The Hertfordshire Health Walks are a free programme of short sociable walks which take place across the county. All walks are led by trained volunteers. Many of our walkers and volunteers have found the walks beneficial for managing weight, lowering blood pressure, improving bone and muscle strength and even helping to manage or recover from a variety of conditions such as diabetes and cancer respectively. As well as this, the walks have helped many of our walkers and volunteers make new friends and discover their local green spaces and countryside, all of which is important for general wellbeing. Judy has been walking with the health walks several times a week for three years:

If you or someone you know or work with could benefit from health walks either as a walker or a volunteer then please point them to our website or give us a call for more information. They can then join the 600 or more new walkers that join us every year, led by the 160 volunteers that give us more than 7000 hours of their time each year!

This summer we’re getting into the Olympic spirit and encouraging people to aim for an easier goal than being the next gold medallist marathon runner by simply getting out on five short walks (a range of grades available to suit all abilities) during the Olympics. We’re giving prizes to people who complete five of our ‘Olympic Health Walks’. For more information about how to get involved visit our website.

2012 Park Events

This year's events calendar has now been planned and will include Family fun days, dog show, Laughter therapy, live music and much more.

Please check the website again for further updates, or contact Shaz Setoudeh on 020 8236 3100

APRIL 2012

Easter Egg Hunts- Post Event Update

After another successful Easter egg hunt, many hundreds of people attended, to find the hidden eggs. With lots on offer, children played on the bouncy castle, had their faces painted and even had a free magic show to finish what was a great event. If you’ve missed this event, don’t worry, keep your eyes open and visit our web site regularly.

A local resident who attended the above event commented:

"My children and I found the Easter Egg Hunt at Oakmere Park very enjoyable. We loved finding the eggs and answering the questions. My son was lucky enough to win a big Easter egg which he was very pleased with. I thought it was good value for money. We enjoyed the rides and the magic show".

Mums of Steel - Baby Boxercise

Aberford Park, Brook Road, Borehamwood

Every Tuesday from 24th April till 12th June

09.30am - 10.30am

FREE EVENT

The only Boxercise class where you are welcome to bring your baby! The class will boost your cardio fitness;
tone your arms, chest, legs and bum. We will also work on post natal tummies together as well.

For more information on the class visit
Click here to see our Press Realise

Spaces limited so booking is essential.

Please email helen.bottomley@hertsmere.gov.uk or telephone 020 8207 7801 to book your place.

MAY 2012

Mums of Steel- Baby Boxercise

Aberford Park,Brook Road, Borehamwood

Every Tuesday from 22nd May till 12 June

9.30am-10.30am

Free Event

The only Boxercise class where you are welcome to bring your baby ! The class will boost your cardio fitness: tone your arms, chest, legs and bum. We will also work on post natal tummies together as well.

For more information on the class

Spaces are limited, so bookings are essential

Click here to see our Press Realise

Please email helen.bottomley@hertsmere.gov.uk or telephone 020 8207 7801 to book your place

MUMS OF STEEL

Oakmere Park, High Street, Potters Bar

Every Tuesday from 22nd May to 12 June 2012

11am to 12pm (meet by toddlers play area)

FREE EVENT

Exercise for mothers and babies using a pram

Fight the baby blues
Get fit
Bond with baby
No child minder or day care costs
Babies love it
Make great friends

Just turn up or download and fill in the pre-exercise questionnaire and registration form. It is recommended that you wear loose clothing and trainers for this event, feel free to bring your own water.

For further details please call Mary on 07709 342329 or www.mumsofsteel.com

SURE START

CHILDREN'S CENTRE ALDENHAM & RADLETT

A fun outdoor play session for parents and children aged 0-5 years

Philimore Green Radlett

Wednesday 16th May

3.30pm-4.30pm

Booking Line 01923 673 698 or visit www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk

Centenary Celebrations

King George Recreation Ground, Bushey

Saturday 5th May

2.00pm till 5.00pm

No booking required, turn up, refreshments can be purchased from the park cafe (La Dolce Vita Cafe)

Limited Parking on site.

Brass band
Magic show
Punch & Judy show
Fancy dress competition and lots more

Charges will apply and subject to weather conditions.

For further detail call the Community Team on 020 8236 3108 or

Centenary Celebrations- Post Event Details

Hundreds of people stepped back in time at the Centenary Celebration on Saturday 5 May. Although the weather was cold, the rain stayed away, which left many hundreds of people to enjoy the entertainment, with the brass band playing in the back ground, young children were able to enjoy the Punch & Judy and magic show, all for free. On display our 1930's Fire engine was a great photo opportunity for families, plus the tennis and five aside competition offered young people lots to do, many won medals for their achievements on the day, which was handed out by our local Mayor.

One parent commented ''The Fire Engine was a nice surprise and was getting a lot of attention so a big thank you to the driver that brought it along. Punch & Judy was a great pull for all the kids as it was the first time many kids had seen puppets like that.''

Laughter Therapy

Rose Garden, Bushey

Monday 21st May 2012

12.00 noon till 1.00pm

FREE EVENT

Laughter releases endorphins, giving us the 'feel good factor'
Acts as aerobic exercise and is like 'internal jogging'
Unleashes inhibitions, breaks down barriers
Great team building tool encouraging better communication
Helps boost our immune system
Tones muscles
Encourages positive thinking
Relaxes the whole body and reduces stress and tension

For further details please call Lotte Mikkelsen on 01727 741 050 or

JUNE 2012

BMX Ramps

Oakmere Park, Potters Bar High Street

Thursday 7th June

12.00 noon - 3.00pm

No need to book - Helmets must be worn and will be provided.

Subject to weather conditions on the day

For further details please call the Community Team on 020 8236 3108

Laughter Therapy

Rose Garden, Bushey

Monday 18th June 2012

12.00 noon till 1.00pm

FREE EVENT

Laughter releases endorphins, giving us the 'feel good factor'
Acts as aerobic exercise and is like 'internal jogging'
Unleashes inhibitions, breaks down barriers
Great team building tool encouraging better communication
Helps boost our immune system
Tones muscles
Encourages positive thinking
Relaxes the whole body and reduces stress and tension

For further details please call Lotte Mikkelsen on 01727 741 050 or

JULY 2012

Red Cross Open Day

Rose Garden, Bushey

Sunday 1st July

1.00pm - 5.00pm

Free entry for under 18.
£2 for 18+

Brush up on your first aid training by coming to our Red Cross Open day. First Aid demonstrations throughout the day, live music by local children and free face painting.

For further details please call Cas Lawson on 01992 585 970

Quarter Marathon

King George Recreation Ground

Sunday 1st July 2012 (Part of Bushey Festival)

10.00am - 5.00pm

For further details please call Cella Findlay on 07734 821 944

Tai Chi

Rose Garden, Bushey

Monday 2nd July (Part of Bushey Festival)

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Adults £5 per person

No need to book. We recommend that you wear loose clothing and comfortable trainers/shoes

For further details please call Peter on 07961 402 137

Shortened Shakespeare Comedies

Rose Garden, Bushey

Sunday 8th July (part of Bushey Festival)

Adults £7.50 Children £5

Tickets can be purchased directly from Bushey Festival at www.busheyfestival.org.uk

Teddy Bears Picnic

King George Recreation Ground

Thursday 12th July (part of Bushey Festival)

12.00 noon - 3.00pm

Mini fun fair
Magic Show
Gymboree and lots more

Charges will apply

Meet by the play area and bring along your teddy in any fancy dress outfit for the best dressed teddy competition at 2.30pm.

For further details please call the Community Team on 020 8236 3108

Water Colour Competition

Mary Forsdyke, Bushey

Saturday 14th July (part of Bushey Festival)

11.00am - 3.00pm

For further details please call Ann Swerling 07814 241 718

Treasure Hunt

Oakmere Park, Potter Bar

Monday 23rd July

1.00pm - 3.00pm

No need to book
we will provide a map
Hidden clues around the play area
Come in fancy dress

Charges will apply

For further details please call the Community Team on 020 8236 3108

August 2012

National Play Day

Oakmere Park, Potters Bar High Street

Wednesday 1st August 2012

12.00 noon - 3.00pm

FREE EVENT

Recycling Trailer
Magic Show
Face Painting
Balloon Modelling
Fire Engine
Police Trailer

For further details please call the Community Team on 020 8236 3108

Story Telling

Rose Gardens, Bushey

Thursday 2nd August 2012

£1 per child

Come along to our wonderful story teller Pauline Collins. No need to book.

For further details please call the Community Team on 020 8236 3108

King George Recreation Ground coming soon...

Dog Show
Halloween Trail

Oakmere Park, Potters Bar

Family Fun Day
Learn To fish
Boot Camp

Rose Garden, Bushey

Harp In the Rose Garden
Musical Picnic
Carols In The Rose Garden