Peter Taylor – Mayor ofWatford will be talking about the exciting number of cycle-related projects Watford Council have planned at this upcoming Watford Cycle Forum on Wednesday 26th February at West Herts College Business Lounge, from 6.30 to 8pm.
If you are interested in attending please contact kathryn.robson@watford.gov.uk or call 01923 278077.
Write, draw & model in 3 dimensions at North Watford Library. Saturday 14th March 10am to 2pm. Plus free fun for children and adults with Virtual Reality, Code a Cubetto and play with LEGO Robotics.
Book a place on one of the workshops – Tickets £3.00 per child available from the library (for ages 6+ – under 8s must be accompanied by an adult) https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/events-and-things-to-do/north-watford/3d-pens.aspx
This bird watching walk in Cassiobury Park is on Sunday 15th March from 9am – 1pm. A spring introduction to the sights and sounds of birds in the Park with the Friends of Cassiobury Park.
Meet outside the Hub (above the splash pools) on the patio, close to Daisy’s Cafe at 9am. Sorry no dogs allowed and remember to bring binoculars if you have any.
Limited places, booking essential. Tickets on sale from 1st March: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/birdwatching-walk-at-cassiobury-park-registration-91760324601
Lego Club at North Watford Library is being held on Wednesday 11th March from 4pm – 5pm. Come and join them in the Children’s Library for some lego fun.
£2 a child per session. Suitable for ages 5-11 and can be pre-booked in the Library. Limited spaces available.
This Photographic Early Spring Nature Walk is a guided walk through Cassiobury Nature Reserve led by Andrew Lalchan (local photographer), on Wednesday 11th March from 11am – 1.30pm. You can explore spring in the woods & nature reserve.
This walk offers opportunities to take nature photos and Andrew will be on hand to provide advise. As it’s likely to be muddy in the park, strong footwear is needed.
They will meet at the Cassiobury Park Hub which is near the paddling pool.
Cost: £5, click through on the ticket link which goes to Meetup, you can then pay using Paypal (£4) or you can pay cash £5 on the day. https://www.meetup.com/Watford-Photography-Meetup/events/266917855?fbclid=IwAR0DECKG_XW2vutVH9wCKnJ4Nhn1AkseReZYaGXxvexv8SR4c_ZYQRqCGvg
If paying by cash email info@andrewlalchan.co.uk to let me know you are coming.
Bumps and babies is Hosted by NCT Watford. Come for a chat with other parents on Monday 9th March from 12.30pm – 2.30pm. There will be toys for the babies to play with plus hot drinks and cakes. Your first drink is on them but there is also a selection of cakes available to buy.
This month they offer a pre-mothers Day pampering session from reflexologist Louise plus hopefully other therapies.
All welcome with bumps or babies up to 18 months – you don’t need to be an NCT member to attend.
Ever wanted to know how to shoot food photography like the pros. Come and join in at this workshop, where they will show you the best techniques on how to make food appealing when taking photos.
This workshop is taking place on Friday 6th March from 12 noon – 2pm in the Cassiobury Park Hub which is part of the paddling pool complex.
The first half an hour they will talk about the rules and show you examples. You will receive a guide sheet after which you will be shooting from a scene they have set up for you to practice.
You will then have an hour and a half to take photos of the scene and ask any photography / marketing related questions.
Food is an excellent subject for still life photography and you can achieve some beautiful artistic results.
Max : 12 people – Cost £49
Watford Borough Council is working in partnership with Watford & Three Rivers Trust to invite Watford residents to the next Pensioners’ Forum on Tuesday 10th March from 2pm – 4pm at Watford Town Hall.
It is free to attend the Pensioners’ Forum and it is a great way for residents in Watford to meet new people and chat over tea and cake.
For more information, email watfordpf@w3rt.org or call 01923 216967. Visit www.watford.gov.uk/forum for a video of the last Pensioners’ Forum in November 2019.
Under the Virtual Sea is at Abbots Langley Library Friday 21st February 2pm to 5pm.
Explore the sights & sounds of an underwater world. Plus code with Cubetto the robot through an undersea adventure.
Drop in – no tickets or booking required. Free but donations welcome.
Teen Reading Group is held at North Watford Library Wednesday 19th February from 5pm – 6pm.
If you enjoy a book and want to meet others that have the same passion for reading come along to this Teen Reading Group, suitable for ages 13-16 years.
This is a free walk-in session on the third Wednesday of the month between 5-6pm, where you can discuss with others, or simply just read.