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There will be live music at the bandstand in Cassiobury Park on Saturday 22nd June from 2pm – 5pm at the Great Get Together.

Bring your own picnic to this free event where there will be games for kids to enjoy.

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St Lawrence Church are holding a Church Fete on Saturday 22nd June from 2pm – 5pm.

Activities include; Lucky dip, Tombola and bouncy castle.  There will also be plants, tea and cake for sale.

All proceeds go to New Hope and Watford Town Centre Chaplaincy.

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Watford Muslim Youth Centre welcomes you to come for a day of family fun on Saturday 22nd June from 12.30pm – 4.30pm at Holywell Community Centre.

There will be lots of stalls with cakes, clothes, hijabs, abayas, toys, perfumes and food, along with other fun activities that include; Bouncy castle, Penalty shoot outs, Cricket, face and t-shirt painting, badge and key-ring making.

Entrance fee:  Adults £1 – Children free

For further information contact:  admin@wmyct.com

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This free safety informative, help and advice event for the older person is on Wednesday 19th June at Wellspring Church Centre from 10am – 12pm. (behind Watford Museum)

The OPALS events are designed to help reduce the vulnerability of residents to scams, burglaries, fires etc, by providing a sample of support, advice and help within the local community.

Please contact Carley-Jo Racley at Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue for your FREE ticket on 07970 954072 or email: carley-jo.rackley@hertfordshire.gov.uk

24th June:   Stanborough Park Church, Cedar Sycamore Hall, 609 St Albans Road, Watford WD25 9JL from 10am till 2pm

9th July:   Hollytree House, Gammons Lane, Watford WD24 5JR from 10am till 12pm

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Big Bandstand season is back!  There are plenty of performances over the summer months to keep you entertained with something for everyone.

Bring your picnics and blankets and join the Bushey and District Jazz Band on Sunday 16th June from 2pm – 4pm.

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Abbots Langley Spring Community Market is being held on Saturday 15th June from 10am – 1pm at Henderson Hub, Abbots Langley.

Abbots in Transition presents produce from local growers and producers.  There will be cakes and bakes, jams and preserves, coffee and chocolate, seedlings, unique gifts, fruit and vegetables.

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Join the National Animal Welfare Trust for a relaxing summer picnic in the sun and be entertained by musical performances from Carrie Dunn and Julian Evans on Saturday 15th June from 12pm – 3pm. 

This is an event for all the family to enjoy and dogs are more than welcome, but if you don’t have an animal of your own come and have a look at all their animals waiting to find their forever home!

Bring along your own picnic to enjoy, or grab some sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats from their onsite café Cotton Tail’s. Take a look around their onsite charity shop, pet accessories, games and stalls, you’re guaranteed to find a bargain.

Please park at the Mercure Hotel where parking is free but please ensure you register your car in the Mercure Reception when you arrive, in order to avoid a parking fine.

Prices:

Adult: £4
Child & Concession: £2
Family – (2 adults, 2 concession): £10

Tickets can be bought online at: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/472997  please bring your confirmation email with you)

Tickets are also available in their reception, either in person or by calling 0208 950 0177

All proceeds from this event will go directly towards supporting the animals in their care and towards rescuing and re-homing abandoned and unwanted animals.

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Helping Hands Home Care (Watford), invite you to join them in their branch on Thursday 13th June between 2pm – 5pm for their cupcake day to help raise awareness and funds for our local Alzheimer’s society.

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Network SOx is hosted by ASCEND Charity UK, showcasing local business and enterprise.  They will be at All Saints’ Church, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey on Thursday 13th June from 10.30am – 3pm.

This is for anyone looking for local employment or thinking about starting their own business.  Come and meet local employers, talk to careers and job advisers about starting your own business.

 

Take a guided Photo walk in Cassiobury Park nature reserve led by Vicky D’Souza (Cassiobury Park Hub) & Andrew Lalchan (local photographer), they will be exploring summer in the woods, Wednesday 12th June from 11am – 1.30pm.

This walk offers opportunities to take photos of nature and Andrew will be on hand to provide the best advise on taking photographs with your camera. There should be quite a few dragonflies and damselfly insects (similar to dragonflies) to photograph.

They will meet at the Cassiobury Park Hub which is near the paddling pool. Please note – reduced parking spaces at Gade Avenue car park due to drainage works.

Cost: £5, click on the ticket link below which goes to Meetup, you can then pay using Paypal or you can pay cash on the day. If paying by cash email info@andrewlalchan.co.uk to let me know you are coming.

https://www.meetup.com/Watford-Photography-Me…/…/261134125/…

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