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Hello October! 🍂
It’s a month full of meaning and momentum—and we’re bringing it all to your inbox. October marks both Black History Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we'll be highlighting some fantastic events and activities happening across Broxbourne and beyond.
Looking ahead to this weekend, there’s something for everyone:
👟 ParkPlay continues at Grundy Park on Saturday, great fun for kids and families.
🎡 If you're after festival vibes, Hoddesdon Town Centre will be buzzing with rides, shows, and a lively atmosphere.
🎭 The Spotlight Theatre in Hoddesdon has a great line-up too, including live music and family pantomimes.
🍺 Fancy a stein? Head over to Hertford Oktoberfest for Bavarian fun.
🗿 Or take a moment for reflection and awareness with the striking Knife Angel sculpture now on display in Welwyn Garden City.
Finally, as we head into the weekend, we pause to reflect on the tragic attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families and their community during this painful time.
Stay safe, stay connected—and make the most of your local area this October.
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🌟 Community & Family Events
The Elvis Years (Live Show)
📍 The Spotlight Theatre, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BE
📅 Sunday 5 October, 19:30
🎤 Celebrated Elvis tribute show covering the King’s most iconic hits.
🍸 Pre-show bar available
Click here for more.
Dirty Dusting - National Tour 2025
📍 The Spotlight Theatre, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BE
📅 Saturday 4 October (check Spotlight listings for time)
🎭 AN EVENING OF PURE THEATRICAL VIAGRA.
World Teachers’ Day – Free Entry for Teachers at Cedars Nature Centre 🔥
📍 Cedars Nature Centre, Theobalds Lane, Cheshunt, EN8 8RU
📅 Sunday 5 October
🎓 To celebrate World Teachers’ Day, all teachers get free entry!
🆔 Just show your valid school ID at the entrance.
🎡 Hoddesdon Town Centre Festival
📍 Hoddesdon Town Centre
📅 Saturday 4 October, 11:00–21:30
📅 Sunday 5 October, 11:00–19:30
🎉 Experience Hoddesdon like never before with fairground rides, traditional shows, and a festive atmosphere for all ages! Fun for the whole family all weekend long.
🏟️ SPORTS – FA TROPHY ACTION
Carshalton Athletic vs Cheshunt FC 🔥🆚
📍 War Memorial Sports Ground, Colston Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2PW
🏆 FA Trophy – 3rd Qualifying Round
🕒 Saturday 4 October, Kick-off: 15:00
⚽ Let’s pack the stands and back the boys as they fight for a place in the next round!
🏃 ParkPlay – Weekly Community Games
📍 Grundy Park
📅 Every Saturday, 10:00
🎉 Make friends, have fun, and get moving with ParkPlay—free, family‑friendly activities for all ages and abilities.
🔗 Register: https://park-play.com/register
🖼️ See poster for full details.
MEME of The Day
Weekend Weather 🌦
Friday
17°C 🌡 12°C | 🌧 Light rain and a moderate breeze | ☀ Sunrise 07:03 Sunset 18:34
Saturday
14°C 🌡 8°C | ⛅ Gusty winds and sunny intervals | ☀ Sunrise 07:05 Sunset 18:32
Sunday
15°C 🌡 10°C | ☀ Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze | ☀ Sunrise 07:07 Sunset 18:29
WORD OF THE DAY
ATONE
Today’s Word of the Day is ATONE means to make amends or to show remorse for a wrongdoing, fault, or sin — especially by taking action to correct it or to seek forgiveness.
Common Usage & Phrases:
Atone for [something] – most common usage
➤ He tried to atone for his mistakes by volunteering at the shelter.
➤ She atoned for her harsh words with a heartfelt apology.Make atonement – more formal or religious phrasing
➤ In many faiths, fasting is a way to make atonement for sins.Examples in Sentences:
He spent years trying to atone for the hurt he caused his family.
The company donated millions to atone for environmental damage.
On Yom Kippur, Jews seek to atone for their sins through prayer and reflection.
Origin:
From the phrase "at one" — meaning to be reconciled or in harmony. Originally, to atone meant "to be at one with" someone, especially after a dispute.
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