Bring this with you and claim a free glow necklace for every player in your booking You can enjoy plotting your way around the skateboard / urban style holes before taking a selfie at the midway point and then blasting off to space for the final half. Bookings available online at www.glowinone.co.uk 01923 244022 Watford’s only glow in the dark mini golf… 14 holes of crazy fun in our underground basement. Fun For All The Family! WATFORD RMS OPEN DAY P31 FIRST CLASS LEARNING P21 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL P4-9 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk AUTUMN 2022
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 2 raring2go.co.uk R October Hallf Term 24 October 2022 - 29 October 2022 BREAKFAST, LUNCH TEA PROVIDED (Pool table, Air Hockey Table, Table Football) Art & Craft Cooking/Baking Football Pool Where: To book: 4 info@adventureclubwatford.co.uk www.adventureclubwatford.co.uk Opening Times 7.30am to 6.00pm 3 to 11 years old JOIN OUR PUMPKIN PARTY & FESTIVAL Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin Disco Sumo Suits Sports Ofsted Rating - Met 07525 001 964 Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Greenbank Road, Watford WD17 3BN Fees: Full Day - £30 I Half Day - £26 I School Hours - £25 NEW VENUE
3 Raring2go! WELCOME TO AUTUMN Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/ r2gwatford https://www.instagram.com/ raring2gowatford/ Dear readers, Wasn’t that an absolute scorcher of a Summer?! It was wonderful basking in the sunshine, ice creams on repeat and evenings spent in the garden. But now, as September is upon us and our little ones have returned to school, it’s time for the beauty and colour that Autumn brings, as well as embracing the darker nights. Our ‘What’s On Guide’ is full to the brim of places to go and events to book to keep you and your families busy over the next three months. Read on for all of the best Halloween events, pumpkin picking, spoooooky walks as well as where to celebrate Bonfire Night! The next Raring2go magazine is out in the Winter, Christmas is set to be an absolute cracker! So until then, enjoy pumpkin spice and all things nice. Make sure, wherever you go you mention you’ve seen it in Raring2go Watford! With love, Raring2go! Watford, Editor Become a website member Ř )UHH Ř 0RQWKO\ HPDLO 1HZVOHWWHUV ZLWK QHZ RIIHUV DQG HYHQWV Ř 'RZQORDG YRXFKHUV DQG VDYH eeeōV Ř *UHDW &RPSHWLWLRQV Please recycle this magazine ZKHQ \RX DUH ƓQLVKHG ZLWK LW JOIN NOW raring2go.co.uk &RS\ULJKW k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ena x
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5 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO WHAT’S ON! LOCAL EVENTS LISTINGS Whilst we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all events, please check details with the organiser to avoid disappointment. HALLOWEEN, PUMPKINS AND GHOSTS… Pumpkin Festival, at Willows Activity Farm 15th – 31st October Pick your pumpkin from Willow’s Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun! They will have 1000’s of Willows-grown pumpkins for children to pick. There’s also a Pumpkin Hunt to enjoy with a prize badge for all those taking part. A day out at Willows’ Pumpkin Festival wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Gourds Grotto – get your Instagram-able photos with their weird and wonderful Gourds, squashes, and pumpkin scenes. Spookfest, at Aldenham Country Park 15th – 31st October Let the spooky season commence! This year, Spook-Fest returns, bigger and better than ever. Discover frightfully fun offerings such as pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more! Dinos After Dark, at Paradise Wildlife Park 21st – 23rd October / 28th – 30th October The event runs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm each night during the spooktacular Halloween season. Take a magical trip around the World of Dinosaurs and see the dinosaurs come to life by moonlight. Packed full of all the best dinosaurs, your family will be in for an experience like never before. The Rex Express, Safari Stage Shows, outdoor play areas, crazy golf, food outlets & shops will be open each night too! Younger children will enjoy the not-sospooky walk and family fun storytelling. Children (and adults!) are encouraged to dress up for the event in Halloween costumes with a prize for the best! Halloween, at Blenheim Palace 21st – 31st October A spooky, fun-filled, after dark trail for all the family this half term - with new installations for 2022! As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, a mysterious mist falls across the gardens at Blenheim Palace. Watch out for flickering flames in a fiendish fire garden, daring fire artists and grinning pumpkins aglow. Wind your way through the illuminated haunted woods filled with creepy neon cobwebs, ghastly ghouls, wicked witches, larger-than life spiders and beastly bats. Then discover the Secret Garden filled with more hidden surprises.
6 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO HALLOWEEN, PUMPKINS AND GHOSTS… Spooky Funfest, at Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living 22nd – 23rd October Ghostly guys and ghoulish gals, get ready for a wild day out at Spooky Funfest this October. A day filled with plenty of witchcraft and wizardry and lots and lots of family fun this Halloween in North Hertfordshire! Explore the Halloween trail, choose that special pumpkin or go wild in the bounce zone. Have a train track adventure, create a magic potion, or just sit back and enjoy some amazing food and drinks. Freaky Funfest, at Mead Open Farm 22nd – 30th October Roll up, roll up, this October Half Term to experience a sensational new spectacle – the Circus is coming to Mead Open Farm! Also included in your ticket, choose a pumpkin* from the Pumpkin Patch to carve, discover 3 Spooky Haunts, ride the Tiny Terrors Tractor Ride and complete the Fairy Tale and Villains Trail! Halloween Festival, at Odds Farm Park 22nd – 30th October Head to the Pumpkin Patch at Odds Farm Park this Half Term! Little ones will love to take a mini wheelbarrow and explore the Oddllotment Pumpkin Patch to find and pick up their very own Pumpkin! Once you have chosen your Pumpkin, head onto the Carving Corner and get creative! How spooky will yours be? The Witches, at The Roald Dahl Museum 22nd – 30th October Everything will be a little bit witchy, this October half-term at the Roald Dahl Museum! Listen to live storytelling from The Witches told in the spooky Wondrous Wood, follow the Formula 86 trail to help Boy and Grandmamma get all the witches, and discover some spooky secrets from behind the scenes in the pop-up witchy room. Halloween Special, at Audley End Miniature Railway 22nd – 31st October Your fang-tastic experience will begin at the station where you will board upon the Halloween express. Chugging deep into the Estate Woodland you will arrive at the witches’ house and be greeted by the coven of witches with their monster friends. The entertainment continues as you venture back into the woods to meet Belinda the Fortune Telling Witch. You can then explore the adventure play area while also enjoying the delights of the café, in the Witches Hat Tipi Tents! Finally, you will meet our woodland Wizard, William, the king of the woods. The Halloween spook-tacular is spooky fun and never scary and is therefore suitable for even the smallest of monsters. Halloween, at Ashridge House 23rd – 30th October You’d better sleep with one eye open… Get ready for all sorts of spooky goings-on at Ashridge House this Halloween! There’ll be something for everyone and lots of surprises!
7 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Potion Making, at Colne Valley Regional Park 25th October During the Children’s Potion Making, each child will have a choice of different styles of potion using different techniques and can decorate the pots with pens, paint and other bits and bobs to take home in time for Halloween! Fancy Dress is welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Spooktacular Halloween Special, at Messy Tots Hemel Hempstead 26th, 27th, 31st October Join the Messy Tots Halloween special; there will be a feast, spooky disco, foam, bubbles, fizzing Halloween sensory bin, squishy Jack-o-lantern, pumpkin potions, slimy cauldron witches brew, spaghetti and eyeballs, icy eye monsters, Halloween digging for spiders, gooey teeth and blood slime…. And much more! Halloween Spectacular, at Chiltern Open Air Museum 28th October Bring the family to COAM’s unforgettable, unmissable evening of spooky fun for all ages in the unique and atmospheric setting of the Museum’s historic buildings and woods. The very brave can explore the scary woodland walk – but beware of the monsters that might be there in the dark! Halloween Storyboat, at The Frogmore Papermill Apsley 28th October Storyboats are short entertainment sessions for the younger ones (3-9 years), which include a themed boat trip from Frogmore Paper Mill, down The Gade and joining the Grand Union Canal with storytelling, wildlife spotting and birdfeeding. For this Halloween themed Storyboat, come dressed up and join the spooky crew for spooky tales and spooky goings on. Halloween Party, at Carpenders Park Community Hall 30th October Come and join in a SPOOKY Halloween party for kids. There will be plenty of fun activities for all ages and prizes for the best dressed Halloween costumes. While the kids are playing the adults can meet other local parents! Halloween Spooktacular, at Lincolnsfi eld Playzone 30th October Join in the Halloween Spooktacular at Lincolnsfield Playzone. Tickets include softplay, a Halloween disco, fancy dress competition and lots of fun and games! Hogwarts After Dark, at Warner Bros Studio 5th – 7th October You are invited to a “Sirius-ly” spooky Hallowe’en feast at the Studio Tour as Hogwarts After Dark returns for 2022. Trick or treat yourself to a bewitching two-course dinner amongst the popular interior sets of the Studio Tour including the Potions classroom and Dumbledore’s office followed by dessert in the Forbidden Forest. The lights will be dimmed and the music more foreboding as the Studio Tour will be patrolled by Death Eaters. Are you ready to delve into the darkness of the Wizarding World?
Trick and treat Whether or not you allow your own children to go trick or treating, you may want some offerings ready to give others. For a trick, try lightly cooking and cooling some spaghetti, adding a little olive oil to keep the strands separate, and putting it in a big bowl with a few peeled grapes. Cover the bowl with foil, i l nc uding a lid, to make a ‘cauldron’ – then invite those who have chosen a trick to close their eyes and slip their hand under the lid to feel for an ‘eyeball’ hidden among the slippery ‘worms’. For a treat, make some mini gift bags by wrapping a few Halloween sweets, raisins and stickers in squares of orange and black tissue-paper, twisting the tops and tying with gold gift ribbon. The witch’s hat On a large piece of paper draw the outline of a witch – with hair but no hat – and hang it up. On a separate piece of card draw the witch’s hat and stick a bit of Blu Tack onto the back. Now, in turns, blindfold each child, turn theem around a few times and let them try to put the hat on the witch. You’ll be surprised where it ends up! HAPPY HALLOWEEN Not everyone likes to celebrate Halloween, but for those who do here are a few suggestions for some spooky fun 8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HALLOWEEN
Mixed-up cats Play a witch’s cat gamme. Cut out as many pieces of rectangular card as there are players, then draw the same large outline of a cat on each one. Give each child a card and some colouring pens and give them five minutes to decorate their cats. Now divide each card into three vertical ses ctions (the cat’s head, front legs, back legs) and in each section draw a box with a number of dots in it between one and six. Then cut each cat into its three sections and lay these out on the table. The children then take turns to roll a dice and choose a section that has a matching number of dots. The first person to make a whole cat wins. Foodie feast Enjoy some Halloween-themed food. Savoury spider (serves eight): On a large oval plate, create the spider’s body from a big mound of mashed potato. Theen make each of its eight legs by joining two cooked sausages at right angles with a bent cocktail stick. Stick four ‘legs’ along each side of the mashed potato. Surround the spider with some cooked peas for ‘grass’. For safety, remove the ccocktail sticks when serving each child’s portion. Witches broomsticks: Melt equal weights of chocolate and butter with a little golden syrup (an adult must do this bit). Then stir the melted mixture into some crumbled whole-wheat cereal and, on a greased baking tray, form the twiggy endd into the broomsticks. Press in a chocolate stick for each broom handle idge overnight. and chill in the fr Ghoulish decorations Makke some paper-chain ghosts, witches or pumpkin faces. Start by concertina-ing a piecce of paper by olding it back and forth. Then draw an outline f n thhe t front fold so it touches both sides in at least o e places (e.g. the witches’ arms). Carefully cut on nd the ouutline, avoiding any area where it touches rou d olds t , hen open out. You should now have a the f of identical characters your child ccan colour in. chain a hole at each end of the chain and hang it up Make ol. with wo 9 Raring2go! HALLOWEEN
10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO BONFIRE NIGHT FIREWORKS Firework Champions, at Hatfi eld Park 24th September Join in at Hatfield Park to see FOUR great firework displays! Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10-minute firework display choreographed to music, followed by a larger huge finale display (not part of the competition). Leverstock Green Scouts Hemel Hempstead fi reworks display, at Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School 4th November Once again, the annual Family Firework Spectacular returns to Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School with all the old favourites. There will be the stunning aerial shells that burst high above the ground with spectacular effects that you can both see and feel. Fireworks Festival, at Willows Activity Farm 4th – 5th November The Willows Fireworks Evening is back with a fizz, pop and a very low bang! Join in as they will light up the sky above the farm and enjoy an evening of crackling good fun. Gates open at 5.30pm and our fairground rides, ride-on JCBs, soft play, Peter Rabbit’s Adventure Playground and other selected activities will be available. The firework display will start at 6.30pm. Cassiobury Fireworks, at Cassiobury Park 5th November Join Hertfordshire’s largest FREE fireworks display organised by Watford Borough Council. Vibe 107.6FM will be keeping the crowds entertained on stage from 6pm with live and competitions, with the spectacular fireworks display starting at 7.30pm. There will be a variety of food and drink outlets, kids’ funfair rides, bungee trampolines, and a bouncy slide to keep everyone well fed and entertained before the main display. St. Albans Fireworks, at Verulamium Park 5th November St. Albans Fireworks Spectacular is back after the success of last year’s event, in Verulamium Park for 2022 and it promises to be a great show again this year! Tring Festival of Fire, at Tring Park Cricket Club 5th November Tring Festival of Fire is a bonfire & firework display charity event that raises money to support sport in the local community. Visitors can enjoy light music through the PA, a couple of rides for the children, a safe sparkler zone for the young ones and a fabulous array of food and drink. The main event of course, is the spectacular fireworks display to music. Fireworks Night with Take That Tribute, at Metropolitan Bushey 6th November Metropolitan’s hugely popular pyromusical fireworks night is back! Join with family and friends to watch a spectacular show featuring Take That Tribute Band, Take@That. There will be a funfair, stalls, food, and a bar, too, so there’s plenty to keep you entertained.
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12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO FAMILY FUN… The Magic of Science, at the Radlett Centre 8th October A thrilling science packed magic show for all the family. Is it Magic or is it Science? Fusing the showmanship and the mystery of magic with the wonder and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as they promise to transform the theatre into a real-life science laboratory, filled with imagination, non-stop action and interactive magic and science. Enchanted Fairy Trail, at Hertford Castle 22nd – 30th October The resident Hertford Castle fairies and pixies would like to welcome you back to their magical homes this autumn. Resurfacing for just one week, they have conjured up some new mystical displays for all visitors to enjoy. You are invited to follow the enchanted fairy trail through the picturesque castle grounds, uncovering the treasures of the fairy and pixie community hidden around the ancient trees, flower gardens, and castle walls. The Tiger Who Came to Tea, at The Alban Arena 24th – 26th October Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage! Join the teaguzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! Awesome Autumn Terrifi c Tuesday, at Chiltern Open Air Museum 25th October Join in with the final Terrific Tuesday of the season. The theme is autumn and there will be lots of autumn themed activities and crafts planned all for the standard admission price! You can enjoy snacks or lunch at the tea-room, or bring your own picnic, as well as enjoy the adventure playground and explore the small working farm! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, at The Radlett Centre 25th – 28th October Four timeless stories brough to life in one delightful show. Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
13 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO AND FOR THE PARENTS… Beer & Cider Festival, at Alban Arena 28th September – 1st October The Beer & Cider Festival returns to the Alban Arena this September as it celebrates its Silver and Golden Jubilee - 25 years of the festival and 50 years since the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) was established in Hertfordshire. Whether you’re a regular or a first timer, the festival promises to be a fantastic pageant of real ale, craft beer and cider. With delicious street food, great live music, and lots of exciting attractions, it will be a fantastic celebration of the nation’s favourite drinks. The Watford Fringe Festival, Watford 30th September – 2nd October The Watford Fringe Festival 2022 is an extraordinary festival full of great theatre, music, interactive comedic acts, and family fun-filled shows! The festival (now in its 6th year) has over 70 performances at 10 venue spaces across Watford. There are also some online only shows as well as some bonus performances beyond the 2nd October. Gin & Jazz Festival, St Albans 7th October Joy comes to St Albans with the hugely popular Gin and Jazz festival. A fantastic showcase for retailers and hospitality venues who open their doors for late night shopping and take to the street with fantastic independent stalls. With live Swing Jazz music, fabulous food, and of course… gin bars, this free event is a brilliant buzz for all. 7-9 Church St, RickmansworthWD3 1BX 01923 587599 www.hudsonplace.co.uk Cocktai ls • Wine • Mezze • Music Perfect for class gatherings, informal meetings and any and all reasons to celebrate! We can accommodate all party sizes – no gathering too small. Food and drink packages available. Book now to avoid disappointment! Head to Hudson Place this Christmas for festive fun!
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Autumn is here bringing lots of fun family times, events, awareness days and laughs. Here’s our top pick of things to do and get involved in this Autumn. SEPTEMBER Roald Dhal Story Day: 13th Sept https://www. roalddahlcharity.org/getinvolved/schools-fundraising/ roald-dahl-story-day/ European Day of Languages: 26th Sept https://edl.ecml.at/ World’s Biggest Coffee Morning: 30th Sept - https:// coffee.macmillan.org.uk Recycle Week: 19th-25th Sept www.letsrecycle.com/news/ recycle-now-launches-themefor-recycle-week-2022/ National Eye Health Week: 19th-25th Sept www.visionmatters.org.uk/ OCTOBER The Big Draw: 1st - 31 October: The official Big Draw Festival Month https:// thebigdraw.org/about-thebig-draw-festival Harvest Festival UK: 2nd Oct - The Harvest Festival is a traditional celebration of the harvest that occurs in the United Kingdom on the Sunday closest to the Harvest Moon which takes place around the Autumn Equinox. National Baking Week: This happens every October 14 to 20 in the U.K. Pyrex initially started the holiday back in 2007 with other baking companies to inspire people of all abilities to try their hand at baking at home. For lots of recipe ideas, https://raring2go.co.uk/ recipes/ Family Learning Festival: 15th - 30 Oct - The 2022 Festival theme is Inspiring Curiosity! This year’s theme aims to inspire a love of shared learning through curiosity. www.familylearningfestival. com/home Festival of Diwali: 23rd - 27th Oct. What are the 5 festivals of Diwali? The festival of lights continues for five consecutive days - Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdasi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. If you want to join in with Diwali on the Square 2022 in London, find out more here... www.london. gov.uk/events/2022-10-09/ diwali-square-2022 2023 Secondary School Application deadline: 31st Oct. The application process opens on Thursday 1st of Sept. It differs across the areas, so check on https:// www.gov.uk/apply-forsecondary-school-place for your specific area. NOVEMBER Guy Fawkes/ Bonfire Night: 5th Nov. To learn the history of the gunpowder plot, see here https://raring2go.co.uk/ businesses/national-trustcoughton-court/ Lifelong Learning Week: Monday 7th – 11th Nov 2022 Lifelong Learning Week is our annual week of activity taking place across England, bringing together work from across Learning and Work Institute and beyond. www.festivaloflearning.org. uk/get-involved/lifelonglearning-week/ 26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
27 World Science Day 2022: 10th Nov. The theme this year is Integrated approach in science and technology for a sustainable future. Road Safety Week 2022: 14th - 20th Nov. The theme of Road Safety Week 2022 is SAFE ROADS FOR ALL, bringing together communities and professionals to shout out for everyone’s right to make safe and healthy journeys on safe roads. https://www.brake.org.uk/ road-safety-week/take-part World Nursery Rhyme Week: 14th-18th Nov. Nursery rhymes play an important role in early childhood development and education. As well as being fun they are excellent teaching tools. To get involved visit https://www. worldnurseryrhymeweek. com/ DECEMBER Tree Dressing Day: 1st Dec. Yipee, it’s time to put up the Tree and enjoy decorating it with the family. To learn more about it, visit here… https:// www.wealddown.co.uk/ events/tree-dressing/ Christmas Jumper Day: 9th Dec. Its time to get yours out and celebrate everything that is Christmas and jumpers! If you want to wear one for a great cause, why not find out more about it here... https:// christmas.savethechildren. org.uk/ Winter Solstice 21st Dec: What is the winter solstice? It’s when the Sun travels the shortest path through the sky, and that day therefore has the least daylight and the longest night. Learn more here https://www.rmg.co.uk/ stories/topics/when-wintersolstice-shortest-day Christmas Day 25th: This year Christmas falls on a Sunday which means that Tuesday 27th is a public holiday. As New Years Day will also fall on a Sunday, Monday the 2nd Jan 2023 will be a bank holiday. Festival of Winter walks: Held over the Christmas and New Year period, providing us with a great opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and clear away the Christmas over indulgence. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
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