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Looking for free and fun outdoor activities for the summer holidays?
Visit Hitchin Youth Allotment on the following dates:
Location: Old Hale Way Allotments, Old Hale Way, Hitchin.
Directions in full at booking.
9.30 for a 9.40 start to get involved in easy, fun gardening activities for families to do together. We run until 11.15/11.30.
There is often some produce to take home for dinner.
Donations are welcome and go to running the project as we are totally volunteer run. But totally no obligation. We just want the kids to enjoy and remember the experience. All ages welcome, if you think they are up for it bring them along.
To book in, or to ask questions, text Paul Dee, the Project Leader, on 07850305922.
Stay up to date on future events by joining the Hitchin Youth Allotment Facebook group.
This August, Garden House Hospice is challenging you to take on Pedal for Pounds and cycle 100 miles, 250 miles or 500 miles throughout the month.
As a virtual event, you can take part wherever you are and whenever suits you. Whether you're cycling along the coast on holiday, commuting to work, exploring local trails, or clocking up miles on a static bike at the gym, every mile you ride and every pound you raise in sponsorship will help support Garden House Hospice Care. The event is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities, making it the perfect challenge for individuals, families, friends and colleagues this summer.
Sponsorship & medals
We ask for each participant to pledge to raise a minimum of £202, which could fund two days of care for a patient in comfort of their own home. Every individual who reaches the fundraising target will receive a Pedal for Pounds medal as a thank you for their incredible support and efforts.
Registration
It's free to sign up and there is no limit to how many people can take part. We just need to know your addresses so we can get your medals to you upon completing the event.
Get on your bike, set your goal, and help us continue providing vital care for local patients and families when they need it most.
The Summer Reading Challenge is back at Hitchin Library, encouraging children to read over the holidays. It is the UK’s biggest reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4 to 11, delivered via public libraries – and it’s completely FREE to take part!
This year’s theme is Read to the Beat – celebrating the creative power of music and reading!
At Hitchin Library (and every library in Hertfordshire), we’ll be challenging young people to complete six reading-related challenges during the summer holidays. Everyone who signs-up gets a collector folder in which to keep the stickers that they will receive each time they complete a challenge. When they’ve collected all six stickers, they receive a medal and certificate, and are entered into a prize draw to win a place at a workshop with an acclaimed musician and author. Many schools in Hitchin choose to celebrate the children who have completed the Challenge in an assembly in September.
It all kicks off on Saturday 4 July and runs through until Saturday 5 September, so there is plenty of time to take part, even if you are away going away for a period during the school holidays.
There will also be a variety of other craft and reading activities at the library throughout the summer, including Boomwhacker workshops and our popular Page One children’s reading activity club – pop in to Hitchin Library to find out more.
The Challenge helps broaden reading horizons and maintain reading levels for the next academic year. It’s a fun, free family activity that encourages healthy reading habits and is a great way to keep young people reading over the summer holidays.
It’s completely free to sign-up – just head on down to your local library. Children do need to be a library member to sign-up to the Challenge, but it’s also completely free to join the library.
We can’t wait to see you at Hitchin Library very soon!
The ADD-vance Neurodiversity Support Hub is here for you. When you call the helpline, you’re speaking to someone who understands. Every member of the team is a parent or carer of a neurodivergent child, and understands the unique challenges and joys because they live them too. No diagnosis is required to access support. Whether you need practical advice, emotional support, or simply a listening ear, ADD-vance are here to help.
Call us: 01727 833 963
Email: [email protected]
Helpline hours: (Term time)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9am – 1pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am – 3pm
Wednesday Evenings: 7pm – 9pm (available by appointment)
Book a Wednesday evening appointment here: https://www.add-vance.org/.../neurodiversity-support-hub/
Helpline hours: (during school holidays)
Monday to Friday: 9am – 1pm
My Pet Pals: Summer Workshops
(FREE)
17th July
- 28th August
Pets at Home, Luton
Summer Games Trail at Jordans Mill
18th July
- 2nd September
Jordans Mill, Broom, Biggleswade
Join the Zoo Crew!
18th July
- 2nd September
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Great British Summer
18th July
- 6th September
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Summer Spectacular
18th July
- 2nd September
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
Shaggy's Summer Spectacular
18th July
- 31st August
Mead Open Farm, Billington
aMOOzing Summer Saver Pass
18th July
- 1st September
Woodside Animal Farm, Slip End
Summer of Play
(FREE)
20th July
- 31st August
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Hitchin Beach
(FREE)
20th July
- 31st August
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
Brick Journeys - created for little explorers
(FREE)
20th July
- 31st August
RAF Museum London, London
Summer Explorer Pass
20th July
- 1st September
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
School Meet Up
22nd July
- 29th August
Perfect Playland, Shefford
KidsFest
22nd July
- 31st August
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Summer Sizzler
23rd July
- 1st September
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
Childrens summer trail
(FREE)
25th July
- 30th August
Herford town centre, Hertford
The Summertime Senses Trail
25th July
- 31st August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
The Birds and Beyond Bingo Challenge
25th July
- 31st August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Children's Beach Festival and Fun Park
25th July
- 16th August
Bancroft Park, Hitchin
The Birds and Beyond Bingo Challenge
25th July
- 31st August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
The Summertime Senses Trail
25th July
- 31st August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbots
Family Fun Crafting
27th July
- 24th August
Frogmore Paper Mill, Hemel Hempstead
Summer Fun for Families
1st August
- 31st August
Bletchley Park, Bletchley
Summer of Fun - Creative Chefs at Best Before Cafe
(FREE)
3rd August
- 10th August
Best Before Cafe, Letchworth
Drop-in Kids Art & Craft Workshops in Make Space
4th August
- 31st August
Make Space, 3 West Alley, Hitchin
Woodland Ranch Summer Opening
5th August
- 15th August
Woodland Ranch, Welwyn
Playmakers! - Summer Holidays at Royston Museum
6th August
- 9th August
Royston Museum, Royston
Colourscape
7th August
- 9th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Brickendon Disc Golf
8th August
- 9th August
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
The Great Fete
8th August
- 9th August
Hatfield Park, Hatfield
Monthly Coffee Morning to support Cats Protection - North Herts
(FREE)
8th August
St Mary's Church House, Hitchin
The Tiger who came to tea
8th August
- 9th August
Broadway Cinema & Theatre, Letchworth Garden City
Britain at War
8th August
- 9th August
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles
Big Chef, Little Chef Cookery Class
8th August
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
The Faery Trail
8th August
- 9th August
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
Fireman Sam Live! The Lost Pirate Treasure
9th August
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
9th August
Shuttleworth House, Biggleswade
Osageyfo Story-Telling
(FREE)
10th August
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Fairytale Performance Summer Academy
10th August
- 13th August
Baldock Arts and Heritage Centre, Baldock
Summer of Fun - Creative Chefs at Best Before Cafe
(FREE)
10th August
Best Before Cafe, Letchworth
Down The Woods at Standalone Farm - Member Exclusive
10th August
- 16th August
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Little Acorns- Teddy bear picnic
10th August
Bedwell community Centre, Bedwell Crescent
Down the Woods
10th August
- 16th August
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
TO INFINITY… AND BEYOND!
10th August
- 14th August
The Galleria, Hatfield
Summer Celtic Warrior Experience
10th August
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
Summer Crafts
11th August
- 13th August
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Tewinbury Princess Afternoon Tea at The Tythe Barn
11th August
Tewinbury Farm, B1000
Summer of fun - Free Facepainting
(FREE)
11th August
Garden Square Shopping Centre, Letchworth
Card Finger Puppets - Kids Craft Workshop
11th August
North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin
Superhero Arts + Crafts
11th August
Perfect Playland, Shefford
Walter's Wildlife Heroes
(FREE)
11th August
- 14th August
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Princess Afternoon Tea in the Tythe Barn
11th August
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Luton Nature explorers: Summer Club for kids
(FREE)
12th August
Wardown Park, Luton
Creative Make & Take - Paper plants and flowers
12th August
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Hands on History
(FREE)
12th August
Knebworth House & Gardens, Knebworth
Kids Pottery Workshop
12th August
Tewinbury Farm, B1000 Hertford Rd, Tewin, Welwyn
Mini Athletics Assault Course
(FREE)
12th August
The Wynd Gardens, Letchworth
Play Discover Share Summer Sessions at Broadway Gallery
(FREE)
12th August
- 15th August
Broadway Gallery, Letchworth Garden City
Play Discover Share: SEN Drama Games (4-10 years)
(FREE)
12th August
Broadway Gallery, Letchworth Garden City
Intergenerational Music Sessions
12th August
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Rd, Gosmore, St Ippolyts, Hitchin
Family sessions at Hitchin Youth Allotment
12th August
Old Hale Way Allotments, Hitchin
Luton Nature explorers: Summer Club for kids
12th August
Wardown Park, Luton
Swiftie Party
12th August
Unit 8D Old Bridge Way, Shefford
Summer Steaming Day - Kids go for £1
12th August
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
Kids Pottery Workshop - Name Signs
12th August
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Summer Holiday Natures Way Forest School
12th August
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Stay and read sessions for babies and toddlers
12th August
Next Page Books, Hitchin
Hitchin Beach Facepainting Day
(FREE)
13th August
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
Playmakers! - Summer Holidays at Royston Museum
13th August
- 16th August
Royston Museum, Royston
Superhero Afternoon Tea
13th August
Perfect Playland, Shefford
Big Camp August - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
14th August
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Creative Make & Take -Strawplait bookmarks
14th August
Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, Luton
Hitchin Beach Time Stories
(FREE)
14th August
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
Walk of the Dandelion
(FREE)
14th August
Letchworth, Letchworth
Summer Holiday Natures Way Forest School
14th August
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Kids Summer Party
14th August
Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn
Summer Celtic Warrior Experience
14th August
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
Summer Storyboats
14th August
Frogmore Paper Mill Wharf, Hemel Hempstead
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