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Advertising Feature by Rosebud Nanny Agency
Rosebud Nanny Agency, runner-up in the Mum's guide to Hitchin 2025 Awards in the Best Lifestyle Service for Parents category, was founded by Abigail Plested in 2013. As a Level 3 qualified childcare professional with years of hands-on experience as a nanny, as well as having employed nannies for her own children, Abigail understands the process from both sides. This unique perspective allows us to offer truly expert support for families looking to find the right childcare.
We specialise in helping parents navigate the transition back to work by offering expert guidance and a smooth, stress-free experience. From your initial enquiry to successfully hiring a nanny and beyond, Rosebud Nanny Agency is committed to providing ongoing support and advice. We have strong partnerships with trusted payroll companies and insurance providers, ensuring a seamless experience for you when making a hire.
Rosebud Nanny Agency offers a range of services, including permanent and temporary nannies, nanny-housekeepers, babysitting, and night nannies.
Over the past 13 years, Rosebud Nanny Agency has provided nannies, temporary childcare or babysitters to over 1000 families!
All of our nannies:
To find out more, please contact Abigail on 01462 506064 or 07730 360282.
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Advertising Feature by Hertfordshire Steam and Country Show
We’ve teamed up with Shuttleworth to offer one lucky family the chance to enjoy an unforgettable day out at their spectacular Wings & Wheels Air Show.
Taking place on Saturday 30th May 2026, this exciting family event features thrilling flying displays, classic and vintage vehicles, historic aircraft, family entertainment, food and drink, trade stalls, and plenty more for all ages to enjoy.
It’s a brilliant action-packed day out with something for the whole family.
⚠️ Please only enter if you’re available to attend on Saturday 30th May 2026, as the prize is valid for this date only.
📧 Email [email protected] with the subject line “Wings & Wheels” and include:
• Your name
• Your contact number
✨ Competition runs from Monday 25th May – Thursday 28th May 2026
⏰ Closing date: Thursday 28th May 2026 at 23:59 BST
Good luck!
Oakfest is an annual family fun day fundraiser bringing together local families, volunteers and businesses to raise funds for a 3 year old local boy called Oakley who was born with a rare brain condition and needs specialist therapies and equipment.
After welcoming over 1,000 people in 2025, we're back bigger in 2026 with a circus-themed event featuring live entertainment, a pop-up market and activities for all ages.
What's happening...
The circus tickets are one of the main ways they're hoping to raise funds for Oakley’s therapy, so if you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids on Saturday 11th July, then you can book circus tickets in advance.
You can read more about Oakley, the event and book circus tickets here: www.oakiedokie.co.uk
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There will be changes to your normal bin collection days following the May bank holiday weekends.
Make sure your bins or containers are on the boundary of your property by 6.30am on the day of your collection.
Collections will take place one day later than usual this week.
| Normal collection day | Revised collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday 4 May | Tuesday 5 May |
| Tuesday 5 May | Wednesday 6 May |
| Wednesday 6 May | Thursday 7 May |
| Thursday 7 May | Friday 8 May |
| Friday 8 May | Saturday 9 May |
Collections will return to normal on Monday 11 May.
| Normal collection day | Revised collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday 25 May | Tuesday 26 May |
| Tuesday 26 May | Wednesday 27 May |
| Wednesday 27 May | Thursday 28 May |
| Thursday 28 May | Friday 29 May |
| Friday 29 May | Saturday 30 May |
Collections will return to normal on Monday 1 June.
Stay up to date with service changes by downloading the North Herts Council app or subscribing to our email updates and text alerts.
New exhibition coming to North Herts Museum in Hitchin.
Every dinosaur ever seen, on film, TV, in books or exhibitions, has, at least in part, been a work of the imagination. Since the first dinosaurs were identified, there has been a desire to put flesh on the bones and a glint in the eye of these amazing animals.
This exhibition looks at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs, from ancient legends of mythical winged beasts in the deserts of central Asia, to the creatures brought to life in Jurassic Park.
Visitors can also learn about the animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs and are still here today, and discover the passion and dedication of the fossil hunters in this fun, family-friendly exhibition.
Celtic Warrior Experience
10th April
- 29th May
Celtic Harmony Camp, Hertford and Ware
Who Lives Here - Children's Trail
23rd May
- 31st May
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
May Half Term at Go Ape Wendover
23rd May
- 31st May
Go Ape Wendover, Aylesbury
Half Term Fun at Herrings Green Activity Farm
23rd May
- 1st June
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Mystery Mission at Wrest Park
23rd May
- 31st May
Wrest Park, Silsoe
The biggest ever paint-by-numbers: A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® attempt
23rd May
- 31st May
Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade
Dragon and Princess Adventures
23rd May
- 31st May
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Native Species Festival
23rd May
- 31st May
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Mega May Half Term
23rd May
- 31st May
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Spring into Summer
23rd May
- 31st May
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Day out with Thomas
24th May
- 25th May
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
Cavalry and Cannons: The Napoleonic Experience
24th May
- 25th May
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles
Living Theatre Boot Camp - Ages 13-18!
25th May
- 29th May
The Living Theatre Whitwell, Whitwell
Educational Encounters: Wildlife in May
25th May
- 29th May
Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City
Woodland Habitats
(FREE)
26th May
- 27th May
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Half Term Adventure Camp
26th May
- 27th May
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
Fairy Tale Half-Term Crafts at the British Schools Museum
26th May
- 28th May
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Art In The Garden
26th May
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Fun For Little Ones Live
26th May
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Family Fun Discovery | A Knights Trail
(FREE)
26th May
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Half Term - Let's Make Something
26th May
Hertford Museum, Hertford
Smartphone Safari: How to take amazing nature photography with your phone
26th May
Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City
Rivers Day at Hertford Castle
(FREE)
26th May
Hertford Castle, Hertford
Meet and Greet with our Snow Sister and Warrior Princess
26th May
Perfect Playland, Shefford
Comic Book event with PHOENIX artist Zak Simmonds-Hurn!
26th May
Next Page Books, Hitchin
Terrific Tuesday May Half Term
26th May
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles
Peony hand tie workshop
27th May
The Barn at The Victoria pub, Hitchin
May Half Term Musical Theatre Day
27th May
Wilbury Hall, Letchworth Garden City
Family Film Club: A Minecraft Movie
27th May
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Grapes and Babes: a wine tasting for local parents
27th May
Kite at The Red Hart, HITCHIN
FREE Baby/Toddler Storytime at Next Page Books
27th May
Next Page Books, Hitchin
St Albans South Signal Box - Special Half Term Opening
(FREE)
27th May
St Albans South Signal Box, St Albans
Whitsun Storyboats
27th May
Frogmore Paper Mill Wharf, Hemel Hempstead
Tring Bioblitz
(FREE)
28th May
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
May Half Term at Royston Museum - Trains, Planes and Automobiles
28th May
- 31st May
Royston Museum, Royston
Disney Inspired Family ARTventurers (6m-7yrs)
28th May
Fairfield Community Hall, Fairfield Park
Fireman Sam Live! The Lost Pirate Treasure
28th May
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford
Utterly Revolting Science Show
28th May
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Superhero Tranformation at Perfect Playland
28th May
Perfect Playland, Shefford
WRBC Wrigglers and tiddlers baby and toddler group May Half Term Session
28th May
Walworth road Baptist Church, Hitchin
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
29th May
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Late Stay and Play with Rumi + Spidey at Perfect Playland
29th May
Perfect Playland, Shefford
Whitsun Storyboats
29th May
Frogmore Paper Mill Wharf, Hemel Hempstead
Wings & Wheels Air Show
30th May
Shuttleworth Collection, Biggleswade
The Ever After Ball LTD
30th May
Berkhamsted Town Hall, Berkhamsted
K-Pop All Stars
30th May
The Alban Arena, St Albans
Stream Dipping at Stanborough Park
30th May
Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City
My Amazing Autistic Brain, author event with Emily Snape
30th May
Next Page Books, Hitchin
FREE Saturday Storytime with Joana at Next Page Books
30th May
Next Page Books, Hitchin
Hertfordshire Steam & Country Show
30th May
- 31st May
Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Seasonal Foraging Walk with the Hitchin Forager
30th May
Oughtonhead Common, Hitchin
Women's try it out event firefighter
(FREE)
31st May
Hitchin fire station, Hitchin
Olaf Falafal's Stupidest Stupid Show
31st May
BEAM Hertford, Hertford
Last year I had a message from a lady whose daughter had moved to Hitchin with her 1 year old, asking for suggestions of where she could go to meet other parents.
Why not browse through some of the listings we have recently added to the site...
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