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Advertising Feature by Stagecoach
The Performing Arts are so much more than learning how to sing, dance and act. At Stagecoach Hitchin & Letchworth we help children gain Creative Courage For Life. We help to enhance life skills such as confidence, teamwork, coordination and communication through fun and engaging
Performing Arts classes.
We offer a two-week trial, giving your child the opportunity to try our classes, meet other local children and start making new friends, whilst channelling energy through creativity and expression.
We offer weekly classes in singing, dancing and acting during term time for 4 to 18 year-olds at: The Priory School, Hitchin & Fearnhill School, Letchworth.
Early Stages
Performance meets play in our fun 90-minute sessions for 4 to 6 year-olds. Each weekly class is divided into three fun 30-minute bursts of dancing, singing and acting. This is a fabulous introduction to performing arts for younger children who want to explore their imagination.
Main Stages
Let talent and self-esteem shine in our sessions for 6 to 18 year-olds. Split into smaller age-appropriate groups, our weekly 3-hour classes focus equally on singing, dancing and acting, with an inspirational specialist teacher for each discipline. Students get the chance to improve their performance skills and will get opportunities to show off their new skills to family and friends in our Performance term.
“My son has attended Stagecoach since the age of 4 , he's now 12 and it's the best decision we've ever made!”
- Karen, Stagecoach Letchworth parent
You can sign up for the full term or enrol on a two-week trial, giving your child the perfect opportunity to experience our Performing Arts classes, meet the other students and have fun.
Enrolment is now open for the Autumn term. We also run fantastic workshops during the holidays.
For more information:
Call or Text - 07877774053
Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LetchworthStagecoach/
Website - www.stagecoach.co.uk/hitchin
Enable your child to be creative and have the courage to be themselves, in whatever they do.
Advertising Feature by Graveley Fruit Farm
Graveley Fruit Farm is part of a larger arable farm just outside Stevenage, that has been in the same family for four generations, and offers fruit picking throughout the summer. Grown in poly-tunnels, the fruit is on a ‘Table Top’ system, so everything is waist height, making it easy to pick, especially for little ones who’ll have a great time filling their punnets.
We’re so much more than a fruit-picking farm though- with entertainment for the whole family, animals and a café serving delicious food and drinks.
As well as fruit picking, you can also enjoy:
Fruit picking runs until mid August, but the play area and café are open until the end of August.
Now the fruit-picking season is coming to a close- you no longer need to book a slot, so feel free to just turn up
Most tables have parasols, plus the sandpit is shaded, so there’s plenty of shade on hot days.
Find out more information on our website or follow us on Facebook for all the latest news about booking slots.
*These are paid-for activities.
The summer holidays are well and truly upon us, and whilst you may be thinking you need to travel around to entertain the kids this summer, I can categorically tell you that is WRONG because there is so much going on right here in Hitchin!
Check out the What's On guide for the full run-down, but there's also my Hitchin edit of events and things to do this summer right here.
Herts County Council is excited to announce that the ‘Gadgeteers’ Summer Reading Challenge 2022 is launching in all 46 of our libraries on Saturday 9 July. Our doors are wide open, and we are encouraging children to take part in this free Challenge.
This year the Reading Agency has teamed up with the Science Museum Group to inspire our young readers to be creative and develop their interest in everyday science. This is a fun and innovative Challenge, and it is a great opportunity for children to keep reading over the long summer and develop their joy of reading, either independently or with their families and friends.
Read the full article here.
Is your little one starting Reception this September?
If your child is starting Reception this September, and your head is spinning with what you need to know and do, then make sure you read my latest article.
My eldest started school last September, so I’ve collated all my advice, along with that of the other mums at our school (all hail the School Mums WhatsApp group!)
Read the full article here.
Please share with any friends who have children starting Reception this September.
The Dinosaur Trail at Knebworth
26th March
- 4th September
Knebworth House, Knebworth
The Roman Theatre Open Air Festival
24th May
- 21st August
The Roman Theatre St Albans, St Albans
Exhibition - Tom Karen Creations (part of The Letchworth Festival)
(FREE)
28th May
- 10th September
The Museum at One Garden City, Letchworth
Strawberry picking at Cammas Hall
25th June
- 31st August
Cammas Hall, Hatfield Broad Oak
Botanical invasion at North Herts Museum!
(FREE)
9th July
- 2nd October
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
Children's Beach Festival and fun Park
16th July
- 21st August
Bancroft Park, Hitchin
Tring: Ocean Adventure Trail
19th July
- 31st August
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Farrowby Summer Fun
(FREE)
20th July
- 2nd September
Farrowby Farm, Hinxworth
Graveley Fruit Farm
20th July
- 31st August
Gravely Fruit Farm, Hitchin
Family Activities @ IWM Duxford
21st July
- 4th September
IWM Duxford, Duxford
The Summer of Fun at Cedars Nature Centre
21st July
- 4th September
Cedars Nature Centre, Theobalds lane
KidsFest
22nd July
- 31st August
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Festival of Fun @ Mead Open Farm
23rd July
- 29th August
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Summer Holidays at de Havilland Aircraft Museum
23rd July
- 31st August
de Havilland Aircraft Museum, London Colney
Audley End Enchanted Summer Adventure
23rd July
- 4th September
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Summer Spectacular
23rd July
- 4th September
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
Summer Senses Activity Trail at RSPB Rye Meads
23rd July
- 4th September
RSPB Rye Meads, Stansted Abbotts
The Ultimate Animal Challenge
23rd July
- 4th September
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Summer of Sport at Dunstable Downs
(FREE)
25th July
- 4th September
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Welwyn Garden City Dino Trail
(FREE)
25th July
- 30th August
Virtual Event
Our Place In Space Sculpture Trail
(FREE)
30th July
- 29th August
Midsummer Common, Cambridge
Hitchin Beach
(FREE)
2nd August
- 29th August
Market Place, Hitchin
The Nickelodeon Experience
14th August
- 27th August
Knebworth Park, Stevenage
Crafts in the Colonnade
15th August
- 19th August
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Forest School at Standalone Farm
15th August
- 19th August
Standalone Farm, Letchworth
British Schools Museum Weekday Craft Sessions - Are we there yet?
16th August
- 18th August
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Summer Holidays At Hertford Museum
16th August
- 18th August
Hertford Museum, Hertford
Puzzles and Pastimes - Activities for Families
16th August
- 18th August
Bletchley Park, Bletchley
Theatrical Times
17th August
Welwyn Roman Baths, Welwyn
Jordan's Mill Summer Games Trail
17th August
- 21st August
Jordan's Mill, Broom
Sundown Cinema: Open Air screening of NOTTING HILL (15)
17th August
Hitchin Lavender, Cadwell Farm, Hitchin
Introduction to Performing Arts for young children
17th August
- 18th August
The Pear Tree Café, Hitchin
Family movie Afternoon - Sonic 2
17th August
Biggleswade Con Club, Biggleswade
Charlie Locke and the Quest for Confidence
17th August
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads
17th August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stansted Abbotts
Summer Holiday Pottery Painting with Glaze Time
17th August
Inn on the Green, Harpenden
Junk Boat Modelling
18th August
St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Albans
Make a Brooch
18th August
Mill Green Museum & Mill, Hatfield
Terrific Tudors | Family Discovery Morning
(FREE)
18th August
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
Sundown Cinema: Open Air screening of BACK TO THE FUTURE (PG)
18th August
Hitchin Lavender, Cadwell Farm, Hitchin
Free 'Screen on the Green' film event in Welwyn Garden City
(FREE)
18th August
- 21st August
Howardsgate, Welwyn Gatrden City
Ghost Tour & Bat Walk at Knebworth House
18th August
Knebworth house, Stevenage
Monkey Music Summer Holiday Workshops
18th August
St Mary's Church Hall, Hitchin
Summer Activities at Shuttleworth - Get Creative
18th August
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
Under the Sea Craft
(FREE)
18th August
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Jurassic Live Show
18th August
- 19th August
The Cresset Theatre, Peterborough
Teddy Bear Fun Day
19th August
Mill Green Museum & Mill, Hatfield
Flamstead Scarecrow Festival
19th August
- 21st August
Around Flamstead, Flamstead
Summer Family Clay Classes
19th August
3 Brook View, Hitchin
Monkey Music Summer Holiday Workshops
19th August
Baldock Community Centre, Baldock
Hertford Castle Open Air Cinema
19th August
Hertford Castle, Hertford
Sundown Cinema: Open Air screening of ROCKETMAN (15)
19th August
Hitchin Lavender, Cadwell Farm, Hitchin
Storytelling on the Terrace
(FREE)
19th August
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
The Bug Hunt
19th August
The Walled Garden, at Luton Hoo Estate
Big Wild Sleepout at RSPB Rye Meads
19th August
- 20th August
RSPB Rye Meads, Hoddesdon
Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads
19th August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stansted Abbotts
The Bug Hunt
19th August
The Walled Garden, at Luton Hoo Estate
Stockwood Garden Party
(FREE)
20th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Shuttleworth Flying Proms
20th August
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
Stotfold Creative Fair - Summer Edition
(FREE)
20th August
The Roecroft Centre, Stotfold
Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever
20th August
- 21st August
The Alban Arena, St Albans
Van Hage Summer Circus
20th August
- 29th August
Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell
History In The Park
20th August
- 21st August
Wrest Park, Milton Keynes
Sundown Cinema: Open Air screening of DIRTY DANCING (12)
20th August
Hitchin Lavender, Cadwell Farm, Hitchin
Sundown Cinema: Open Air screening of ENCANTO! (U))
20th August
Hitchin Lavender, Cadwell Farm, Hitchin
Pre-loved Hitchin Uniform Pop-Up Shop
(FREE)
20th August
Hitchin Town Bowls Club, Hitchin
FREE Saturday Storytime and Craft
(FREE)
20th August
Next Page Books, Hitchin
Victorians Live at The British Schools Museum
20th August
The British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads
20th August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stansted Abbotts
Family Film Club: Gnomeo & Juliet (U)
20th August
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Medieval Jousting
20th August
- 21st August
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane
Amazing People, Amazing Machines - Family Guided Tours
20th August
Bletchley Park, Bletchley
Sundown Cinema: Open Air screening of MOANA (PG)
21st August
Hitchin Lavender, Cadwell Farm, Hitchin
Sundown Cinema: Open Air screening of MAMMA MIA! (PG)
21st August
Hitchin Lavender, Cadwell Farm, Hitchin
Crafts in the Colonnade
22nd August
- 26th August
Verulamium Museum, St Albans
Pottery Workshop
22nd August
- 26th August
Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Monkey Music Summer Holiday Workshops
22nd August
St Andrew's Church Hall, Biggleswade
Accessible Exhibition mornings at North Herts Museum
(FREE)
22nd August
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
Summer Activities at Shuttleworth - Get Creative
22nd August
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
NCT - Nature Tots
22nd August
Norton Common, Letchworth
Minibeast Mondays at RSPB Rye Meads
22nd August
RSPB Rye Meads, Stansted Abbotts
Move & Explore: Dear Zoo
23rd August
Henlow Pavilion, Henlow
Monkey Music Summer Holiday Workshops
23rd August
St Andrew's Church Hall, Biggleswade
Botanical Crafts
23rd August
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
Discover Hedgehogs
23rd August
Hornbeam Hedgehog Sanctuary, Harpenden
Under the Sea Craft
(FREE)
23rd August
Natural History Museum at Tring, Tring
Summer Holidays At Hertford Museum
23rd August
- 25th August
Hertford Museum, Hertford
August Terrific Tuesdays
23rd August
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane
Puzzles and Pastimes - Activities for Families
23rd August
Bletchley Park, Bletchley
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