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Half Term Fun at The Wagon of Dreams Theatre Show
Join us at Standalone Farm this May half-term as the hilarious and wonderful Jellyfish Theatre present, The Wagon of Dreams- a joyful, interactive theatre show set in a real transforming caravan!
Three best friends are happily exploring the world together when they discover a golden shark’s tooth necklace and embark on an exciting ocean adventure. The Wagon of Dreams is a playful, inventive family show set in a real retro caravan and packed with puppetry, music and laughter. All performances are relaxed and have integrated Sign Supported English.
Jellyfish Theatre is a critically acclaimed touring theatre company for little audiences founded by Artistic Director, Sarah Simpson in 2005. Their work is collaborative, joyful and highly accessible. The Wagon of Dreams was created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to bring live performance safely back to families.
Find out more and book tickets at www.standalonefarm.com
Advertising Feature by Todd in the Hole Festival
Todd in the Hole: a family-friendly festival near Hitchin
After the disappointment of having to postpone for the last two years, Todd in the Hole Festival is looking forward to finally opening its gates again this July.
If you're not familiar with the festival, then check out my review from when I went to the last weekend in 2019 here.
The Todd Team have been working hard to bring a stellar line up to this year's festival including The Killerz, Amy Winehouse – A Tribute, Wham George Michael Tribute, UK Fleetwood Mac, Rick Parfitt Jnr &RPJ Band, Wrong Jovi, Mused, Dave Pearce, Pat Sharp, plus loads more.
Ending the weekend in style on the Main Stage will be the legendary Martin Kemp and his Back to the 80’s DJ Set.
Keeping the kids entertained from 11.00 – 18.00 on Saturday and Sunday will be a host of activities in a brand-new Kids Arena hosted by Gordan Craig Panto favourite Aidan O’Neill. Acts include Imajica Theatre, Tiny T’s Storytelling and puppets, Showtime Circus, DW Soccer, Sandy Art, a vintage fairground, a giant sandpit, performances from Stagecoach plus loads more.
‘After missing out on staging the festival at the last-minute last year we want to make sure that 2022 is our best year yet with something for everyone. We can’t wait to enjoy fantastic music over a weekend to remember with our Todd festivalgoers and their families.’ David Nye, Festival Co-Founder.
A dedicated family camping space with hot showers, posh loos and great coffee make this the perfect first festival experience for little ones.
To buy day or weekend tickets please visit www.toddinthehole.co.uk and don't forget to use code TODD20 for 20% off Adult Sunday Day Tickets.
The Children’s Emergency Department and CAU (children’s assessment unit) at Lister Hospital has moved and is now separate to the Adult Emergency Department, whereas previously they were accessed through the same entrance. This is no longer the case.
Whilst this new location is temporary, it's worth familiarising yourself with where it is, should you need to attend.
Please read the article here for full details.
Paddington at North Herts Museum
(FREE)
19th March
- 26th June
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
The Dinosaur Trail at Knebworth
26th March
- 4th September
Knebworth House, Knebworth
Sustainability Festival 2022
15th May
- 31st May
Around Harpenden, St Albans & Villages, Harpenden
Pilgrimage Puppets Exhibition
(FREE)
21st May
- 24th June
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
The Roman Theatre Open Air Festival
24th May
- 21st August
The Roman Theatre St Albans, St Albans
Core & Coffee
(FREE)
26th May
Mama Baby Play, Hitchin
Coffee Morning In Support Of Mind Charity
(FREE)
27th May
THE OLD GEORGE PUB ICKLEFORD, THE OLD GEORGE, 41 Arlesey Road, Ickleford,Hitchin
Real Nappy Social
(FREE)
27th May
The Pear Tree Play Cafe, Hitchin
Sound Baths for mums & children
27th May
The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Hitchin Road
Churchgate Day
(FREE)
28th May
Churchgate and Hitchin Market, Hitchin
Ickleford Pop-Up Shop
28th May
Ickleford Village Hall, Hitchin
Garden City Samba - Open Workshop
(FREE)
28th May
Jackman's Community Centre, Letchworth Garden City
May half-term Kids Club
28th May
- 5th June
Broadway Cinema & Theatre, Letchworth Garden City
Herts County Show
28th May
- 29th May
Herts County Showground, Redbourn
Pop Princess Show
28th May
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Kids Rule! at Half Term
28th May
- 5th June
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Colourscape
28th May
- 5th June
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Birds and Beasts Trail
28th May
- 5th June
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Letchworth Festival
28th May
- 26th June
Various locations, Letchworth
The Jubilee Trail
28th May
- 5th June
Jordan's Mill, Biggleswade
Elmer Day at Hitchin Library
(FREE)
28th May
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
Crazy Golf Tournament
28th May
- 5th June
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton le Clay
Indigo Moons Presents...Mind, Body, Spirit and Wellbeing Fair
(FREE)
29th May
The Shephall Centre, Stevenage
Handmade Craft Fair
29th May
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton le Clay
Dino-ventures Willows Activity Farm
30th May
- 5th June
Willow's Activity Farm, London Colney
Farrowby Farm Jubilee Quiz Trail
30th May
- 4th June
Farrowby Farm, Hinxworth
Magic Workshop
30th May
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton le Clay
The Wagon of Dreams Theatre Show
30th May
- 3rd June
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Tring Bioblitz
(FREE)
31st May
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Pebble Decorating
31st May
Burston Garden Centre, St Albans
Story time with Anna
31st May
Virtual Event
Paddington Craft Day
31st May
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
Thurston Funfair
1st June
- 5th June
Harpenden Common, Harpenden
Make & Decorate a Crown
1st June
Burston Garden Centre, St Albans
Come And Meet Bing And Flop
1st June
Woburn Safari Park, Woburn Park
Luna Dance - Penelope Snoop Ace Detective
1st June
Hitchin Lavender, Hitchin
Day out with Thomas
1st June
- 2nd June
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
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