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Advertising Feature by Beechwood Park School
At Woodlands, we offer children a carefully planned and balanced experience combining child-initiated learning with the vital, early academic skills and knowledge needed to ensure they are ready for the transition to Reception.
In addition to an introduction to Maths, Language Development, Art and Craft, Physical skills, Science and Nature, Phonics and Literacy, "Woodlanders" benefit from the following weekly sessions:
To find out more about Woodlands, come along to our next Open Morning on Friday 15th October - meet Head of Nursery, Shirley Hayman, tour the Nursery and see why Woodlands is such a popular choice for local families.
Click here to register to visit us on Friday 15th October
"Woodlands Nursery at Beechwood Park School is the best place you can dream of to take your child. All the teachers are outstanding, the facilities are excellent and the whole learning environment is superb!"
Current Parent
Beechwood Park School, Markyate 01582 840333
The children may be heading back to school, but that doesn’t mean there’s not lots still to look forward to in September with some favourite town summer events having moved to this month instead.
On the first weekend there’s two events in town with Luna Cinema on the Common and Family Fun Run and Doggy Jog in aid of the Mayor’s charities - have you signed up?
The following weekend sees the return of the Highland Gathering in Rothamsted Park where a feast of Scottish culture will be on offer from pipe bands to Scottish dancing and Highland games. Tickets are on sale now.
The weekend after that (18th Sept) will be busy with theFood and Drink Festival, the Statty Funfair on the Common at the same time and Art on the Common too!
And following all those on 22nd September Classics on the Common will be back!
As if they wasn’t enough, September is also the return of Heritage Open Days. Rothamsted Manor will be opening their doors as will other local attractions such as St Albans Cathedral, Verulamium Museum and Mill Green Museum will be joining in too! All events are free, some require booking and some you can drop in.
It’s a busy month ahead and it’s wonderful that town will be busy vibrant again! Full details of more events happening this month are on our What’s On page.
The Big Trunk Trail
(FREE)
10th July
- 8th October
Around Luton, Luton
Whipsnade Zoo - Zoorassic Park!
24th July
- 31st October
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Ayot St Lawrence Art Show
18th September
- 20th September
The Palladian Church, Ayot St Lawrence
Art on the Common
18th September
- 19th September
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Heritage Open Week at Rothamsted Manor
(FREE)
18th September
- 19th September
Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden
Heritage Open Days | Medieval Munchies
(FREE)
18th September
- 19th September
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Family Apple Picking Days
(FREE)
19th September
Shenley Park, Shenley
Heritage Open Week at Rothamsted Manor (Quiet Day)
(FREE)
21st September
Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden
Classics on the Common
(FREE)
22nd September
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Film Night at Rothamsted Conference Centre – Victoria and Abdul (PG)
23rd September
Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden
Though this be Madness
23rd September
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
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