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As we transition from the final days of April into the much-anticipated May Bank Holiday, the weather finally being more British than the past weeks. The weekend had a lot gin for it - The St George’s Family Fun Day at Grundy Park, the London Marathon: where we saw Sabastian Sawe make history by becoming the first athlete to complete the course in under two hours. To everyone from across Broxbourne who laced up their trainers and took part in the marathon, whether you were chasing a personal best or supporting a cause, we are incredibly proud of your achievement.
You may notice the news cycle feels a bit quieter this week, and that is intentional. We are currently observing the "pre-election period," commonly known as Purdah. This period is a necessary part of our democratic process, ensuring that public resources are not used to share information that could be viewed as politically controversial as we approach the local elections. Read more about why this period matters for neutrality → We have some local updates but today is really for all the events.
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
4,000 people turned out for St George's Day in Cheshunt last Saturday
Grundy Park in Cheshunt hosted the annual St George's Family Fun Day on 25 April, drawing an estimated 4,000 visitors across the day. The programme included Bird of Prey demonstrations, Morris Dancing, a live archery display by Suffolk Swords and a re-enactment of the St George story, plus 35 stalls from local craftspeople and charities. The council's next events are the Open Air Cinema in Waltham Cross on 26 May, the Big Green Festival at Cedars Park on 7 June, and Open Air Cinema in Hoddesdon on 20 June as part of the Midsummer Festival.
Free green events coming to Broxbourne from 6 to 14 June
Great Big Green Week 2026 returns this summer with a full programme of free community events across the borough, anchored by the second Broxbourne Big Green Fest at Cedars Park on Sunday 7 June. Activities include textile upcycling, bird box making, energy-saving workshops, birdwatching with the RSPB, an allotment open day and free Dr Bike cycle maintenance sessions. All events are free, full listings will be on the council's events page and at greatbiggreenweek.com, or email [email protected] for more information.
Free family support is available in your local community right now
Broxbourne Council and its health and voluntary sector partners are running a growing programme of support for local families, covering children's activities, pregnancy classes and chances to connect with other families nearby. The programme is available in communities across the borough and is free to access. Follow the link below to find what is on near you.
Your say shapes local policing, but the window closes soon
Hertfordshire Neighbourhood Policing Teams have spent the last three months acting on resident feedback, stepping up patrols and making arrests targeting anti-social behaviour, speeding and drug crime. They are now setting priorities for the next round starting May, and the survey to shape those decisions is still open for a few more days. If you live or work in the area, your input directly influences where officers focus, so take two minutes now.
Cheshunt WFC hits a milestone as walking football keeps growing
Cheshunt Walking Football Club marked a first last week, fielding 28 players across four teams and two pitches in what the club described as a brilliant atmosphere. The club is open to women aged 40 and over and men aged 50 and over, with the first session completely free. Walking football is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and this is one of the most welcoming entry points you will find locally.
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Boxing programme wraps up with young people staying on at Waltham Cross club
Sporting Aid's boxing and mentoring programme has completed its run, having worked with young people identified as needing extra support to build positive pathways through sport. The programme, delivered in partnership with Waltham Cross Boxing Club, HSP and StreetGames, used boxing to break down barriers and open the door to real mentoring and personal growth. Many of the participants are continuing their journey at the club independently, which is the best possible outcome for a programme like this.
B3Living turns 20: two decades of housing in Broxbourne
The local housing association founded in 2006 after a stock transfer from Broxbourne Council marked its 20th anniversary with a breakfast event attended by over 70 community partners. In the last five years alone, B3Living has completed or started nearly 600 homes in Broxbourne and is closing in on its 6,000th home overall. The organisation holds top regulatory grades from the Regulator of Social Housing and reports some of the highest resident satisfaction scores in the country.
Councillor marks 20 years of public service with the Young at Heart group in Broxbourne
Cllr Mark Mills-Bishop marked two decades in public service last Wednesday with a reflective talk at Rosedale Community Church, speaking to the Young at Heart group about his journey from his earliest days in public life to the present. He spoke with the kind of clarity that comes from genuine connection to the work, and the warmth between him and the group was evident throughout. The evening closed with a singalong, an open invitation to return, and coffee and biscuits, which is about as good as community events get.
Women in AI and Data brought local women together at Theobalds Enterprise Centre
A gathering of women at Theobalds Enterprise Centre last week put practical AI experience front and centre, with speakers sharing their own journeys and encouraging attendees to engage with the technology without hesitation. Julie Cuffield launched her book You, Me and ChatGPT on the night, reading an excerpt to the room. The session combined talks, tips and genuine networking, the kind of event that leaves people with both contacts and confidence.
Cheshunt Park Golf Course launches new food menu at Bar & Café 19
The course at Park Lane, Cheshunt has launched a new menu running from big breakfasts and loaded waffles through to stacked sandwiches and paninis. Call 01992 624 009 for details or check the link below.
Local pupils getting hands dirty in real conservation work
CHEXS has been running Stage 7 Community Habitat Sessions with local primary schools, giving children hands-on conservation experience including tool use, wildlife walks and building deer dens. The sessions are designed to build confidence and practical skills alongside a deeper understanding of the natural environment. It is exactly the kind of community-rooted education that rarely makes headlines but quietly shapes young people.
Up to £1,000 available for community projects in Broxbourne
Peabody Micro Grants are open to community groups, charities and individuals with projects that benefit Broxbourne residents, with grants of up to £1,000 available. You must be a Community Alliance member to apply, but membership is free. Email [email protected] to request an application form by 28 May 2026.
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📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
💼 Landlord & Letting Agent Forum — Simple Lets Scheme
📍 Bishops' College
🗓️ Tuesday 28 April 2026 (Today)
⏰ 5:30pm
🎟️ Free — booking required
👉 https://ow.ly/6eqO50YGTFw
💼 Working Well: Preventing Burnout (Entrepreneurs & Leaders)
📍 Online
🗓️ Thursday 30 April 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
🎟️ Free
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-well-preventing-burnout-in-the-workplace-for-managers-tickets-1984633929508
🏃 Hoddesdon Bowls Club Rosehill — Open Day
🗓️ Thursday 30 April 2026
⏰ 4:00pm – 7:00pm
🎟️ Free — beginners welcome
👉 https://www.hoddesdonbowlsclubrosehill.co.uk
💼 VCFSE Spring Forum Webinar
📍 Online (Microsoft Teams)
🗓️ Thursday 30 April 2026
⏰ 1:00pm
🎟️ Free — registration required
👉 https://communityalliancebeh.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c92d82bc39b7ff1ac47f2ec7&id=2ccc9acac3&e=76eb685a23
📚 Saturday Stories: Road Safety
📍 Hoddesdon Library
🗓️ Saturday 2 May 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 11:30am
🎟️ Free — just turn up
🏃 Junior parkrun Launch — Waltham Cross
📍 Waltham Cross Playing Fields
🗓️ Sunday 3 May 2026 (then weekly)
⏰ 9:00am
🎟️ Free — registration required
👉 https://bit.ly/WXjuniorparkrunbookhere
☕ Everything Tech for Carers
📍 Ware Priory
🗓️ Monday 11 May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm
🎟️ Free
👉 https://communityalliancebeh.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c92d82bc39b7ff1ac47f2ec7&id=42f192758a&e=76eb685a23
💼 Cheshunt Business Networking Meeting
📍 Christopher Stokes Estate Agency
🗓️ Wednesday 13 May 2026
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:00pm
💷 Free (members) | £5 (non-members)
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheshunt-business-networking-meeting-tickets-1987313466074
🎨 Community Threads — Lowewood Community Cloak
📍 Drop-off: Lowewood Museum + local libraries
🗓️ Deadline: Saturday 16 May 2026
🎟️ Free
👉 https://lowewoodmuseum.com/community-activity-appeal
🌿 Music in Herts — Dementia Care Champion Programme
📍 HCPA Campus
🗓️ 18, 19 & 26 May 2026 (all sessions required)
🎟️ Free
👉 https://communityalliancebeh.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3c92d82bc39b7ff1ac47f2ec7&id=ee6666a679&e=76eb685a23
💼 Community Alliance: Using Tech to Budget, Write & Report Smarter
📍 Nigel Copping Community Building
🗓️ Wednesday 21 May 2026
⏰ 1:30pm – 4:30pm
🎟️ Free (membership required, free to join)
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-plans-to-proposals-crafting-strong-competitive-funding-applications-tickets-1984291337807
🥋 Grappling Seminar with Connor Soper — Hertz Grappling
📍 Theobold Grove Arches
🗓️ Sunday 25 May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am
💷 £20 non-members | Free for members
👉 Contact organiser
🎬 Open Air Cinema — Waltham Cross
📍 Queen Eleanor Square
🗓️ Tuesday 26 May 2026
⏰ From 10:00am
🎬 11:00am — Zootropolis 2
🎬 1:00pm — The SpongeBob Movie
🎬 3:00pm — Wicked: For Good (Sing-Along)
🎟️ Free — bring chairs/blankets
🌱 Broxbourne Big Green Fest
📍 Cedars Park
🗓️ Sunday 7 June 2026
🎟️ Free
👉 https://www.greatbiggreenweek.com
🏛️ SEND Provision Plan Consultation — Session 2
📍 Online
🗓️ Thursday 4 June 2026
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:30pm
🎟️ Free — registration required
👉 https://buff.ly/td7jFQW
🎉 Goffs Oak Community Association Summer Fayre
📍 Goffs Oak
🗓️ Saturday 13 June 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 5:00pm
🎟️ Free entry
👉 https://www.goffs-oak-community.com
🎬 Open Air Cinema — Hoddesdon Midsummer Festival
📍 Hoddesdon Town Centre
🗓️ Saturday 20 June 2026
💷 Paid
👉 https://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/events
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Congratulations to all who took part in the London Marathon
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BROXTOWN WEATHER 🌦 CHESHUNT
CHESHUNT
Tuesday 28 April 15°C 🌡️ 6°C | ☀️ Sunny | ☀️ Sunrise 05:27 | Sunset 20:43
Wednesday 29 April 16°C 🌡️ 3°C | ☀️ Sunny | ☀️ Sunrise 05:25 | Sunset 20:45
Thursday 30 April 16°C 🌡️ 3°C | ☀️ Sunny | ☀️ Sunrise 05:23 | Sunset 20:47
Friday 1 May 14°C 🌡️ 4°C | ☀️ Sunny | ☀️ Sunrise 05:21 | Sunset 20:49
Saturday 2 May 13°C 🌡️ 5°C | ⛅ Sunny intervals | ☀️ Sunrise 05:19 | Sunset 20:51
Source: Met Office — updated 28 April 2026
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