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Exclusive Special Educational Needs (SEN) Sessions.

 

On the last Saturday of each month, Cloud 9 Leisure run exclusive SEN sessions.  The next event is on Saturday 29th June from 10am – 11am.

These sessions are much more limited in numbers than their other sessions so please book as soon as you can to avoid missing out. They also turn their music off for these sessions.

Their SEN sessions are at a 20% discount to their standard general admission prices (ie £8/hour) and Carers go free. Siblings are also permitted, but payment is required.

Future dates:

July 27th
August 31st
September 28th
October 26th
November 30th

ALL participants must be at least 1 metre tall and have signed a waiver online: https://cloud9leisure.com/waiver/  Please arrive at 9:40am to allow time for check in and safety briefing.

 

Pampering day

 

A pampering day for people living with dementia and their carers will be held at the Intu Watford Shopping Centre on Friday 24th May, from 10am – 4pm as part of the Dementia Action Week.

The event will be provided by a range on Intu retailers on the ground floor of the centre outside Marks and Spencer.

To register https://www.dementiafriendlywatford.com/events/pampering-day/form

 

Thomas Play Experience

 

Come and the Thomas Play Experience over the May Half term Holiday on Wednesday 29th May from 10am -12.15pm at Leavesden community hub.

Thomas play experience is a fun indoor giant play date for children to enjoy.  The play event provides plenty of space for your children to play and explore.  Parents can simply sit back and watch their children play.

There are two slots available;

Slot one at 10:00am – 11:00am (£6.50)  https://www.thomasplayexperience.co.uk/…/may-half-term-2019…

Slot two at 11:15am – 12:15pm (£6.50)  https://www.thomasplayexperience.co.uk/…/may-half-term-2019…

Tea/coffee & refreshments available.

On the day of the event, there will be movable trains, Lego/Duplo for children to build and small world dolls house set, ideal for role play.

Further details: https://www.thomasplayexperience.co.uk

 

Men’s Day

 

Watford Community Housing are hosting a Men’s Day Drop In session on Saturday 25th May – 10am -1pm at Holywell Community Centre, for a range of activities and to find out about local services to support your health, well-being and overall happiness.

This event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded men and will offer a free barbering service, health checks and information from organisations such as Herts Mind, Watford FC Sports & Education Trust and the Community Learning Partnership.

For more information email: community@wcht.org.uk or call 01923 209183

 

Herts Musical Memories Singing Session

 

As part of Dementia Action Week, Home Instead Senior Care Watford, along with Herts Musical Memories, are holding a FREE singing session for people living with Dementia and their carers at St Mary’s Church in Watford on Wednesday 22nd May from 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Come along for a sing-a-long and then stick around afterwards for coffee and cake.

 

Celebration of Dementia Carers

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

As part of Dementia Action Week, the Watford and WestHerts Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Celebration of Dementia Carers on Tuesday 21st May from 11am – 2pm at Watford Football Club, Vicarage Road.

Do you know any Dementia Carers in Watford and feel like they deserve a thanks for all the hard work and dedication they put into their work?

The unsung heroes of our community will be treated to lunch at Watford FC, given a tour of the football stadium and invited to give their views on how Watford can better support them and the people they look after.

To register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebration-of-dementia-care…

There are 47 places available for this free event (as of today 11th May) and care provision is available for people with dementia.

The days timetable:

11:00: Guests arrive – tea and coffee served
11:30: Event opens – Peter Taylor
11:40: Watford Community Sports and Education Trust – Reminiscence Premiere League program
12:10: Christine Black – Resilience tips and tools and coping with care
13.10: Lunch and entertainment (maybe Electric Umbrella if appropriate or school kids singing)
13:40: Meet ups – get to know other carers
14:15: Close

 

The F.A. Cup Final – Big Screen

 

Following the success of Watford Football Club reaching the FA Cup final, a live match screening for residents has been organised in Cassiobury Park for Saturday 18 May 2019.

The screening will start at 4pm for the build up to the match which starts at 5pm and has an estimated finish time of 6.45pm. If the game goes to extra time (and possibly penalties) then the finish time will be between 7.15pm-7.30pm.  The screens will be switched off after the medal ceremony.

Feel free to bring a picnic (please don’t forget to put your litter in a bin or take it home with you and, no barbecues are permitted anywhere in the park).

Parking:

To prevent roads in the Cassiobury Triangle (Gade Avenue, Shepherds Road and Cassiobury Park Avenue) from being obstructed by large numbers of people trying to park nearby, temporary closures for the roads in this area have been arranged for the day of the event.

Barriers will be put in place at Gade Avenue, Shepherds Road and Cassiobury Park Avenue where they join Rickmansworth Road. Stewards will be on hand in this area to direct people travelling by car to town centre car parks and to help people travelling by public transport with directions and information. (If you are a resident on one of these streets the stewards will give you access to come and go throughout the day)

Please note that the Cassiobury car park (on Gade Avenue) will be closed except for event vehicles and disabled parking.

The closures will be in place from 7am to 7pm on Saturday 18 May.  The parking controls in the Triangle will still be operational and will be enforced on the day by the Council’s Civil Enforcement officers.

 

Lots for Tots – Baby and Toddler Table Top Sale

 

Lots for Tots – Baby and Toddler Table Top Sale is on Saturday 18th May at Francis Combe Academy.  Opens to the public at 10am – 11.45am. It is just £1 entry per adult.

Browse each sellers table and pick out exactly what you need, paying the seller direct.

 

Burston Garden Centre – Create your own Mini Indoor Garden

 

Burston Garden Centre are holding a “Create your own mini indoor garden” event as part of their  May Half Term Children’s Activities, on both Wednesday 29th May (11am – 3pm) and Friday 31st May (11am – 3pm)

Please note that booking is advisable for this event. £4 per child and you can choose your time slot and book tickets below!

Kids will love getting their hands dirty with this event! They’ll fill a tray with compost, plant three indoor plants and then finish it off with decorative aggregates and stones to make their very own mini garden. Lucy, their Indoor Plants Manager, has made one to demonstrate what can be achieved!

To book a slot for Wednesday 29th: https://www.burston.co.uk/…/may-half-term-activities-29th

To book a slot for Friday 31st: https://www.burston.co.uk/…/may-half-term-activities-31st

 

Solo Stars – Single Parents & Guardians in Watford

 

The next event for Solo Stars – Single Parents & Guardians is their May Half Term Fun at Gambado’s Watford on Wednesday 29th May from 2pm -4pm.

They have a private V.I.P room at £4.50 per child, adults and children under one go free. There is free squash for all children.

Tickets MUST be booked in advanced; Please email solostars.spw@gmail.com for payment.