LEGO Alive! is at Bushey Library on Wednesday 19th February 2pm until 5pm. Bring LEGO to life at the library with Code robotics with LEGO Boost and enter the world of virtual reality and augmented reality.
FREE but donations welcome. Drop in no tickets or booking required.
Jack & the Beanstalk at Cassiobury Hub – Tuesday 18th February from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Come and listen to the story of Jack & the Beanstalk, plus game and planting a seed to take home.
Activities suitable for 2-5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Hub’s education space at 1:30pm.
Booking is required use this link to book your child’s place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/storytime-adventure-jack-the-beanstalk-pm-session-tickets-90299874355?fbclid=IwAR1vZQzrFl6qIHju_GjHkZTEh28_bzGuphDYnFaNXKHzL5Dnoe0PolzU_88
Trackplay is a fun and entertaining time for kids who love trains, on Sunday 16th February at Watford Leisure Centre – Central. With over 500 feet of Track and over 100 Thomas and his friends trains to choose from. Kids will be raving about the experience for a long time.
Book a time slot to suit and then on the day sit back and enjoy a hot drink whilst the kids all have fun with trains.
If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids this half term, then look no further than Intu Watford!
From 17th to 23rd February, children can take part in a series of fun and FREE activities including face painting and a treasure hunt out on the mall.
Whether they want to be a superhero or a butterfly, a tiger or a unicorn, Intu Watford’s talented face painters have got them covered on Friday 21st February.
To take part in the treasure hunt, just head to the customer information desk to collect an activity sheet and then set off on your way. At the end, your little ones can collect a small prize for their efforts!
Plus, Intu Watford has a whole host of family leisure activities available, including the nine-screen, state-of-the-art IMAX Cineworld cinema, climbing centre Rock Up, 14-lane Hollywood Bowl and scores of great coffee shops and restaurants to fill hungry little bellies.
Tuesday 21st January at 2:30pm, Peter Taylor will be joined by Watford Chief Inspector Matt Phillips for a Facebook Live session on crime and policing in our town: https://www.facebook.com/petertaylorwatford/
Join the Random Cafe for a relaxing cruise down the Grand Union Canal on Saturday 29th February from 11.30am – 4pm.
Tickets include a fish and chip supper, soft drinks and tea and coffee. You can just sit and relax or have a go at steering the boat or operating the locks. £20 per person and places are limited.
Meet at the Waterways Experience, Nash Mills Recreation Centre, Red Lion Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9TE.
To book contact them at: randomcafeuk@gmail.com
Learn how to identify trees in their winter state on Thursday 20th February from 10am – 3.30pm in Cassiobury Park.
At this Winter Tree Identification Workshop you will spend the morning in the classroom, learning to identify trees using bud and twig characteristics. Then you will work through the various keys available and practice on a collection of cuttings. In the afternoon, take a walk around Cassiobury Park to identify the trees in the park and the nature reserve.
Suitable for beginners – adults and older children welcome. Lunch can be purchased in the cafe or bring your own.
£7 per person. Booking essential as spaces are limited: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2020-02-20-winter-tree-identification-workshop?fbclid=IwAR371iRbXeMqonr-kqPrUtonDMf0phLo30yBS_qe8I20x0j4ykbzEUV92Bk
Peter Taylor will be hosting a Drop In Surgery on Friday 17th January at 1pm at the Mencap Cafe at Watford Central Library. If you’ve got an issue you think he could help with, please drop by.
The Cafe in the Library is an exciting way for Watford Mencap to provide support and services to people with a learning disability and their families in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere.
The NAWT would love you to join them throughout January (January 1st – 31st 11am – 4pm) to either donate your unwanted gifts or come and swap it for something in their onsite charity shop.
Please park at the Mercure hotel where parking is free but please ensure you register your car in the Mercure Reception when you arrive, in order to avoid a parking fine.
This Stay and play group, run by volunteers takes place at the Cassiobury Hub on Monday 3rd February from 10am – 11.30pm.
Free play time activities for babies and toddlers. No booking required, just turn up! However there is a suggested donation of £1 to help pay for resources.
Adults must supervise their children during the session.
The Hub is looking for volunteers to help with Stay and Play contact Hub staff for more details.