[New] Perform bringing drama, singing and dance fun to Herts

Confidence building weekly drama, dance and singing classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. Classes are designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination.

This term sees 4-7s trapezing and somersaulting into a Circus Adventure whilst 7-12s work on a fun and funky adaptation of Robin

Hood, in Outlaw. Imaginations will soar as children work towards a magical performance for family and friends.

Every child can try a free noobligation class, visitwww.perform. org.uk/try. Venues: St Albans, Harpenden, Welwyn Garden City, Bishops Stortford and Broxbourne. enquiries@perform.org.uk

Core and Pelvic Floor Rehab for mums at The Signing Rooms –Thursdays 5 Jan to 9 Feb Hitchin www.coreconfident.co.uk Group exercise classes for mums. Strengthen your core and pelvic floor and manage diastasis recti. 9.45 to 10.45am. £72 for 6 week course.

Core and Pelvic Floor Rehab for mums at The Wise Lotus –Fridays 6 Jan to 10 Feb Letchworth, SG6 1PQ www.coreconfident.co.uk Group exercise classes for mums. Strengthen your core and pelvic floor and manage diastasis recti. 10.30 to 11.30am. £72 for 6 week course.

Everyone Active Westminster Lodge St Albans 01727 736080 www.everyoneactive.com Gymnastics –Fridays from 6 Jan Gymnastics is a great way for children to increase agility, flexibility, balance and coordination, while having fun and interacting with other children. Gymnasts will take part in various disciplines using suitable equipment, under the guidance of a fully qualified coach. Ages 2.5 to 13 years.

Freestyle Gymnastics –Fridays from 6 Jan For competent gymnasts aged 11+, who are looking to develop their own gymnastics style over a range of equipment, supervised by qualified and experienced coaches. 7pm to 8pm.

Inclusive Trampolining –Saturdays from 7 Jan A fun and engaging trampoline session adapted to be inclusive for all, led by a fully qualified coach. Ages 10+. 1.30 to 2.30pm.

Everyone Active Harpenden Leisure Centre Harpenden 01582 767722 www.everyoneactive.com

Gymnastics –Saturdays from 7 Jan Gymnasts will take part in various disciplines using suitable equipment. Ages 2 to 15 years.

Trampolining –Saturdays from 7 Jan Trampolining is a fun way to get moving in a fun environment. Ages 2.5 to 13 years.

Signing Babies Class at Friends Meeting House –Thursdays from 12 Jan St Albans 07403 860359 www.terri. thesigningcompany.co.uk

Signing Babies classes for ages 5-18 months give you the opportunity to communicate and bond with your baby, through specially created songs, nursery rhymes, fun activities, and bubbles. Each session is based on a theme, so you and the little ones can learn essential signs together. 10.30am to 11.15am.

Camp Beaumont Berkhamsted 01603 851000 www.campbeaumont.co.uk St Albans 01603 851000

The multi-activity holiday day camps provide fun-filled, exhilarating experiences for 3-16 year olds. From archery to swimming to abseiling, each unforgettable experience will enhance your child’s wellbeing and revitalise them for their return to school.

FunFest Holiday Camp St Albans 07767 877198 www.fun-fest.co.uk

Harpenden 01582 369000

A school holiday club which provides children with a choice from an exciting range of holiday club activities, with sessions ranging from Mission Impossible and Sports Action to Cupcake Heaven and Crafty Creations. There’s something for all children. Fun times guaranteed! FunFest say they ‘Give children the freedom to choose and the power to play’. Please book early as places fill quickly.

REPLAY HOLIDAY CLUB St Albans 07913323608

Replay is a fabulous holiday club for children 4 to 11 years old. Lots of fun activities and crafts, indoor and outdoor space. Run by an enthusiastic and caring team.

Happy Days Holiday Club Stevenage 07883 511319 www.leys.herts.sch.uk/ parents-holiday-club Happy Days Holiday and Afterschool Club provides a friendly, fun and safe environment together with high-quality childcare for all pupils aged 3-13. Open during school holidays from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Multi Active School Holiday Club www.multi-active.co.uk Multi-Active provide school holiday activities and childcare throughout Hertfordshire. The Holiday Camps provide fun experiences for kids and offer parents a reliable and affordable childcare solution throughout the school holidays. Venues: Abbots Langley, Bishops Stortford, Hertford, Hitchin, Letchworth, Rickmansworth, Royston, South Oxley, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Ware.

Premier Education Holiday camps www.premier-education.com/ holiday-camps

Holiday Camps designed to help kids get active, introduce them to new and exciting activities, and create a fun-filled experience they will remember forever. Venues: St Albans, Stevenage, Bushey, Welwyn Garden City and Cheshunt.

Rising Stars Wrap Around Holiday Clubs 01462 790152 www.risingstars-wraparound. co.uk uPlay Sports Holiday Club Hitchin 01462 374049 www.uplaysports.co.uk Tennis camps are back for Feb half term. Delivering tennis in a fun environment with a mixture of tournaments, tennis-based games, technical sessions and challenges.

Holiday course activities include sports such as trampolining, inflatables, team games and gymnastics as well as creative activities. Venues: Stortford, Hitchin, Lutterworth and Stevenage.

SuperCamps Holiday Club 01235 467300 www.supercamps.co.uk SuperCamps are a leading provider of childcare in the UK, offering holiday camps for children aged 4 to 14 throughout the school holidays. Venues: Hertford, Hitchin and Rickmansworth. Visit website for more information, dates and to book your place.

Places To Go

Gosling Sports Park

Welwyn Garden City better. org.uk/gosling

Lots of sports and fitness activities to get involved with at this stunning multi-purpose venue, including a trampoline park, soft play and a dry ski slope!

Celtic Harmony

Brickendon celticharmony.org

Free

The Proof of the Pudding Stone: Geology & Climate Change at Hertford Museum – until 16 April Hertford 01992 582686 www.hertfordmuseum.org Utilising Hertford Museum’s extensive geology collection, including Hertfordshire’s native puddingstone, to help understand the past, present and future of the earth’s climate. FREE

Robin Robin Adventure Trail at RSPB Rye Meads – 1 to 8 January Hoddesdon 01992 708383 www.events.rspb.org.uk Aardman’s festive musical tale about a young robin trying to fit in is available to watch on Netflix. Every year, Robin joins her family on a big sneak to find food to survive the winter. Join the great RSPB sneak at Rye Mead, complete fun challenges with your activity pack and celebrate your inner robin! 9am to 4.30pm.

THE HUB ON VERULUM St Albans www.thehubonverulam.com This fresh, multi-layered entertainment and leisure venue has quickly become a popular spot in the St Albans social scene. From live music to community events and independent cinema, there’s always something different going on. The venue hosts pop-ups too and Baby Club screenings showing Disney and Pixar classics. Food served all day.

St Albans Farmers Market –8 Jan and 12 Feb St Albans www.stalbans.gov.uk

Helping local farmers, growers and producers to sell their own produce, direct to the public, the market provides fresh, safe, natural, nutritious food that you can trust. This is an extremely popular market that continues to grow. Plus, a vibrant and entertaining shopping experience in the heart of St Albans. 8am to 2pm.

With its thatched roundhouses and native woodland, Celtic Harmony is a place like no other. Enjoy a family day out in a unique outdoor setting at Celtic Harmony Camp, a small openair museum, located in beautiful native woodland.

Museum Minis at St Albans Museum and Gallery – 9 Jan St Albans 01727 864 511 www.stalbansmuseums.co.uk Keep the little ones occupied with a story, craft activities and a museum hunt, inspired by a popular story. Suitable for children aged 2 - 4 years, accompanied by an adult. This month’s story is: The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. Sessions are 1pm-2pm and 2pm-3pm. £5 per child.

Tots Tales at Verulamium Museum – 27 Jan St Albans 01727 751 810 www.stalbansmuseum.co.uk A session for ages 2 to 4 years, including a story, craft activity and a museum hunt, inspired by a popular story. This month’s story is: Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Sessions are 10.30am-11.30am and 13.15pm14.15pm. £5 per child.

Museum Minis at St Albans Museum and Gallery – 13 Feb St Albans 01727 864 511 www.stalbansmuseums.co.uk Keep the little ones occupied with a story, craft activities and a museum hunt, inspired by a popular story. Suitable for children aged 2-4 years, accompanied by an adult. This month’s story is: Mole’s Star by Britta Teckentrup. Sessions are 1pm-2pm and 2pm-3pm. £5 per child.

Love is in Nature at Standalone Farm – 13 to 17 Feb Letchworth Garden City 01462 686775 www.standalonefarm.com Standalone has teamed up with incredible floral designer Alice van der List to bring a unique floral workshop to the farm this Spring. The perfect opportunity to spend some creative, quality time with your child, grandchild, friend or even by yourself.

Recommended for ages 5+.