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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.
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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.
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
May Half Term at Royston Museum - Trains, Planes and Automobiles
28th May
- 31st May
Royston Museum, Royston
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
Book and Pudding Club
4th June
Ronan's Coffee, 50A Walsworth Road
Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair
(FREE)
5th June
Hitchin Market Square, Hitchin
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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