What's On in East Herts 12/9/2014

One of the most exciting things we’ve discovered this week is that Ware community initiative LoveWare:LiveWare has launched this year’s Ware’s Got Talent. We’re already dusting down our tap shoes and recorders in readiness to audition. Check out our listings below to find out when you can show off your own talent, and attend the finalists’ show.

And coming up next weekend, make a date to see Cbeebies’ Andy at Hertford Theatre.

Every week we’ll bring you an update on local events and what to do with the kids in Hertford, Ware and Hoddesdon.

If you’d like to submit an event or activity for inclusion, email editorial@parentingdaily.co.uk…

Friday, September 12th, 5pm: Kids Martial Arts, Hertford Combat Academy

http://www.hertfordcombatacademy.co.uk

Saturday 13th September, 10am: How to Train your Dragon 2, Hertford Theatre

www.hertfordtheatre.com

Sunday, September 14th 12pm-6pm: Hertford Heritage Day, Hertford Castle

http://www.hertford.gov.uk/events/hertford-heritage-day-21/

Tuesday, September 16^th, 11am: Parent & Baby Screening – Begin Again, Hertford Theatre

www.hertfordtheatre.com

Wednesday, September 17th: Yoga With Abi, Hornsmill Community Centre, Hertford

Follow @yogawithabi on Twitter for more details

Thursday September, 18^th, 10.30-11am: Toddler Tales, Hertford Library

www.hertsdirect.org/libraries

Friday, September 19^th, 2.15-2.45pm: Toddler Tales, Ware Library

www.hertsdirect.org/libraries

Saturday, September 20^th, 2pm: Andy (from Cbeebies) & Mike’s Tick Tock Time Machine, Hertford Theatre

www.hertfordtheatre.com

Tuesday, September 23rd, 11am: Parent & Baby Screening – Boyhood, Hertford Theatre

www.hertfordtheatre.com

Saturday, September 27^th, 10am: Planes 2, Hertford Theatre

www.hertfordtheatre.com

Tuesday, September 30th^h, 11am: Parent & Baby Screening – A Promise, Hertford Theatre

www.hertfordtheatre.com

 Thursday, October 2nd-8th: Hertford Children's Book Festival 2014

http://www.hertfordchildrensbookfestival.co.uk/

Saturday October 18^th, 10am-5pm: Ware’s Got Talent Auditions, Tower School, Ware

www.lovewareliveware.org

Sunday October 19^th, 10am-5pm: Ware’s Got Talent Auditions, Tower School, Ware

www.lovewareliveware.org

Sunday, October 26th: Tiny Toes Show - Baby & Toddler Exhibition, Orsett Hall, Essex

http://tinytoesshow.co.uk

Friday October 31^st, 7pm: Ware’s Got Talent Finalists’ Public Show, Chauncy School

www.lovewareliveware.org

Friday, December 5th 6pm-10pm: Dickensian Evening, Ware

http://www.waretowncouncil.gov.uk/

If you’d like to submit an event or activity for inclusion, email editorial@parentingdaily.co.uk.

How To Get Your Kids Fighting Fit

Hertford Combat Academy is Hertford’s first full-time martial arts & fitness gym. It’s owned and run by Brett Sizeland (former Mixed Martial Arts & Cage Fighting Professional) and Andy Newall (former British Muay Thai Champion) - both of whom collectively have over 50 years of high level martial arts experience.

On the surface, it’s maybe not somewhere that parents would initially think of taking their kids, but Brett and Andy explain that martial arts is all about growing as a person:-

“At HCA our kids classes have an emphasis not only on physical development, but psychological and emotional development too. Learning martial arts teaches respect, dedication, humility and many other important character traits that help build children into great adults. We have both Muay Thai and Jujitsu classes where your children can learn the modern combat arts with a emphasis on traditional values.”

Brett has run a gym in Epping for the last two years: “We have always encouraged parents to bring along their children so that they are used to being in an environment of fitness,” he points out.

Andy adds: “It’s important to point out that we don’t just let children get into the ring. For younger children it all about helping with their balance skills, movement positioning and discipline.

“Only when they are emotionally and physically mature enough are they allowed to spar.”

Children’s classes are running on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5pm to 6pm. Find out more visiting www.hertfordcombatacademy.co.uk.

Here, Bear & Everywhere - Come to the Teddy Bears' Picnic in Hertford this Sunday

So, Parenting Daily is now officially live in East Hertfordshire and we’re looking forward to engaging with parents and grandparents – plus local businesses – across Hertford, Ware, Hoddesdon and the surrounding region.

And this Sunday (June 29th) is our first opportunity to introduce ourselves in person, as we’re sponsoring the Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Hertford Castle.

It’s a great afternoon for families, running from 12pm to 4pm, and featuring a bouncy castle, face painting, stalls manned by local businesses and a teddy bear hunt. Plus Hertford’s Mayor, Councillor Miss Chantal Geall, will be judging the Best Dressed Teddy Bear competition.

In addition, kids’ rugby training centre Ruggerbugs will be demonstrating how the programme can enhance a child’s basic motor skills in a super fun (and noisy!) environment. You can find out more about Ruggerbugs by visiting the Parenting Daily stand at the event…

… and while you’re there, make sure you enter our free prize draw. We’ve got some amazing goodies for all the family up for grabs, including:-

• A family day ticket to the fantastic kids’ festival Lollibop at Hatfield House this August (15th-17th)
• A family pass to see Stevenage FC play West Ham United on Saturday July 12th
• A £20 voucher for treatments at Blush beauty salon in Hertford
• Two free personal training sessions with Hertford Combat Academy
• A voucher for half a term of free Dinky Dancers sessions
• Four free sessions with your local Ruggerbugs class
• Dinner for two, including a bottle of wine at the Millstream, Hertford
• Wimbledon High Tea for Two at the Millstream
• 25% off a family portrait session with Paul Kennedy Photography
• Bottle of champers
• Xbox & PlayStation video games

We’ve also got balloons and lollipops to give away to all children (and adults) who pop by our stand. And look out for the two Parenting Daily dads wearing teddy bear onsies (we hope they don’t frighten the kids)…

See you there!

Lisa