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IN HARPENDEN
Storytime at Harpenden Library
Age: 1 - 4
Every Tuesday at 14:15 - 14:45 including during holidays.
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer.
Join in with a mix of picture book stories & rhymes.
Discover lots of new stories as well as old favourites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Gruffalo. Then choose your own books to borrow... Read more
Contact details:
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0300 123 4049
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Harpenden Library, 27 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RUSession Times:
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Strive Drama
Age: 6 - 18
I run a drama school called Strive Drama that specialises in Lamda Exams (Drama Exams).
We teach syllabuses such as: Acting, Public Speaking, Musical Theatre, Shakespeare, Devising and more.
Strive is all about performance without pressure, while learning life skills in drama and performing. We have an ethos of "Strive for progress, not perfection" and we Strive for trust and nurture... Read more
Contact details:
www.strivedrama.co.uk
07841018333
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Wood End School, Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 3EFSession Times:
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Super 1s
Age: 12 - 25
All disabilities welcome.
Ages 12-25.
Free inclusive cricket sessions.
Get active and make new friends.
Mondays 5-6pm
(Starting 28th April 2025)
Contact details:
www.lordstaverners.org
078943187560
Location:
Harpenden HUB, Harpenden CC, Harpenden Common, Harpenden, AL5 1DTSession Times:
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Super Kids Club - Mini Rugby
Age: 3 - 5
A super fun and challenging mini rugby programme for children aged 3-5 yrs at HRFC.
Sundays 9-9.40am. Term time only. £6.50 per session.
Contact details:
www.thesuperkidsclub.co.uk
07595181723 / 07725177651
Location:
Harpenden Rugby Club, Redbourn Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2BASession Times:
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SW Dance Academy
Age: 5 - 17
Looking for fun, energetic, and professional dance classes for your child? At SW DANCE Academy, we offer exciting classes in Street, Freestyle, and Lyrical Dance for children aged 5+, including dedicated teen sessions.
Whether your child is dancing for fun or dreams to perform competitively, our classes help develop technique, timing, style, and performance skills, all within a friendly... Read more
Contact details:
www.swdanceacademy.co.uk
07771801557
Location:
Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2LXRoundwood Park School, Roundwood Lane, Harpenden, AL5 3AE
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Tappy Toes St Albans and Harpenden
Age: 0 - 5
Tappy Toes is a fun and creative dance/movement class for boys and girls aged 6 months to 5 years.
-Baby or toddler need entertaining?
Let us do that for you in our 30 minute dance and movement classes.
-Want to bring your shy child out of their shell?
We nurture and encourage your child, so they'll be brimming with confidence in just a few weeks.
-Looking... Read more
Contact details:
www.tappytoes.com
07500758813
Location:
Bennet's, 21 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2HUChristchurch, 3 High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DJ
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The Angling Companion
Age: 8 - Adult
I set up the Angling Companion to help people access the physical and mental health benefits of fishing. I provide private lessons for those wanting to learn to fish or to refresh or improve their skills.
I'll work with you to identify which form of fishing will work best for your child and tailor the session (or series of sessions) to their/your wishes and experience and will provide... Read more
Contact details:
www.anglingcompanion.co.uk
07779102758
Location:
Redbournbury Fishery, Harpenden, AL3 6RSSession Times:
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The Art Room
Age: 4 - 13
The Art Room is a creative, inspiring and nurturing space for children to develop their love for art. Our small classes offer lots of one-to one encouragement and provide a calm and positive place to unwind, create and have fun! The perfect antidote to an increasingly fast-paced, screen-filled world.
We put fun at the centre of our sessions and, with an exciting new theme to explore... Read more
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Musicale, Homecroft (FREE PARKING), Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4GJSession Times:
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The Dance Studio
Age: 1 - 18
We provide classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary & Acro Dance Dance from 12 months to adult. We offer quality teaching in a disciplined but fun enviroment by qualified & professional teachers. Exams are offered at each level. We carry out full-scale productions and participate in local events. We also fundraise for Great Ormond St Hospital and The Harpenden Lions. Come along and join us... Read more
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Harpenden Trust Centre, 90 Southdown Rd, Harpenden, AL5 1PSBennetts Club, 21 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2HU
St John's, 5 St John's Road, Harpenden, AL5 1DJ
All Saints, 129 Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4UU
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The Harpenden Army Cadets
Age: 12 - 17
Beds & Herts ACF are recruiting for cadets and adult instructors. Cadets must be at least 12 years old. Come and join is for adventure, fun, friendships and many skills for life. Adult Instructors aged 18+ are needed to help develop the skills of our cadets. Additionally Adult Volunteers can learn new skills, gain qualifications and build their own personal skills. If you are ready for a new challenge,... Read more
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Cadet Centre, Waldegrave Park, Harpenden, AL5 5SFSession Times:
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