What a week. The rain hasn’t let up and the trains haven’t behaved, but for some it’s payday, and that alone lifts the mood. There’s been plenty of gossip and debate off the back of the big topics we covered, with more updates coming next week.

It’s a quieter one for events, but we’ve still handpicked a few worth your time. Yesterday also marked a proud local moment, Fishy Delishy was congratulated by councillors and our MP after being named one of the UK’s Top 10 Restaurants. More on that on Tuesday.

Before you dive into what’s on this weekend and beyond, a quick reminder that I’ll be sharing the results of the Broxtown survey next week. If you haven’t taken part yet, this is your last chance to have your say.

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NHS Social Prescriber Drop-In
📍 Library (front area), Broxbourne
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
Free weekly drop-in offering support with health, wellbeing, local services or just a friendly chat. No appointment needed.

That’ll Be The Day: 40th Anniversary Tour
📍 The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
⏰ 7:30pm
The much-loved rock ’n’ roll variety show returns for its 40th anniversary tour.
🔗 https://www.thespotlightvenue.com/whats-on/thatll-be-the-day-40th-year-anniversary-tour/296

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Family Unity Day
📍 Christchurch, Trinity Lane, Waltham Cross
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
A free community day with food, games, face painting and music for families, plus a winter clothes collection supporting asylum-seeker families.

Film Premiere: A Winter’s Song
📍 Hertfordshire Studios, Hoddesdon
⏰ 7:30pm
UK premiere of a new film by Angela Asatrian.
🔗 https://www.hertfordshirestudios.com/event-details-registration/film-premier-a-winters-song

Better Health Bus
📍 Queen Eleanor Square, High Street, Waltham Cross
⏰ 10:30am – 3:30pm
Free NHS health checks, blood pressure checks, stop-smoking support, free vape starter kits and wellbeing advice.
🔗 https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/bhb
🔗 NHS Health Check registration: bit.ly/HealthCheckRegistration

Parenting Unplugged: Routines & Boundaries
📍 Waltham Cross Library
⏰ 12:00pm – 1:00pm
A relaxed, supportive session for parents and carers with practical tips and peer connection. Booking advised.
🎟 Free tickets via Eventbrite
📞 07970 498 966 | 📧 [email protected]

Hoddesdon & Waltham Cross Markets
📍 Town centres
🛍 Fridays (Waltham Cross)
Local market stalls selling produce, household goods and more.
🔗 https://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/markets

Holdbrook Multisports
📍 Holdbrook Multi-Use Games Area, Broxbourne
⚽ Mondays
Weekly sports sessions for various age groups.
🔗 https://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/events

Street Cricket Project
📍 Laura Trott Leisure Centre (outside astro), Cheshunt
🏏 Weekly sessions
Community cricket sessions in partnership with Hertfordshire Cricket.
🔗 https://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/events

Friday

9°C 🌡 5°C | 🌧 Light rain and a moderate breeze | ☀ Sunrise 07:52 Sunset 16:33

Saturday

9°C 🌡 5°C | 🌧 Light cloud and a gentle breeze | ☀ Sunrise 07:51 Sunset 16:34

Sunday

8°C 🌡 2°C | 🌧 Drizzle and a gentle breeze | ☀ Sunrise 07:50 Sunset 16:35

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Wishing you a fantastic weekend!

Cheers,
Editor-in-chief | Emeka Ogbonnaya

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