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News and information from Hatfield Town Council, who sit at the first tier of local government in the area - sharing duties with Herts County Council and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. www.hatfield-herts.gov.uk
At Hatfield Town Council’s Holocaust Memorial Day, former Councillor Linda Mendez marked 25 years since planting the Memorial Tree for the first UK Holocaust Memorial Day in 2001, alongside Councillor Jeanne Wenham. The tree and plaque remain a lasting symbol of remembrance for the community.
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An intimate ceremony was held in Hatfield on 27 January to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Commemorating 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, the event was filled with moving speeches, readings and community reflection.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
We were proud to launch The Butterfly Effect on Friday, an art project celebrating local creativity.
Installed in the subway next to Queensway House, the unveiling was attended by representatives of both the town and borough councils, @hertscc.bsky.social, as well as @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social
If you visit the shops at Birchwood or the Hilltop you may just spot a new addition to the post boxes there.
We assisted two local knitting groups with their Christmas post box projects (they did all the hard work though!).
Read more on our website: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
Hatfield Town Council notes the news from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government with regard to the quarry at Ellenbrook.
We will be studying the proposal to reopen the public inquiry and liaison with stakeholders to understand the impact on local residents.
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Hatfield Town Council's annual Remembrance Day parade and service will be taking place on Sunday 9th November.
Parade: 10.30am (from the front of Hatfield House)
Service: 10.50am (Memorial Gardens)
Refreshments available in the Old Palace after the service - all are welcome!
#RemembranceDay
📢 Looking for a venue this month? Lemsford Village Hall has a rare slot Sat 20 Sept (6pm–12am)! 🎉 Space for 120, licensed bar & terrace. Perfect for parties, receptions & more.
Book now: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/venue-hire/c...
We are disappointed to report that a safety surface has been vandalised at Tiger Moth Way play area.
As with cases such as this, the cost of these necessary safety repairs will be taken from the town council's maintenance budget, affecting plans to improve facilities elsewhere.
80 years ago today, WWII officially ended with Japan’s surrender on Sept 2, 1945.
Hatfield remembers with a new Cherry Tree planted near the former De Havilland site on Nimrod Drive.
Read more: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
#Remembrance
Deputy Mayor of Hatfield, Cllr Nike Fakoya, attended the opening of Sumac & Saffron Turkish Kitchen & Bar at The Galleria. 🌟 We’re delighted to welcome new businesses to Hatfield, bringing fresh opportunities & experiences and we wish them every success!
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HTC are considering developing a football ground at Birchwood and we are interested to hear your views.
Please fill in the form via the link to share your thoughts. The form closes at 5pm on Tuesday 16th September.
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/sports-facil...
Mayor of Hatfield, Councillor Mick Wise, recently visited the Expressive Arts Showcase at Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, which featured some amazing performances, art displays, and exhibitions.
Read more about the event on our website:
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...
We'll be joined by the Healthy Hub at the Community Hub at Roe Hill Hall on July 31st, where the team will be on hand to have a chat, give advice and provide information on a variety of health and wellbeing topics.
Come along, grab a cuppa, and meet some friendly faces!
Mick Wise meets the team behind the Hatfield Health Day
Hatfield Town Mayor Cllr Mick Wise joined 500+ locals for the first #HatfieldHealthDay – a fun, active event at Hatfield Leisure Centre with taster sessions, health talks & local organisations.
Cllr Wise: “Events like this show how many ways there are to stay healthy and connected.” 💚 #Wellbeing
Thank you to everyone who made Hatfield Community Day such a success — performers, stallholders, volunteers, and all who came along! 💚
A scorching day filled with amazing community spirit. More photos & stories coming soon
#HatfieldCommunityDay #Hatfield
🎉 Hatfield Community Day is back this Saturday in White Lion Square!
We'll be featuring live music, stalls, workshops, face painting and more 🎶⚽🎨
Meet local groups, your emergency services and enjoy connecting with your community! Everyone’s welcome💙
#HatfieldCommunityDay
Join us tomorrow at Birchwood Leisure Centre for a special @thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social edition of our Warm Up Keep Fit Circuit!
All ages and abilities welcome. Come along, boost your core strength and coordination, and meet new people!
📧 Email: wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
#ThisGirlCanWeek
Join us at Roe Hill Hall this lunchtime for a FREE Strength and Balance Otago session.
Part of this year's This Girl Can Week, this session is the perfect way to explore what fitness training can do for you. Join us at 12:15pm today!
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#ThisGirlcanweek #ThisGirlCan
This year's This Girl Can Week is here! Here's a look at what we have going on this week in Hatfield.
For more information, please email wellbeing@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlcanweek #thisgirlcan
💪 This Girl Can Week: Join our £2 PT session just for young people!
🗓 Sunday 15 June, 11am
Fun, low-pressure intro to gym basics, guided by a pro. Perfect for first-timers!
@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
#ThisGirlCanWeek #ThisGirlCan #PersonalTrainer #Gym
Congratulations to our Estates Team member, Louis, for passing his City & Guilds Brush-Cutter and Trimmer course!
The course covers everything from pre-use checks and maintenance to safe and effective operation, and Louis passed with flying colours!
#Hatfield
Get ready for #ThisGirlCanWeek (9–15 June)!
Join us next week for some free or low-cost, female-friendly sessions for all abilities. Including our ever-popular Warm Up fitness circuit on Thursday 12 June, 12pm!
More info:
birchwoodleisure.co.uk/Class/warm-u...
#ThisGirlCan #fitness
Always learning! Our estates team joined RPII's Nick this week to refresh our routine play area inspections - keeping our spaces safe, clean & fun for all!
Find our play areas: birchwoodleisure.co.uk/our-faciliti...
Read our Play Area and Open Space strategy: hatfield-herts.gov.uk/play-area-an...
The Hatfield Town Guide returns later this year!
If you run a local business and want to be listed for FREE, fill in this quick form by 1 July:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRS2WL
Paid ad info coming soon. Don’t miss out!
#Hatfield #LocalBusiness
A huge thank you to everybody who popped along to the Roe Hill Community Hub on Thursday last week, where we held a VE Day celebration event.
We were also delighted to be joined by
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social - who took the time to chat with residents and join in the commemorations. #VEDay80
Come along to Roe Hill Community Hub tomorrow, where we’ll be joining in on the VE Day celebrations with music, refreshments (spoiler alert: cake!) and another afternoon of enjoying each others company, along with the The Chatty Cafe Scheme.
We’re open from 10am until 2pm, come drop in for a while!
It was great to see the people of Endymion Road host a VE Day celebration at the weekend, funded in part by our street party grant, made available to residents, community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
We're looking forward to seeing what other streets in the town put together!
The May Fayre returns again to Newgate Street in a couple of weeks, featuring an afternoon of fun with a range of games, rides, tug of war, a dog show, and of course the may pole!
Head along to the Village Green on Sunday 18th May to join the festivities!
Aged 40-74? The NHS will be hosting a free health check at Birchwood Leisure Centre on Thursday 8th May.
Appointments need to be booked in advance! You can book your place at: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-co...
We were excited to host our second Primary Schools Story Writing Competition this year, with pupils of Key Stages 1 and 2.
Read the story and find out the winners via the link - you can also read about it in todays Welwyn Hatfield Times!
hatfield-herts.gov.uk/recent-news/...