Events Page

2008 sees the fullest programme of events we have had yet. We hope there is something for everyone but if you have any more ideas please let us know!

Ongoing Weekly and Monthly group activities

Pilot Communication Groups continuing in termtime.

London Colney Nursery Children’s Centre, Thursdays 12.30-2.30pm. Places full. Waiting list.

Coffee and Play at Leavesden

Regular drop in on the last Friday of the month 10am–12pm at Leavesden Children’s Centre, High Road, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7QZ.

Coffee and Play at Alban Way

Regular drop in on the 2nd Monday of the month 10.00am–12.00pm at Alban Way Children’s Centre, Fleetville Junior School, 228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LW. New meeting starting September 22^{nd (3rd Monday just for this first meeting).}

Early Development Groups – informal and ongoing every Friday 1.30-3pm in Letchworth. Places free. Contact Sande for details 01462 630459.

 

SUMMER

May 11^th, Woodside Animal Farm and Leisure Park

Book by May 3^rd. Woodside Animal Farm, Slip End, Luton , LU1 4DG. Free admission, lunch and funfair with advance booking.

 

May 28^th, Open House at Monika’s, Welwyn Garden City

3pm  39 Dalewood, Welwyn GC, AL7 2JP. Contact Monika for directions and details of all other Open Houses phone 01707 321 891 or mobile 07910965754, email: monikasuw@hotmail.com.

 

May 31^st, Big Step Forward

3pm  Fairlands Valley Park , Stevenage , SG2 OBL. Meet at the car park off Six Hills Way . Bring a picnic and walking shoes. Register to walk.

 

June 8^th, Summer Drama Workshop 

3-4.30pm  Norton Methodist Community Centre, North Avenue, Letchworth, SG6 1DH . Book in advance for free places.

 

June 28^th, Walsworth Family Social

2-4pm  Walsworth Road Baptist Church Hall, Walsworth Road , Hitchin, SG4 9SP. The whole family is welcome and there are refreshments for all and themed activities for the children. Last before Summer holidays. Please note that due to commencement of building work it may be necessary to use the municipal carpark next door to the church on Walsworth Road rather than the church parking. Free.

 

July 24^th, Thames Valley Adventure Playground trip

Book by May 31^st. Bath Road , Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire , SL6 0PR. Admission free. Bring picnic.

 

August 1^st, Open House at Sande’s, Letchworth

2pm  14 Rowan Crescent, Letchworth, SG6 4EY, 01462 630 459.

 

August 28^th, Open House at Trudy’s, Codicote, Hitchin

3pm  29 Valley Road, Codicote, Hitchin, SG4 8YA. Phone as for Monika’s above.

 

 

AUTUMN & WINTER

 

September 7^th, Autumn Drama Workshop 3 - 4.30pm
Norton Methodist Community Centre, North Avenue, Letchworth, SG6 1DH. Book in advance for free places. Contact enquiries.nhdowns@yahoo.co.uk or ring Julie 01462 452705

 

September 27^th, Walsworth Family Social 2 - 4pm
Walsworth Road Baptist Church Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP. Free. The whole family is welcome and there are refreshments for all and themed activities for the children. The usual rooms are hosting a scarecrow festival this time so we will be meeting in the building on the other side of Walsworth Church this time (Hitchin Youth Trust). There will be full signposting from the usual door. Public carpark available next door to Youth Trust building on Walsworth Road, if necessary

 

October 19^th, Numicon and Number skills workshop for parents and teachers 10am - 3pm

Homerswood School , Welwyn Garden City.. Enquiries to Sande on 01462 630459 or enquiries.nhdowns@yahoo.co.uk . Booking forms will be mailed to members.

 

October 29^th, Open House at Sharon’s, Welwyn Garden City

1.30pm 7 Pippens, Welwyn GC, AL8 7AB , Contact Monika for directions and details of all Open Houses, phone 01707 321891 or mobile 07910 965754, email monikasuw@hotmail.com

 

November 1^st, Halloween Party 4-6pm

 Quaker Meeting House, 150 Church Road, Watford, WD17 4QB . Heartbeeps entertainment and games. For more details contact Claire at Atinsley8@aol.com. Booking forms will be mailed to members

 

November 15^th, Walsworth Family Social 2 - 4pm
Walsworth Road Baptist Church Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP. Free. The whole family is welcome and there are refreshments for all and themed activities for the children.

 

November 30^th, Winter Drama Workshop 3 - 4.30pm
Norton Methodist Community Centre, North Avenue, Letchworth, SG6 1DH. Book in advance for free places. Contact enquiries.nhdowns@yahoo.co.uk or ring Julie on 01462 452705

 

December 13^th, Christmas party 4-6pm

 Norton Community Centre, North Avenue, Letchworth, SG6 1DH Our fabulous annual family get together with crafts, games, puppetry and presents from Father Christmas for every child. Booking forms will be mailed to members or contact Sande at enquiries.nhdowns@yahoo.co.uk.

 

For more information please phone Sande (01462 630458) or Julie (01462 452705) or email enquiries.nhdowns@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

Go to the News page for the latest update or contact sande@upondowns.co.uk

As always, everyone is welcome to attend meetings.  Please email Julie / Sande or Enquiries@UpOnDowns.co.uk