A 45-minute Nordic Walking session that will help you understand just how beneficial Nordic walking can be and how it is far more than just walking with poles!! Get a taste of how light you will feel on your feet, how the whole body is mobilised and why you need to take the time to learn the technique.
Meeting at Leavesden Woodlands Cafe on Saturday 11th January from 2pm – 2.45pm. Pole hire is included.
The first Bumps and Babies session of 2020 is on Monday 13th January from 12.30pm – 2.30pm. Hosted by NCT Watford.
Come for a chat and a hot drink with other parents. This month Lydia from Water Babies will be along to tell you all about the benefits and tips about taking your baby swimming so if that’s something you plan to do in the New Year then do come along.
All welcome with bumps and babies up to 18 months – you don’t need to be an NCT member to come along to any of their events.
Join B&M Care on Friday 13th March from 10.30am at Montrose, for their Memory Cafe hosted in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society.
Aimed at people who live with dementia, as well as their families & carers, this unique cafe is a great way to share experiences and stories, and to get help, advice & support from the home’s specialist dementia team. No need to book – just turn up!
Come and master the power of Fitness Nordic Walking poles and gain your FREEDOM PASSPORT on Thursday 23rd January from 10am – 11.30am in Cassiobury Park.
Nordic Walking is a full-body workout that provides fast results. It is essential you learn the correct technique first and their award-winning courses are a structured teaching program, suitable for all levels.
This enables you to join not only our regular group walks but also those of any other NWUK instructor in the country. Your Passport also entitles you to FREE membership with Nordic Walking UK for the first year.
It covers the following in a 90 minute session:
Gear 1: The fundamentals of Nordic Walking technique. Mastering the arm swing, upper body engagement and pole plant angle.
Gear 2: Gaining propulsion from the pole and toe push, adapting pole position for hills and tailoring technique to your fitness, mobility and personal goals.
For further details and to book a place: https://exercise-anywhere.com/event/144113-LEARN-TO-NORDIC-WALK-SESSION-1-(WATFORD-BOROUGH-COUNCIL)?fbclid=IwAR3KNJtzn_m2OhkHrs3XQMXgqBR8cGtz0CTAPBNS1fqSDn9iA7HtgHyjOI4
Join Gambado Watford for their exclusive FREE SEND & Autism friendly session on Friday 10th January from 6.45pm.
Play on their exciting play frames and have unlimited turns on their carousel and dodgems. Tickets are free for guests with SENDs and parents.
Sibling tickets can be purchased for an additional £5
The North Watford Library is now CLOSED for essential electrical maintenance works from until Friday 31st January.
Items can be returned to any Hertfordshire library, renewed online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries or by calling 0300 123 4049.
Visit the Leavesden HIVE, located within Leavesden Country Park this January to see memorabilia and artefacts, and learn more about the history of the hospital that once stood in the park.
The next open session is Wednesday 22nd January from 10am – 3pm.
To celebrate going back to the 20’s Jiveswing.com are running a special 1920’s Charleston workshop on Saturday 4th January 5.30pm – 6.30pm. The Barn Studio, Watford.
The workshop will take you through some of the history of the Charleston with some classic moves combining in a solo routine with some added partner fun!!
Tickets only £10 in advance or class pass can be used – all bookings must be made in advance in class or online www.jiveswing.com/booking
Hosted by Training4paws Puppy Classes and Dog Training Watford. This 4 week puppy course starts Thursday 9th January from St Mary’s church, Waford at 6:30pm – 9.30pm.
Cost is £80 for 4 week course.
Pups need to have had their injections and still be under 20 weeks at the start of the course. Please call Jane to book 07914 909280 or email jane.lovatt@hotmail.co.uk
Bring your confidential waste to Humphreys during shredathon week, and have it shredded for a donation to these two great causes; W3RT Community fund and Watford Workshop.
Open weekdays 8am – 4pm – Saturday 10am – 2pm