Stay safe this summer
05/07/2019 - Here are some great tips for having a safe barbecue:
Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden Expand
05/07/2019 - Here are some great tips for having a safe barbecue:
Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden hose nearby for emergencies.
Follow the safety instructions provided with disposable barbecues. Never use a barbecue indoors or in a tent.
Never leave a lit barbecue unattended.
Make sure your barbecue is well away from sheds, fences, trees, shrubs or garden waste.
In the countryside or public park areas, only use disposable barbecues where there are specially designated areas and carefully follow..... Collapse
Want to grow your own veg but don’t have the space? Here’s how
11/01/2019 - Eating a plant-based diet, as any good vegan will tell you, is good for the planet and good for Expand
11/01/2019 - Eating a plant-based diet, as any good vegan will tell you, is good for the planet and good for you too.
The Royal Horticultural Society is reporting that sales of vegetable seeds are outstripping those of flowers.
Houseplants sales, too, are on the up: sales of Monstera – the cheese plant – shot up by 150% last year. But what if you simply don’t have a garden to grow them in – or even a balcony?
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This Weekend: Celebrate Chinese New Year at Offley Oriental
24/02/2018 - Enjoy a tasty lunch buffet at the beautiful Offley Oriental and watch the traditional Chinese New Expand
24/02/2018 - Enjoy a tasty lunch buffet at the beautiful Offley Oriental and watch the traditional Chinese New Year lion dance!
Chinese New Year is here and it’s the perfect time to head out to enjoy some authentic Chinese cuisine with the whole family! Also known as Spring Festival in China, this colourful celebration is an important event celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar calendar.
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New Year’s Eve in Hitchin: Top Drinking Spots
25/12/2017 - In the mood for a party this New Year’s Eve? Here are some of Hitchin’s top drinking Expand
25/12/2017 - In the mood for a party this New Year’s Eve? Here are some of Hitchin’s top drinking spots to be spotted at…
It’s time to welcome in a brand new year, and what better way to see in 2018 than a toast in one of Hitchin’s most stylish bars, pubs or clubs. Here are some of the top spots you may want to check out for your NYE celebrations.
Best of British NYE Party at Hermitage Rd.
Enjoy a night of 90s music and ‘Best of British’ entertainment,..... Collapse
Top 5 Cheap Eats in Hitchin
11/10/2017 - Looking for a bargain bite to eat this week in Hitchin? Here are the top 5 cheap eats according to Expand
11/10/2017 - Looking for a bargain bite to eat this week in Hitchin? Here are the top 5 cheap eats according to TripAdvisor – featuring options for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
1. Rosebuds (TripAdvisor Rating 5.0)
For those in the know, Rosebuds is the place to go early in the day. There aren’t many places you can get a Full English made with top quality ingredients for just £5.70! This family run vintage café and tearoom features a menu dedicated to locally sourced and..... Collapse
This Week: Street Food Monthly
05/09/2017 - Street Food Monthly is back at Hitchin Market Place this Thursday 7th with Cantina Carnitas, Palm Expand
05/09/2017 - Street Food Monthly is back at Hitchin Market Place this Thursday 7th with Cantina Carnitas, Palm Bay Caribbean, Toastielicious, Rustics Pizza and many more!
Feeling peckish? Street Food Monthly offers the best of local and regional delights, bringing you the tastiest street food in all of Herts! And this Thursday’s street feast will be the last of the year! So if you haven’t had a chance to come down yet, make sure you add this date to your diary…
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Our Hitchin - Town News
05/07/2019 - Coffee Grounds Recycling Scheme
We are in the process of launching the new coffee grounds Expand
05/07/2019 - Coffee Grounds Recycling Scheme
We are in the process of launching the new coffee grounds recycling scheme.
You will have the opportunity to buy a 10kg brown coffee grounds bag from us for £2 and have the grounds collected by our electric ‘Bean Buggy’. The grounds will then be sent to the Bio-bean plant where they’ll be made in brisket logs for wood burners and stoves. Coffee logs can be purchased (at wholesale price) by local businesses to sell in store.
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Mother’s Day Ideas In and Around Hitchin
09/03/2018 - Want to treat your mum to the perfect Mother’s Day weekend? Here are some wonderful ideas Expand
09/03/2018 - Want to treat your mum to the perfect Mother’s Day weekend? Here are some wonderful ideas for celebrating with the whole family in and around the area…
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Hitchin Priory
For the ultimate mum and daughter celebration, afternoon tea with a glass of bubble is an absolute must. Bring the whole family or have some quality alone time! Starting from £15.00 per person (or £22.00 including prosecco). Call 01462 420500 or email..... Collapse
Valentine’s Day (2018) Ideas in Hitchin
07/02/2018 - Looking for the perfect place to impress your date, romance a loved one, or propose to your Expand
07/02/2018 - Looking for the perfect place to impress your date, romance a loved one, or propose to your girlfriend? Here are some fantastic ideas for Valentine’s Day 2018.
Whether it’s a candle lit dinner or an overnight stay at a historic country house, there are so many things to do with your other half for cupid’s favourite date. Here are some ideas for Hitchin’s romantics…
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at Hitchin Priory
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Weekend Before Christmas: Festive Fun in Hitchin
19/12/2017 - The big day is almost here and the weekend before Santa’s arrival is set to be jam-packed Expand
19/12/2017 - The big day is almost here and the weekend before Santa’s arrival is set to be jam-packed with Christmassy events to get you in the yuletide mood.
That’s right, there’s another weekend of festive fun to be had before Christmas Day here in Hitchin. Here are the events that you won’t want to miss. Especially if you’ve still got some last minute gifts to pick up – or if you want to meet Santa before sets off around the world!
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Don’t Miss: The Last Street Food Monthly of the Year!
02/10/2017 - It’s the last street food event of the year so keep this Thursday night free and come along Expand
02/10/2017 - It’s the last street food event of the year so keep this Thursday night free and come along to the final feast at Hitchin Market Place.
This Thursday 5th October is the last supper for Hitchin Street Food Monthly. This incredible street food event has brought us mouth-watering bites, waistline-expanding sweet treats, and awe-inspiring flavours from around the world…..made with the finest local ingredients and regionally sourced produce.
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Our Hitchin - Town News
01/03/2019 - Passing the Torch
After a year handover, Keith Hoskins MBE is retiring at the end of March Expand
01/03/2019 - Passing the Torch
After a year handover, Keith Hoskins MBE is retiring at the end of March following 22 years service:
My last editorial and although I’m trying to avoid the sort of Oscars-style tribute speech, there are undoubtedly people to acknowledge and thank for their support over the last 22 years. The founding fathers (and mothers) of Hitchin Initiative who had the vision to set this up in the first place and the many business and community people who have served as Directors..... Collapse
Psychic Tea Party @ Molly’s Tea Room (Sun 11th Mar)
28/02/2018 - Enjoy tea, cake, and some close-up psychic fun with one of Britain’s most fabulous Expand
28/02/2018 - Enjoy tea, cake, and some close-up psychic fun with one of Britain’s most fabulous mediums!
Fancy dabbling in the world of the spooky, eerie and totally unknown (whilst sipping on a good cuppa)? This March, psychic medium and clairvoyant Donna Fallon will be coming to Hitchin, for an exclusive tea party and some personal readings. The session will take place at Molly’s Tea Room on Bancroft on Sunday 11th March, making it the ideal Mother’s Day treat!
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‘Come Die With Me’ Murder Mystery Dinner on Sun 14th Jan
09/01/2018 - Looking for the ultimate scare (plus some good grub)? Book your seat for the Murder Mystery Dinner Expand
09/01/2018 - Looking for the ultimate scare (plus some good grub)? Book your seat for the Murder Mystery Dinner this Sunday at Benslow Music Trust.
Halloween may have been and gone, but there’s a still a chance to have a good old fashioned scarefest this January at Benslow Music. This Sunday 14th Jan, the venue will be hosting its very first murder mystery event. Dinner guests will get a chance to meet the suspects, witness a gruesome murder, play detective and collect clues in order to find..... Collapse
Hitchin Wine & Food Festival, Sat 18th Nov
15/11/2017 - Head to Hitchin Market Place and Church House for a day of wine and food tasting!
Foodies and Expand
15/11/2017 - Head to Hitchin Market Place and Church House for a day of wine and food tasting!
Foodies and winos, listen up! This Saturday 18th November is the Hitchin Wine & Food Festival. An event that gets bigger and better every year – and a must for your social calendar this weekend!
The Rotary Club of Hitchin Tilehouse presents this exciting festival taking place in two nearby locations in Hitchin town centre. The Market Place will be hosting its usual foodie event, with over 25..... Collapse
Macmillan: World's Biggest Coffee Morning (Friday 29th Sept)
27/09/2017 - This Friday is the world’s biggest coffee morning and there will several locations across Expand
27/09/2017 - This Friday is the world’s biggest coffee morning and there will several locations across Hitchin offering cakes, bakes and coffee to raise money for people facing cancer.
This Friday 29th September is Macmillan Coffee Morning, the biggest coffee morning in the world! And each cake sold will help to raise money for the charity, helping to provide emotional and practical support for those suffering with cancer.
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