Courses & Activities
Please find below a list of all the courses/activities we currently have running. Please visit this page regularly for updated information, to ensure you're not missing out on anything!
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GROWING SPACE -
Community Gardening Project (44KB)
Growing Space is a community garden in the heart of Welwyn Garden City town centre. The aim of the project is to engage the local community, schools and young learners through partnership work. Click here for more information. |
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NEW WelHat Activities & Courses (207KB)
A list of activities and courses taking place in WGC and Hatfield from Spring onwards. |
From
March 2010 |
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Waterside Children's Centre (551KB)
Winter What's On programme |
From
January 2010 |
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3Music - Pop Luck, Dance It Up, Music Mix (1MB)
3 great competitions. 3 chances to be discovered. Workshops and auditions from February onwards. Click here to find out. |
From
February
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Parents Drop-In (298KB)
Support for parents and carers of school age children with additional needs. Click here for the Summer Term 2010 programme. |
On-going |
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Be Active 4 Life (650KB)
Being active is more fun when we all do it together! Come along
and get involved in our fun & active sessions - Swim 4 Life, Walk 4 LIfe, Muck 4 LIfe, Play 4 LIfe, Wheels 4 Life ... and many more! |
February
onwards |
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First steps to a safer life (37KB)
Develop New Skills to: Build Self-confidence; Keep Yourself and Your Children Safe; Build Safer Relationships; Be Assertive; Understand the Impact of Domestic;
Violence on Children and Manage Unsafe Situations. A free, 8 week course. |
Starting
Tuesday 2nd March |
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Baby Massage (313KB)
Come and enjoy the special relationship with your baby through massage. 5 week course.
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Starting
Friday 5th March |
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NEW Girls’ Night In (170KB)
For girls aged 13 - 19. Street Dance, Drumming, Rapping, Football, Fun hockey, Nail art, Hair straightening, Chocolate indulgence, Fruity cocktail bar, Free raffle. Only £1 for the whole evening! |
Friday
12th March |
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Surviving Parenthood Drop-In (216KB)
Are you at the end of your tether? Have things at home got out of control? Do you need someone to speak to? Come and meet our Parenting Advisors in a very relaxed, informal and small group. |
Starting
Friday 12th March |
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NEW Welwyn Playground Support Group (WPSG) (9KB)
We are a volunteer group who are aiming to improve the quality of life for children in the local community by seeking funding to re-furbish and renew the two public playgrounds in Welwyn village. We are holding a consultation event on Saturday 13th March from 2pm-4pm at the Whitehills Centre at the top of Ottaway walk in Welwyn village. For more information about WPSG, please click here. |
Saturday
13th March |
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Skills for Jobs (519KB)
Are you 19 or over and looking to get a job? Are you unsure as to what to do next? Free help is available to support you with:
Personal confidence building; Improving or developing your CV;
Interview techniques and Presentation skills.
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Tuesdays
16th & 30th
March |
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NEW 123 Magic (55KB)
Is your child’s behaviour getting out of control? 1-2-3 Magic helps you to stop troublesome behaviour and start good behaviour at home, school and in public. If you have a child or children between 2-12 years, then this is the course for you. |
Starting Thursday 18th March |
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NEW African Drumming and Dance Club for 8 - 16 year olds (270KB)
With support from Welwyn Hatfield District Children’s Trust Partnership, WHEM Group in partnership with the Zimbabwe Community Group Hertfordshire and Kingdom Light Centre (Church) will be running free African Drumming and Dance sessions for children/young people who live or school in and around Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. Click here for a registration form.
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Starting Thursday 18th March |
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NEW Help! Programme (137KB)
Does your child have an autism spectrum disorder with recent diagnosis within the last 18 months or so? Is he/ she aged between 3 and 12? Do you want a clear overview of ASDs and tips on communication with your child? Do you require information about your child’s rights and entitlements to services and welfare benefits? For more info on this one pay programme, click here. Click here to download an application form.
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Monday
22nd March |
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NEW Stevenage StopGap Open Day (60KB)
StopGap provides a specialist service for young people aged between 16-24 years with Aspergers Syndrome, Social Communication Difficulties and/or Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Our learners may also have additional needs such as acute to mild mental health problems. The Open Day will be an opportunity to look around the base, speak to staff and students about the course and arrange for a possible future interview and taster session. |
Thursday
25th March |
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"Parent Surgery" (248KB)
Receive free information about issues relating to your child’s development and education. Book a half-hour discussion with your local Educational Psychologist or Parent Partnership Officer. |
Friday 26th March |
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Young People Training Programme Pro-Action Courses (22KB)
FREE Sports Leader and Dance Leader courses running over the Easter holidays. |
From
Easter onwards |
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Muddle Free Maths (91KB)
A free, 5 week evening course. Find out how your children are taught Maths in 2010! Learn how to help your child with Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) Maths homework, discover “magical maths moments” and learn all that you wanted to know about Maths but were afraid to ask.
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Starting
Tuesday 20th April |
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Rucksnmauls (1.6M)
Learn how to play rugby the Southern Hemisphere way with Rucksnmauls. Coming to Welwyn Rugby Club this summer! Through a combination of the latest coaching methods and techniques developed in the southern hemisphere, players are able to develop their knowledge, ability and overall enjoyment of the game, as well as getting a good work out at the same time! |
Summer 2010 |
EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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Creswick Children's Centre (48KB)
Activities taking place at the Children's Centre during the Easter holiday period. |
Easter holidays |
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Real Tennis Coaching Sessions (14KB)
For children aged 7+. Never heard of Real Tennis? Never played Real Tennis? Now is your chance to give it a try at the Real Tennis historic court at Hatfield House, built in 1842. Real Tennis is the oldest racket sport and is played, like lawn tennis, over a net, but it is set in an unconventional indoor court. |
Wednesday
7th & 14th
April |
ON-GOING COURSES & ACTIVITIES
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Young Mums Drop In (182KB)
Birchwood Children’s Centre, Hatfield.
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Mondays |
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Fit in Body & Mind (349KB)
A variety of exercise, dance, sport, art & social activities take place each week at Campus West & Vineyard Barn in Welwyn Garden City and Jim MacDonald Centre in Hatfield. Classes are suitable for all ages. |
On-going |
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Parents Drop-In (298KB)
Support for parents and carers of school age children with additional needs. |
Starting
Wednesday
13th January 2010 |
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Dads & Children’s Stay & Play Session at Howe Dell Children's Centre (254KB)
A friendly environment for Dads & their children to
play together. The sessions provide all the usual
favourite activities including singing, sand, water,
outdoor play, craft activities and much more!
Enjoy a healthy breakfast together. |
Starting
Saturday
20th February |
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SaturDads at Tenterfield Children's Centre (135KB)
Dads, Granddads, Uncles Welcome -
All male carers and children under 5 welcome. Creative activities, good quality resources and outdoor play area available. Bacon butties and a cup of tea provided. Friendly and informal atmosphere for you to spend
some quality time with your children. |
Saturday
19th September
then
every third Saturday of each month |
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Saturday Morning Dads at Birchwood Children's Centre (424KB)
Dads, Uncles, Guardians and Grandads come and join us, with your
children / grandchildren, on a Saturday morning for fun activities. |
One Saturday
every month |
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SaturDads with Oak Tree & Creswick Children's Centres (485KB)
Starts Saturday 20th September. Dads, Grandads, Uncles welcome! All male carers and their under 8 children welcome. Creative activities, good quality resources and outdoor play space available. Bacon butties and a cup of tea provided. Friendly informal atmosphere for you to share some quality time with the children. |
Last Saturday of each month |
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Grandparent & Toddler Group (300KB)
Enjoy a cuppa and a chat with other Grandparents whilst the Grandchildren play. |
Every Monday |
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Art Group for Retired People (56KB)
Are you Retired? Like to Meet New People? Want to Stay Active? |
Every Monday |
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Minerva’s Mind for Mums (198KB)
Do you ever feel you have no space to think; wonder what happened to your identity as an individual; think what's next now my kids are at school? If you find yourself saying yes to any of the above then Minerva’s Mind for Mums club is just what you are seeking. |
On-going |
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Pomegranate Cafe (257KB)
What's happening locally? Help with filling out forms. Advice on accessing services. Cup of tea and a chat! |
Every
Wednesday |
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Oak Tree Children's Centre (428KB)
Find out what's going on at Oak Tree Children's Centre |
On-going |
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MagiKats (506KB)
Individual Maths and English programmes to suit your child, from preschool to GCSE. |
On-going |
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Lakeside School Multi-Sports Club (834KB)
A sports club for children aged 8-13 with learning difficulties
offering a wide range of exciting and challenging
indoor and outdoor sporting activities. |
On-going |
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Disability Trampolining (491KB)
Open to all participants regardless
of disability. |
Sundays |
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Toddle Inn-clusive (163KB)
A baby and toddler group with tactile,b
sensory and creative activities for
children aged 0-5 of all abilities.
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Sept 2009 –
Feb 2010 |
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YMCA Works Wonders (264KB)
Improve your skills and confidence in cv writing; communication; interview techniques; completing application forms.
We can help and assist you look for
employment.....and its FREE. |
Mondays
&
Thursdays |
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YMCA Computer Courses (67KB)
A variety of low priced computer courses from the YMCA. |
On-going |
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Health Promotion Campaigns 2009-2010 (79KB)
Lots of different themed activities taking place from now until next year. |
On-going |
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Sibling Club (39KB)
@ Breakspeare School |
From
14th January 2010 |
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Hatfield Toy Library (203KB)
A chance to meet other
parents/carers/children
in a friendly environment and to try out new toys! |
Every Wednesday |
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YMCA 50+ Basic Computer Class (30KB)
For beginners and beyond. |
Every
Wednesday |
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University of Hertfordshire
Upcoming events. The University provides a stimulating, entertaining arts programme, not just for University of Hertfordshire students and staff, but for members of the local community, including children. Click here to find out more. |
On-going |
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Lakeside School Swimming Club (176KB)
For children of all ages with a physical disability. Classes run by an experienced swimming teacher. Child must be accompanied. Sorry no siblings. |
On-going |
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Dolphins (16KB)
A support group for parents of children with
special needs in WGC, Hatfield and the
surrounding areas.
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First Friday of the Month |
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Scottish Country & Highland Dancing (732KB)
Held in St. Albans. |
Mondays
Thursdays
Fridays |
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Band Factory (302KB)
Want to learn an instructment?
Want to be in a band?
Want help songwriting?
Want to get a recording?
Group lessons in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Singing, Keyboards and more from local professional musicians. |
On-Going |
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Breakaway (144KB)
Are you under 21 with young children or expecting
your first baby? If so, this group is for you! |
Every Friday |
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W@eva (139KB)
Youth Club for School Years 6-10 |
1st & 3rd Friday of every month |
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Spectrum Girls Social Club (300KB)
Spectrum Girls is a social group for high functioning autistic / aspergers' girls of all ages. The Club provides an opportunity to become a member and access the Members List so that Spectrum Girls can find penpals, cybermates and/or join the group at social events at Oak Tree Children's Centre, Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RO, monthly.
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On-going |
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Hertfordshire Music Service (225KB)
Find out about all the different types of Family Music Workshops available |
On-going |
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The Howard Centre Activities
The Howard Centre have teamed up with Welwyn Hatfield Council to bring you some brilliant events especially laid on for your little ones and the best thing is it's all FREE! Click HERE for more info. |
On-going |
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