Local events that you may be interested in that are not run by the MRA.
A new Facebook page, Community News, has been launched that covers news, events and activities in Watford. Why not check it out? https://www.facebook.com/groups/2668569830092389/
Please do recommend it to friends and family, if you like what you see!
The news many of you have been waiting for! The New Hope Watford shop will be open for donations ONLY (please no furniture) from 6th July to 10th July (between 10am and 12noon).
Some of Watford family centre services Early Start Workers will be going LIVE from their homes, each week to bring you all of your favourite sessions. From singing and dancing to reading stories, why not join in with your little ones for some fun!
For adult men of any age, this fun 6 week online course looks at how to improve lifestyles through exercise, eating habits and general lifestyle changes.
The course includes opportunities to prepare healthy lunches and lifestyle plans for the future.
Starts 16th June – 21st July; 10am – 1pm. Call Jane to book your place and enrol 07483 104910
Everyone’s favourite astronaut, Tim Peake, will be live from his home on Earth, Tuesday 26th May at 5.30pm.
As someone who has spent 186 days working on the International Space Station, Tim will share his very valuable tips on dealing with lockdown life.
Tune in to ask your questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B2UqlCXCOA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1SWu_UdPQllVlAyHUW5mtzuwuC2yLnhSjjfS-vJ4cDwdS7mxz0_46U0QI
Mezzo Soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE will perform in an empty Royal Albert Hall in a special half-hour concert that will be streamed to audiences for free via YouTube.
Katherine will sing wartime favourites including The White Cliffs of Dover and We’ll Meet Again; the latter performed as a virtual duet with Dame Vera Lynn.
This concert will be broadcast at 6pm BST on Friday 8 May: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2020/royal-albert-home-well-meet-again-for-ve-day-75-with-katherine-jenkins-obe/
This concert will give the nation a moment to pay tribute to the fallen men and women of the Second World War and salute the country’s VE Day Veterans, many of whom are experiencing uncertainty and isolation. It is also our opportunity to thank the Armed Forces who, alongside the NHS and many others, are coming together to serve the country.
The Royal Air Force, London and National Museum of the Royal Navy have put together a full programme for their Virtual VE Day 75 Festival which is now available!
Join them for three days of talks, tales and tutorials as they commemorate the end of the War in Europe on 7th, 8th & 9th May.
http://www.nam.ac.uk/series/ve-day-75?
You can download the full programme here: http://www.nam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/VE-Day-75-Digital-Programme-FINAL.pdf
Gokula which is owned by Food For Charity have been given permission by Watford Community Housing (WCH) to use the Meriden Community Hub, 149 York Way (down the side of the Co-op) to supply FREE hot nutritious meals for the community.
These will be for residents on a low income and those in need, to come along once a week on a Friday between 11am and 3pm for a take-away meal.
They act upon guidance of the World Health Organisation and will be taking the necessary measures to protect volunteers and their needy customers with social distancing.
Don’t forget to join Peter Taylor and Watford FC legend Luther Blissett for a live Virtual Quiz every Sunday. They will be joined by Electric Umbrella every week who will do the music round.
They are fundraising to help support our COVID-19 Relief Fund, helping charities in the town on the front line during this crisis.
To donate £5, text WATFORD to 70970 or go to bit.ly/watfordcovidappeal
On Friday 8 May 2020 Britain will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of VE Day when the guns fell silent at the end of war in Europe.
You can make your own special VE Day 75 ‘Great British Bunting’ to display in your window at home. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4TrqYDyf4PMdLypxzyTwGDg/great-british-bunting