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Watford Football Club next home game at the Vicarage Road Stadium is Sunday 2nd September (Kick off 4pm)

Parking restrictions will be enforced and traffic delays can be expected before and after the match.

The police will close of the section of Vicarage Road, between the junction with Fearnley Street and the junction with Harwoods Road. This will be for a short period before and after the match.

Further information about fixtures and other activities at Vicarage Road Stadium, can be found on the Watford Football Club website.

The next home match is:

Saturday 15th September  (Kick off 5.30pm)

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The Random Cafe is something really different for our town. Their aim is to reduce food waste, and support our local community.

The Random Cafe is a pop up cafe, diverting food destined to be thrown away. They hold regular cafes around Watford, using food donated by food establishments that would otherwise go to landfill.

On Saturday 1st September  the Random Cafe is being held at The Barn, 1 watford House Lane, from 1pm – 3pm 

You can enjoy a coffee or tea, cake and other snacks whilst having a chat, and then do some shopping at their food boutique table. All of their food is available on a pay-as-you-feel basis.

Future Dates for September 2018: 

Saturday 8th September – Centrepoint Community Centre, Raphael Drive, Watford,

Saturday 15th September – West Watford Community Centre, 15 Harwoods Road, Watford,

Saturday 22nd September – Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Watford

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Cassiobury Farm is a 15-acre smallholding with fishing lake, rare breeds farm, organic vegetable garden, fishery and exotic animal rescue centre. They are holding their last open day of the year on Saturday 1st September

Apart from their rare breeds of farm animals, you can also check out their Farm Shop, selling their own produce and that from other local providers.

Their food stall offers butchers-best burgers & hot-dogs, as well as  jacket potatoes, pasties, cakes, snacks and drinks.  You are also welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy it on the meadow, down by the lake.

Gates open at 10am. Last entry is 4pm and the Farm closes at 5pm. You can leave and return during the day, just ask at the gate to stamp your hand.

Tickets:

Adult over 16 years   £8.00

Child 3 – 16 years   £5.00

Small children under 3 years   FREE

 

Access to the Farm is on-foot only, however there is on-site parking for blue-badge disabled drivers.

No pre-booking is necessary, and you can access the Farm via Rousebarn Lane.

The Cassiobury Park website gives the best information for parking and public transport: http://www.cassioburyfarm.co.uk . Where you can also find a downloadable map.

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Watford Museum will be holding a ‘Make your own badge’ summer workshop on Thursday August 30th for children aged 5-11

There are two time sessions for this event 11am and 12pm

The sessions cost just £1 per child,  and they must be accompanied by an adult.

Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Book your one hour slot (either 11am or 12 noon) by emailing: info@watfordmuseum.org.uk , calling 01923 232297 or visiting their website at watfordmuseum.org.uk

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Hertfordshire Health Walks are free, local, health-focused walks happening across the county, led by qualified volunteer leaders, helping everyone get outdoors, get more active and reap the benefits.

Walks are graded between 20 – 30 minutes (First Steps) and 90 minutes (Grade 4)

Garston Health Walks –  Every Friday throughout September at 11am. They meet at Woodside Leisure Centre, Horseshoe Lane. This is a ‘First Steps’ walk, accessible by public transport with refreshments available nearby.

 Other Health Walks:

Cassiobury Health Walk – Every Wednesday at 10.30am.  They meet at The Cha Cafe by the tennis courts, nr Shepherds Road.  This is  a ‘Grade 3’ moderate walk, about one hour with hills and possible stiles. (Fast pace walk)

Cassiobury Health Walk – Every Wednesday for a 11.10am start. Again meeting at The Cha Cafe, this is a slower walk about an hour in duration.

For these walks you do not need special equipment, and there is no need to book. It is recommended that you wear some suitable shoes and waterproofs, and that you bring a bottle of water.

For more information you can visit their website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks or call 01923 588433

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Come for a fun filled day for all the family, to the National Animal Welfare Trust open day, on Monday 27th August from 11am – 4pm

There will be a number of stalls, some of the usual as well as some new ones for this year.

There is also a chance to win a bag of goodies in their dog show, or you can check out how clever your dog is in their ‘Have a go Agility’

Please Park at The Mercure Hotel

For more information visit their website: www.nawt.org.uk/centres/hertfordshire

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Watford Community Housing is hosting their a pre-AGM on Monday 3rd September, at their offices, Gateway House, 59 Clarendon Road, from 7pm – 8.30pm. Refreshments are available from 6.30pm to 7pm.

 

Bring the whole family, to this year’s free entry fun day at  Watford Rugby Club and playing fields which is on Saturday August 25th from 10am – 6pm  

This promises to be a fantastic fun filled day for ALL the Family, with plenty to see and do throughout the day.

This action packed fun day will include: Fun Fair Rides, Children Bouncy Castle, Pony Rides, Football & Race Competition, Art & Craft, Garden games, Live music and refreshments.

There will also be Seminars, Q & A Forum and Workshops (Healthy options & Lifestyles)

A great fun day out, not to be missed!

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Come along on Saturday 25th August for a last chance to visit Garston bus garage as an operational garage.

Garston garage shuts its doors for the last time next month, and this one-off event is to commemorate the closure of the former London Transport Garage.

There will be a vehicle display of former London Country Buses on part of the garage forecourt, along with a souvenir programme containing all timetable details, (Including feeder buses) and a selection of photographs of the garage in its heyday.

The plan is to run a frequent classic bus service from Croxley L.T. Station from 10.15am onwards.

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