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Activities for young people after dark
10.13am, 23 January 2008
An exciting new sports programme has been launched for young people across the borough.
Aged 11 to 19? Join our forum
8.53am, 22 July 2008
Are you aged between 11-19 years old? Do you live in Hertsmere? Do you want the chance to have your say and influence and shape services for young people?
Arsenal thank young volunteers for their IMPACT
8.45am, 22 July 2008
Four students from Hertswood School in Borehamwood have been thanked for their contribution to the IMPACT community sports project.
Be There! and Do It! this half-term
4.16pm, 12 October 2007
Lots of activities are on offer for young people this October as part of the Be There! Do It! half-term programme.
Be there! Do it! this October
4.30pm, 9 October 2006
Book your play dates now!
5.6pm, 6 June 2006
Parents are being reminded to book their children's places at our Summer Workshops, which are taking place during the school holidays across the Borough.
Bushey Museum and Art Gallery gains national quality standard
12.58am, 14 August 2008
Bushey Museum and Art Gallery has just been officially ‘Accredited’ by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).
Celebrating the arts
9.34am, 6 Febuary 2008
A forum has been set up to help celebrate the artistic and historic heritage of Hertsmere.
Could you be the next Razorlight or Kate Nash?
11.17am, 26 Febuary 2008
Whatever your taste in music, if you sing or play in a band, here's a great chance to showcase your talent.
Cultural report welcomed
11.58am, 18 September 2007
A report into the quality of the cultural services provided by Hertsmere Borough Council has been welcomed.
Dance the night away
4.44pm, 23 May 2008
If you're 15-19 years old, like to show off your moves on the dancefloor and get bored in the evenings, get down to the Furzefield Centre in Potters Bar this Wednesday.
Early booking required for summer play scheme
1.20pm, 26 June 2007
Once again Hertsmere's award winning play team is running an action packed creative arts programme this summer and booking opens on Monday 25th June. Due to an overwhelming response last year, residents are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.
Easter fun
12.17am, 7 March 2008
Keep your kids happy this Easter and book them on one of our fun-packed play schemes.
Elstree Studios - next new chapter
2.10pm, 20 July 2007
Hertsmere Borough Council has accepted the recommendation of a cross-party tender panel and its external advisers to terminate negotiations with Pacifica Ventures in respect of the operation and management of Elstree Studios.
Exciting exhibition at Bushey Museum
3.44pm, 1 October 2007
A renowned artist is being celebrated at Bushey as a collection of her paintings goes on display.
Fantastic holiday fun
2.5pm, 30 October 2007
A bumper week of fun kept scores of children entertained this half term.
February fun!
5.6pm, 9 January 2008
Although children have only just gone back to school after the Christmas holidays, it's not too soon to think about how you will keep them occupied in the February half-term.
Footie in Bushey
9.13am, 12 May 2008
Following success in Borehamwood, an exciting new sports programme is coming to Bushey.
Fun and games
11.10am, 19 May 2008
It was all fun and games for Team Hertsmere and olympic medallist Colin Jackson at last weekend's Herts Youth Games, sponsored by Herts Sports Partnership.
Fun, fun, fun in October half-term
2.13pm, 4 October 2007
Not sure what to do with the kids this half-term? Worried the weather will dampen their spirits?
Get down to King George Recreation Ground this weekend
8.34am, 3 July 2008
There's lots on offer at King George Recreation Ground in Bushey this weekend, so whether you want to chill out with some culture or get some exercise, there's something for everyone.
Has your dog got the waggiest tail?
1.17pm, 26 June 2007
As part of the Bushey Festival, the Council's annual dog show will take place on Sunday 1st July 2007 at the council's green flag awarded park King George Recreation Ground, King George Avenue, Bushey.
Hunt the Easter eggs with us!
2.5pm, 6 March 2008
Easter fun is on its way with egg hunts taking place throughout the borough from 18 March.
Innovative ideas to support children and young people
12.3am, 31 October 2007
Developing a centre for children's activities, creating play rangers, homework classes at local libraries and the development of a special pass to improve access into local leisure centres. These are just a few of the innovations the council is working towards.
Join in for FREE
1.49pm, 16 October 2007
Want to see if you’ve got what it takes to be a DJ? Or maybe design your own clothes?
Join our junior badminton club
12.39am, 9 May 2008
Young people get your racquets ready as a new junior badminton club is starting in Elstree.
More February fun!
4.21pm, 15 January 2008
Lots of fun activities are on offer to young people during the February half-term holiday which runs from Monday 11 to Friday 15 February 2008.
More free rides for Watford Mencap
10.10am, 13 August 2007
Children and adults with learning disabilities will have a whole funfair to themselves this week, at King George Recreation Ground in Bushey.
New activities and old favourites for fifty-plus
8.23am, 16 April 2008
The new Fifty-Plus brochure is out now offering a host of weekly activities, courses, coach trips, special events and a short break for the over 50s in Hertsmere.
New Junior Hockey Club in Hertsmere
10.18am, 3 September 2008
Potters Bar and South Herts are joining forces.
No excuses for being bored this summer
1.49pm, 26 July 2007
Young people who feel there's nothing to do during the summer holidays can stop complaining right now. There's plenty to do in Hertsmere and it all kicks off on Wednesday 1st August - National Play Day.
Pablo pants for picture
1.49pm, 21 August 2007
The owner of this year’s dog show winner was presented with his prize today – a portrait painted by local artist Helen Cooksley.
Past forward
12.57am, 14 August 2008
You could be in with a chance to win £100 worth of shopping vouchers just by taking part in a short survey about Hertsmere's heritage.
Raising the Olympic flag in Hertsmere
12.54am, 18 August 2008
On Sunday 24 August, Hertsmere will be joining towns and cities across the country to mark the Olympic flag being passed over to London for the 2012 Olympics as Beijing marks the close of its summer games.
Smiles all round
4.13pm, 6 September 2007
A new community theatre, the renovation of Bushey Rose Garden and investment in local parks are just three of the key projects which are the focus for development in Hertsmere over the next three years.
Something fishy going on
1.56pm, 9 August 2007
Learn to fish with free fishing tuition at Oakmere Park, Potters Bar, on Thursday 23 August, from 9.30am to 4pm.
Something for everyone!
3.33pm, 19 June 2006
Whether it is bowls and bridge or trampolining and tennis - Hertsmere Borough Council has them all on offer. The question is, are you taking advantage of them?
Sport sessions
10.37am, 10 March 2008
Do you enjoy playing sport? Are you aged seven to 19? Well why don't you help Hertsmere take part in this year's Herts Youth Games, a competition for young athletes.
Summer Art Fun - book now!
1.56pm, 18 July 2006
Book now, as Hertsmere Council's play team runs another action-packed creative arts programme during this years' school summer holidays.
Summer fun is on its way
4.30pm, 5 June 2008
There's really no need for youngsters to be bored this summer with the fun-packed activities available at the council's summer fun play schemes, there's no excuse. And with an early bird booking discount, what are you waiting for?
Team Hertsmere needs you!
4.38pm, 10 April 2008
Team Hertsmere is keen to recruit a few more athletes to compete in the Herts Youth Games next month.
Teenage fun in the sun
3.55pm, 1 July 2008
Designing fashion, learning to fish, roller skating, horse riding, cooking, singing, dancing and acting are just some of the activities young people can get involved in this summer.
Tell us what you want, what you really, really want
2.3pm, 21 September 2007
Did you take part in any of the activities we ran through the Be There! Do it! programme this year?
Walk on water in a giant hamster ball!
5.55pm, 3 June 2008
If you're aged 15 to 19 get down to Bushey Grove Leisure Centre on a Monday night because going to the swimming pool has taken on a whole new meaning with the help of human hamster balls.
Who let all the dogs out?
3.32pm, 13 July 2007
Pablo, an eight year old boxer from Stanmore, barked off competition from around 100 dogs to win the Best in Show title at this year's Dog Show on Sunday 1st July at King George Recreation Ground, Bushey.
Young people can Be there! and Do it! this summer
10.56am, 10 July 2007
Want to be the next Ronaldo? Fancy finding out what it takes to be a fireman? Want to get fit over the summer? Then young people should get their hands on a copy of the council's new and improved summer activities programme. Young people aged 11 to 19 years old have got loads of tailor-made activities to choose from over the summer holidays in a fun-packed programme which is now split into three different age groups.
Your chance to choose skatepark design
1.36pm, 14 July 2008
Calling all Potters Bar skaters and BMXers! Your thoughts are needed about the design of the proposed extension of the skatepark at the Furzefield Centre.