Archives: Events

 

Community Coffee – Cafe in the Library is held the first Friday of the month at Watford Central Library from 10am – 11.30am.   Hosted by Link4Growth District – South West Herts.

Link4Growth’s purpose is to share the great work that is happening in our communities. Whether it is inspiring community work, or brilliant local businesses offering fabulous services.

All those attending are free from any pressure to meet the needs or expectations of others.  In other words, come along and just be yourself.

Link4Coffee events are informal and relaxed drop-in sessions, created to provide a regular chance for people to meet others in their local community. 

These gatherings are open to all, you might meet a new friend, someone with skills you need or even someone you can help.  You might get some amazing advice, guidance or signposting to useful information.

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Update : Due to cloudy weather on the 12th January, this event was changed to Saturday 26th January

 

This Astrophotography Workshop in Cassiobury Park is on Saturday 26th January from 4.30pm – 7pm, come along and you will be shown how to shoot the night sky and the best settings that your camera should be on.  Any DSLR camera this should work on.  With your mobile & DSLR you will be able to take photos of the planets or stars with the telescopes provided by the South West Herts Astronomical Society.

The cost is £20 per person and children are welcome but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Equipment needed:

• DSLR camera for starshots & Star trails
• Wide angle lens for the night sky, 300mm lens for close up of the moon
• Intervalometer wired or wireless
• Torch (red gel over your torch or a simple red quality street wrapper)

 

As this is an outdoor event, it is subject to the weather conditions, it needs to be cloud free.  A full refund is available if the event is cancelled and you can’t make the alternative date.

To sign up go to https://www.meetup.com/Watford-Photography-Meetup/events/257142702 

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Creative and Sewing Clubs take place on alternate Tuesdays at Watford Central Library from 8th January 11.am – 1pm.

CreatorSpace is all about encouraging creativity in all its forms.  If you enjoy crafts, here is your chance to come and use the facilities at the library such as their digital cutter, perfect for creating consistent or intricate patterns.

The Creative Clubs are open to all so join in and share your creations, tips and tricks.

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The big Swimathon is coming to Everyone Active in March and you currently get 35% off the signup fee! You’ve got to be quick though, this discount will vanish after January 13th!

Enter Swimathon 2019 and join Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie to raise as much money as possible for these  two causes.

The Swimathon will take place from Friday 29th March – Sunday 31st March and with distances from 400m to 5k, there is a Swimathon challenge for everyone.

To enter go to  https://swimathon.org/enter-now  for FAQs visit https://swimathon.org/about/faqs

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Dust off your dancing shoes and join the Peace Hospice for their very own Strictly ballroom dancing competition – starting in February.

Have you ever fancied learning the Salsa or Rumba?  Well this is your opportunity to have seven weeks of professional dance lessons, and perform at their Grand Finale in front of an audience of 500 people and their panel of expert judges!

They are looking for 20 couples (or 40 singles) to join their annual Strictly Come Hospice competition and be in for a chance to be crowned their Strictly Come Hospice Champions.

If you want to find out more first, just 01923 335 373 or email at: events@peacehospicecare.org.uk

To book your place and register go to  https://www.peacehospicecare.org.uk/viewevent.asp?eventID=834

Please ensure you read the terms and conditions here before signing the application. 

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Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages.  This event is held at North Watford Library every Friday 2.15pm – 2.45pm.

All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance for this free activity, however a voluntary contribution of £1 per family is appreciated.

For the comfort and safety of you and your child, numbers are limited at popular sessions.

Baby Rhyme Time is also held at Watford Central Library every Thursday at 2.15pm – 2.45pm.

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Hertfordshire Health Walks are free, local, health-focused walks happening across the county, walking is a great way to meet new people, while exploring your local area.  All volunteers are trained and insured.

Garston Health Walks happen every at 11am.  They meet at Woodside Leisure Centre, Horseshoe Lane.

This is a ‘First Steps’ walk, which means it is a 20 – 30 minute slow walk, flat and even ground and with no stiles.  Refreshments available nearby.  There is no need to book – just turn up.  All walks are FREE.

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Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time (held on Friday afternoons), with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with.  Held at North Watford Library every Tuesday from 11am – 11.30am.

Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination.  Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from their extensive range of picture books.

The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too.

This activity is free; however they do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family.

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Collection days change over the festive period, please see the information below, refer to your calendar or check your bin day.  Collections will return to normal from Monday 14th January 2019.

Extra rubbish

For your first two collections after Christmas you can put out up to two extra bags of non-recyclable waste for collection.  Please tie and leave next to your black bin.

If you have extra recycling, you can put out as much recycling as you like, please use either a clearly labelled or clear plastic bags and leave next to your blue-lidded bin and ensure these contain only items that can be recycled.

Missed bins

If you bin is missed please report it within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.

Collections during bad weather

Severe weather conditions can sometimes effect bin collections, check our frozen bins and weather conditions pages for more information.

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Everyone Active are holding a Family Open weekend on Saturday 19th January and Sunday 20th January.

Watford Leisure Centre – Woodside 

Come along on Saturday 19th January from 11am – 4pm and meet Watford, Liverpool and England legend, John Barnes MBE.

Watford Leisure Centre – Central.

Come along on Sunday 20th January from 11am – 4pm  and meet Olympic Silver medallist, Colin Jackson CBE.

Both sites will also be offering free family swim sessions, bouncy castle and soft play, gym challenges, face painting, prize draws and much more.

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