Things To Do ...Now That Summer's Here!
Explore Hemel Hempstead Old Town's Heritage
While English Heritage operates the National Blue Plaque Scheme in which a blue plaque is placed on a building where an individual of national historical importance lived, Dacorum BC has developed this concept together with with Dacorum Heritage Trust volunteers by marking places of general interest in Hemel Hempstead's Old Town.
It includes buildings and sites of local historical importance with key facts about the areas architectural, historic and social history. The trail features the history of the Old Town and covers from Queensway to Piccotts End. It celebrates a significant number of historic buildings including St Mary's Church, The Bury, the Old Town Hall, Oak House, Quaker Meeting House, the Old Fire Station and a number of historic public houses.
The Heritage Trail is free to all. People can participate by picking up a leaflet, available from Civic Offices (in Tring, Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead), the Old Town Hall in Hemel Hempstead and directly from the Dacorum Heritage Trust.
By using the leaflet people can visit the historic sites on a self-guided tour which takes approximately 1 hour.
You can follow the trail in any direction and can just walk the parts you find the most interesting. More details can be found at www.dacorumlooknofurther.co.uk
Arsenal Soccer Schools Berkhamsted - Summer 2014
Soccer School for boys and girls aged 5-13 at Berkhamsted Sportspace. Lots of new skills to learn and lots of prizes to be won! Sign up online at www.playthearsenalway.com
Event website: https://bookings.arsenal.com/soccerschools/courses
Event Date: 04 Aug 2014 10:00am - 06 Aug 2014 3:00pm
Sports Event - 5 to 13 yrs
Admission charges: From under £18.00/day
Venue: Sportspace Berkhamsted, Lagley Meadow, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted, HP4 3QQ
Parking available
Contact Email: sam@hbsoccer.co.uk
Arsenal Soccer Schools Hemel Hempstead - Summer 2014
Arsenal Soccer Schools are holding a summer camp at Longdean Sportspace. Each day there will be a skill theme focusing the children's mind on set skills and techniques based around an Arsenal theme. Lots of fun prizes to be given out each week.
Event website: https://bookings.arsenal.com/soccerschools/courses
Event Date: 11 Aug 2014 10:00 AM - 13 Aug 2014 3:00pm
Sports Event - 5 to 13 yrs
Admission charges: From under £18.00 per day
Venue: Sportspace Longdean, Hemel Hempstead - You must now enter via Hill Common HP3 8JH
Parking available
Contact Information Email: sam@hbsoccer.co.uk
Rock Band Music Workshop
... Form A Band ... Make Music ... Meet New Friends ... DBC are excited to be running cool rock band sessions for young musicians aged 11-17 years with KZR Music. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn to arrange, play and perform as a small ensemble under the guidance of a professional teacher/musician. Every band is made up of the classic rock line up (vocals/bass/drums/guitar/keys) and is carefully put together taking age, ability and tastes into consideration. The aim of these sessions is to give each student the experience of playing in a live band with a dedicated instructor and to provide an opportunity for students to meet new musical friends. The climax of the two day session is the big family and friends showcase gig. This professionally staged event is held in The Old Town Hall Cellar Club and makes rock stars out of all our students. They are buzzing with confidence afterwards. This course is not suitable for beginners - applicants should have at least 2 years' experience of playing their instrument. For booking and further details visit kzrmusic.co.uk
Event website: www.oldtownhall.co.uk
Event Date: 07 Aug 2014 10:00 AM - 08 Aug 2014 4:00 pm
Musical Event 11 to 17 yrs
Admission charges: £120.00
Disabled access
Venue : The Old Town Hall, High Street Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE Parking available: Contact Information Box Office telephone: 01442 228091 email: othadmin@dacorum.gov.uk
Play in a week
Calling all Superheroes, or wanna be Superheroes! Join for an action packed week of fun, interactive drama games and activities as we work together to create a heroic tale about some Superheroes who embark on a quest and maybe even face some Super Villains! Who defeats who, and who will we meet along the way? Led by two experienced drama tutors this promises to be an adventurous week finishing with a heroic performance on The Old Town Hall theatre stage for family and friends on Friday afternoon.
Event website: www.oldtownhall.co.uk
Event Date/Time: 11 Aug 2014 10:00am - 15 Aug 2014 4:00pm
Childrens' Event - 7 to 12 yrs
Admission charges: £110, £60 for additional siblings
Disabled access Available
Venue: The Old Town Hall, High Street Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE Parking available Contact: Box Office telephone: 01442 228091 email: othadmin@dacorum.gov.uk
Can Fish Drink Tea?
Garlic Theatre: The watery adventures of a submarine in the street, a barbie in a fish and the sweet revenge of a teabag. From the team who brought you Billy Goats Gruff and There's A Monster In My Piano comes a new outdoor show from Garlic Theatre with animated objects and bizarre puppets. Can Fish Drink Tea? is directed by Jean Christophe Canivet of Theatre D'Illusia, and uses puppet animation, clowning and live music to celebrate what happens when you drink a lovely cup of tea... "Totally bonkers - the music and the puppets were wonderful - a truly poetic and funny show " Audience member This event will be open-air and in The Old Town Hall Arches Enclosure with unreserved mats on the floor. Saturday 16 August, 11am & 2.30pm
Event website: www.oldtownhall.co.uk
Event Date/Time: 16 Aug 2014 11:00am - 2.30pm
Admission charges: £4.50, £3 DC
Disabled access Available
Venue: The Old Town Hall Arches Enclosure, High Street Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE Parking available
Contact Information: Box Office telephone: 01442 228091 Email: othadmin@dacorum.gov.uk