Happy Friday, Broxbourne! ☀️
☀️ Bank Holiday Vibes in Broxbourne ☀️
Summer is drawing to a close, and this Bank Holiday weekend feels like a celebration of sunshine before the cooler mornings roll in. But no downers just yet, there’s plenty to look forward to right here in our community.
🍿 Outdoor Cinema at Grundy Park
The Love Cheshunt team is rolling out the big screen! Pack your blankets, grab some popcorn, and enjoy free showings under the open sky.
🦎 Reptile Weekend at Hertfordshire Zoo
If creepy crawlies make your skin shiver, maybe skip this one. But if reptiles fascinate you, or you’re ready to face that phobia, this is the perfect weekend to visit.
🎓 GCSE Celebrations
To everyone who received their GCSE results this week congratulations! You’ve earned your celebrations, and this weekend is the perfect time to do just that.
And as always, if there’s an event we’ve missed, it’s only because we didn’t know about it. Use the link below to share your event with us, and with the whole community.
👉 Have a good read, find your weekend plans, and make the most of the summer while it lasts.
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🌟 Community & Family Events
Waltham Cross Summer of Fun
📆 Saturday 23 August 2025, 12:00 – 16:00
📍 Waltham Cross town centre, Broxbourne
💷 Free | All ages welcome
A vibrant family day with fun activities, community stalls, and entertainment for all ages.
Reptile Weekend
📅 Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 August 2025, All day
📍 Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
💷 Standard zoo entry fees apply | Family friendly
Meet fascinating reptiles with zookeepers, enjoy themed merchandise, treats, and a wild educational day.
Open Air Cinema at Grundy Park
📅 Sunday 24 August 2025, 12:00 – 20:00
📍 Grundy Park, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt
💷 Free | All ages welcome
Outdoor movie screenings featuring
Moana 2 (11am),
Despicable Me 4 (2pm), and
Wicked (5pm).
‘Urge to Paint’ Exhibition
📅 Wednesday 2 July – Tuesday 30 September 2025
📍 Lowewood Museum, Broxbourne
💷 Free | All ages welcome
Exhibition by local artist Keith Church showcasing vibrant works inspired by Broxbourne’s heritage.
MEME of The Day
Weekend Weather ☀
Friday
22°C 🌡 13°C | ☀ Sunny intervals and light winds | ☀ Sunrise 05:56 Sunset 20:10
Saturday
20°C 🌡 10°C | ☁ Light cloud and light winds | ☀ Sunrise 05:57 Sunset 20:07
Sunday
22°C 🌡 10°C | ☀ Sunny and a gentle breeze | ☀ Sunrise 05:59 Sunset 20:05
WORD OF THE DAY
VALIDATE
Today’s Word of the Day is VALIDATE means;
To check or prove something is accurate, true, or acceptable.
Example: The system validates your password before granting access.
To officially confirm or approve something.
Example: The airport staff validated my parking ticket.
To recognise or affirm someone’s feelings, opinions, or experiences as legitimate.
Example: It’s important to validate a child’s emotions so they feel understood.
How it’s used
Everyday life / approval
The teacher validated the student’s research project by citing it as an example of good work.
Technology / data checking
When you enter your email, the form validates the format to make sure it’s correct.
Official processes
The court validated the agreement, making it legally binding.
Emotional context
She felt relieved when her friend validated her worries instead of dismissing them.
In short, validate” is about confirming, checking, or recognising the correctness, legitimacy, or value of something.
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