Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council

Civic Festival

17 June – 9 July 2017

 

Saturday 17 June 2017

 

Carnival Parade – Star Wars 40^th Anniversary and the films of George Lucas & Steven Spielberg, 1:45pm – 3:30pm

A fortnight of Festival events begins with the Carnival Parade. Cheer on all our participants as they tour the town with this year’s parade band North London Brass. Leaving Brook Road car park at 1.45pm, the procession heads up Shenley Road to Theobald Street, turning at Aycliffe Road and Leeming Road before completing the circuit.

We welcome you to join us! If you wish to take part with a bright and colourful walking or float entry contact the Town Council for details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 020 8207 1382

 

EBLOS Production of “Old Time Music Hall”

Fairway Hall, Brook Close, WD6 5BT, 8:00pm

 

Sunday 18 June 2017

 

Teddy’s Trails Festival Walk

Elstree and Borehamwood Railway Station, 1:30pm

Join us for a bus ride to South Mimms followed by a 5-mile (3 hour) conducted walk back across the countryside visiting points of interest along the way. Please wear strong footwear and bring a raincoat if the forecast is wet. Regrettably the trail is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.

Registration Essential. Please register with www.hertsdirect.org/walksandmore. 

 

Festival Church Service

Welcoming all faiths and none, the Festival Church Service this year takes place at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Brook Rd. The service will celebrate the community and spirit of Elstree and Borehamwood. Service starts at 3pm

 

EBLOS Production of “Old Time Music Hall”

Fairway Hall, Brook Close, WD6 5BT, 4:00pm

 

Monday 19 June 2017

 

Beginners Ballet class with Hertsmere Academy of Dance for 4.5 & 5 year olds

St Pauls Church Hall, 5:00pm – 5:45pm

 

Dynamic Yoga Free Taster Session

Maxwell Park Community Centre, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

 

BBC Concert Band "The John Williams Story" – Music from a Galaxy far, far away.

Allum Hall at 8:00pm

In honour of Star Wars composer John Williams, festival favourites the BBC Elstree Concert Band present a concert of rousing classics and anthemic masterpieces – the perfect accompaniment to a summer’s evening. Doors open at Allum Hall, Allum Lane, at 7.30pm. Tickets are only £6. Tickets sell fast and are available from Fairway Hall 020 8207 1382 or Allum Hall 020 8953 3415 To book online please visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/ebtc

 

 

Tuesday 20 June 2017

 

Primary Schools Performing Arts Concert, 9:30am

Local schools from around the area assemble at the Allum Hall for the Performing Arts Festival. Attendance is limited to pupils and parents only, so if your child is taking part, please contact their school for details

 

Bowls Club - Free open evening

6.30pm (weather permitting), you are invited to join us and try your hand. There is no cost, you don’t need to know what to do as we will help you, but we ask that you wear flat soled shoes to prevent damage to our green.

 

Senior Commercial Street Class Taster Session

Fairway Hall, Brook Close, WD6 5BT. 5:15pm – 6:00pm

 

Wednesday 21 June 2017

 

K’s Dance Free Taster Class

Maxwell Park Community Centre, 4:15pm

 

Elstree & Borehamwood’s Got Talent

A gala night of pure entertainment at Fairway Hall as, with the help of the audience, our friendly judges select Town Talent 2017. You know the format! Who will emerge victorious to take the trophy and a special prize? If (you think) you have an entertaining talent, skill or party piece and can bring it to the stage we want to hear from you, young or old. Tickets are free.

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Thursday 22 June 2017

 

Allotment Open Day

Melrose Allotments, Furzehill Road. 12pm

Join us for a guided tour of Melrose Allotments getting gardening tips and meeting plot holders.

 

‘Neurobics’ Free Taster Session

Maxwell Park Community Centre, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

 

Pregnancy Yoga Free Taster Session

Maxwell Park, Community Centre, 7:15pm – 8:45pm

 

Star Wars Tabletop & Roleplaying Game Evening

Fairway Hall, Brook Close, WD6 5BT. 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council and The Pit Gaming Store presents a free tabletop and roleplaying evening. Whether you’re an expert gamer or a complete beginner all are welcome.

Featuring Introduction and beginner games, demonstration games and participation games.

 

Adult Musical Theatre Dance Class

St Teresa's Church Hall, 8:00pm – 9:00pm

 

Friday 23 June 2017

 

Dynamic Yoga Free Taster Session

Maxwell Park Community Centre, 9:30am – 11:00am

 

Borehamwood Brass Concert

Borehamwood Brass Band provide a musical treat at All Saints Church tonight. Admission is FREE and with a full selection of well-known musical numbers there’ll be something for everyone. Doors open 7.30pm

 

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Schools Art Show at 96 Shenley Road – 9am – 5pm

See the work of local school children at 96 Shenley Road, from 9am to 5pm. Organised by Elstree and Borehamwood Rotary Club

 

Saturday 24 June 2017

 

Festival Parkrun

Aldenham Country Park, 9:00am

Parkrun running club stages the popular festival run at Aldenham Country Park. Be on your marks for the Fun Run at 9am. Whether you are an experienced runner or just want to try the Fun Run, this event is for all abilities. To register with Parkrun please go to www.parkrun.org.uk

 

 

Schools Art Show at 96 Shenley Road – 9am – 5pm

See the work of local school children at 96 Shenley Road, from 9am to 5pm. Organised by Elstree and Borehamwood Rotary Club

 

Fire Station Open Day

Elstree Way, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

One of the Festival's most popular FREE events - The Fire Station Open Day offers a fascinating peek behind the scenes of our local fire services in Elstree Way from 1pm-4pm. With family games and exhibitions it’s lots of fun for children (and adults!) of all ages

 

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Free outdoor screening in Maxwell Park at 7:30pm

(The movie will also be playing inside Maxwell Park Community Centre in case of rain)

From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

 

Festival Flower Show

All Saints Church, 10:30am – 3:00pm

Pop in to All Saints Church on Shenley Road between 10:30am and 3pm Saturday to see some imaginative flower displays on show from many local community groups and organisations. It’s a Festival of Colour!

 

Elstree Productions Show “Colour of Summer”

Fairway Hall, Brook Close, WD6 5BT. 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/EP

 

Sunday 25 June 2017

 

Synagogue Open Day at 12pm

All are welcome at 12pm prompt for a tour and talk of Croxdale Road Synagogue. An opportunity to explore and understand another religion. The Synagogue look forward to the pleasure of your company.

 

Schools Art Show at 96 Shenley Road – 11am – 4pm

See the work of local school children at 96 Shenley Road, from 11am to 4pm. Organised by Elstree and Borehamwood Rotary Club

 

Elstree Productions Show “Colour of Summer”

Fairway Hall, Brook Close, WD6 5BT. 2:30pm

Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/EP

 

Monday 26 June

 

Flower Festival Coffee Morning at All Saints Church

All Saints Church, 11:00am

Come and join us for a coffee at All Saints Church, Shenley Road at 11am as part of the Flower Festival.

 

Dynamic Yoga Free Taster Session

Maxwell Park Community Centre, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

 

Tuesday 27 June

 

Bowls Club - Free open evening

6.30pm (weather permitting), you are invited to join us and try your hand. There is no cost, you don’t need to know what to do as we will help you, but we ask that you wear flat soled shoes to prevent damage to our green.

 

Wednesday 28 June 2017

 

K’s Dance Free Taster Class

Maxwell Park Community Centre, 4:15pm

 

Royal Legion Quiz

The Royal British Legion, 7:00pm

Enter a team in our Festival Quiz battle of wits at The Royal British Legion tonight from 7pm. Prizes for the winning team but more importantly the title of Festival Quiz Champions and the Trophy Shield! It’s FREE to enter but you must register in advance as places in this ever-popular event are limited.  Please contact 020 8207 1382 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to take part.

 

Thursday 29 June 2017

 

‘Neurobics’ Free Taster Session

Maxwell Park Community Centre, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

 

Pregnancy Yoga Free Taster Session

Maxwell Park, Community Centre, 7:15pm – 8:45pm

 

“ELSTREE 1976” Screening with Q&A from Director Jon Spira

Fairway Hall, Brook Close, WD6 5BT. 8:00pm

In 1976, during the hottest summer on record, Star Wars was shot in suburban North London. Nobody involved had any idea how big the film would become, many couldn't even remember the title. Yet, for the extras and actors in smaller roles, their faces hidden in masks and helmets, this seemingly insignificant job would go on to colour their lives even four decades later. ELSTREE 1976 is a portrait of a cross-section of these people; from the man inside the most iconic villain in film history to the guy whose character was completely cut from the final film. It tells the stories of their lives and explores the eccentric community they have formed, traveling the world, signing autographs for fans.

Tickets available from Fairway Hall and online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ebtc

Tickets £6

 

Friday 30 June

 

Dynamic Yoga Free Taster Session

Maxwell Park Community Centre, 9:30am – 11:00am

 

The Borehamwood & Elstree Twin Town Association Party

St Teresa Church Hall, Shenley Road, 7:30pm

Celebrating 35 years party.

There will be music, food and friends to share with!

Phone: 07852 967160 or 020 3441 6510

Tickets £10

 

Saturday 1 July 2017

 

On The Buses 10^th Anniversary Event

Fairway Hall, Borehamwood, WD6 5BT, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Celebrity Appearances from Anna Karen (Olive), Andria Lawrence (Turnaround Betty), Roy Skeggs (Film Producer, Roger Ferris (Film Lyrics Writer).

Your ticket includes: A bus tour taking in filming locations seen in the spin-off films then it is time for a buffet lunch followed by a chance to meet the celebrities for a Q & A and autographs.

Adult Ticket Price: £35

Child Ticket Price: £10 (if under 16)

Family Pass: £80 (2 Adults 2 Children)

To reserve a ticket or any further questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

More details at www.onthebusesfanclub.com

 

An Evening with John Lyons & Norman Eshley

Fairway Hall, Brook Close, Borehamwood, WD6 5BT. 7:00pm

Spend an evening in the company of two of our best-loved actors as they reminisce about their careers spanning fifty years in the business. John Lyons will talk about his time on A Touch of Frost and supply us with rare footage of out-takes from his time on the hit series working alongside David Jason. He’ll also talk about his time working on On the Buses, The Sweeney and lots more. Norman Eshley will speak of his time working on sitcom classic such as George and Mildred and Man About the House and his many other great performances in classic television series such as The Sweeney. Ask questions, share in the nostalgia and get your autographs (at an additional cost).

Tickets Cost: Adult £15 Child £5

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More details at www.onthebusesfanclub.com

 

 

Families Day

Meadow Park, Brook Road. 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Join us for our annual Families Day with Free Fairground Fides, Arena Acts, Refreshments, Star Wars Characters and much more.

 

Maxwell’s Family Event

Maxwell Park, 7:30pm – 11:00pm

Presentation evening for Winners of Maxwell’s Logo competition 

 

 

Sunday 2 July

 

Museum History Walk, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Join in this historic walk around the local area with interesting facts and information by the museum curators.

Anticipated start 2:00pm but for further details contact Elstree & Borehamwood Museum on 01442 454 888.

Free

 

Sunday 9 July

 

Great Faith Get Together in Borehamwood – visiting Synagogue, Church and Madrasa plus family picnic

2:00pm       Croxdale Rd Synagogue (photo i/d req’d)

3:00pm       Aycliffe Rd Muslim Community Centre

3.45pm       St Michael’s Church Brook Rd

4.30pm       Family picnic in the park

 

 

Any further information can be obtained by contacting the Town Council