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Watford Will Remember

 

There are a number of Remembrance Day Services and events taking place across the town as well as the poppy displays to mark the end of the First World War.

Saturday 10th November:

11am: Vicarage Road Cemetery.

Vicarage Road cemetery has no official car park, but there is space for a maximum of two vehicles that can be parked at the cemetery entrance.  Parking on nearby roads is limited.

Sunday 11th November:​

9am:  All Saints Church, Horseshoe Lane. 

10.15am:  St Matthew’s Church, Eastbury Road.  A Service of remembrance proceeding out to the War Memorial at 10.58am where the Act of Remembrance and 2 minute silence will be observed, followed by wreath laying by church representatives and scouts at 11am.  Hot drinks served afterwards in the church hall.

10.45am: St Mark’s Church, Leggatts Way

10:45am:  Christ Church, St Albans Road.  The service will start at the war memorial in the car park including the 2 minutes silence at 11am

11am:  Leavesden Memorial, High Road This service will be followed by refreshments in Dale Court, Haines Way.

11am:  War memorial, Lammas Road

2.15pm:  Oxhey Village Green  Starting in the village their will be a walk through the village to Watford Heath Memorial where a service will be held at 3pm

3pm: Civic Service, Watford Town Hall  This will be followed by a Remembrance tea in the committee rooms.

Watford Beacon Lightning Ceremony at Watford Museum.

 

Watford Museum will be open between 5pm and 9pm on Sunday 11th November for refreshments and a chance to look at the WWI Exhibition before proceeding into the garden at 6.55pm where the Last Post will be played followed by the beacon being lit at 7pm.

This will be a chance to pay your personal and community tribute to those millions that gave their lives for their country during the dreadful darkness of four years of War.

1,000 Beacons of Light will be lit at 7pm on Sunday 11th November throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories – a century after the guns fell silent.

 

Improve Your English

 

Watford Community Housing has partnered with Hertfordshire Adult & Family Learning Services to provide English as a second language courses.  This five week FREE course begins on Friday 9th November from 9.30am – 11.30am at the Harebreaks Community Hub.

This is a non-qualification course to help you brush up on your basic English skills and to improve your confidence in everyday life.

To book your place please call 01923 209183 or email community@wcht.org.uk

 

Meriden Community Centre Half Term Football Courses

 

Meriden Community Centre are holding a series of half term football courses starting on Monday 29th October for boys and girls aged 5-12 years.  You can book for either a day course or a full week course.

Participants will be coached by Watford FC CSE Trust coaches who are FA qualified, DBS checked and First Aid qualified and have attended a F.A Safeguarding Children Workshop.

The courses are an active mix of football games and activities.  Lots of time is spent learning with a ball to develop the child’s footballing skills and knowledge.  All the sessions are physically active and are centred around improving footballing ability through game-play.

To book online click on the course below you are interested in or visit https://www.meridencc.com/course-listing  for more details on other courses.

OCTOBER HALF TERM FOOTBALL COURSE 10-3 pm  –  This football course for boys and girls age 5-12  is priced by online booking at £55 for a full week course or daily price £15

OCTOBER HALF TERM FOOTBALL COURSE 9-4 pm  – This football course for boys and girls age 5-12 is priced by online booking at £65 for a full week course or £17.50 daily

GIRLS ONLY FOOTBALL HOLIDAY COURSE  –  This day  course for girls is available to children between the ages of 6 – 12 years and is on Thursday 1st November, and costs £17.50 by booking online

Please note if you choose to pay on the day there will be a £2.50 increase in the cost.

 

Tenant Question Time

 

Watford Community Housing will be holding their next Tenant Question Time on Wednesday 7th November at Gateway House, 59 Clarendon Road from 7pm – 8.30pm.

This meeting will focus on tenancies.  If  you have questions about your agreements, the changes you want to make or the way they work with their partners to build a tenancy, then this is the place to come for answers.

You can join their staff panel as they answer your questions to help you understand your tenancy!

Please submit your questions in advance to gmt@wcht.org.uk

 

Singing By Heart

 

The Salvation Army have launched a new dementia friendly singing group.  The group will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at their hall at 376a St Albans Road from 1pm – 2pm and the cost is £1.50 per person.  The next group meeting will be on Tuesday 6th November

This programme is carefully designed for people living with dementia and their carers but anyone is welcome to join in. 

The group has a fun and friendly atmosphere and uses favourite songs to create connections with others and to bring back memories.

For more information call 01923 801169 or email  watford@salvationarmy.org.uk

 

Knit-ivity

 

The Peace Hospice would love you to take part in their knitty gritty fundraiser.  If you love meeting up with close-knit friends for a knit and a natter, or you knit as a hobby, this is the perfect opportunity for you to support their patients and families whilst doing something you love!

Here’s how you can get involved:

Knitting – Knit as many Christmas puds, snowmen, robins and more as you can to donate to their Knit-ivity.  You can be as creative as you want, and feel free to knit other seasonal items?  Maybe you could knit some purple stockings,  the more variety, the better!

Deadline – Your knitted goodies need to be with them by 1st December so they can start distributing them to selling stations.

If you would like to support their Knit-ivity or want to find out more, please register your interest or contact them on: 01923 335 371 or email fundraising@peacehospicecare.org.uk or go to this link https://www.peacehospicecare.org.uk/viewevent.

 

Remembrance Tree

 

Throughout the month of November the National Animal Welfare Trust will have a Remembrance Tree at their Hertfordshire centre, Tylers Way, Watford By Pass,

This tree is for you to remember those special people and animals in your lives.  For a donation you can write a special message or a name then hang it on their tree as a sign of remembrance.  The centre is open everyday from 11am-4pm. 

 

Poppy Field

 

A stunning projection of poppies will fill the Nave of St Albans Cathedral for two nights only, as part of a unique light and sound installation to commemorate the World War One Centenary.  The event will take place on Friday 26th October and Saturday 27th October from 7.30pm – 11pm.  Final entry is at 10.45pm.

Entry to the installation on both evenings is free and booking is not required.  Donations will be welcome.

They expect these events to be extremely busy.  You may wish to time your visit later in the evening to avoid queuing.

The Cathedral will open after dark to anyone wishing to contemplate and reflect on the history of World War One.  The event will provide people with an opportunity to remember those who have served, both in the First World War and any other conflict.

The installation will feature projections specially tailored to St Albans Cathedral, including names of local soldiers who have served in the armed forces and falling rose petals which will be projected over the Shrine of Alban.

Important information:

  • Please do not bring camera tripods to the event, as this could impact the flow of the installation
  • With the exception of Guide and Assistance Dogs, this event is not suitable for pets
  • Please do not bring food or drink into the installation
  • Please do not bring large bags or rucksacks into the installation
  • Please note that there is no parking at the Cathedral. Please check their  planning your visit page or  car parks in St Albans  for information on parking and public transport nearby

 

The Salvation Army – Tuesday Clubs

 

Every Tuesday The Salvation Army Church and Community Centre hold various clubs at their Church 376a St Albans Road, Watford.

C.A.M.E.O. Club, which starts at 11am is full of crafts, jigsaws, gardening and much more.
Lunch Club, starting at 12pm is a chance to meet each other over soup and a sweet.
Over 60’s Club, is full of all sorts of activities for all sorts of people and starts at 1pm.

 

For further information:

www.salvationarmy.org.uk/watford or www.facebook.com/watfordsalvationarmy or call 01923 801169