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2nd Hatfield Cub Scouts Venue: Locally (enquire for exact location) Meeting details: Wednesday 6.45pm - 8.15pm One of the things that cubs are best known for is camping. We offer several camps each year -normally one in tents, one in a building in the winter when it's a bit colder, one at the hut for the older cubs only, and one with a Cub's father - if they can be persuaded! We don't just go camping or go on outings and trips. Cub Scouting is designed as an educational experience as well, and is designed to strengthen the young person both mentally, physically and spiritually. For more information, you can phone Tony Collis on "email please", or click here to email this person. Alternatively, you can have a look at the website at http://www.brookmans.com/scouts. [Edit]

2nd Hatfield Scouts Venue: Locally (enquire for exact location) Meeting details: Tue 7-9pm, Fri 7:30-9:30pm Scouts is open to boys aged between 10 and 14. With nearly 70 members within this age range, we are one of the most popular youth activities in the village . Scouts do anything and everything - in the past year young people have had the opportunity to try gliding, waterskiing, climbing, quad bike trekking, white water rafting, powerboating, off road cycling, camping and loads more. Come along and see for yourself. For more information, you can phone James Bentall on 01707 647834, or click here to email this person. Alternatively, you can have a look at the website at http://www.brookmans.com/scouts. [Edit]

Brookmans Park & Little Heath Crime Prevention Group Venue: Varies, open only to Committee Members, through your Area co-ordinator. ordinators Meeting details: Three times a year This Committee consists of volunteer Area Co-ordinators who meet to exchange information with the local police rep. Matters of public concern can be raised by contacting your Area Co-ordinator (ask the person who delivers your Newsletters) and will be passed on to the "village policeman" at these meetings, and may be included in the next Newsletter. All co-ordinators are invited annually to public meetings with Herts. Constabulary representatives, and the next will be on Wed. 21st Nov. 04. For more information, you can phone Brenda Harris on 01707-655355. [Edit]

Brookmans Park Prayer Group Venue: 27 The Gardens BP Meeting details: 7.30pm for 8.00pm We are a group of Christians from a variety of churches who love the Lord Jesus and His Word and who meet informally in homes in the village on an approximately fortnightly basis to worship, study the bible and pray for the needs of people in Brookmans Park. Anyone is welcome to come along from any church or none. Please ring 01707 642310 (Peter and Anne) or 01707 652264 (Tim and Bridget). We look forward to meeting you - 1 Corinthians 15 v 3-4. Currently we are running a weekly meeting to consider the Questions rasied by a course called Christianty Explored - see the What's On section fo the website. For more information, you can phone Peter and Anne Shearer on 01707 642310, or click here to email this person. [Edit]

Brookmans Park Youth Football Club Venue: Training at Hatfield University - Home matches at Newgate Street Village Meeting details: Training at 8:00pm on Wednesdays Brookmans Park play in the Mid Herts Rural Minors League and currently run boys teams in the Under 15 and Under 13 age groups. We would ideally like to run teams in other age groups too and would welcome hearing from any parents who would be interested in running a side and managing their sons/daughters through the age groups up to Under 18. For more information, you can phone Rick Dyke on 01707 646515, or click here to email this person. [Edit]

Gobions Woodland Trust Venue: Track next to number 58, Bluebridge Road Meeting details: 09:30 Sundays Our aim is to protect, maintain and enhance the natural environment centred on Gobions Wood for the benefit of all wildlife and the enjoyment of the public. Volunteers meet on a Sunday and work for about 3 hours. Feel free to join us; boots/wellies recommended. A regular commitment is not required! The Trust is a registered charity (number 293797) For more information, you can phone Iain Aitken on 01707 274494, or click here to email this person. Alternatively, you can have a look at the website at http://www.brookmans.com/environment/trust.shtml. [Edit]

Hatfield Mitre Club Venue: Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Hatfield Meeting details: 1st Tuesday in the month Have you just retired, or are about to retire? The Hatfield Mitre Club is the local Probus Club, and meets once a month for lunch and interesting talks given by guest speakers. Our wives join us twice a year for a summer garden party and Christmas lunch. Why not try us out by coming to the next lunch. Ring Barry Willis on 01707-656232 for details. For more information, you can phone Barry Willis on 01707-656232. [Edit]

Little Heath and Brookmans Park Chess Club Venue: Brookmans Park URC Meeting details: Thursday 18:00 - 19:30 The junior part of the club meets on Thursday with home league matches on Wednesdays at Little Heath. The club caters for all standards of player both adult and junior. We organise tournaments and an annual Chess Week. Visit the website for more details. For more information, you can phone Chris Cook on 01707 642027, or click here to email this person. Alternatively, you can have a look at the website at www.littleheathchess.co.uk. [Edit]

North Mymms Cricket Club Venue: Home Farm, North Mymms   North Mymms Cricket Club run 4 Adult sides all playing league cricket every Sat plus 2 Adult sides on Sunday, one of which is mostly social. Our top team plays in the Home Counties League which is the top league in the Country, the other teams play in the Hertfordshire League. We have 4 Colts sides ranging from u11 to U17, and Colts training is every Sunday morning during the season at the club. We have top facilities including Clubhouse, bar and electronic scoreboard, several of our players have represented the County and every season we have some top overseas players. We are a very friendly and welcoming club and anyone will be most welcome of any age and any ability. For more information, you can phone Ian Lawless on 0208 441 0723, or click here to email this person. [Edit]

North Mymms District Green Belt Society Venue: AGM at URC, Brookmans Park Meeting details: Committee meetings not open to the public Since 1976 we have been at pressure group which has successfully preserved the Green Belt in this area. Let us know if you think something is going on which is against Green Belt policies. Our committee cannot guarantee to spot everything. For more information, you can phone Bob Horrocks on 01707 653713, or click here to email this person. Alternatively, you can have a look at the website at http://www.greenbeltsociety.org.uk. [Edit]

Tai Chi Classes Venue: Brookmans Park United Reformed Church Meeting details: Wednesdays at 12noon till 1 pm Tai Chi Classes with Tai Chi Class at the United Reformed Church, Wednesdays at 12noon till 1 pm. £5 per class. All levels welcome. Simon Watson has been practising Tai Chi for 30 years, is director for Internal Arts for the BCCMA, and an instructor member of the TCUGB. If you need to learn how to destress, relax and exercise this class is ideal for you. The slow and gentle movements will be suitable for any age group. For more information, you can phone Simon Watson on 01707 654838, or click here to email this person. [Edit]

WEA Venue: United Reformed Church Lounge Meeting details: 10-12 Tue. & Thur., 1:30-3 Mon. Courses on a variety of subjects. Usually 20 weeks, starting October. Occasionally 10 weeks starting January. No previous knowledge of the subject is necessary. Lectures are often illustrated with slides. No homework! For more information, you can phone Mrs. Lyn Pym on 01707 650673, or click here to email this person. [Edit]

Yoga - Brookmans Park Venue: United Reformed Church, Bluebridge Road, Brookmans Park Meeting details: Wedsnesdays 7.30-9.00 pm and Thursdays 9.30-11.00am & 7.30-9.00pm (term time only) Hatha Yoga classes Classical Postures Breathing and Relaxation techniques. Practising yoga will equip you with the means to reduce the stresses of life, and will calm your mind, and refresh the body bringing about a sense of well-being. It will improve your strength and flexibility, and aid the workings of body functions. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Limited places - booking essential. You will need to bring a yoga mat and 1-2 blankets and wear comfortable clothing. For more information, you can phone Debbie Thurgood on 01707 662840 or Mobile 07831 103467, or click here to email this person. [Edit]