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Advertising Feature by Musicale
Musicale is celebrating 45 years of holiday courses this summer!
We are thrilled to be running two weeks’ of fun musical activities 25th-29th July and 1st-5th August in Harpenden.
Week one is full of orchestras, wind bands and ensembles for all ages and stages. This year our group leaders are from the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Northern Music College, a BBC Young Musician of the Year and professional musicians from the top British orchestras, supported by students from the London music conservatoires. Each day also has non-musical, team-building activities to support their development as young musicians. Ages 8-18 years, grades 1-Diploma.
Week two is musicals week. This year is Matilda! Children who play an instrument can join the orchestra to play music from all the musicals and those who love to sing can this year learn songs from Matilda to perform at the end of the week. Some children love to do both! Ages 8-18 years, grades 1-Diploma.
We run Step up to Music for 5-7year olds during both weeks. This year we have an Eco theme which will be the base for all the musical games, songs and compositions that the children will take part in over the course of the week. Children are introduced to the instruments of the orchestra and have an exciting week of music-making that culminates in a concert for their families.
Venue: Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Needed: Packed lunch, great attitude, an orchestral instrument for week one.
Book online: www.musicale.co.uk
Advertising Feature by Todd in the Hole Festival
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.
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
Radwell Meadows - Den Building
2nd July
- 3rd July
Radwell Meadows, Letchworth
Holwell Scarecrow Festival
(FREE)
2nd July
- 10th July
Holwell Village, Holwell
Shefford Annual Duck Race 2022
3rd July
Bedford Road, Shefford
Shuttleworth Fly Navy Air Show
3rd July
Shuttleworth, Biggleswade
Hitchin Festival: Priory Picnic
3rd July
Hitchin Priory, Hitchin
Hitchin Festival: Piano Duet - Joseph Tong and Waka Hasegawa
4th July
Benslow Music, Hitchin
Hitchin Festival: Sowing and Growing for A Winter and Spring Harvest
5th July
Ron's Plot Community Allotment, Hitchin
Hitchin Festival: Hitchin Light Orchestra
5th July
Hitchin Town Hall, Hitchin
Hitchin Festival: Gerald Dickens presents: Great Expectations
5th July
The Market Theatre, Hitchin
Hitchin Festival: The Poor Child's Friend: Joseph Lancaster's Educational
7th July
British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Hitchin Street Food Monthly
7th July
Market Square, Hitchin
Hitchin Festival: Anne and Matilda - A Hitchin History
7th July
- 9th July
The Market Theatre, Hitchin
Hitchin Festival: Sebastian Müller Violin, Prof. Gerhard Vielhaber Pia
8th July
Benslow Music, Hitchin
Hitchin Festival: Hitchin Lavender Tour
8th July
- 10th July
Hitchin Lavender, Hitchin
Summer Evenings In Paradise Wildlife Park
8th July
- 9th July
Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne
Mums' Night Out Live - Vision Board Workshop
8th July
Vutie Beets Cafe, Letchworth
Young Archaeology Club
9th July
Wrest Park, Silsoe
Hitchin Festival: Hitchin Chamber Orchestra: A Night at the Oscars
9th July
St Mary's Church, Hitchin
Our Lady Summer Fair
9th July
Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Hitchin
Afternoon Tea on the Terrace
9th July
- 28th July
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
Botanical invasion at North Herts Museum!
(FREE)
9th July
- 2nd October
North Herts Museum, Hitchin
Flofest
(FREE)
9th July
Hitchin Market Place, Hitchin
FREE Saturday Storytime and Craft
(FREE)
9th July
Next Page Books, Hitchin
Textile Craft Workshops
9th July
Weston Primary School, Weston
Pirton Summer Fair
9th July
Pirton Sports & Social Club, Pirton
Wheathampstead Village Weekend
(FREE)
9th July
- 10th July
Various locations, Wheathampstead
The Mum Club North Hertfordshire Weekend Brunch Club - Hitchin
9th July
Pitcher & Piano, Hitchin
Wheathampstead Village Weekend
(FREE)
9th July
- 10th July
Various locations, Wheathampstead
Hitchin Festival: Green Kids Festie Fun Club (8 to 12 years)
9th July
Ron's Plot Community Allotment, Hitchin
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