Parks Events 2012
A list of up and coming events such as volunteer days, fairs and children's play days organised within the local area.
Health Walks
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
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.
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Brass band
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Magic show
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Punch & Judy show
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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
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Mini fun fair
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Magic Show
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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
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No need to book
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we will provide a map
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Hidden clues around the play area
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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
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Recycling Trailer
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Magic Show
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Face Painting
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Balloon Modelling
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Fire Engine
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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
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Halloween Trail
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Family Fun Day
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Learn To fish
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Boot Camp
Rose Garden, Bushey
- Harp In the Rose Garden
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Musical Picnic
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Carols In The Rose Garden

