Events

May

Friday 9 May
National Garden Scheme - The Walled Garden, Shenley Park - Shenley
Between 6-9pm
Organised by Shenley Park Trust.   Please call 01923 852629 for further details.

June

Sunday 1 June
Watford Brass Band
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 2-4pm outside the cafe

Sunday 1 June
Habitat Workday
Fisher's Field Nature Reserve, Fisher's Close - Bushey
Join the Friends of Fisher's Field for a workday to create a variety of habitats for hibernating animals such as hedgehog boxes and stag bettle loggeries.  Light refreshments will be provided.
Please contact Francesca Turze (Bushey Parks Officer) on Freephone 0800 731 1810 for further details.

6-14 June
Bolesworth and Mannings Fun Fair
Meadow Park, Brook Road - Borehamwood
Full size family fun fair
Opening times - Weekdays: 6pm-10pm, Saturdays: 2pm-10pm, Sunday: 3pm-9pm

Saturday 7 June
Performance of 'Peter Pan'
The Walled Garden, Shenley Park
From 6pm.  Performed by Heartbreak Productions
Organised by Shenley Park Trust.  For tickets and further details please call 01923 852629

Friday 13 June
National Garden Scheme - The Walled Garden, Shenley Park - Shenley
Between 6-9pm
Organised by Shenley Park Trust.   Please call 01923 852629 for further details.

Sunday 15 June
Watford Brass Band
The Walled Garden, Shenley Park
Between 2-5pm
Organised by Shenley Park Trust.   Please call 01923 852629 for further details.

July

5 & 6, 11 & 12, 19 & 20 July
Mini Funfair
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Two pieces of funfair equipment will be taken to King George Rec every weekend in July.  Note: admission charges will apply.
(*Part of the Bushey Festival)

Saturday 5 July
Poetry in the Park
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 12 noon - 1pm by the cafe
Come along and meet our very own Bushey poet, Alyson Torns, for a one-hour workshop.  Create your own text poem and send it to your friends!  Bring your mobile phone.  Pens and paper will be provided.  Aimed at ages 10+, families welcome.
(*Part of the Bushey Festival)

Sunday 6 July
Diabetes Walk in the Park
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Come along and join in a walk to raise money for Diabetes UK.  All those that complete the walk will receive a medal.
Meet at 11am at the cafe.  For sponsorship forms please contact Shaz Setoudeh on 020 8207 7568 or Nick Winch on 01376 501390.
(*Part of the Bushey Festival)

followed by:
Music from the Movies - Barbara Jay and Tommy Whittle
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Between 2-4pm by the cafe
Come along and listen to the wonderful sounds of this popular jazz band playing standards such as 'Fly Me to the Moon', 'Autumn Leaves', 'Quando, Quando' and 'These Foolish Things'
(*Part of  the Bushey Festival)

Tuesday 8, Friday 6 and Friday 13 July
Mums of Steel
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Between 11am - 12 noon by the cafe
Join a class for fun and fitness with your baby.  Three introductory lessons are offered free of charge as part of the Bushey Festival.  Start by downloading and filling in the pre-exercise question and registration form at www.mumsofsteel.com or ring Mary McLellan on 07709 342 329 for further details.
Please wear loose fitting clothing and comfortable trainers on the day.
(*Part of the Bushey Festival)

Thursday 10 July
Teddy Bears' Picnic
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
From 12 noon - 2.30pm
Activities include face painting, Sing & Sign, story telling, prize for the best dressed teddy, mini funfair and lots more!
(*Part of Bushey Festival)

Sunday 20 July
Dog Show
King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue - Bushey
Entries taken from 12 noon.
Both pedigree and novelty classes.  The Best in Show winner gets their photo taken with Hertsmere's Mayor and Mayoress.  Lots of goody bags to give away!
(*Part of the Bushey Festival)

*The Bushey Festival Association is a Registered Charity, No 802826, which runs and promotes events such as these for people of Bushey and the surrounding areas.  For further details of the whole programme visit the website: www.festival.bushey.org.uk

August

Friday 22 August
Guided Walk - The Bats of Borehamwood
From 8pm until 10.30pm
Join local wildlife expert, Simon Braidman, to discover the bats who inhabit Borehamwood's parks.
Please meet in Aberford Park car park at 8pm.  Bring a torch.

September

Friday 26 September
Guided Walk - Night Time Safari
From 7.30pm until 10pm
Join local wildlife expert, Simon Braidman, for a nightime safari around Borehamwood's parks.
Please meet in Aberford Park car park at 7.30pm.  Bring a torch.

Please note: All events are subject to weather conditions on the day. If in doubt, please call beforehand.
Entry to all events is free unless otherwise stated. 

If you are interested in organising an event in your local park please contact Shaz Setoudeh for further details on 020 8207 7568

For further details on holding a public event please click the link here.