must be aged 11 or over and live within Dacorum borough.
When and where
- The 12-week programme runs every Thursday between 15 September and 8 December 2016 (term time only)
- Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
- Location: The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
Each session will explore theatre techniques using masks and you will also have the opportunity to complete a Bronze Level Arts Award qualification.
Book a place
To express an interest in M-ASK, please fill out the online form here or telephone 01442 228181.
Welwyn Garden City World Food Festival
More than 30 stalls for you to sample food from around the globe with live world music stage and lots more!
FREE ENTRY at Welwyn Garden City Town Centre
NCT Nearly New Sale
A great change to buy everything you need for your baby, toddler and child up to the age of 8.
The NCT Nearly New Sales for Hertford, Ware and District hold three Nearly New Sales a year, two main sales (toys, books, clothes and equipment) in Spring and Autumn and a Toy Sale at the end of November.
Their next sale is on 30th April 11:00 – 13:00 (10.30am for NCT Members) at Presdales School, Hoe Lane. For equipment, clothing, books, DVDs and toys from maternity up to age 8.
Sales are open to everyone, you don’t need to be an NCT Member.
Hemel Hillbuster
Hemel's first ever cycling sportive, The Hemel Hillbuster, takes you on a choice of three routes over challenging Chiltern hills and through beautiful countryside and villages around Dacorum.
Hatfield House - Farmers Market
The Stable Yard, Hatfield House, Hatfield cakes, crafts, beers, breads, baskets and honey.
For further information email stableyardmarkets@gmail.com
FREE ENTRY
Ashridge Easter Trail and Crafts
Come to the Ashridge Estate visitor centre to make some Easter crafts or enjoy their Easter trail.
Following the excitement of the Cadbury Easter Egg Trail why not carry on celebrating by taking a quieter stroll along the Easter Trail and/or making Easter crafts in the Ashridge Estate Community Hub?
£2 per child.
Please visit the National Trust website here for more information.
Ashridge Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
Put on your wellies and explore the secrets of the woodland at Ashridge. Answer questions along the way and collect your reward at the end.
Battle of Berkhamted Common 150th Anniversary Walk
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Berkhamsted Common with a commemorative walk around the very area which was saved from enclosure in 1866.
Wild Wednesday Tracks and Trails: Stowe National Trust
Wild Wednesday: Tracks and trails
See what you can track down at Stowe this February on adventure with our Team Leader. You'll get a guide to animal tracks, discover what animal makes which footprint and learn how to lay your own secret trails.
Make your own animal print to take home and don't forget tracking wild animals and making a trail with sticks are two of your 50 Things - bring along your 50 Things scrapbook. Don't worry if you don't already have one, we'll have one waiting for you!
Booking details
Call 0844 249 1895
Each child attending will need to book a ticket. There is no need for adults to book a ticket.
Suitability
This activity is for children between 5 and 12 and their families
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Meeting point
We'll be meeting at the Eastern Lake Pavilion, please allow enough time to gain admission through New Inn and make your way to the gardens (it's around a 0.3 mile walk from The New Inn at Stowe).
What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm this winter! It can get a bit nippy in the gardens so bring warm clothes and comfy shoes you don't mind getting muddy. This is an outdoor event so come prepared!
Accessibility
The gardens are partly accessible with steep slopes and uneven terrain. Mobility buggies are available to hire. Please call us to discuss your requirements on 01280 817156.
Other
Though this activity is for children between 5 and 12, we do welcome children of all ages at this event.
17 February 2016
10:30 - 12:00
13:30 - 15:00
National Trust Ticket Line
Telephone
Call 0844 249 1895
Gardeners' Question Time at Stowe, Buckinghmashire
Gardeners' Question Time
It's green fingers at the ready as Stowe hosts a recording of BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time! Is your crocus croaky, your dahlia dreary? Whatever your question come along and get your garden queries answered to make 2016 your best year yet.
A hot drink is also included in the price of your ticket.
Admission Prices
Adult £4.50
Booking details
Call 01280 817156
£1.95 booking fee is applicable per booking.
Suitability
This event is not suitable for children.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Meeting point
Please make your way through to the New Inn visitor centre to the cafe where the event is taking place.
What to bring and wear
Wear warm and comfy clothing - no dress code. This is an indoor event.
Accessibility
The New Inn is visitor centre and cafe are accessible with disabled toilets. Please call us to discuss your requirements.
Other
By attending you are agreeing to ask questions and taking part in the recording, this promises to be a great evening. Applications for tickets are now open and will be issued on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS - you must be 16 or over to apply and can request a maximum of 2 tickets. To apply contact Andrew Hill via email or phone. Full information will be forwarded to successful ticket holders by 6 Jan 2016.
Name
Andrew Hill: email subject 'GQT Audience Request'
andrew.hill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Call 01280 825019
Dacorum Community Choir: Spring Term First Rehearsal
Dacorum Community Choir: First rehearsal of spring term
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/01/2016
9:30 am - 11:45 am
Location
Carey Baptist Church - HP1 1LD
First rehearsal of the term. This will be an extended rehearsal at Carey Baptist Church, starting at 9.30am and ending at 11.45am, to prepare for the Epiphany service on the 10th January.
Please bring your music from our Christmas Concert, Kings Came Riding, and our Christmas Standards.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
New Year's Resolution Walk: Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
New Year's Resolution Walk
Was your New Year's resolution to get outdoors more? Exercise more? Get fitter? Take the time to enjoy nature? Then join us for a breath of fresh air on this one and a half hour walk led by one of our rangers.
Was your New Year's resolution to get outdoors more?
Exercise more? Get fitter? Take the time to enjoy nature?
Then join us for a breath of fresh air on this one and a half hour walk led by one of our rangers.
Admission Prices
All £2.00
Booking details
Call 01582 500920
Suitability
Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event.
Meeting point
Chilterns Gateway Centre
What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather & wrap up warm.
Other
Car parking charge of £2.50 per car, free for National Trust members.
Back to Netball: Ashlyns School with Lucy Ponting
Ashlyns School
Back To Netball
Session Description
England Netball's Back to Netball provides a gentle introduction to the sport for female players over sixteen years of age.
Location
Ashlyns School ,
Chesham Road,
Berkhamsted ,
Hertfordshire,
HP4 3AH
Session Details
Day Every Tuesday From 6/10/15 - On going
Time 19:00-20:00
Cost£5.00
Age Group Senior
Contact
Lucy Ponting
07834 500189
Post Christmas Walk at Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted
Enjoy a scenic post-Christmas walk through the Estate at this magical time of year. There will be mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
Admission
- Adult £8
- Child £5
Booking essential: Call 01442 851227
Dogs on leads are welcome
Please wear sensible walking shoes and bring warm waterproof clothing just in case
Back to Netball: Sportspace Berkhamsted with Lucy Ponting
Sportspace Berkhamsted
Back To Netball
Session Description
England Netball's Back to Netball provides a gentle introduction to the sport for female players over sixteen years of age.
Location
Sportspace Berkhamsted,
Langley Meadow,
Douglas Gardens,
Berkhamsted,
Hertfordshire,
HP4 3QQ
Session Details
Every Thursday From 10/09/15 - On going
Time09:30-11:00Cost
£5.70 / £3.40 members
Age Group Senior
Contact
Lucy Ponting
07834 500189
Hemel Hempstead Old Town Street Market
Hemel Hempstead Old Town Street Market is held on the first Sunday every month.
This is a new monthly market to be held in the picturesque high street of the Old Town in Hemel Hempstead.
With a mixture of fresh produce, local crafts, handmade, unique and bespoke items there really is something for everyone.
So if you like shopping without knowing exactly what you might find, you’ll love the Hemel Old Town Market!
It’s real people, plenty of character with treasures and bargains aplenty.
Ashridge Christmas Fair
Fill yourself with festive cheer and your bags with festive goodies at our annual Christmas fair.
Join our seasonal celebrations at the annual Ashridge Christmas fair. More stalls than ever this year with lots of goodies to buy including local produce. Free entry!
Children are welcome.
Dogs on leads are welcome.
Organised by the National Trust.
Email: ashridge@nationaltrust.org.uk
Ashridge Estate, near Berkhamsted
Real Tree Weekend: World's End Wyevale Garden Centre
Please note the text below have been provided by a third party:
'There's nothing quite like the distinctive scent of a real Christmas tree. We have a range of pot-grown or cut, hand-pruned, specially selected trees of all sizes, including Nordman Firs and Swedish Style Nordman trees.
This year, you'll find a forestful of supersized 4m trees in selected centres. See wyevalegardencentres.co.uk for more details.
World's End Wyevale Garden Centre are hosting two Real Tree Weekends on:
5th - 6th December and
12th - 13th December 2015
During these weekends, you can expect:
- To browse their wide range of real Christmas trees
- Expert advice on hand to help you choose the perfect tree
- FREE Festive Forage Kids Activity
- FREE hot chocolate
We're so confident our real trees will stay looking good until Christmas, if you're not completely happy we'll replace it for free any time before Christmas Day.'
Get Set Go Dacorum: Let's Dance for 55 years and over
Get Set Go Dacorum: Let’s Dance – a happy fusion of getting active, getting involved and getting healthy through the power of dance and movement. We are pleased to extend our programme right through the year. If you are 55 years and over, looking to mix dance and fitness then this may be the activity for you. To avoid disappointment, book early as places are limited. The classes are run by professional, experienced dancer Louise White.
There are two dance classes held in the theatre at The Old Town Hall on a Monday – in the morning between 11am and 12.30pm and in the afternoon between 1pm and 2.30pm.
The classes focus on mobility, fitness and creative dance with light stretches, moving towards simple routines.
You will need to wear something loose that you feel comfortable dancing in, you can have bare feet or wear some soft shoes that you can move safely in.
Upcoming dates
Monday 23 November
Monday 30 November
Monday 7 December
Monday 14 December
Tickets £5
Places limited to 14 participants.
Book early to avoid disappointment.